Description:

  • Two old brothers from Barcelona, Spain, started this wonderful institution several decades ago in a remote, hard-to-find part of La Boca. Here, you'll dine on thick, juicy, perfectly cooked steaks. Italian food, fish, and chicken are also served. You can order one-half and one-quarter portions of many items, which is great because they give you so much and you can bring the kids along without wasting food. La Boca Juniors and other sports memorabilia hang on the walls. This is one of the only places I recommend for serious eating in La Boca, but tables fill up rapidly at 9pm, so reserve or come earlier. You should arrive here by cab and have the restaurant call a cab for you when you leave at night. El Obrero is one of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires and should not be missed. However, though I've never had a problem in La Boca, it's considered a dangerous neighborhood to wander at night.

  • © Frommer's 2013

User Reviews for El Obrero

  •  

    Ok but a bit scary

  • So we came here after several recommendations and were somewhat surprised. Atmosphere and staff were ok but the food did not meet our expectations. The meat was really unevenly done,...

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    Very Good!!

  • Went here with my family of 5 during my recent trip to BA. Best Steak House in Buenos Aires. Owners are from Barcelona who opened over 10 years ago. Good place to bring the whole family...

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    Best Steak in Buenos Aires

  • Fantastic restaurant. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, fabulous waiting staff. Taxi driver was very confused as to why a tourist would want to go to a restaurant in La Boca, but...

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Awards:

Frommer's
Frommer's
  •  Very Highly Recommended 2010
  • Details

    • Contact:

    • tel: 11/4362-9912

    • Address:

    • Agustin R. Caffarena 64
    • At Caboto
    • Buenos Aires

    • Neighborhood:

      • La Boca

    • Hours:

    • Mon-Sat noon-4pm and 8:30pm-midnight, sometimes later, depending on crowds

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