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This is a (fairly) recently opened restaurant right next door to Exedra (and RIGHT next to the expensive and over-rated Chacra) It is usually decorated by an attractive young lady sitting in front, soliciting diners.
Stopped by last night for a light bite with 3 other guys, and was VERY impressed with both the quality of food and the prices.
I ordered a Waldorf salad, which typically in Argentina comes smothered in greasy mayonaisse. It arrived smothered in some white substance, which to my delight turned out to be fresh, lovely whipped cream. The apples were freshly cut, celery crispy and walnuts fresh. Totally delightful, and priced at 9 pesos!
Additional orders included a chicken brochette, which was huge, well acompanied by grilled peppers and onions, and priced at 10 pesos. Several Chorizos were consumed, priced at 2.50 pesos, and were very good. Empanadas were 1.2 each, although the only had meat ones.
The parilla is right by the window, and looks very good. Judging by the quality of what we did have, I would not be afraid to order the very reasonably priced bife de chorizo (14 pesos I believe) or any of the other items on the parilla menu.
As we were leaving I stopped to thank the owner, who was sitting by the door, and at which point he turned to me and said, in perfect English, "I'm glad you enjoyed it".
It turns out he's from California, and his name is Dario.
I absolutely would (and will) eat there in again, and recommend it to anyone, especially since you can stumble out the door and be right at Exedra.
I forget the name of the young lady at the door, but she is VERY easy to look at. From our upstairs table right at the window, you could look straight down and have a lovely view of her excellant taste in corpinos - an added bonus to a very nice meal!
David
[QUOTE=Capt Dave]This is a (fairly) recently opened restaurant right next door to Exedra (and RIGHT next to the expensive and over-rated Chacra) It is usually decorated by an attractive young lady sitting in front, soliciting diners.[/QUOTE]Sounds like a good place to hit. I'd say the door person there is much nicer than Chacra's, unless you're into the bovine type.:)
Sorry, Capt Dave, me and my amigo BayBoy have been to this restaurant three times. I mentioned it earlier in a report, but you do a better job reviewing than I do.
We really like the place and the Lomo is great as well as everything else.
Their are two owners Dario and Ramiro. What a combination a Californian and a Texan.
The Chicas name at the door is Cynthia. The Camarera´s name is Barbara. Spelled something like that.
[QUOTE=Capt Dave]This is a (fairly) recently opened restaurant right next door to Exedra (and RIGHT next to the expensive and over-rated Chacra) It is usually decorated by an attractive young lady sitting in front, soliciting diners.
Stopped by last night for a light bite with 3 other guys, and was VERY impressed with both the quality of food and the prices.
I ordered a Waldorf salad, which typically in Argentina comes smothered in greasy mayonaisse. It arrived smothered in some white substance, which to my delight turned out to be fresh, lovely whipped cream. The apples were freshly cut, celery crispy and walnuts fresh. Totally delightful, and priced at 9 pesos!
Additional orders included a chicken brochette, which was huge, well acompanied by grilled peppers and onions, and priced at 10 pesos. Several Chorizos were consumed, priced at 2.50 pesos, and were very good. Empanadas were 1.2 each, although the only had meat ones.
The parilla is right by the window, and looks very good. Judging by the quality of what we did have, I would not be afraid to order the very reasonably priced bife de chorizo (14 pesos I believe) or any of the other items on the parilla menu.
As we were leaving I stopped to thank the owner, who was sitting by the door, and at which point he turned to me and said, in perfect English, "I'm glad you enjoyed it".
It turns out he's from California, and his name is Dario.
I absolutely would (and will) eat there in again, and recommend it to anyone, especially since you can stumble out the door and be right at Exedra.
I forget the name of the young lady at the door, but she is VERY easy to look at. From our upstairs table right at the window, you could look straight down and have a lovely view of her excellant taste in corpinos - an added bonus to a very nice meal!
David[/QUOTE]
Capt Dave and Papa Benito can agree on something. Knowing that each of these fellows has fine taste in restaurants, I am looking forward to visiting this place on my next trip.
I went the other night before heading over to Exedra. It was 11:30pm, and only one other diner in the place.
