Top 10 Asado & Grill Experiences in Argentina

1.Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120Our pick

Leave Mendoza by van for a family ranch in the mountains, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a roughly three-hour ride. Follow mountain trails to a 2,100-meter viewpoint, then return for a generous asado with beef, pork, salads, vegetables, wine, and dessert. The ride suits beginners, but steep sections and a bumpy road require some preparation.

“This was such a great tour. It was scary at times, but I had an excellent horse, and I had to learn to trust him in some places along the route. We had several amazing guides and a good group for this tour. The Asado was plentiful and delicious! I can't recommend this experience highly enough.”

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2.Authentic Argentine Asado BBQ with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $74Best value

Join hosts Roger, Milton, and their team for a small-group Argentine asado in Buenos Aires Province. Over three hours, you will share seven courses of grilled meats, provoleta, salads, regional snacks, dessert, and four Argentine wines. The evening ends with live acoustic tango and folk music, all in a friendly local setting for up to 10 people.

“Roger and Milton were great hosts. We were a group of 10, and they encouraged us to socialize. Top notch food- grilled meats, salad, and variety of drinks including Argentinian wines. They explained the asado process, and the cuts of meat. Informative and enjoyable! Recommend.”

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3.Join a Local Family for an Argentine Barbecue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Join Betty and Marcelo at their Palermo Soho home for a three-hour Argentine asado. Marcelo grills eight courses in full view, while Betty explains parrilla traditions and family stories. You will taste empanadas, sausages, pork, steak, dessert, Fernet Cola, and selected Argentine wines in a relaxed group setting.

“Family was super nice , we ate really good food and drunk plenty of wine”

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4.Argentine Barbecue Asado Dinner Experience with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Join hosts Milton and Roger in Buenos Aires for a small-group Argentine asado at a private home. Over about 2 hours 45 minutes, you’ll enjoy multiple courses of grilled meats, vegetables, salads, dessert, four local wines, Fernet and cola, and live tango and folk music. The setting is intimate, social, and easy to reach by Uber.

“The Argentinian asado was the highlight of our trip to Buenos Aires. An authentic experience of the country’s culture and its culinary traditions. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere was very intimate since it takes place in a small venue with a small group of people and the music gave us a sense of a family gathering!”

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5.Make an Argentine Asado BBQ w/ Local Host & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join local host Fede in his Mendoza home for a four-hour Argentine asado at 8 p.m. You will make empanadas, help prepare the fire, taste wine, beer, and Fernet-Cola, and share a meal of chorizo, morcilla, pork matambre, and beef. The small group is capped at five, with an indoor option in bad weather.

“Fedo’s asado was absolutely amazing! We had the pleasure of enjoying delicious, homemade Argentinian food while making new friends in the process. The experience was so fantastic that we decided to join him for another trip the very next day. I can’t recommend Fedo’s asado highly enough!”

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6.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about seven hours at El Pico Palma ranch in La Carrera, riding well-cared-for Criollo horses with Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel. The private 2.5-hour ride reaches 2,000 meters in the Andes, followed by empanadas, high-altitude wine, an Argentine asado, and regional desserts. Pickup from Mendoza and lunch are included.

“Really great experience! First of all nice personal contact right away together with a quick confirmation of the trip. The Ranch is beautiful, the surrounding is so spacious, I found it breath taking. The horses are super well behaved and well taken care off! The ride itself is beautiful and we enjoyed every bit of it. The food afterwards was excellent. You just feel that they have a heart of liking good products. We geld so relaxed. And next to that we even got really nice tips for the rest of our stay. Thank you so mutch!”

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7.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Ride for two hours with gauchos at San Ramón Ranch, about 45 to 60 minutes east of Bariloche. Beginners receive simple riding instructions and calm horses, while experienced riders can enjoy the Patagonian foothills, forests, lake, and steppe. Host Nico helps with the ranch experience, followed by an asado, wine, and dessert.

“Very good time! The staff is very nice. The food was delicious. Best steak and chorizo we have had in Argentina.”

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8.Polo Under the Stars and Argentine BBQ Evening Venue from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $247

Leave Buenos Aires at 7 pm for Argentina Polo Day, about 80 kilometers from the city. A bilingual guide explains polo between chukkers, then you can visit the pony line and practice shots on foot. After the match, enjoy empanadas, wine, drinks, dessert, and a traditional Argentine asado.

“That has been an amazing experience! The hosts are so nice and I really enjoyed playing polo myself!”

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9.Santa Susana Ranch Day Tour, BBQ & Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $270

Travel from Buenos Aires to historic Santa Susana Ranch for empanadas and wine, a museum and chapel, antique carriage rides, Argentine barbecue, gaucho demonstrations, and a tango and folklore show. English, Spanish, and Portuguese hosts are available. An optional horse ride costs extra.

“el show artístico estuvo espectacular y la comida muy buena”

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10.Private Delta Boat Tour with Barbecue onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

You’ll have a private boat for up to eight people, with a captain guiding you through the Buenos Aires Delta for three hours. Two adults receive an onboard Argentine barbecue, wine, bread, salad, dessert, coffee, and drinks. Arrange extra meals at least one day ahead. English and Spanish support is available.

“A great experience with the boat. Our captain was very nice and treated us to a BBQ. The boat is in good condition and even has a toilet. Communication with the organizer was very good. Unfortunately, the pick-up didn't work out exactly. We drove there ourselves and received a discount. A great experience that we can happily recommend!”

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