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El Mate

El Mate

Argentinian Restaurant$$$$
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
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8.4/10
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    Larissa A.
    "Empanadas are amazing including the desert empanada."(7 Tips)
    Geena
    "Authentic and fresh Latin food."(2 Tips)
    Geena
    "Amazing fresh food and the best Argentinean wine"(4 Tips)
    Geena
    "Great cocktail bar"(3 Tips)
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  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David ChitanavaFebruary 20, 2022
    This place is absolutely perfect. Food is terrific, tasty and fresh. Their deserts are worth to be mentioned. All what me and my friends have tried were amazing. Service was also very nice.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronJuly 27, 2018
    Man! What a great little place. U walk in u feel like u walked into a high end restaurant in small country. Great service and ambiance. Outdoor seating. Small place missable but don’t get that steak
  • Pia F.heart icon on user image
    Pia FouillouxDecember 28, 2015
    My favorite Argentinian restaurant by far. Portions are big, the meat is amazing, warm bread for free is amazing. The owner is so friendly.
  • Amy F.heart icon on user image
    Amy FullerOctober 1, 2016
    Incredible Empanadas and sauces. Entrees were excellent. Mixed drinks were a bit on the sweet side so i prefer to stick with beer (only in bottles, no tap) and wine. Friendly and attentive service.
  • J Crowleyheart icon on user image
    J CrowleyFebruary 7, 2016
    Steaks and Argentinian wine! The skirt steak was cooked perfectly and better than the rib eye.
  • Larissa A.heart icon on user image
    Larissa AlvarezApril 2, 2017
    Empanadas are amazing including the desert empanada. Love the Yerba mate cocktails. Authentic Argentinean food in a cozy setting. I personally loved my milanesa!
  • Stephanie M.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie MAugust 23, 2016
    Everything was fantastic but the spinach empanadas, yucca mash and the sweetbreads in the parrillada really stood out. The owner was so friendly and courteous!
  • Geenaheart icon on user image
    GeenaAugust 30, 2016
    Great backyard outdoor seating. Authentic and fresh Latin food. Cocktails are amazing
  • Artur B.heart icon on user image
    Artur BenchimolDecember 7, 2015
    Lovely neighborhood spot. The owners are awesome and you can't skip the empanadas.
  • Geenaheart icon on user image
    GeenaOctober 27, 2015
    This is the bomb. New spot. Amazing fresh food and the best Argentinean wine
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    GeenaOctober 27, 2015
    Empanadas and steaks are great! Don't pass in the Argentinean wine.
  • Cesar C.heart icon on user image
    Cesar CalderonSeptember 8, 2018
    Parrilla is great!
  • Youheart icon on user image
    YouAugust 2, 2019
    Good steak, nice bartender
  • Geenaheart icon on user image
    GeenaAugust 30, 2016
    Get the empinadas. Great cocktail bar
  • San S.heart icon on user image
    San SanJune 26, 2021
    Cute backyard
  • Isabel A.heart icon on user image
    Isabel AdlerDecember 7, 2015
    Empanadas and steaks are great!!!
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