My dinning experience at Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House left me astounded and deeply disappointed. What started as an enjoyable meal quickly turned into a baffling and unpleasant encounter that left a lasting negative impression.To begin with, the bill presented to me was shockingly higher than expected. The discrepancy was significant enough to raise concerns and warranted a conversation with the manager. However, what followed was completely unexpected and entirely inappropriate. Instead of engaging in a professional discussion to resolve the issue, the owner chose to escalate the situation by involving the police.The unnecessary involvement of law enforcement was both bewildering and distressing. It created an uncomfortable and hostile atmosphere that left me feeling humiliated and mistreated. Such a response to a customer's genuine concern is unacceptable and reflects poorly on the professionalism and integrity of the establishment. Stay away!
Eytan Benzeno
Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House left me thoroughly dissatisfied. Despite having a generally friendly staff, the restaurant fell short in several key aspects that significantly impacted the overall dining experience.One of the primary issues was the overpricing. The menu featured exorbitant prices that were not commensurate with the quality of the food. It felt like a deliberate attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting customers, casting a shadow of mistrust over the establishment.Furthermore, Las Vacas Gordas proved to be nothing more than a tourist trap, catering more to the unsuspecting visitor than to culinary excellence. The ambiance lacked authenticity, and the overall atmosphere felt contrived and commercialized.Adding insult to injury, the inclusion of unusual and elusive tax items on the bill only served to confuse and frustrate patrons. These charges seemed arbitrary and lacked transparency, leaving a sour taste in my mouth.The unfriendliness towards English-speaking customers was another notable letdown. The management displayed a dismissive attitude and a lack of willingness to accommodate or assist non-Spanish speakers. This disregard for inclusivity and communication hindered the overall dining experience and created an unwelcoming environment.However, the most disappointing aspect was the self-centered nature of the owner/manager. Selling overpriced wine bottles adorned with his own face reeked of egotism and self-promotion. It was a clear indicator that the owner prioritized personal branding over delivering a genuinely exceptional dining experience.Given these numerous drawbacks, I regretfully cannot recommend Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House. The issues of overpricing, tourist trap practices, confusing tax items, unfriendliness towards English-speaking customers, and the owner's self-centeredness overshadow any positive aspects. I encourage potential diners to explore alternative dining options that prioritize fair pricing, authenticity, inclusivity, and a genuine focus on customer satisfaction.
Fernand Eizaga
Was visiting Miami for holiday.We decided to stop in this Argentine restaurant.We didn’t regret it. Excellent dishes.Thanks
sebrules101
My experience at this restaurant was terrible and I will never dine here again, the prices here are an actual injustice when what they are charging is just mediocre food(I have been to places with better-tasting meat for less cost.) When the bill came, the gratuity was automatically on the bill for 18%, not only that but the wine which was 45 was charged for 90. I absolutely do not recommend this place to anybody and if you do come here you should expect nothing good.
Alicia Linton
The food here was delicious and we enjoyed our meal. The temp cook on the prime rib was not what is asked for but they recooked it and it was better. Even though there was that hiccup I would definitely go back.
bAcOn Z (yT)
SOME TYPE OF BOUGIE !!!!??I’m a local fan of good food for long time i have being customer of Nuevo campo Argentino … But LAS VACAS GORDAS HAS NOT COMPARE .. AMAZING AMBIANCE ,FOOD FRESH AND DELICIOUS PRESENTATION BEYOND..!!! I picked up my order and I was SHOCKED .. The place is GORGEOUS THE STUFF SUPER FRIENDLY.. What I can said I’M CRUSH ?❤️ .. TOTALLY RECOMMEND ?Place its neat bathrooms everything .. THE PERFECT OLACE FOR DATES, FAMILY REUNION, GROUP OF FRIENDS JUST CHILLING, Available Parking .. IF YOU DIDN’T try it yes .. .. It’s a MUSTYHE WINE CELLAR IS VARIED REALLY GOOD WINE GOR WINE LOVERS!!! ..DEFINITELY ADDED TO MY FAV LIST
davina c
STAY AWAY! What a horrifying experience. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. From the very beginning it started bad. First of the staff has horrible customer service, the food takes over an hour to come out your lucky to even get your dish because they forgot half of our orders we had to ask for our food and beverages more than once. Mariella i think was her name was smoking her weed pen the whole time she was serving us had a horrible attitude. The food is honestly not that good and overpriced . They charged us for more than what we ordered when we refused to pay for what we didn’t order they called the cops. Overall very bad experience. I will never come back and I do not recommend eating here.
