Casa Barro — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

Earthen Elegance in Palermo

Casa Barro in Buenos Aires’ Palermo district captures the soul of rural Argentina with its antique décor, open kitchen, and earthen warmth. On this occasion, our company dinner—over thirty of us gathered around long wooden tables—offered a true test of the restaurant’s ability to balance scale with intimacy. The name “Casa Barro,” meaning “mud house,” perfectly reflects its rustic spirit: handcrafted pottery, aged furniture, and walls lined with relics of the Argentine countryside. The setting feels part museum, part farmhouse—charming, imperfect, and full of character.

Dinner opened with a spread of traditional starters served family-style. Empanadas, one filled with slow-cooked beef and another with corn and cheese, arrived golden and fragrant. Fried spinach buñuelos added a light crunch, while the grilled provoleta, still bubbling in clay, carried the smoky perfume of the open kitchen. Each bite felt steeped in tradition.

For the mains, a 12-hour braised beef over mashed potatoes impressed with depth of flavor but reached the table lukewarm—an understandable casualty of large-group service. The seafood rice, conversely, arrived steaming hot, brimming with shrimp and mussels. Though uneven, both dishes showcased care and local flair.

Dessert brought redemption: a trio of Argentine classics—flan with dulce de leche, chocolate mousse, and rustic sweets that evoked grandmotherly kitchens. The open bar poured freely, from Malbec to Coca-Cola, and despite being understaffed, the servers maintained warmth and grace. Casa Barro isn’t perfect, but its sincerity and atmosphere linger far longer than its flaws.

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Elegancia de Barro en Palermo

Casa Barro, en el corazón de Palermo, logra capturar el espíritu rural argentino con encanto y autenticidad. En esta ocasión, una cena de empresa con más de treinta comensales puso a prueba su capacidad para atender con eficacia sin perder el alma artesanal que lo define. Su nombre, “Casa Barro,” describe bien su esencia: mesas de madera gastada, vajilla de cerámica, utensilios antiguos y paredes decoradas con objetos de campo. Todo respira tradición, como una cocina rural trasplantada a la ciudad.

La velada comenzó con una serie de entradas compartidas. Las empanadas—una de carne tierna y otra de choclo con queso cremoso—llegaron doradas y fragantes. Los buñuelos de espinaca, crocantes y livianos, acompañaron una provoleta servida aún burbujeante en cazuela de barro. Fue una apertura generosa y típicamente argentina.

Los platos principales reflejaron tanto aciertos como limitaciones. La carne braseada durante 12 horas sobre puré de papas tenía un sabor profundo y reconfortante, aunque llegó algo fría, tal vez consecuencia de servir a tantos comensales a la vez. En contraste, el arroz con mariscos se presentó humeante y abundante, con camarones y mejillones perfectamente cocidos.

El cierre fue espléndido: flan con dulce de leche, mousse de chocolate y dulces camperos que despertaron pura nostalgia. La barra libre fluyó sin pausa entre vinos locales y refrescos clásicos. Aunque el servicio fue justo en personal, se mantuvo atento y cordial. Casa Barro puede no ser impecable, pero encarna lo mejor del campo argentino en pleno Palermo.

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We were 5 and got a table on the patio which was nice. The chairs are not the most comfortable to sit for more than a couple of hours… just ok for the length of our dinner.

The service was very good and our server was very nice and attentive, and the rest of the staff seemed to be kind as well. We got some bread with our cocktails while waiting for our food which was a plus.

As far as food it was a bit disappointing since the prices were not cheapest for a casual dining. We ordered only a couple of appetizers to share (empanada + provoleta). The provoleta was very good! Well baled with a chutney on top which made the dish well balanced. For the main dishes we only had what was available since a few of the items were out…. Our order comprised of a plate mixed of empanadas, a risotto (3x) and a milanesa. The risotto was ok but none of us finished our plate. The eggs were over cooked for the milanesa. The biggest complaint was the long wait between the appetizers and the main dishes.

The atmosphere was nice but not sure I can recommend the place if you expect a nice menu and...

A lovely surprise. The menu is varied (a welcome change in Buenos Aires) with a pasta option, some seafood, lamb and lots of red meat.

We initially ordered the gnocchi and were disappointed to be told they had ‘run out’ (it was opening time, so the explanation was puzzling) but we replaced them with the cauliflower dish (the tables turned there and our confused server asked ‘cauliflower as a main???’).

Yes, we had it as a main alongside the tenderloin and were completely blown away by it- easily the best cauliflower I’ve had in my life. It is a wonderfully seasoned, thick slab of vegetable “steak” on sweet cauliflower purée. Fantastic flavors and very clever juxtaposition of a single ingredient prepared different ways. I will remember that dish for a long time. The bread, sirloin, eggplant bites and drinks were all very good. My only point of criticism may be that they should be patting their fried foods dry or turning up the heat of the fryer- the croquettes and potato side were quite oily.

The space is lovely, and we enjoyed the poetry on the menu....