Gran Parrilla, Argentinian barbecue restaurant in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gran Parrilla is an Argentinian barbecue restaurant in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, serving beef cuts grilled over charcoal in the South American style. The menu is built around meat, with options ranging from individual cuts to larger portions meant for sharing.
Gran Parrilla was among the first restaurants in Barra da Tijuca to bring Argentine-style grilling to the neighborhood when the area was still growing. It introduced a way of cooking that was not common in Rio de Janeiro at the time.
The open grill is visible from the dining room, and watching the meat cook slowly over fire is part of the experience. The style of eating here follows the South American tradition of sharing large cuts at the table over a long, unhurried meal.
The restaurant is in Barra da Tijuca, a neighborhood that is easiest to reach by car, and parking is generally available nearby. Booking ahead is a good idea, especially on weekends when tables fill up quickly.
The restaurant offers a meat fondue where guests grill selected cuts directly at the table over a small flame. This format is rare in Rio de Janeiro and turns the act of cooking into part of the meal itself.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
