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La Esquina de Buenos Aires

San Jose, Costa Rica
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Ranked #3 of 202 restaurants in San Jose
Price range: RM60 - RM76
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

As i was a bit on diet, i tried their chicken but was afraid it will not fare as good as Argentinian meat meal! To my surprise, the grilled chicken was alas soooo BUENO!

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Cypress, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The combination between the food, service, wines, music and the magic of the place is perfect. The 1/2 Parrillada is great for 2 persons, the Molleja y Chinchules are delicious and the meat is tender and juice. Walter was the server very nice, helpful and his recommendations were very accurate. The Tiramisu is in my top list of quality. The... More

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San José
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

In this place you can have excellent food and really nice attention. The combination between the music and decoration makes you feel in Argentina.

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Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I've been to this restaurant twice now; it feels like a refuge in the sometimes overwhelming city. The food is absolutely fantastic, and our waiter Walter was absolutely wonderful - very kind and attentive. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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Austin, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

..... Because they remember my name, give me great and friendly service and do whatever it takes to please me. I have had the chorizo Argentino, which was good but very filling. Also empanadas and they actually have a caprese empanada which fools you into thinking your eating a healthy salad only it's fried in fat. If you like sweetbreads,... More

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banff
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Was told to try this place by the local gringos at the poker table in San Jose. The price is very reasonable and the decor upbeat and hip for the area. The food presentation was very good the food was a little bland. But still very good

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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

Well worth the visit and even better I ws staying opposite the restaurant ...,extensive wine list and very good menu.... Majority focus on meats but good selections of pasta, has to be the one of the bestvifbnotvthe best restaurant in San Jose

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costa rica
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We enjoy the buzz this restaurant offers. The steak and specials are just perfect. Try the sweetbreads, best in CR

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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Tried to get in on Saturday evening but didnt have a rservation so had a chorizo and chicken empanada at the bar, washed down by a mojito and some very nice Malbec. Booked a table for last night and was not disappointed. Chorizo for starters, lomito and chips, followed by a fantastic chocolate fondant with vanilla ice-cream. With some of... More

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Perth, Australia
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Whilst not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, this restaurant was worth every cent! My partner had a rib eye steak which was comparable to steaks in Argentina in quality and flavour, and I had the sorrentinos caprese on the recommendation of the waiter - wow! (they are the ones pictured in the main photo, with the tomato sauce... More

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