Freddie Vera
Horrible service. We were a big group so maybe they're not good at handling big parties? Everything took forever, from drinks to appetizers to main entrees. The entrees my partner and I ordered got to the table around 25 to 30 minutes after everybody elses. So when everybody was ready for dessert we were just getting our food. And we were still missing the truffle fries so we just got the steak. Also, even though we waited forever we weren't even offered water. I wouldn't recommend the place.
Jesse Rodriguez
Great quality of lamb and beef cooked to perfection!
andresgW9579JY
The most expensive meat restaurant in Miami for 45 dollars plus tax plus service for a super small piece of meat, The restaurant is unoccupied today Saturday at 3 pm January 21, 2023, they don't even have parking for customers, customer have to pay, the place not cleaning, the dishes : the super small portions and without any companion, the meat without any flavor, the potatoes full of fat and the horrible service, the arrogant attitude of the waitress !!!! I will never go back to that restaurant, what a bad experience.........and the horrible location (we did not take the meat to give it to our dog, the most expensive meat he has ever eaten,,,,)
I went here for the first time since 2018. Owner has changed. Food is delicious but getting overpriced. I went on an slow day but the service was still Incredibly slow. My party of 6 was the only one indoors (another party of 2 outside) and it took them 30min just to get our water and take our first order of drinks/appetizers. As much as I missed the food (I favor the enrollada and paqueue for dessert) I'm not sure if il be returning anytime soon.
Glory R
Terrible service, spoiled churrasco, 18% gratuity included in the check! When we asked them to remove the gratuity, the waitress told us not to come back! Unbelievable, will not recommend this restaurant to anybody!
Marlene Fernandez
As locals of Miami Beach, our family has always loved the quality food of Las Vacas Gordas especially their exceptional “enrollada”. However, it was always the poor service, loud music and way you were treated that stopped us from going as frequently. Now that this amazing restaurant is under new management, the service, music, and ambiance now measure up to the quality food they have always served. This new management clearly knows what they’re doing and we will definitely go more frequently now
Victoria Galvis
Great Experience for the first visit!! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted and served right away. Gabby, our waitress, was amazing, and gave us fast, quick service and the food was out of this world. Plus, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing for a nice lunch on Sunday. Definitely, going to have to make more visits.
Katherine Shibata
I wish I could say something about the food but my dish never came. The service was one of the worst I’ve ever had. The waitress was super rude. I let her know about my missing meal and she said I had to be patient as they were coming. She didn’t care to check and I didn’t get to eat properly. The bill was overcharged and they gave us a hard time to review it. I don’t recommend.
My dinning experience at Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House left me astounded and deeply disappointed. What started as an enjoyable meal quickly turned into a baffling and unpleasant encounter that left a lasting negative impression.To begin with, the bill presented to me was shockingly higher than expected. The discrepancy was significant enough to raise concerns and warranted a conversation with the manager. However, what followed was completely unexpected and entirely inappropriate. Instead of engaging in a professional discussion to resolve the issue, the owner chose to escalate the situation by involving the police.The unnecessary involvement of law enforcement was both bewildering and distressing. It created an uncomfortable and hostile atmosphere that left me feeling humiliated and mistreated. Such a response to a customer's genuine concern is unacceptable and reflects poorly on the professionalism and integrity of the establishment. Stay away!
Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House left me thoroughly dissatisfied. Despite having a generally friendly staff, the restaurant fell short in several key aspects that significantly impacted the overall dining experience.One of the primary issues was the overpricing. The menu featured exorbitant prices that were not commensurate with the quality of the food. It felt like a deliberate attempt to take advantage of unsuspecting customers, casting a shadow of mistrust over the establishment.Furthermore, Las Vacas Gordas proved to be nothing more than a tourist trap, catering more to the unsuspecting visitor than to culinary excellence. The ambiance lacked authenticity, and the overall atmosphere felt contrived and commercialized.Adding insult to injury, the inclusion of unusual and elusive tax items on the bill only served to confuse and frustrate patrons. These charges seemed arbitrary and lacked transparency, leaving a sour taste in my mouth.The unfriendliness towards English-speaking customers was another notable letdown. The management displayed a dismissive attitude and a lack of willingness to accommodate or assist non-Spanish speakers. This disregard for inclusivity and communication hindered the overall dining experience and created an unwelcoming environment.However, the most disappointing aspect was the self-centered nature of the owner/manager. Selling overpriced wine bottles adorned with his own face reeked of egotism and self-promotion. It was a clear indicator that the owner prioritized personal branding over delivering a genuinely exceptional dining experience.Given these numerous drawbacks, I regretfully cannot recommend Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House. The issues of overpricing, tourist trap practices, confusing tax items, unfriendliness towards English-speaking customers, and the owner's self-centeredness overshadow any positive aspects. I encourage potential diners to explore alternative dining options that prioritize fair pricing, authenticity, inclusivity, and a genuine focus on customer satisfaction.
