El Churrasco – Argentinian Steakhouse

Tucked inside the Four Ambassadors Building, El Churrasco offers an array of international ingredients, including pasture-raised, grass fed Premium Aberdeen Angus beef, an expansive wine collection from the Gil family vineyards in Rioja, Spain, and its signature Colombian coffee, Café Regina. A family owned business growing all of its main ingredients is what makes this Argentine gem one of a kind.

I started off with two starters, the angus beef carpaccio and the empanada criolla. The Angus beef carpaccio came with a bed of fresh arugula, capers, citrus lemon vinaigrette, and shaved grana padano cheese. 

The classic Argentinian empanadas at El Churrasco came in pairs. These crispy, fried pockets of goodness came filled with veal and the other with Humita cheese, made out of corn.

Next came the main course. I got to try the Bife de Chorizo (NY Strip steak) and the Bife de cuadril (top sirloin steak). These steaks were beyond incredible. The grass fed, pasture-raised beef the family stands behind is what makes all the difference. These steaks is the reason why El Churrasco will prevail in the industry. The concept behind their family operated restaurant and detail to their ingredients is what makes the difference. The waiter comes out with a plate of meat and slices it in front of the table. Then they bring out a small grill so that guests can cook their meat to their liking! It was a different experience. Not sure I would trust myself to cook a beautiful piece of meat correctly, but it was fun trying. These steaks were so bold and full of flavor. Sides were not even necessary, but you know I had to try them anyways.

The Bife de chorizo came with a classic side dish, mashed potatoes. The potatoes were buttery and beautifully crusted with a cheesy layer.

The main dishes were paired with a glass of wine. I got the Tempranillo Reserva, Rioja from Spain. I also got to taste the Tinta de pais reserva, Ribera Del Duero from Spain. The Tempranillo was my favorite! So smooth but bold, perfect pairing with the steaks. I would honestly go back to El Churrasco just to buy a bottle of this stuff. This has to be one of my top wines now.

Last but not least…. DESSERT! Every Hispanic loves dulce-de-leche-anything, and I am no exception to that rule. With that being said… these desserts blew my mind. Dulce de leche everywhere! It was beautiful! The first dessert was a crepe filled with a generous amount of sweet caramelized Argentinian dulce de leche. The presentation was beautiful, with a dollop of whipped cream and a halved strawberry on the side. A final touch of some powdered sugar brought the presentation together.

I’m usually not a fan of flan, but this one won my heart. Honestly the best I’ve had… EVER! The texture was creamier and more reminiscent of cheesecake, which I absolutely love. The flan came with a thick layer of caramel and dulce de leche. It was topped with strawberries and blueberries. Absolutely amazing! El Churrasco has impressed me. All their dishes were amazing and their hospitality was top notch.

To wash down all the food I inhaled, I had to get an espresso made with their own Colombian coffee. Even their coffee was amazing! The perfect compliment to a hearty meal. And can we look at how adorable the little coffee cup is!? Loved everything about it!

I highly recommend trying out this family owned restaurant. It’s very hard to find a family operated restaurant such as this, and one that raises their own cows and produces their own wine and coffe none the less! The attention to their ingredients is what makes the difference in their dishes and it doesn’t go unnoticed.