Cervantes — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

We had no idea that we were near such an iconic old-school neighborhood fixture when we booked an inexpensive apartment for our BA stay. It's made all the difference, as there's nothing better to soak in the local culture.

Cervantes II is a parilla, a restaurant focussed on the grilling of beef. (Non-beef alternatives include chicken, pork, seafood, salads, and even ravioli with tomato sauce.) Parillas focus on serving a variety of dishes, quality food, quick service, and low prices. And quantity. Each order will be more food than you imagine.

As written previously (and I translate badly from the Spanish), Cervantes II is "a neighborhood tavern, a large inn, with large capacity and frequently overcrowded with people waiting by the door." It's true; it's always full. Don't let this scare you: the service and turn-over is fast; you'll be sitting shortly. There's also take-out.

We've come here several times, trying different things, working through the menu. Recommendations -- thus far -- include rabas (calamari), matambre (fried pork), bife de chorizo (top sirloin steak), and bife de lomo (tenderloin steak).

Everything is made to order, there's free Wi-Fi, and there's never any feeling of being rushed from the...

I can only say what bad service I received here, I was the only one waiting for food since I was early (I guess) at only 7pm and waited almost 25 minutes for my food. I ordered my steak 'jugoso' which is supposed to be medium rare in Argentina but when it finnally arrived cooked medium. On the plate was a large cuantity of fries with potatoe salad and cold peas and carrots more than a normal person could eat. This restuarant did not have ketsup!! The waiter acted like he was doing me a favor bringing me the food! He didn't ask me if the food was ok or if I needed anything else! The prices were low but the service even lower!!!!!!!!! Don't...

UNA JOYA EN EL CORAZÓN DE BUENOS AIRES 💎 Cervantes, ubicado estratégicamente en el vibrante centro de la ciudad, es mucho más que un simple restaurante. Desde el momento en que cruzas sus puertas, te envuelve una atmósfera cálida y acogedora, perfecta para una cena romántica, una reunión de amigos o incluso un almuerzo de negocios. ✨ SABORES QUE ENAMORAN 🤤 La propuesta gastronómica de Cervantes es un verdadero homenaje a la cocina argentina con toques contemporáneos. Cada plato está cuidadosamente elaborado con ingredientes frescos y de alta calidad, lo que se traduce en explosiones de sabor en cada bocado. Probamos las empanadas de carne cortada a cuchillo, ¡simplemente espectaculares! 🥟🥩 Y el ojo de bife, jugoso y tierno, fue una verdadera delicia. 😋 ¡No te olvides de acompañar tu comida con alguno de los excelentes vinos de su carta! 🍷 ATENCIÓN IMPECABLE 💯 El servicio en Cervantes merece una mención especial. El personal es atento, amable y siempre dispuesto a ofrecer recomendaciones y asegurarse de que tu experiencia sea inolvidable. Te hacen sentir como en casa desde el primer momento. 😊 UN AMBIENTE CON ENCANTO ✨ La decoración del restaurante combina elementos clásicos con toques modernos, creando un ambiente elegante pero relajado. La iluminación tenue y la música suave contribuyen a una atmósfera íntima y agradable. ¡Ideal para desconectar del bullicio de la ciudad! 🌃 CONCLUSIÓN: ¡ALTAMENTE RECOMENDADO! 👍 Si buscas una experiencia culinaria de primer nivel en el centro de Buenos Aires, Cervantes es una opción que no te defraudará. Su deliciosa comida, su excelente servicio y su ambiente encantador lo convierten en un lugar para volver una y otra vez. ¡Reserva tu mesa y prepárate para disfrutar! 🎉 #Cervantes #RestauranteBuenosAires #CentroBA #ComidaArgentina #ExperienciaGastronómica #Foodie #Delicioso #Recomendado...