Gaucho Grill Pasadena

Diran Afarian _{on Google}

Apr 6th, 2024

Grade A (90): I can give it a better grade if I ignore the Picanha. Ordered medium, came less than rare inside, sent it back, came rare, ended up not eating it. My buddies got the Entrana (Skirt Steak) on my recommendation and that was tender & Delicious and prepared perfectly. We also got a filet that was excellent. Empanadas, the Ham & Cheese was #1, then the short rib then the al pastor and spinach was really bad. Warning: Picanha, great presentation for a picture (Outside looked perfect but Very undercooked inside, next time maybe order butterflied). And keep your plate, send back the metal contraption, it will be easier to carve it.

Odette G _{on Google}

Mar 30th, 2024

Amazing drinks and tomahawk steak here!! Got the strawberry basil marg. Primarily came back for my 2nd time for the tomahawk, perfectly cooked, a little pricey but highly recommend

Cachichannel _{on Google}

Mar 14th, 2024

We visited this restaurant for the first time, it was my Mom's birthday and I wanted to surprise her, but it was nothing of what I thought. The place looks elegant, but the food wasn't that great considering the price we paid. After they delivered the food, I was shocked that mine didn't arrive with the other meals, it was only when someone came to our table to ask if everything was OK that they realized they screwed up. I was not hungry by the time they brought it to the table (20 minutes after the other meals arrived) and I asked for it to go. The waiter came with the food to go and as he was putting the food on the table he said and I quote " I have one little problem, I do not have a bag for you to take your food to go". Just like that. A restaurant that expensive and they does not have a bag for you to take your food to go? Said the "ran out yesterday".... Wow, just wow.
I realize a good ribeye can be a little fatty... but mine was mostly fat..and about 1/ 4 in thick, not a steak.
Mashed potatoes arrived cold and tasted like instant. Empanada was weak in flavor and very fried and doughy.
The forgotton Paella dish was very watery.
Margarita was weak, mostly ice.
Martini came with no olives...
I got to pay $280.00...for this disappointment.
We won't return.
Note: I felt the servers tried... but there is a deeper problem at this location.