What 54 people say about Che Argentine Grill
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The food was a good 6/10.
Besides that, great service and atmosphere.
Would recommend for a group seating. Go for the big course option.
First tasted their steak rolls at Prison Break market and it was just as good at the restaurant. Unique setup to most regular restaurants decor-wise. Cool little deck in the back. Food and presentation is "to the point".
We had a fantastic 3 course meal! For starters we had the empanadas, 1 ham and cheese, and 1 sweet corn and goats cheese: the pastry was so light and the fillings were heavenly. For mains I had the beef asado with fries, the flavour was excellent and cooked to perfection. My partner had the ravoli which was honestly...
Read full reviewWe had a fantastic 3 course meal! For starters we had the empanadas, 1 ham and cheese, and 1 sweet corn and goats cheese: the pastry was so light and the fillings were heavenly. For mains I had the beef asado with fries, the flavour was excellent and cooked to perfection. My partner had the ravoli which was honestly one of the best ravioli's we have ever tasted. Finally for dessert, which really was a seriously delighful treat, we had the Flan del Rio de la Plata and the Alfajor Heldo. We loved the setting, the food was incredible and the sangria was delicious too! Thanks for hosting us CHE, we'll be back!
Was a bit disappointed - overall food was good, but pork belly was terrible, was tough and lacked flavour - pork belly is normally juicy and flavourful. I requested to order something else, even if I had to pay for it myself. This took very long and my partner had already finished eating before the waiter returned t...
Read full reviewWas a bit disappointed - overall food was good, but pork belly was terrible, was tough and lacked flavour - pork belly is normally juicy and flavourful. I requested to order something else, even if I had to pay for it myself. This took very long and my partner had already finished eating before the waiter returned to take my order. No manager in sight. Also disappointed that the price is pretty much the same as the menu. Some options would work out cheaper to just order off the menu and skip restaurant week. The decor is beautiful and cozy though - very pretty!
Lovely dinner, great ambiance.
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About Che Argentine Grill
Cuisine: Argentinian
Oscar, a native to Uruguay, came to South Africa as a young boy. He quickly fell in love with the vibrancy and eclectic mix of South African culture, particularly its love for great meat. As time wore on though, he began to feel a little homesick, not least for his moms homemade recipes and wondrous cooking persona.
Oscar decided to take it upon himself to start recreating recipes from home, making mouth-watering empanadas and assados to match. Having perfected these homemade recipes, Oscar was introduced to Bernardo, a flamboyant national who came to South Africa from Argentina just 4 years ago. The pair quickly became the best of friends and through grit, sweat and determination, decided to start a business selling empanadas at the now famous Arts on Main in Maboneng.
Before they knew it, Oscar and Bernardo were selling hundreds of units every weekend. They found a terrific gap in the market and with growth came an expansion into other food items, including pork and sirloin sandwiches served on the open fire grill (now famous in the CBD region).
Having done the market business for quite sometime, the only other logical route was to upscale to a restaurant; something unique and off the cuff. But where? Hence, in the deep and mysteriously cool setting of Maboneng Precinct, CHE Argentine Grill was born. A true and authentic little Argentina situated in the heart of Joburg, with grills to tickle your taste buds and good company to welcome you in…Enjoy!