Best place to get some seriously tasty steak. This is definitely my favorite restaurant at the moment.

Best place to get some seriously tasty steak. This is definitely my favorite restaurant at the moment.
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Stepping into this small restaurant feels like sepping off the streets of San Francisco and into a quaint farm house in the hills of Argentina. It would be hard to find place in the city that does... More

Stepping into this small restaurant feels like sepping off the streets of San Francisco and into a quaint farm house in the hills of Argentina. It would be hard to find place in the city that does a better steak, though the side dishes do not always live up to the excellence of the meat. The staff is very friendly and attentive and always ready with a suggestion from their excellent wine list. Pros: The skirt steak
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We went last night for a special occassion and loved it. Vacationed in Buenos Aires a few years back this place held a special place in our hearts. We felt it was very authentic as far as Argentine... More

We went last night for a special occassion and loved it. Vacationed in Buenos Aires a few years back this place held a special place in our hearts. We felt it was very authentic as far as Argentine style food and taste. The beef was great, Chorizo sausage delicious, sides very good, service and ambiance all top notch. I think most negative reviews of this place aren't aware of what they're in for before hand. Argentina style food overall is much more simple than our versions of things. They don't even usually have pepper on the table - so this was right on and we left very full and happy. We will definitely be back. Love the chimichurri! Pros: unique, steak, service
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Overall, an average dining experience at above average prices. Food was flavorful and wait staff was attentive, however, it was about $190 with tip to eat here and for that price, I could have had... More

Overall, an average dining experience at above average prices. Food was flavorful and wait staff was attentive, however, it was about $190 with tip to eat here and for that price, I could have had a more memorable meal. The Rib eye goes for about $31 but is only an average steak. The best part of the meal was the hostess who was considerate and made you feel like you were her only concern. Everything else was only "ok". Pros: Hostess, Wait Staff Cons: Food, price, noisy, parking
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After reading some of the other reviews for this place, I was a little skeptical. After experiencing El Raigon, I realized that all of the negative reviews were bogus. On a busy Wednesday night, the... More

After reading some of the other reviews for this place, I was a little skeptical. After experiencing El Raigon, I realized that all of the negative reviews were bogus. On a busy Wednesday night, the place was nearly full capacity, but they went out of their way to fit us in. After looking at the menu and the dishes passing by, I could see that the steak was going to be unique. Despite the small size, the flavor was excellent. There is no reason to complain about "only the meat on the plate" because it is a steak house. Go to Ruth's Chris and you'll find the same thing. El Raigon is a great place!!! The food was exceptional in so many ways. The skirt steak and churizo were amazing. The roasted potatoes were a must, along with the asparagus. The wait staff was very friendly and only made quality recommendations. I'm a wine lover and after asking for a recommendation, the waitress gave us a great wine at a very reasonable price. When you want a fun and tasty dining experience, definitely try El Raigon. I would go here again in a split second. Order the skirt steak, roasted potatoes, and a nice fruity Malbec and relax for a great dining experience.
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I actually liked El Raigon. The steak was a 9 out 10 but sides varied. The Empanadas were very good, the squash was excellent, the potatoes were very good, and the spinach was average. All that... More

I actually liked El Raigon. The steak was a 9 out 10 but sides varied. The Empanadas were very good, the squash was excellent, the potatoes were very good, and the spinach was average. All that being said, I enjoyed the meal. I think if they dimmed the lights and did something to create more atmoshphere I would go back and try it again.
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I am the owner of El Raigon. Whoever posted that we are still using Eric Hollis name is incorrect. This is why I need to give the correct information: Eric Hollis opened the Restaurant with us in... More

