Top 15 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.Fly Fishing on Private Andean River Including Barbecue Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $430

Leave Mendoza around 8 a.m. for La Carrera and a private Andean ranch at 2,000 meters. Guides such as Daniel, Agustin, and Marco teach fly fishing from the riverbank, with rods and flies supplied. After fishing for brook trout, enjoy a generous barbecue-style meal, wine, and mountain views before returning by private vehicle.

“This was 100% worth the price and full day experience. Daniel our guide was a great fly fishing expert and really gave us individual attention to teach us the skills needed to fish. The river we fished on was indeed private, quiet and serene. It does take you outside the city but its a beautiful drive seeing the Andes. The barbeque lunch is more of an awesome 3 course meal with wine! Way more food and better than I would have expected. Theres a charming home on site with a kitchen, dining room and covered outdoor fire pit. The dining area we ate in was rustic and adorable. Would highly…”

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11.Full-Day at Santa Susana Ranch with BBQ, Drinks and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $595

Leave Buenos Aires for Santa Susana Ranch in the Argentine pampas. You’ll have empanadas and wine, tour the chapel and museum, eat a generous barbecue, and watch tango, folklore, boleadoras, horse skills, and gaucho contests. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide, such as Sofia, accompanies the 8-hour outing.

“A really enjoyable day spent away from the hussle and bussel of the city. A define place to spend eating, drinking, being entertained, enjoying the culture and history plus ride like a gaucho. It was so much fun from start to finish!”

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12.High Mountain and Aconcagua Park Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours crossing Mendoza’s Andes route with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Horcones Lagoon, and Puente del Inca, then finish with wine and a traditional Argentine BBQ. Guides such as Vanina, Joaquín, and Cristiano have earned strong praise for their warmth and storytelling.

“Joaquín was the best guide you could ask for! A perfect mix of broad knowledge about the mountains, funny stories from his previous time as a mountain guide and about the country itself made the day absolutely stunning and special for us. He managed to bring us to Aconcagua before all the bigger groups arrived so we were able to experience the parc in absolute silence, something that you would never experience in the Alps (where we are from). After this day we felt like we have met a new friend and we hope to come back to Mendoza one day and be able to have a BBQ or another…”

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13.Secrets of Asado in Buenos Asado, BBQ and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Spend three hours at Olleros 3243 learning Argentine asado with grillmaster Sacha in a family home near Palermo. Help prepare chimichurri, choripan, provoleta, short ribs, sirloin, and a vegetarian option, then enjoy premium Argentine wine and homemade dulce de leche dessert. English, Portuguese, and Spanish are available.

“Sasha is a gem, who is really passionate about both Asado and Argentinien culture. It's a true Asado in a family setting, very nicely arranged in front of an open grill. You will learn something about the right way to grill and can lend a hand if you want and the result tastes amazing! You get an entire menu, including more than enough wine. An absolut must-do when you are in Buenos Aires to get a view behind the door”

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14.Private Experience: Horseback Riding and BBQ in the Mountain – Estancia La Carrera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Spend eight hours in Mendoza’s La Carrera Valley with Gilda and the Estancia El Pico team. Ride calm Criollo horses through private mountain country, reach views of Cerro del Plata and Tupungato Volcano, then sit down to empanadas, an asado criollo, homemade dessert, and selected wines. Pickup is available from Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo, or Tupungato.

“Gilda and her team provided an unforgettable experience. Riding through the stunning valley was a true highlight, and the delicious meal paired with excellent wine afterward made it even more special. The horses were calm, gentle, and clearly well-cared for, making the ride peaceful and enjoyable. This is an amazing way to take in the beauty of the Mendoza countryside. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Gilda, for such a memorable day!”

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15.Trekking and Barbecue in the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours traveling from Mendoza into the Cordon del Plata, with stops near Cacheuta and Potrerillos Dam, a three-hour low to medium difficulty hike at 2,400 meters, and an asado at Daniel’s mountain hut. Bilingual guides such as Vanina, Joaquín, or Lorenzo may lead the day. Pickup is included within 15 km of central Mendoza.

“A experiência foi ótima. O trajeto é muito lindo e a atividade nos coloca em contato direto com a natureza. Caminhamos o tempo inteiro ao som do Rio Mendoza e pudemos sentir a paz de estar nas montanhas. O projeto da agência é relativamente novo e também é uma forma de beneficiar o povo local, promovendo inclusão social e econômica para aqueles que ali vivem. Nesse sentido, o ponto de apoio é situado numa casa muito simples, que também é uma antiga estação de trem desativada, onde vive uma família. Os próprios donos da casa prepararam a nossa refeição, com saladas e um churrasco maravilhoso. Joaquín, nosso guia, é um…”

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