Welcome to El Gauchito
El Gauchito is an Argentine butcher and wine bar located in Elmhurst, NY. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes such as Churrasco el Gauchito, empanadas, and a house special assortment. Customers praise the authentic Argentine cuisine, especially the baked empanadas and the Parillada Completa. The ambiance is described as classic and the service is attentive. With a menu full of traditional Argentine flavors and a cozy atmosphere, El Gauchito is a must-visit for those looking to experience the taste of Argentina in New York City.
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9460 Corona Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373 Hotline: (718) 271-1917
Welcome to El Gauchito, a charming Argentine butcher and wine bar located in Elmhurst, NY. This Latinx-owned establishment offers a unique dining experience with a variety of amenities such as delivery, takeout, wheelchair accessibility, and more. The restaurant boasts a classy yet casual ambiance, making it perfect for groups, families, or even a romantic night out.
One of the highlights of El Gauchito is their signature dish, Churrasco el Gauchito, a flavorful meal for two served with french fries, Russian salad, and mixed salad. The menu also features a wide range of traditional Argentine appetizers like Empanadas, Antipasto el Gauchito, and Provolone a la Parrilla.
Customer reviews rave about the delicious food at El Gauchito, with many patrons praising the authenticity of the Argentinian cuisine. Dishes like the Parillada Completa and Parillada Especial de 3 showcase the skillful grilling techniques and diverse flavors offered at this restaurant.
For a true taste of Argentina, be sure to try the Maduros, Yuca Frita, and Papas Fritas sides, all of which complement the main dishes perfectly. The attentive service and cozy atmosphere at El Gauchito make it a must-visit destination for anyone craving genuine Argentine fare.
I go there specifically for there empanadas . I absoluto Love them ! The down side is if I buy 10 I'll eat 5 of them on my drive home.
Buenisimo! Came here on a Saturday night around 6 and was seated right away with a party of 7. I already knew what I wanted- la Parillada completa. It was excellent.
Amazing food for under $60 for two people. Fri sat n sun are busy. Food was great and service was great.
Great ambiance for a restaurant. Since they are also a butcher, you can see where your meat comes from. The beautiful marbleized meat as you enter the restaurant start making you hungry even it's not cooked. We had the skirt steak. It was just right! The service was nice and they were attentive to our needs.
I definitely recommend coming to this place for authentic Argentinian food! We had espadas as appetizers and they were delicious! A great start to our dinner. Next we order asado completo which came with a little of everything from meats, sausage, to blood sausages! All were delicious, however it was a lot of food. We left completely happy with filled stomachs. The ambiance is a classic Argentinian restaurant which means small but with great music and service. I definitely recommend people trying for a Argentinian cuisine.
This place was pretty awesome! I booked a large table the Tuesday after the World Cup, thought it would be a proper visit since Argentina ended up winning the World Cup so this was my homage to Argentina. The restaurant was comfortable and the food was cooked well, you could really smell the meat wafting through the air. I really enjoyed how well everything was cooked and those platters really are showstoppers. Their chimi was great, super flavorful and went really well with all the meat but later on I felt the chimi came off salty since I was chugging down water. The food: Empanadas de Carne al Horno- These baked empanadas were amazing, it was the item that surprised me the most. I tried the chicken version as well but the carne one was easily the better option. These had the perfect crust and I really enjoyed the filling. This is an absolute must! Ensalada El Gauchito- This was just to get some greens in the system. It was a good salad and I really liked the arugula but the menu said it was for 2 people, it really is more for 3 to be honest. We had a table of 7, we could have easily split 2 salads amongst our group. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=K6jEYuHDpEw7SygbtyrI2A&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Parillada Completa Para 2 Personas- This is kinda the beginner item to get at any Spanish steakhouse since it is a sample of just about everything. The Completa here was good and I thought the mix of items was great. My fav items on the mixed grill was the morcilla, the short rib, and the skirt steak. The chorizo was more simple than I was expecting and I thought it would have been more heavily spiced. The sweet bread was cooked well, it had a nice char on the outside for some added crunch, the kidney was better than expected, they were cleaned nicely and only had an innard funk upfront. The intestines were OK, didn't have a ton of flavor. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gAveoe0_oyfyhawHpoDVzA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Parillada Especial de 3- I thought this was the better item to get between this and the completa but it was also $40 more than the completa. This had a trio of meats from the strip loin, the skirt steak and the flap steak. I thought the strip loin was great, cooked well and tender. The skirt steak was excellent, super tender and great flavor, the flap steak was oddly easy to cut but I found to be more chewy than expected. I think this is the grill to get amongst 4 people. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Khlr54JtELnPj_3NOaPRjg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Maduros- These were my fav side and easily some of the best Maduros I ever had and to top it off, they weren't oily at all as many times it is. This is a must get. Yuca Frita- These were great, they were friedly perfectly and they were so light. I also, loved the dipping sauce it came with. Papas Fritas- The fries were made well, nice and crunchy without being oily, these were so light and fluffy. I think for sides, the maduros, yuca frita, and papas fritas should all be ordered. Ensalada Russ- I was really excited to try this since I have had it at other Spanish steakhouses and the one here was kinda bland. I also didn't like how firm the potatoes were, normally there is a creaminess to the salad but this salad wasn't cohesive at all.
