La Barra- Mendoza, Argentina
The meat! That is what you will be saying about Argentina once you experience such places as La Barra. The grill on any cut of meat you can think of will be perfect. The flavor of the meat is enhanced in a juicy and tender display of culinary art. La Barra gives a rustic and authentic vibe of a real Asado. The meat is displayed in the wood-fire grills. We were there in the winter, so as we stepped into the warm and toasty restaurant, the wafts of smoky grilled meat encompassed us and welcomed us in from the cold street. It was a “grilled meat hug” if you will, and it was fabulous! The huge open fire grill is the focal point of the restaurant and watching the cuts of meat sizzle and fat melt right in front of you is a top notch dinner show. La Barra doesn’t waste your time with trying to give false ambiance. The glow from the grill and the all wood décor is the perfect accompaniment for the food. Once again, dining with a party of 15 can get tricky. Someone usually ends up without food, drinks get low and stay there. Not with La Barra. They understand that the meal is about enjoyment. My wine glass was filled within minutes of taking off my coat and it stayed full for the entire duration of our stay. Dishes were served family style with our table, and it worked best since we were ordering copious amounts in order to try everything. The menu is your placemat and it quite simply lists items: To Eat, To Pick, and To Drink. In other words: Meals, Small bites, and Wine.
Meals:
Pork Flank Steak
Sirloin
Sausages and Organ Meats over Open Fire
Beef Ribs
Sweetbreads
Sirloin Strip Steak
Pork Loin
Supreme Onion
Argentine pulled-curd Provolone cheese
Small Bites:
Pickles
La Barra Salad
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Vegetable Tray
Meat Tray
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