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Che Argentine Grill

Steakhouse
4.6 RR
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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Oscar, a native to Uruguay, came to South Africa as a young boy. He quickly fell in love with the vibrancy and eclectic mix of South African culture, particularly its love for great meat. As time wore on though, he began to feel a little homesick, not least for his moms homemade recipes and wondrous cooking persona.

Oscar decided to take it upon himself to start recreating recipes from home, making mouth-watering empanadas and assados to match. Having perfected these homemade recipes, Oscar was introduced to Bernardo, a flamboyant national who came to South Africa from Argentina just 4 years ago. The pair quickly became the best of friends and through grit, sweat and determination, decided to start a business selling empanadas at the now famous Arts on Main in Maboneng.

Before they knew it, Oscar and Bernardo were selling hundreds of units every weekend. They found a terrific gap in the market and with growth came an expansion into other food items, including pork and sirloin sandwiches served on the open fire grill (now famous in the CBD region).

Having done the market business for quite sometime, the only other logical route was to upscale to a restaurant; something unique and off the cuff. But where? Hence, in the deep and mysteriously cool setting of Maboneng Precinct, CHE Argentine Grill was born. A true and authentic little Argentina situated in the heart of Joburg, with grills to tickle your taste buds and good company to welcome you in…Enjoy!

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 20h00

Reviews (2791)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.7
  • Gareth Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Sep 25
    Best steak in JHB, consistently

  • Leon Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Sep 25
    My partner and I spent the evening here for our anniversary and wow were we not disappointed. The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish we tried impressed us. 10/10 would recommend. I will certainly go back. Vegetarian options were also lovely.

  • Pretorius Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 08 Sep 25
    Excellent. Winelist can be adapted to include wine of say R 300 a bottle.

  • Derik Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lindelwe N. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 06 Sep 25
    I’ve already started telling people to check it out. Special mention to our server T.

  • Likaku Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Sep 25
    Fantastic place

  • Vladimir Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 03 Sep 25
    Everything simply perfect. Highly appreciated and recommended 👌

  • Even Dined: 2 weeks ago
    3
    Food 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Sep 25
    To pay R70 for 6 asparagus is ridiculous Taste of food was good

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