Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

I heard a lot of hype about this place, so I had to try it out for myself.  It was a small place.  I waited in a line staring at a chalkboard menu trying to figure out what I wanted.  I couldn’t understand what most of the things on the menu were, so I had a hard time figuring out what was gluten free and what wasn’t.  They said they could accommodate gluten free diners, but they didn’t have anything marked as gluten free.  They only thing I understood was the meat section.  I figured the meat would probably be gluten free, but I’d ask when I finally got to the front of the line. 


I asked the man taking the orders if the small ribeye could be done gluten free.  He looked at me funny and said yes, we just won’t put any toast on it.  I was hoping the marinade or sauces didn’t contain gluten and that it didn’t touch other people’s toast.

I looked around for a seat and finally found one at the counter.  I didn’t care much for the set up of this place.   It’s reminiscent of a cafeteria and there was very little places to sit.  If they added some high top tables, I think they could fit more people inside. 

I didn’t wait long for my food to arrive.  I guess because they are slinging meat all day long they just keep cooking it to keep the momentum flowing. 

The meat was cooked to perfection.  There was a sauce on it that was tangy with a kick of hot.  A salad with a balsamic vinaigrette accompanied the meat.  I also ordered the roasted potatoes.  They were pretty amazing.  When I ordered them, I asked the guy if they went through the fryer with other stuff and he said, “We don’t have a fryer.”

I loved that response.  It was just what I wanted to hear.  That means these potatoes were truly roasted potatoes.  They were crispy and flavorful.  Between the potatoes, salad and the meat, a small was the perfect size for me.  The prices were a bit expensive for the dining experience, but pretty much what you’d expect at a white table cloth restaurant. 

Overall, this was an interesting experience. 


1607 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

http://eatgaucho.com/