I got the Bife de Chorizo, and and empanada (which weren't on the menu) The Bife looked great when it came out, very thick, almost 2". However the waitress told me to check it, to see if it was the jugosa that I ordered. Nope, still cold in the middle! They took it back, and just butterflied it. So I got about 60% nice flavorful steak, and the rest overcooked and dry. I think if they can't make it medium on their grill, they should just butterfly it from the get go, and season it all. The meat seemed of good quality and flavor.
They had a nice breadbasket, with warm bread. A mediocre seasoned spread for the bread was a nonstarter. The empanada was good and only 1.25p.
Service was decent, the owners asked if everything was okay as I was heading out. I didn't mention the problem with the meat, but would before cooking the next time.
Bife de Chorizo $19p.
Agua.5l $2.5p.
I think the table charge was 2p, but I don't recall exactly.
I had stopped by the day before, but they hadn't opened yet. It's funny, because a guy on the street stopped and saw me looking a the menu, and told me not to go there, and to go to La Chacra. No thanks, I've been there, I told him.
Have visited this "new find" twice in the last week. Very pleased with the quality of the meat - my lomos have been cooked perfectly each time (medium)
Good food, good value, good location, and good people running the place - I will continue to patronize, as long as these basic ingredients remain unchanged.
Alan
I visited again the night before I left. I mentioned that if they couldn't cook my Bife de Chorizo correctly in it's original thick state, they should just butterfly it. They did so, and it came out nicely. They salt a little more than the norm for Argentina (which is how I actually prefer it) but when you butterfly it, the area doubles and gets a tad too salty for me. The empanada was also cold in the middle. They brought another one, which was a bit burnt on one side, but I just cut that part off.
Other than these minor things, it's a good deal, the management seems to looking to make sure you're happy. I talked to the American manager / owner and he seemed like he actually cared, which is good.
I still prefer Yugo's more, but this place has some real potential.
If you live in the neighborhood, they have a delivery menu with very reasonable prices for many non eat in menu items.
The table charge is just 1 peso.
Thanks to Dario and all his stuff for the wonderful meat we've had!
With no doubt, this is the best place to have a good time and a delicious ASADO for a GREAT PRICE!
We'll come back any time we are in Buenos Aires.
By the way, Dario and Ramiro speaks perfect English and they can fulfill any requirement you have.
Lucrecia, Mark & Christian!
I've been in Argentina for about a month and thought I was tired of beef. The lomo here made me change my mind—it's seriously top notch and not really all that expensive.
The owners of L'Alliance have offered a great deal for a Super Bowl Dinner!
The meal: Bife de ojo or bife de lomo.
Potato.
Salad.
Bread.
Liter of Beer.
The place: Upstairs great room with large screen TV.
Comfortable seating.
No kids or soccer fans.
Close to Exedra, 20 yards to the right on Cordoba.
The cost: Fifty pesos.
The restaurant is normally closed on Sundays so there will be only football fans. You can bring your favorite lady friend and please do so.
The Game starts at 8:00 pm BA time, 6:00 Miami Time..
Please RSVP me with a confirming PM. We need a minimum of 10 eaters to make this happen. Besides, its a good way to try a new parrilla under American ownership. Read the reviews in this section.
Jackpot
I have eaten here twice in the last week or so, both times for lunch. It was pretty quiet, but the food was great and the service as well.
He told me that he was going to try and do something special for the Super Bowl and I bet it will be a fun time with some good food.
I enjoy the atmosphere and the food and given the chance I believe this place could become a favorite.
Please refer to details posted below for the dinner.
Hey gents,
Still looking for more guests.
Don't miss the opportunity.
Jackpot
LÁlliance will have the Super bowl!
The viewing and dinning will take place in the air conditioned dining room which can comfortably accomodate 60 + people.
There is a large sceen (8 x 10 feet) and a tv projector. I saw the sceen yesterday with a soccer (dread) game and it looked real good.
The dinner costs 50 pesos and consists of:
1. Bife de chorizo or lomo steak
2. Salad.
3. Potato
4. Bread and
5. A liter of beer.
Starting time for the game is 8 PM, BA time.
You can arrive early and have a cocktail while you pick your seat.
