La Otra - Parrilla — Restaurant in Montevideo

Located at Tomás Diago 758 in the heart of Pocito’s, La Otro is a classic Uruguayan barbecue place. The restaurant was already almost full when we arrived, which generally is a good sign. As soon as you enter you are faced with the massive flaming grill (as pictured above) The extraction was so good as you didn’t leave the place smelling like you had been sat next to a wood burning fire all night.

We were served by a friendly guy who spoke good English.

First up, we started with a Caipirinha. The cocktail was made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. It was very sweet and lacked the bunch you would find with other lime based cocktails, such as Margarita.

We shared a sausage to start and it was juicy and garlicky.

For mains we had:

Top Sirloin, which came as fairly slim slices of steak which was cooked as requested, medium rare. However it was a little on the tough side, which overrode the pleasant flavour.

Chicken – the skin was crisped to perfection and the meat was very tender. I opted for the leg rather than the breast.

Alongside this we had sides of fries and a jacket potato with Roquefort cheese plus a mini green salad.

The potato came wrapped in the tin foil it had been baked in. There was a lot of cheese, some might say too much. The potato itself was massive. I didn’t even manage to eat half of it and early on had to avoid the cheese, which was very overpowering. In hindsight, I should have just ordered the version with butter.

If the green salad was “mini” (as per the waiters words) then I can only image how humungous the normal size one was.

Again, I barely scratched the sides on this.

With all this food, we ordered a bottle of the Uruguayan wine. This is a grape called Tannat. It went well with food but didn’t have depth of a Primitivo.

Overall it was a pretty mediocre meal but at least we hadn’t had to...

I must have walked past La Otra - Parrilla in Punta Carretas a hundred times without ever stepping inside, and now I'm only sorry I didn't discover it sooner. This place is a true hidden gem and a must-visit for any fan of authentic Uruguayan grill.

It turns out they serve one of the best asados in town. The meat was not only perfectly seasoned, bringing out its rich, savory flavor, but the texture was absolutely flawless. Each bite was a testament to their mastery of the parrilla.

To our surprise, it wasn't just the beef that shined. They are also experts at seasoning and grilling chicken, a dish that many other restaurants don't get quite right. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and a wonderful highlight of our meal.

If you are looking for an exceptional Uruguayan grill experience, you absolutely must stop by La Otra. It's a top-tier spot that I can't recommend...

When I stepped inside, the first thing I noticed was the enormous grill, alive with flame and filled with every cut of meat imaginable. It was exactly what I had pictured as the perfect embodiment of Uruguay’s parrilla tradition.

The host, Rafael, was warm and genuinely passionate about both the restaurant and his country. He asked why I came to Uruguay, and though my answer in English might have been too long to translate easily, I think what I really meant was: to learn.

The golden-brown French fries, chorizo, and molleja were all excellent — simple, rustic, and deeply satisfying. Although their specialty is meat, it’s clear the same culinary talent extends to their papas fritas. The meal spoke not only through its flavors but also through the great service of preparers and servers.

A true local experience. If I ever make my way back to Montevideo, I’ll...