I am the owner of El Raigon. Whoever posted that we are still using Eric Hollis name is incorrect. This is why I need to give the correct information: Eric Hollis opened the Restaurant with us in 2003 and was a great Chef, but after a year he decided to move to Argentina to get married to his Argentine girlfriend. Even though we miss him, he was a great Chef and a friend, we moved on and decided to promote his first assistant, Chef Jeffrey Addington, to Executive Chef. He learned everything he knows under Eric's and my supervision, and he is now an outstanding Chef. We actually got most of our excellent reviews including Zagat 2006, 2007 and 2008, with Jeff Addington in charge, and not Eric Hollis. We are very happy with his creativity and hard work. He has put together the best kitchen team I could have ever dreamed of. Also, after Eric left, we started flying in our grass fed beef from Uruguay, which also improved the quality of our food 100%. Before, we used to serve only Montana beef. None of my employees is giving out wrong info about who our Chef is. If anyone has questions they can contact me at the Restaurant. I will be happy to clarify any misunderstanding. Thank you. CONSUELO LYONNET OWNER, EL RAIGON ARGENTINE ASADO
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Overrated, mediocre service and below average food. The meat was tough, the atmosphere noisy, parking is a hassle and the place reeks of smokey grease from the fire pit. Pros: None Cons: ... More

Overrated, mediocre service and below average food. The meat was tough, the atmosphere noisy, parking is a hassle and the place reeks of smokey grease from the fire pit. Pros: None Cons: Below average food and very high wine prices for unknown wines.
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I am writing this because my brother Eric Hollis was the original chef of El Raigon. He was the one who put the menu together and pretty much ran that kitchen. I gave it the highest rating for his... More

I am writing this because my brother Eric Hollis was the original chef of El Raigon. He was the one who put the menu together and pretty much ran that kitchen. I gave it the highest rating for his sake because the food was amazing when he was there. He has worked at 5 out of the top 100 restaurants in the Bay area. Unfortunately he has moved on and now lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has been there for about a year and a half. The problem I have with El Raigon is that they continue to use his name as the chef of their restaurant. We recently found out about this from a family member who called to make a reservation and asked who the chef was and they told them, Eric Hollis. She decided to go in and find out the truth and they told her again it was him but that he was not there that day. Even on their website they feature my brother and show his picture. I noticed also that their website was updated this year but they have kept him on there! This is absurd, and from reading these reviews it breaks my heart that my brothers name is being abused by these people. I have been a vegetarian for 14 years and the only time I have ever eaten meat is at El Raigon when my brother has prepared it for me. I know the beef they got was the best, grass fed, free range and that my brother had a special butcher who cut the beef to his specifications. Argetine beef is cut in a different way than here. It was the best thing I ever tasted. Anyway, I wanted to set the record straight, since he is considering moving back to the u.s. next year. I don't want him to be misrepresented. My family is in the process of fixing this problem and contacting local Bay Area newspaper that have reviewed the restaurant.
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I had been looking forward to eating here for months since i love beef and decided to check it out on Sat. night with my boyfriend and a girlfriend. I was disappointed on all levels. When the... More

I had been looking forward to eating here for months since i love beef and decided to check it out on Sat. night with my boyfriend and a girlfriend. I was disappointed on all levels. When the waiter came to take our order, and I ordered the Empanadas as a starter, he told me they were out. I was disappointed and told him I needed a moment to think about what I wanted. It would have been helpful if he had told us that info in the begining. We ordered the baked provolone instead and a salad, the lamb, and two rib eyes; one rare(still mooing) and one medium rare. The dipping sauce that accompanied the bread tastied off and just was not good. The provolone was the best thing that we got, the salad had too much dressing and was actually arugala even though it said hearts of palms on the menu. The meat came with nothing on the side so we ordered spinach and asparagus after the fact. They were ok. The two rib eyes were cooked the same and the meat hardly melted in my mouth. It was chewy and fatty. Very disappointing. And when the bill came I almost shed a tear, $50 per person! Oh, and the waiter was not even apologetic about the way the meat had been cooked. For $150.00 I should have just gone to Harris Ranch where I could have been treated like a queen and had an amazing dinner. Never going back to El Raigon and I suggest you never even bother. Pros: Baked Provleta and Herbs is good Cons: Overpriced, bad service, misleading menu,
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