Why this table
Why this table
Asado as a tasting menu, not a mixed grill
Most visitors meet Argentine asado as a parrilla — a big platter of cuts and a bottle of Malbec. Fogón takes the same tradition and turns it into a nine-course progression, each course built around a different cut, offal or vegetable and a different way of using the fire. You taste the range of an asado — the slow embers, the fierce direct heat, the smoke — one plate at a time, with the chef telling you what you're eating and why.
You sit at the fire
The room is arranged so nobody is far from the grill: a low counter wraps around a custom-built fire pit and parrilla, and guests sit side by side facing the cooking. The asador works in front of you, explains the cuts and the techniques, and answers questions as the courses come. It's closer to a chef's counter than a restaurant table — the theatre of the fire is the point.
A serious kitchen with a warm welcome
Fogón has been listed in the MICHELIN Guide and ranked among the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, and the cooking is precise — but the tone is relaxed and communal. Hosts speak English, Spanish and Portuguese, the welcome cocktail is poured as you sit down, and by the middle of the meal the counter tends to feel like one long table of people comparing notes on the best course.
Written by Lucía Ferreyra. I write about eating in Buenos Aires for visitors — what the Fogón Asado tasting menu is actually like, how the two seatings work, and how to fit it into a few days in Palermo. I book through GetYourGuide; I'm not Fogón or its chefs.
The counter and the neighbourhood
The counter and the neighbourhood
Fogón sits in Palermo, the leafy, restaurant-dense part of Buenos Aires most visitors stay in or near. A few things to know about the room and getting there.
Two dining rooms, one idea
Fogón runs two rooms in Palermo — the original on Uriarte street in Palermo Soho and a second in Palermo Viejo — built around the same format: a wood-fired grill in the centre, a low counter around it, and a set tasting menu served in one sitting. The GetYourGuide listing tells you which room your booking is for.
Thirty-five seats, all facing the fire
The counter seats about 35 guests side by side, which is what makes the format work: every seat sees the grill and the chef, and the meal moves as a single service rather than tables at different stages. It also means the seating is full at the same moment — which is why it books out.
Dress and age
The dress code is relaxed but sleeveless shirts aren't allowed. The tasting is for adults and older teenagers — guests under 14 aren't admitted — and the rooms are wheelchair accessible.
Getting there
Palermo is a short taxi or ride-hail from most central Buenos Aires hotels and well served by the D line of the Subte. Give yourself time: everyone is seated together, and the seating starts on the clock.
The fire, the counter and Palermo, in pictures
The fire, the counter and Palermo, in pictures
Argentine asado, open-fire cooking and the neighbourhood around the restaurant.
Options & what's included
Options & what's included
| Option | What it includes | Good to know |
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| 9-course tasting (lunch) | The full tasting menu, welcome cocktail, still and sparkling water — 12:30 seating | The same menu as dinner, in daylight; easier to fit around an afternoon |
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| 9-course tasting (dinner) | The full tasting menu, welcome cocktail, still and sparkling water — 20:00 seating | The busiest seating; book well ahead for weekends |
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| Wine pairing | Argentine wines chosen to follow the courses, added at the restaurant | Optional and paid at the venue; there's no à la carte wine list |
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| Chef's counter (14 courses) | A longer tasting in a separate private counter space | Booked directly with the restaurant; check the GetYourGuide listing for current options |
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Planning your seating
Planning your seating
Pick lunch or dinner, then hold the seat
There are two seatings a day — 12:30 and 20:00 — and both run the same nine-course menu over about two hours. Dinner fills first, especially Thursday to Saturday and through the southern spring and summer; lunch is often easier to get at short notice. GetYourGuide offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before and reserve-now-pay-later, so you can hold a date early and still adjust.
Come hungry, and don't plan a late dinner after
Nine courses of asado is a real meal. Eat lightly beforehand, allow the full two hours, and treat it as the centrepiece of the day rather than a stop on the way somewhere. If you're doing the 20:00 seating, expect to leave a little after ten.
