Eat · Palermo Soho
Don Julio
A well-known Palermo Soho parrilla on a corner site with a wall of wine bottles: book a table well ahead for dinner, or try lunch and a same-day cancellation if you arrive without one.
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Key facts
- Price
- $$$
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- Hours
- unknown
- Walk in
- unknown
- Seating
- mixed
- booking: true
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- Palermo Soho
- Getting there
- Corner of Guatemala and Gurruchaga, Palermo Soho
- 10 min walk
- Well-known Palermo Soho parrilla
- Wall of wine bottles
- Book ahead for dinner
- Order: Bife de chorizo, provoleta, wine from the wall
- Tables and stools
- Queue risk: dinner without a booking
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Map & directions
Directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
lunch, before 13:00: mediumdinner without a booking: risky
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Paying and dietary fit
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| Need | Fit | What works here |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | ask each time | Ask staff to confirm no meat stock or lard in the base. |
| Vegan | ask each time | Dairy and egg are common even in vegetarian dishes; ask about both. |
| Halal | ask each time | Not certified; ask about pork and alcohol in the specific dish. |
| Gluten-free | ask each time | Not confirmed; ask about wheat-based sauces, breading and noodles. |
“Ask” means possible with care; Voykit has not tested cross-contact. Allergies: carry a written card in the local language.
Who it suits, booking, closures
goodWho it suits — Diners who want a well-known, well-reviewed steakhouse experience and are prepared to book ahead and pay more than a neighbourhood grill.
- Dress code
- Smart-casual; no strict dress code.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly or holiday closures | check before you go | No weekly closure reported; confirm before a special trip. |
On the ground
Facts
- Reservations
- true — Book online several days to a couple of weeks ahead for dinner; lunch is easier to get same-day.
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest · toilet
- Getting there
- Corner of Guatemala and Gurruchaga, Palermo Soho · ~10 min walk
Cons
- Books out well ahead for dinner.
- Prices well above a neighbourhood parrilla.
Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check · Dietary phrases
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Parrilla | Argentine grill restaurant, cooking over wood or charcoal. | Order cuts individually or ask for a mixed grill (parrillada) to share. |
| Jugoso / a punto / bien cocido | Rare / medium / well-done. | State your preference clearly; the default here runs pinker than some visitors expect. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A well-known destination restaurant: prices sit above what most Buenos Aires diners pay for a weeknight steak.
- tourist price
- The menu price is the price; there is no separate tourist markup, but portions and wine choices add up quickly.
- rule
- Check the total on the bill, since menu prices change with inflation faster than any printed guide.
Dietary: what to say
| Need | Say or show | Reality here |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | Soy vegetariano/a. | A grill restaurant built around beef; a few non-meat sides exist, but this is not the place for a vegetarian showcase meal. |
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Do I need to book?
For dinner, yes, ideally several days to a couple of weeks ahead. Lunch is easier to get without a reservation.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
What should I order?
A classic cut like bife de chorizo, provoleta to start, and a glass from the wine wall.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is it expensive?
Yes relative to a neighbourhood parrilla, though still often cheaper than an equivalent steakhouse in North America or Europe — check current menu prices.
Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Used as a seated rest node in Buenos Aires in 4 days.
Sources
- officialBuenos Aires City tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Buenos Aires