Cabaña Las Lilas
Cabaña Las Lilas is one of Puerto Madero's flagship steakhouses with a full bar and wine cellar, drawing visitors for the Argentine beef experience alongside drinks. The setup runs serious restaurant first with the bar functioning as pre-dinner and after-dinner service.
Where to stay near Cabaña Las Lilas
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A flagship Puerto Madero steakhouse with full bar and wine cellar. Restaurant-first format.
Polished Argentine steakhouse with proper wine and beef focus.
Light tango, jazz, classical kept moderate
Smart casual to dressy
Steak enthusiasts, wine pairing dinners, and visitors seeking quintessential Argentine beef experience.
Cards (all major), cash (ARS), USD accepted
Price Range
Steaks ARS 25,000-50,000, wine ARS 8,000-30,000 per glass, cocktails ARS 6,000-10,000
Steaks ~$21-42/~19-38 EUR, wine ~$7-25/~6-22 EUR
Hours
Daily noon to midnight
Insider Tip
The bife de chorizo is the signature steak. Wine pairings are available. Reservations are essential during peak hours.
Full Review
Cabaña Las Lilas occupies a prominent waterfront site in Puerto Madero, with the layout running proper restaurant format: indoor dining rooms, outdoor terraces facing the river, a serious kitchen handling Argentine beef preparations, and a wine cellar holding the country's deepest selection of Argentine wines.
The steak program is the venue's defining feature. The kitchen handles all the major Argentine cuts (bife de chorizo, ojo de bife, lomo, asado de tira, mollejas) at standards that compete with Buenos Aires's top steakhouses. Pricing at ARS 25,000-50,000 per steak reflects the upscale positioning.
The wine cellar is among the deepest in Buenos Aires. Argentine wines dominate with verticals from Mendoza, Salta, and the Rio Negro producers. European selections add depth. Pricing runs ARS 8,000-30,000 per glass depending on the wine.
The bar program runs proper cocktails as restaurant accompaniment rather than a destination. Cocktails at ARS 6,000-10,000 cover the standard classics with a few Argentine-influenced signatures.
The crowd is heavily tourists, special-occasion celebrants, and the upscale Buenos Aires social set. Service is proper restaurant standard. Reservations are essential.
The Neighborhood
Puerto Madero is Buenos Aires's reclaimed dock district, the city's most polished and expensive nightlife zone, with luxury hotels, riverside restaurants, and a curated bar scene built around the waterfront. Cabaña Las Lilas sits on the Puerto Madero waterfront.
Getting There
Uber from Microcentro takes 10-15 minutes at ARS 2,000-4,000. Walking from San Telmo takes 25-30 minutes. The neighborhood is well-lit and safe for walking.
Address
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 516, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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