Parrilla Don Benito, Barbecue restaurant in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Parrilla Don Benito is a barbecue restaurant in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, where Argentine beef cuts are grilled over quebracho wood in an open kitchen that diners can watch from their seats. The space offers both indoor tables and outdoor seating.
The restaurant opened in the early 1990s as a small neighborhood grill and gradually expanded its dining space as demand from local customers grew. That growth turned it into a regular destination for people living in the area.
The restaurant follows the Argentine custom of bringing small cheese skewers and olives to the table before the main course, free of charge. This gesture is part of how a meal unfolds in Buenos Aires and sets the tone for what follows.
The restaurant is open daily from midday until after midnight and takes reservations by phone. On weekends tables fill up fast, so booking ahead is a good idea.
The head chef adjusts the grilling time and method for each cut individually, drawing on decades of work with Argentine beef. This attention is visible to anyone seated near the open kitchen.
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