La Patagonia

The abundant Argentine paraphernalia adorning exposed brickwork give the feel of an authentic bodegón, particularly the many black and white photos provided by owner Noah’s illustrious Argentine ancestry, which include right-wing Presidents, Marxist intellectuals and Patagonian explorers. Culinary offerings range from classic dishes from Italian-Argentine cuisine such as fresh handmade pastas and milanesas (breaded escalopes) as well as classic parrilla. Monthly live tango nights add to the atmospheric independent abode.

31 Camden High St, London NW1 7JE

Casa Argentina

This piece of Argentina in Wimbledon Park prides itself using products mainly imported from Argentina. Delicious empanadas of diverse fillings, 100% grass-fed Argentine steaks with the traditional cuts from Argentina, to eat in or take away. You can also order all your favourite Argentine food from their online shop, from traditional cuts of meat for asados (or barbecues) to popular brands of alfajores and yerba mate.

156 Arthur Rd, London SW19 8AQ

Gaucho

The big kid on the block for Argentine food in London. The upmarket international chain opened its first restaurant in London in 1994 and now owns 18 restaurants stretching across the UK, 12 of which are in the capital. With its trendy, cosmopolitan, glamorous approach, the dining experience goes beyond the food with old-school service and an extensive wine list featuring Argentine and international wines.

Broadgate, Canary Wharf, Chancery Lane, Charlotte Street, City of London, Hampstead, Piccadilly, Richmond, Sloane Avenue, Smithfield, The O2, and Tower Bridge

Chimichurris

Nestled in the backstreets  of Southwark, Chimichurris is the joint culinary venture of Nicolas Modad and Federico Fugazza who had been serving up juicy steaks in London for years before opening the restaurant. Nicolas was the Head Chef at Brindisa Spanish restaurant for five years while Federico is the founder of Porteña (Argentine Street Food & Products) which has been serving empanadas at Borough Market since 2007. Lamb is one of Head Chef Nico’s specialities, while the Parrillada “El Clásico” is a mixed grill that is perfect for sharing.

132 Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 0DG

SUR

SUR Chocolates is the love child of  husband and wife Maria and Emmanuel who wanted to recreate the sweet treats of their childhood in Argentina here in the UK. Best known for their alfajores - traditional South American biscuits sandwiched with caramel. To celebrate Argentina’s recent world-cup victory, SUR chocolates are selling limited-edition ‘Argentina Campeón!’ alfajores decorated by hand with the colours of the Argentinean flag.

Unit 4A, Bradmoor Farm, Stanbridge Rd, Haddenham, Aylesbury HP17 8JX

Buen Ayre

Established in 2004, Buen Ayre is a local Hackney joint which captures the spirit and community of a traditional Argentine neighbourhood parrilla. Head Chef John Rattagan was born in Argentina, where he grew up in a farm in Buenos Aires Province with his Irish mother and Irish-Argentine father. For John and the team at Buen Are, barbecues are a lifestyle which they bring to the cobbled streets of Hackney’s Broadway Market. They let the beef do the talking with honest free-range and grass-fed Argentine meat without the fuss.

50 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ

ZOILO

An upmarket modern Argentine grill in Marylebone, the restaurant serves a strictly seasonal menu combining the best of British ingredients with Argentine beef. ZOILO has an exceptional wine list with red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines exclusively from Argentina. It is the ideal place for wine fanatics to venture beyond the typical steak-and-malbec duo and taste their way through Argentina’s diverse wine regions and grape varieties.

9 Duke St, London W1U 3EG

Bife

The perfect place for a lunch break, Bife is an independent, family-run steakhouse in Spitalfields. The restaurant serves a selection of flavours from Córdoba, the home city of the founder Jose Luis, including lomitos - the city’s famous steak sandwiches which are available to eat in or take away.

40-42 Middlesex St, London E1 7EX

Santa Maria del Sur

Founded in 2006, Santa Maria del Sur is a cosy restaurant nestled in Battersea. The restaurant has a lunch menu with a range of light dishes including mixed vegetables and chicken milanesa sandwiches, as well as the more conventional juicy steaks. The dinner menu offers an excellent range of sides to jazz up the juicy steaks including mollejas (sweetbreads), morcilla (Argentine black pudding) and salads.

129 Queenstown Rd, London SW8 3RH

Chango

This chain serves some of the most authentic empanadas over the counter in different areas of London. They currently have four shops in Richmond, Wimbledon, Highgate, and Wandsworth and can also be spotted at many of London’s markets. You can order their precooked and frozen empanadas to share with your family and friends at home (if you can bear sharing them!)

Shops in Richmond, Wimbledon, Highgate, and Wandsworth