Don Julio...best Steakhouse in the world?

[FelipeMex]

Don Julio story ..

 

[LiamJunior]

It’s very good, but the best steakhouse in the world?

His wine cellar is very impressive mind you.

 

[RichardOne]

According to a friend that worked there 98% , or more, of the patrons are tourists. Can someone describe the pluses of the bife de Chorizo at Don Julio to command a price that is double or more of the market price.?

 

[HarryLux]

Don Julio is mediocre in my experience and is an overhyped tourist trap.
Elena and Mirasol de la Recova have far better steaks and both have truly outstanding and extensive wine lists.

 

[NicolaiSegundo]

I've had dinner at Don Julio twice in the past few weeks. I also have some professional experience as a restaurant reviewer. Don Julio is certainly deserving of a reputation, for the overall dining experience. But it is also overated. The quality of the meat, for example, is matched elsewhere, especially at La Carniceria. As to the economics, paying in dollars, it's pretty much impossible to say who or what is the greatest value, but La Carniceria, for example, delivers the beef if not the overall ambiance much less the wine list, the mashed potatoes and the ice cream.

 

[earlyretirement]

Don't get me wrong. Don Julio has always done great steaks. It's always been a favorite of mine since coming to BA over 20 years ago. Been there dozens and dozens of times over the years but I don't now as it's just not worth it. Most people are sheep and they just follow the herd. Once it started making all the "Top Lists" then the lines were crazy long.

I'm not saying it's not worth going to but NO restaurant in BA is worth waiting 2 hours in line for or booking 2 months ahead of time. If you can snag a reservation ahead of time or something and don't have to wait then it is ok but expect to pay much more as much as some other places that have perfectly good steaks.

The place is just way over crowded now. It's a bit comical walking by and seeing the tremendous lines.