Cabaña Las Lilas — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at Cabaña Las Lilas, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of extraordinary. The Bife de Costillas Las Lilas was absolutely heavenly. It was cooked to perfection, with flavors so rich and satisfying that we came back for dinner just to relive the experience. My son even devoured my Wagyu burger, which is saying something!

That being said, there's some room for improvement in the service. While the food was undeniably top-notch, the overall experience could benefit from more attention to detail when it comes to service.

Cabaña Las Lilas is undoubtedly one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. The quality and taste of the dishes are truly on another level. We were recommended this place by a local who assured us we’d get the true Argentine meat-lover’s experience, and they didn’t disappoint.

The atmosphere is lively, a mix of tourists and chic locals, and it stays buzzing both in the afternoon and evening. The restaurant itself is spacious, with sleek, contemporary decor, clean lines, and amber lighting that also lets in plenty of natural light. It’s a great place for families or large groups, though it’s not the intimate, romantic setting some might expect.

What I loved was the extensive wine collection, which pairs beautifully with the wide range of meats offered. Some of the flavours (the condiments with the bread) brought me back to my hometown of Chicago, with subtle Italian influences that I truly appreciated.

While the experience was fantastic overall, I think Cabaña Las Lilas would benefit from a more private, upscale dining option. A quieter, more intimate space could allow diners to slow down, savor the food, and enjoy the wine without the distraction of the busy crowd. This would elevate the experience even further.

On a more critical note, the service left something to be desired. While the servers looked polished in their uniforms, and the chefs worked diligently in the open kitchen, there was a moment that made me uncomfortable. The Maître d’ made an inappropriate comment about my appearance, remarking that I looked “strong” and then referencing “Wakanda” out of nowhere. I’m still unsure what that was about, but it certainly detracted from what should’ve been a flawless experience.

That said, the food alone makes Cabaña Las Lilas worth visiting. It’s a place where the flavors speak for themselves. Just be prepared for a lively environment and hope that your service experience is more in line with the quality...

Came here for a late dinner in late October 2015 as this was recommended by a relative. The entry and dining areas were elegant, with a nice ambiance. I was met and seated promptly as it was a little late, and not much people were dining. Was seated towards the back of the dining area (porch/dining area) with a great view of the river. Glass of water and menu came next without delay. The good things about this place end there sadly. I ordered the grilled ribeye steak (not so sure if it was a ribeye), with mashed potato, and grilled mixed veggies. To go with that, I had a glass of cabernet. I paid almost $60 for this meal, and I was never more disappointed about a meal in my life than this. One of the toughest piece of steak that passed through my mouth, let me tell you. Looking back, I remember there were some caramelization on the meat, but not the crisscross or parallel linear grill marks I am used to normally see in most steak houses especially the expensive places like Cabana Las Lilas. I was also expecting some kind of a sauce or salsa would come with it like, for instance, chimichurri sauce, since this place is in Argentina, for Christ's sake! But there was none, nor was I offered some. Halfway through the meal, when the waitress came over and asked how I had found the meal, I firmly but cordially complained about the meat and showed my displeasure. The poor lady just apologized and left. Though not a fault of her own, but she was probably so embarrassed that she never showed up again and gave away her duties to me to another waiter. I left the place with a half-eaten steak and a bunch of partially-chewed pieces of meat on the plate. Also, the size of the side mashed potatoes (or was it some pureed root vegetable) was a measly fourth of a cup, and the veggies looked more like those were sauted than grilled. No caramelization, grill marks or smoky flavor whatsoever. I gave it 2-stars for the warm ambiance and elegant place, and for the great view. I'm already being generous here. Sorry, I can't recommend this place for good eats in...

Argentinian steaks are well known worldwide and this happens for a reason. The meat is produced at the wild plains on the West of the country, coming from a naturally grown, mostly wild-fed animals. This must come with a price, nothing is for free, right? Okay. So here's my review particularly about this restaurant. Its located in an area called Puerto Madero, which is perceived as a highly-priced, top end area, and accordingly, the prices are "adjusted" to match with the consumer perception. I understand that. The service quality is okay, can't say I was amazed, but it was just, okay. The taste of dishes were okay as well, and again I can't say I ate the best meat ever in my life. The presentation of the different kinds of breads in a basket with a waitress visiting your table occasionally was a great idea, but at this price range, I expected the breads to be out-of-the-oven-warm, but unfortunately they were all cold. All in all, I had a very standard dinner there, and the price I paid was definitely not reasonable. Guys, this place is expensive! How expensive? Hear this out. My previous dinner at Puerto Madero was the day before, I ate at a different place, had much better meat (same weight, same part), had warm to touch bread with pure butter, and paid nearly 30% less than here! Put aside everything, regardless of the price, what really matters is, you're not getting what you're paying for; and this makes this place a tourist trap in my point of view (benefiting from the highly positive popularism), adjusting its prices upwards to benefit from the supply-demand law but not adjusting its quality upwards, and therefore to be...