Walking into El Gaucho Steakhouse, (4102 18th Avenue; Brooklyn, New York 11218; Telephone: 718.438.3006) brought back many fond memories from my childhood in Montevideo, Uruguay. The authentic decor, the food, the aromas… ah…
A detail of the wall mural
The meal consisted of some favorites from my childhood and adolescent years… yeap, these dishes were just as good as I remembered them… maybe even better!
I started out with their Empanada Casera de Carne. A turnover with beef and criolla sauce and a salad. It has a crispy exterior, and a very flavorful interior.
I followed with a Chorizo Parillero.
Chorizo Parillero and the authentic ambiance at El Gaucho Steakhouse
It was juicy and very aromatic!
For the main I ordered their mock Filet Mignon.
This cut is made from the eye of the ribeye, I ordered it medium. It was served with potato puree and mushroom sauce, garnished with minced scallions and mixed vegetables.
For dessert, I ordered their cake of the day.
Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream
It consisted of a hot molten chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream with chocolate topping. A fitting crown for a meal filled with memories and tastes of yesteryear. A true delight for decadent pleasures!
I washed it all down with a very good 2006 Layla Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina.
El Gaucho Steakhouse has a well stacked cellar with a nice selection of Argentine, Italian, American, French, Israeli and Australian wines, all kept at the proper temperature. Mr. David the owner got his education in a restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They have a large Argentinian parrillador (grill) on premises and the Chef himself is from Argentina.
The food was delectable, the memories came flooding amidst the decor and the aromas… I’ll be back!!
CS
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