Was visiting Miami for holiday.We decided to stop in this Argentine restaurant.We didn’t regret it. Excellent dishes.Thanks
My experience at this restaurant was terrible and I will never dine here again, the prices here are an actual injustice when what they are charging is just mediocre food(I have been to places with better-tasting meat for less cost.) When the bill came, the gratuity was automatically on the bill for 18%, not only that but the wine which was 45 was charged for 90. I absolutely do not recommend this place to anybody and if you do come here you should expect nothing good.
The food here was delicious and we enjoyed our meal. The temp cook on the prime rib was not what is asked for but they recooked it and it was better. Even though there was that hiccup I would definitely go back.
SOME TYPE OF BOUGIE !!!!??I’m a local fan of good food for long time i have being customer of Nuevo campo Argentino … But LAS VACAS GORDAS HAS NOT COMPARE .. AMAZING AMBIANCE ,FOOD FRESH AND DELICIOUS PRESENTATION BEYOND..!!! I picked up my order and I was SHOCKED .. The place is GORGEOUS THE STUFF SUPER FRIENDLY.. What I can said I’M CRUSH ?❤️ .. TOTALLY RECOMMEND ?Place its neat bathrooms everything .. THE PERFECT OLACE FOR DATES, FAMILY REUNION, GROUP OF FRIENDS JUST CHILLING, Available Parking .. IF YOU DIDN’T try it yes .. .. It’s a MUSTYHE WINE CELLAR IS VARIED REALLY GOOD WINE GOR WINE LOVERS!!! ..DEFINITELY ADDED TO MY FAV LIST
STAY AWAY! What a horrifying experience. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. From the very beginning it started bad. First of the staff has horrible customer service, the food takes over an hour to come out your lucky to even get your dish because they forgot half of our orders we had to ask for our food and beverages more than once. Mariella i think was her name was smoking her weed pen the whole time she was serving us had a horrible attitude. The food is honestly not that good and overpriced . They charged us for more than what we ordered when we refused to pay for what we didn’t order they called the cops. Overall very bad experience. I will never come back and I do not recommend eating here.
Horrible service. We were a big group so maybe they're not good at handling big parties? Everything took forever, from drinks to appetizers to main entrees. The entrees my partner and I ordered got to the table around 25 to 30 minutes after everybody elses. So when everybody was ready for dessert we were just getting our food. And we were still missing the truffle fries so we just got the steak. Also, even though we waited forever we weren't even offered water. I wouldn't recommend the place.
Great quality of lamb and beef cooked to perfection!
The most expensive meat restaurant in Miami for 45 dollars plus tax plus service for a super small piece of meat, The restaurant is unoccupied today Saturday at 3 pm January 21, 2023, they don't even have parking for customers, customer have to pay, the place not cleaning, the dishes : the super small portions and without any companion, the meat without any flavor, the potatoes full of fat and the horrible service, the arrogant attitude of the waitress !!!! I will never go back to that restaurant, what a bad experience.........and the horrible location (we did not take the meat to give it to our dog, the most expensive meat he has ever eaten,,,,)
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I went here for the first time since 2018. Owner has changed. Food is delicious but getting overpriced. I went on an slow day but the service was still Incredibly slow. My party of 6 was the only one indoors (another party of 2 outside) and it took them 30min just to get our water and take our first order of drinks/appetizers. As much as I missed the food (I favor the enrollada and paqueue for dessert) I'm not sure if il be returning anytime soon.
Terrible service, spoiled churrasco, 18% gratuity included in the check! When we asked them to remove the gratuity, the waitress told us not to come back! Unbelievable, will not recommend this restaurant to anybody!
As locals of Miami Beach, our family has always loved the quality food of Las Vacas Gordas especially their exceptional “enrollada”. However, it was always the poor service, loud music and way you were treated that stopped us from going as frequently. Now that this amazing restaurant is under new management, the service, music, and ambiance now measure up to the quality food they have always served. This new management clearly knows what they’re doing and we will definitely go more frequently now
Great Experience for the first visit!! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted and served right away. Gabby, our waitress, was amazing, and gave us fast, quick service and the food was out of this world. Plus, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing for a nice lunch on Sunday. Definitely, going to have to make more visits.
I wish I could say something about the food but my dish never came. The service was one of the worst I’ve ever had. The waitress was super rude. I let her know about my missing meal and she said I had to be patient as they were coming. She didn’t care to check and I didn’t get to eat properly. The bill was overcharged and they gave us a hard time to review it. I don’t recommend.