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El Viejo Balcon

Av. Wheelright 1815 | esquina Italia, Rosario, Argentina
+54(341) 4255611
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Ranked #9 of 149 restaurants in Rosario
Cuisines: Argentinean
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Paris, France
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I cannot complain about the food or wine I got, which were good quality. However, the service was disappointing. 3 servers were waiting doing nothing and still it took 10 minutes to get the menu. Then they brought to me an English menu (I was trying to speak Spanish with the servers though...), without any prices written on it !... More

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Rosario, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

After spending a year in Rosario, I can safely say that this is by far the best Parilla in town. The food is always perfect, the service friendly and experienced, and the location perfect to walk off your dinner by the river.

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Houston TX
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62 reviews 62 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

Classic parrilla with well-prepared dishes, enormous portions and an emphasis on service. We shared a tortilla española and matambre de cerdo, and were unable to continue. The tortilla was delicious, as was the matambre, which was around .5 kilo and perfectly grilled. Our waiter was entertaining and attentive, and it appeared all of the others were as well. Everything observed... More

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Houston, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

I was invited to dinner twice during my recent visit to Rosario for business purposes. The service was excellent considering our large group. The appetizer was a parrillda combination and a arugula and tomato salad. Both were delicious. The entrées where other meat cuts including pork, beef tenderloin and "bife chorizo" which was magnificent. We accompany this with several bottles... More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

We are beef lovers and we had our own feast in this traditional "parrilla". Vacio (flank) and creamy potatoes were amazing.

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New York City, New York
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94 reviews 94 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2012

No need to spend too much time looking for an excellent Parrillada in Rosario, go to El Viejo Balcon. I had dinner there with an Argentinian colleague from Buenos Aires who also loved the restaurant. The mollejas and the ribs in particular were outstanding. The place itself is warm and welcoming and loved by the locals - I must have... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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50 reviews 50 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012 via mobile

An authentic Argentinian place, immensely popular with the locals. Professional staff and great food.

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Rosario, Argentina
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35 reviews 35 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

The food is very nice. Good service. The place is nice. There are several restaurants nearby. This is the most popular among the locals.

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Rio de Janeiro
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

The one thing that earned this restaurant one star (it would be zero otherwise) was the good service I got. Wine at right temperature, meat regular (trending to not good). The place is too noisy when crowded, People had to yell to be heard by each other. Very, very bad.

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Bogota, Colombia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

Good food, may be portions too big if you go alone. Good quality and atmosphere

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