LÁlliance is on Cordoba between Peligrini and Suipacha. If you step out the front door of Exedra, tTurn left and walk 120 feet +/- you will be there.
If you go past the big parrilla with the open fire pit you have gone too far.
Happy Superbowl and may the Colts win by 6 1/2 Points.
Jackpot
Got into town and just had to have a nice dinner, so I went to l'Alliance and had a great Steak with Mushrooms.
They will prepare the food anyway you want. Even if it is not on the menu they will try to do it for you.
I understand that they will be showing the NCAA March Madness starting on the 15th.
Their Superbowl night had a packed house.
Ok went here last night with a fellow monger before hitting Madahos. While we were waiting for our food one of my girlfriends called me up and asked me if she could come by with a girlfriend. So we had two female guests join us half way into our meal. I had the lomo and mashed potatoes and my guests had the Waldorf, and our two female guests each had fish. The steak was cooked perfectly and the atmosphere was very relaxed. I have to say the prices here were very good. All 4 of us ate here for just about 100 AR. The food quality was very good. I also met one of the owners, nice friendly guy and if ever I am in the area again I wouldn't hesitate to go back. Good food good atmosphere, good prices and good management.
Bad
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the guys for your continued support and to let you know that we will be open on Thursday all day and on Friday and Saturday nights.
We will be having a "Canilla Libre" party on Saturday night and everyone is welcome to stop by, have a few drinks and stay as long as you would like. (I, e open - bar. Free, zero, no charge!
We are working on having the Formula 1 race on the big screen for Sunday afternoon.
We are also thinking about serving American style breakfasts in the coming weeks on a daily basis.
Thanks Again!
Ramiro & Dario.
Lálliance 945 Cordoba & Pelegrini (right by Excedra)
4 - 328 - 3174
Love the food there and everyone should go.
Not that it's the place of a humble monger to make suggestions, but is there any chance of adding a couple of American or Tex-Mex style parilla items to the menu? I don't know what percentage of your clients are expats, but aside from the women, there's not much spicy in this country. I bet you guys could cook up some killer fajitas (where the meat is marinated in lime and spices) blackened steaks, or anything with a smoky chipotle or maybe a kebab served on a bed with ranchero sauce.
You are getting sleepy. Very sleepy. Fajitas. When you wake up you will think only of creating the perfect fajitas. When I snap my fingers.
On my last trip to Bs As, I was invited to eat lunch on the day I arrived here with a group of fellow mongers. The food was very good and we all had a good time. A number of the mongers I was with knew most of the staff at the restuarant and our service was good. My lomo was cooked perfectly. I am coming back to Bs As next month with a few of my mongering friends and we are all staying in apartments just a couple blocks from here. It would really be nice if breakfast was offered by then. I can assure you that we will be trying the breakfast while we are there. I look forward to your trying more of your menu.
I agree with Coach but remember most of us have breakfast at about one in the afternoon. I like this place and the guys that run it, but it would be nice if they had an English menu. I know it would be better if I could read Spanish, but that ain't gonna happen.
I have been playing around with a few fajita recipes lately and you can always order a Texas style breakfast. If I am at the restaurant I will make it for you myself.
Getting ready to kick - off with the breakfast full time and launching a new menu in the coming weeks.
Thinking about Savage Saturdays or Wild Wednesdays. Wild Game!
Deer, boar, rabbit, frogs, alligator, ostrich, buffalo burgers, etc. Etc.
Any takers?
As always, feel free to call me and I will do everything possible to prepare the meal that you are craving. Just give me a few days to prepare the meat and the marinade (s)
Damn, it took me 2 years to find peanut butter down here!
(And an excellent cheesecake! El Gran Bar Danzon. Libertad and Santa Fe)
Thanks Again!
Ramiro.
L'alliance 945 Cordoba.
4 - 328 - 3174
4 - 327 - 3016
[QUOTE=Fretta]Love the food there and everyone should go.
Not that it's the place of a humble monger to make suggestions, but is there any chance of adding a couple of American or Tex-Mex style parilla items to the menu? I don't know what percentage of your clients are expats, but aside from the women, there's not much spicy in this country. I bet you guys could cook up some killer fajitas (where the meat is marinated in lime and spices) blackened steaks, or anything with a smoky chipotle or maybe a kebab served on a bed with ranchero sauce.
