No. 44 in the world · November 2026
El Palenque
No. 44The one to order off the fire
A parrillada of beef, morcilla and chorizo, with medio y medio to drink
What it burns: A wood-fired parrilla
A parrilla in the old port market since 1958; the market's whole roof is grill smoke.
Cook it at home
An Argentine asado at home: skirt steak, provoleta and chimichurri
1 hr 15 min, 45 min hands-on · 4 people. The parrilla rule is low, steady heat from embers, salt only, and patience. Skirt or flank cooks fast and tastes like the real thing; the provoleta (grilled provolone) and a sharp chimichurri make it an asado.
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