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Che Argentine Grill

Steakhouse
128 jan smuts, parkwood
(2272 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace

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!

Reviews (2272)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.2
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Martene E. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 24 Apr 24
    We had a fantastic 3 course meal! For starters we had the empanadas, 1 ham and cheese, and 1 sweet corn and goats cheese: the pastry was so light and the fillings were heavenly. For mains I had the beef asado with fries, the flavour was excellent and cooked to perfection. My partner had the ravoli which was honestly one of the best ravioli's we have ever tasted. Finally for dessert, which really was a seriously delighful treat, we had the Flan del Rio de la Plata and the Alfajor Heldo. We loved the setting, the food was incredible and the sangria was delicious too! Thanks for hosting us CHE, we'll be back!

  • Ntombenhle Mabuza Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Che Argentine Grill responded on Sun 21 Apr 24:
    Hello Ntombi enhle, siyabonga for the review. We really appreciate your feedback. It makes us to improve ourselves even more. Hoping that we will keep us with how we keep our customers happy. Hope to see you soon..

  • Garry Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24
    Wonderful evening, slightly pricey but well worth it, the food was fabulous.

    Che Argentine Grill responded on Sun 21 Apr 24:
    Hello Garry, thank you for the feedback we really appreciate it. We are glad that you enjoyed our food, everything. Overall, what's important to you and to us is having a goodnight. And hopefully we can be better with the price. Do ask us, we can meet your average expenditure all the time. Hope to see you soon with our winter menu and have the great time as you had

  • Jessica Ramathibe Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Apr 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Che Argentine Grill responded on Sun 21 Apr 24:
    Hello Jessica, it was lovely hosting you and thank you for choosing Che as the place to dine in. We always try our best to impress and do the best regarding our customers. Hope to see you soon!

  • Lucky B. Dined: 1 week ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    Service was poor. Food wasn't that great from the set menu. Alot of learning and building that needs to go into this restaurant. Waited almost 20 minutes until anyone started serving us, experience was ruined from the word go! Doubt I'll return here and it was our 1st time here. The atmosphere is nice but doesn't help if the service is poor and also the food wasn't that great either, just average, would of settled for KFC.

    Che Argentine Grill responded on Sat 20 Apr 24:
    Hello Me Bogoshi, we would like to apologize for not good experience with us. And ruined your night.. Its never intentional to leave a bitter taate experience with us.Thank you for the feedback we will it help us in the long run and making sure that we do better.. And hope you will come back again and have a better experience

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

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Apr 24
    Absolutely amazing! Food, vibe and service!

  • Lola M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 16 Apr 24
    Che Argentine was highly recommended however I was disappointed overall in everything.

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