Ambiance: Upon entering the place you feel like Morticia Adams will appear out of the dark corners any moment to replace the wax dripping candelabra in the middle of the table.... instead you get a... More

Ambiance: Upon entering the place you feel like Morticia Adams will appear out of the dark corners any moment to replace the wax dripping candelabra in the middle of the table.... instead you get a very curt hostess who makes it clear that Spanish is not spoken here... Price: The lone "argentine" chorizo appetizer at $8.95 was a heavy fennel flavored Italian sausage like the ones that sell for $2.99/lb at the store. The real chorizo at any respectable Argentine restaurant costs about $2.50 you get the picture. Food Quality: The skirt stake had not been trimmed, chunks of fat dripped from the edge, it also had a strong cumin flavor. The grass fed sirloin was fairly tender and properly cooked, if it wasnt for the heavy rosemary aroma that permeated it and hid the flavor of the meat it would have been enjoyable. A true Argentine restaurant? Not. Pros: Location Cons: Decor, Hostess, Food
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Coming from South America and growing up eating absolutely delicious and mesmerizing Argentinean steak, I would say that this place has pretty good meat. I recommend it to anyone who would want to... More

Coming from South America and growing up eating absolutely delicious and mesmerizing Argentinean steak, I would say that this place has pretty good meat. I recommend it to anyone who would want to try this place. Yet, what really got me was the decor, very old and typical of its area type of setting; very beautiful.
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Great cozy place! Steak by weight, fresh meat, awesome decor, warm atmosphere and appropriate service. A romantic night may be somewhat ruined by loud corporate parties but usually it feels very... More

Great cozy place! Steak by weight, fresh meat, awesome decor, warm atmosphere and appropriate service. A romantic night may be somewhat ruined by loud corporate parties but usually it feels very comfortable and warm. Nice wine list and a friendly bar. A must for a steak lover!
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Happening in one evening, the place was bustling. Only table was a shared one, and we agreed. The ambiance was nice, yet on this table was a big candle spilling quantities of wax on our table. ... More

Happening in one evening, the place was bustling. Only table was a shared one, and we agreed. The ambiance was nice, yet on this table was a big candle spilling quantities of wax on our table. Of the dish I ordered, it didn't arrive as listed, and after a query the waiter told me it was what I ordered. Checking again, he told me they were outof the high end item on the dish, so substituted cheap chorizos instead. They knew I was miffed, but the waiter was a tad rude. My dish was weak with raw shortribs and a crappy shish-ke -bob. House wine is $12 per glass, so watch out. The couple across us on the communal table was aghast when their check arrived with $72 for the 3 glasses of red they each had. I think I arrived on a bad night for the kitchen. Pros: ambiance, location Cons: , bad service, high prices
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"Went there last night for a special dinner with family. First there was only one waitress for the entire restaurant. She was good but obviously overwhelmed. Secondly, the steaks on the menu can... More

"Went there last night for a special dinner with family. First there was only one waitress for the entire restaurant. She was good but obviously overwhelmed. Secondly, the steaks on the menu can only be ordered by the ounce. For a 10 OZ filet, I paid $25.50. It was very tender but not a great value. It does not come with anything, so you have to pay another $5 for their limited choice of side orders. Also my glass of wine cost $12. For one glass! I guess that's part of the restaurant's strategy- to get you to spend more money! When the check came out to $100 for two and my mom didn't even have an entree. I'm glad we didn't! Skip it, try a Le Steak for a better value and great filet mignon on the Upper East Side. " Pros: None Cons: Overpriced, Understaffed, Loud Music Cons: Overpriced, Average Steaks, Understaffed
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We wanted steak, to stay on the UES, & to try something new...... we stumbled across Hacienda de Argentina & are delighted that we decided to give it a try. The ambiance, service, and food were top... More

We wanted steak, to stay on the UES, & to try something new...... we stumbled across Hacienda de Argentina & are delighted that we decided to give it a try. The ambiance, service, and food were top notch. So romantic! With only 9 tables & beautiful decor - you feel like you are in your own living room. The wine list is spectacular with full descriptions of each wine. The hostess was very knowledgable & allowed us to enjoy our meal without feeling neglected. We shared the Ensalada Especial & Empenadas de Queso Y Salchicha & each had our own Lomo a la Argentina with a side of humita. (What a great idea to allow you to order your steak by the ounce.) We shared a banana crepe for dessert which was the perfect ending to our fabulous meal. Everything was amazing and i would highy recommend you try it! Pros: great service, romantic, delicious food Cons: none
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On Father's Day, my husband and I took my parents to this restaurant to celebrate the holiday. It was the worst experience ever! In the beginning, nobody even gave us any menus. We had to get up and... More

On Father's Day, my husband and I took my parents to this restaurant to celebrate the holiday. It was the worst experience ever! In the beginning, nobody even gave us any menus. We had to get up and get the wine menu ourselves. After we ordered the wine, we still haven't received the food menu. We waited for about 30 minutes to get the menu. Then another 30 minutes for our waiter to take our order. They were obviously understaffed because of the long wait. And then, 30 minutes later, I saw a table who was seated after we were seated and they were eating their appetizers! We didn't even get OUR appetizers! I understand if they were short on staff but serving another table who arrived after us was just unprofessional and frustrated us even more. So we ended up leaving the restaurant. Cons: long wait, understaffed, unprofessional
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What a gem.....Food was really good(get the natural sirloin), the staff worked well with eachother to make it feel like my table was the only table in the restaurant(though there are only 9) The... More

What a gem.....Food was really good(get the natural sirloin), the staff worked well with eachother to make it feel like my table was the only table in the restaurant(though there are only 9) The manager was very helpful in helping me choose just the right wine and the bartender was nice trying to help me select my single malt after my meal. On the UES, this breath of fresh 'Argentine air" is a welcome change from googies and the cookie cutter Italian joints. Do however plan for a meal that is cooked to order(takes a little bit of extra time) but worth the wait and be sure to make reservations. I was lucky to get a table without one, but a couple after me was not and were not. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Staff Cons: No bar stools
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The ambiance is beautiful, although cold and too dark. Beautiful furniture, but the round dinner tables have a lip that make them uncomfortable. The Service was good for a California Restaurant;... More

The ambiance is beautiful, although cold and too dark. Beautiful furniture, but the round dinner tables have a lip that make them uncomfortable. The Service was good for a California Restaurant; Too sticky!!! Nobody is Argentine there so they know little about the food. The side dishes are small for what you pay, and the grilled provolone looks like a V--it! Definitely not Argentine! The buss-boys are great the soda is flat and over all Very Expensive 3 people nowine no dessert $160!!! Pros: Location, Furniture Cons: Overpriced, Service sucks, Not the real thing
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I have been a steak lover all of my life, but the meats and the food in general that my friends and I had at Hacienda de Argentina in our two visits in the last three weeks has being as good as any... More

I have been a steak lover all of my life, but the meats and the food in general that my friends and I had at Hacienda de Argentina in our two visits in the last three weeks has being as good as any meat eaters dream come true. Pros: Foods, Atmosphere, Bethrooms decor Cons: Music selection, Non Argentinian staff, No bar stools
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