Decide on the wine pairing in advance
The pairing is optional and added at the restaurant, not through the booking, and there's no separate wine list — so decide beforehand whether you want it. Soft drinks and other alcoholic drinks beyond the welcome cocktail are also extra.
Dietary needs: ask before you book
This is a meat-led tasting built around Argentine beef, offal and the grill. If anyone in your party has restrictions, check the listing and message the host before booking rather than on the night — a set menu served to the whole counter at once has limited room to improvise.
Make an evening of Palermo
Fogón is in the middle of Buenos Aires's best neighbourhood for wandering: Palermo Soho's boutiques and bars, the parks and lakes of Palermo's Bosques, and the city's cocktail-bar scene are all close. A slow afternoon in the neighbourhood before the dinner seating, or a lunch seating followed by the parks, makes a full day of it.
Planning a Fogón Asado visit
Planning a Fogón Asado visit
- A first-timer's guide Fogón Asado: what to expect from the 9-course tasting The counter, the fire, the shape of the two hours, and the things worth knowing before you book — seatings, drinks, dress and age. Read on →
- The tradition behind the menu Argentine asado, explained: what the nine courses are teaching you Asado is a technique, a social ritual and a national identity. Knowing the basics turns Fogón's tasting from a great meal into a lesson you'll remember. Read on →
- Choosing a seating Lunch or dinner at Fogón Asado? How to choose your seating Same menu, same fire, two very different rhythms. How the 12:30 and 20:00 seatings compare, and which fits your Buenos Aires days. Read on →
- Around the restaurant Palermo before and after Fogón: making an evening of it Fogón sits in the most walkable, restaurant-rich part of Buenos Aires. Here's how to build an afternoon and evening around your seating. Read on →
- Timing your visit When to book Fogón Asado: seasons, weekends and how far ahead The tasting runs year-round indoors, so timing is about how full the counter is, and when Buenos Aires itself is at its best. Read on →
- An honest take Is Fogón Asado worth it? One of the most-recommended meals in Buenos Aires, at a price that's high for the city. Who it's for, who should skip it, and how to get the most from it. Read on →
Fogón Asado — questions before you book
Fogón Asado — questions before you book
What is the Fogón Asado tasting menu?
It's a nine-course Argentine asado tasting served at a low counter around a custom wood-fired grill in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Everything is cooked in front of you by the asador, who explains each cut and technique as it's served. The seating lasts about two hours, includes a welcome cocktail and still and sparkling water, and has room for around 35 guests.
When are the seatings?
There are two seatings a day: lunch at 12:30 and dinner at 20:00. Both run the same nine-course menu. Everyone is seated together and served in one sitting, so arrive on time — the seating starts on the clock. Check the live listing for the seating times on your chosen date.
Is wine included?
A welcome cocktail plus still and sparkling water are included. Wine is offered as an optional pairing chosen to follow the courses, added at the restaurant rather than through the booking; there's no à la carte wine list. Other alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are also extra.
Can children come?
No — the tasting is an adults-and-older-teens experience, and guests under 14 aren't admitted. The rooms are wheelchair accessible, and hosts speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Is there a dress code?
Relaxed, with one rule: sleeveless shirts aren't allowed. Otherwise smart-casual is the norm for a Palermo dinner.
Where is it, and how do I get there?
Fogón runs two rooms in Palermo, Buenos Aires — the original on Uriarte street in Palermo Soho and a second in Palermo Viejo. Your GetYourGuide confirmation shows which room your booking is for. Palermo is a short taxi or ride-hail from central hotels and is served by the D line of the Subte.
Can I cancel or change the date?
Booked through GetYourGuide, the listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before your seating for a full refund, and on most dates you can reserve now and pay later. Inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable, so if your plans are uncertain, hold a date early and adjust rather than waiting.