You are getting sleepy. Very sleepy. Fajitas. When you wake up you will think only of creating the perfect fajitas. When I snap my fingers.[/QUOTE]
Though I'm Italiano by birth, I came to appreciate American breakfasts during my studies. Is your plan up and running yet. I would love some pancakes and maple syrup!
Mongers-
I ate here a few nights ago with a couple of guys and I am pleased to say that there is a very good ratio of price / quality here. I ordered a custom cut of lomo (larger than normal) and the owner (Ramiro?) Had no problem fulfilling my request. I also appreciated the very relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. The others at my table ordered a porterhouse and the normal sized lomo, all which were satisfactory. Overall, I would say this place is better than Yugo's in quality and maybe one of the best value parrillas for straight up big steaks at cheap prices.
Suerte,
Dirk Diggler
Met with some board members at l'alliance during my recent trip to BA in May. Nice place, great people. The salad was surprisingly good.
L'alliance is great for atmosphere. I found the items prepared by the kitchen to be great. The ribs were quite nice, the large baked potato was excellent as well. Ramiro also gave us some tastes of some new items, which were interesting and show that they're always coming up with something new.
The grill guy doesn't seem to be as good as the old guy. No rub on the meat, and I didn't get a medium done on any steaks the first time.
On my last night I had started with a great chicken cordon blue, but had to stop when they brought out the best finger licken' BBQ ribs.
Best ribs in the MicroCenter.
They have the largest steak I've seen in buenos aires. I finished all of it. The owners make you feel right at home.
Just wanted to let you guys know that we have just released our latest menu and like all things in life it may need a little bit of fine tuning but for the most part I am very happy with the results.
Of note would be the Texas Style BBQ Ribs, Grand Ramiro Burger, California Chicken Sandwich (MendoYankee) Stuffed Filet Mignon, Stuffed Chicken Breast, etc.
The Stuffed items can be filled with bacon, ham, cheese and spinach and can be a filet mignon. N. Y strip, chicken or just about anything else.
Almost forgot about the T-Bones ! MASSIVE ! 750g´s !
Still have a few off the menu items like Fajitas, tacos and Big Breakfast occasionally. Just call me in advance for the Fajitas for now.
Anyway. We are constantly trying to improve the menu, service and female waitstaff so we can all benefit!
I also have a private dessert menu available that is growing everyday!
Thanks Again,
Ramiro.
Lálliance.
Cordoba 945 / Phone 4 328 3174
Guys on my last trip to Bs As in May, I was there almost 3 weeks and enjoyed the food here 5 or 6 times. I tried the ribs and found them to be very good. I also enjoyed the lomo at least 3 times. I found the staff to be friendly and I enjoyed meeting Ramiro while dining there and most evenings later at Exedra. My amigos seemed to enjoy the food each night also since there were NO leftovers when we left each night!
Coach
Based solely on having read about it on this forum, and figuring that it would be a good place to check out prior to seeing a tango show in San Telmo, I stopped in for dinner at this spot during my recent BA visit. It is most certainly recommended: the food is particularly good, and Ramiro and Dario will indeed make you feel right at home.
Since I was dining solo I didn't need a whole order of provoleta, and the moza let me put in for a half-order. Amazingly tasty stuff. I ordered the lomo and, again, was very impressed. A huge piece of meat that did not sacrifice any quality. Tender with a melt-in-your-mouth quality, it was the best lomo I had during my visit. The place was a little on the quiet side, which was fine (it was a Tuesday night I believe). I would definitely dine there again.
I ate at L'Alliance several times during my recent visit to BA. Some of the best steak in town, at great prices, and a real hub of monger hospitality and information. TejanoLibre can even set you up with 'dessert', and I enjoyed a little Paraguayan Honey one evening.
Not only that, on a Saturday night TejanoLibre took myself and another guy out for a 'city tour' including Black and Cocodrillos - it was a good night all around.
Highly recommended.
DS
TejanoLibre = Thanks for hospitality - was fun - see you next time.
What happened?
Fuck, that was the best steak for the money in town.
Exon