In a charming pink building where old-world vibes meet modern flair, El Preferido de Palermo serves up stellar Argentine comfort food with a garden-fresh twist.
Jorge Luis Borges 2108, C1425 FFD, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina Get directions
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"El Preferido de Palermo has worked closely with two vegetable gardens for several years now in the planning of future harvests. The restaurant has gone a step further by joining the Comarca Don Julio, with its fruit trees, vegetable garden, dairy, beehives, and livestock." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A restaurant offering a variety of dishes including fresh salamis and colorful desserts, with a focus on shared dining experiences."
"The iconic Palermo bodegón, which originally opened in 1952, got a total makeover under the careful eyes of restaurateur Pablo Rivero, of Michelin-starred steakhouse Don Julio, and chef Guido Tassi. Try upgraded Porteño comfort foods like beef or chicken milanesa with perfectly crisp fries, house-made charcuterie, and sambayón ice cream. Reservations are essential." - Allie Lazar
"As expected, many of these restaurants are centred around traditional and local cuisine, with a special focus on meat and the popular ‘parrilla’, such as at Benedetta, Duhau Restaurant & Vinoteca, El Preferido de Palermo and La Carniceria in Buenos Aires and Abrasado, Fogón Cocina de Viñedo, Quimera Bistró and Renacer in Mendoza." - MICHELIN Guide
"If you’re on the lookout for a restaurant with plenty of history, make sure you pay a visit to El Preferido de Palermo, which opened its doors in 1952 as a modest tavern. This busy eatery, occupying an iconic pink building dating back to 1885, is now run by the owner of the Don Julio parrilla, just one block away, and has retained its bygone character (period floors, mirrors, colourful jars of pickles etc) following heavy restoration, while at the same time updating its cuisine with an à la carte that respects the Buenos Aires DNA of this former warehouse. You can’t leave without trying the famous sirloin milanesa, which is striking for the quality of the meat, which is tender and fried almost without any oil, and the sweetness of the accompanying tomato salsa. The menu also features a large selection of artisanal charcuterie: Chacarero salami, spianata, bondiola, pancetta etc. The organic vegetables used are grown by the restaurant itself, and include unique varieties such as heirloom tomatoes." - Michelin Inspector
