El Obrero is tucked away in an industrial, working-class area in La Boca. You definitely want to be careful if you're walking there in the dark. But if you do find it, you can get some great food and you can experience some real Buenos Aires. It helps if you're a futbol fan, especially a Boca Juniors fan.

We went here with a friend from BA. It's in La Boca. Very rough area so please get a taxi directly there and call for one from the restaurant when you want to leave. It's not an area you want to be at night......but the food is amazing and its not touristic, so the prices are genuine. We had amazing... More

Other reviewers have expressed it well: everything about this place is wonderful except for the location. We had the best fried calamari I have ever tasted (including in Italy), and it was fresh. The other standout dish was fresh salmon in squid-ink colored ravioli. Be prepared to leave food behind, as the portions are much too large. The wait staff... More

The outside view (dishevelled) does not give away what is inside. Very atmospheric with one wall full of football memorabilia and the other one with boxing. The largest Corvina I have ever had. The other meals for our group, salmon, steak etc., were large also, and extremely well cooked and presented. Service was professional and friendly. Extremely good value. it... More

Might have been the best steak I've had in Buenos Aires. That includes heavy hitters Cabana Las Lillas. Price is outstanding at $12 for a huge steak perfectly cooked. The decor is old soccer pictures and antiques. Not romantic, but sets a nice rustic mood. The area, as many have noted, is not great, not even good. We came for... More

While visiting Boca, the staff in our hotel recommneded that we eat Lunch in "El Obrero". The restaurant is located in "not a great area of the city" so we took a taxi to and from the restaurant. The food was very good, fresh vegetables in salads and very good parrilla. The atmosphere in the restaurant is unique as it... More

This is one of our go-to places when family and friends visit both for the food and the ambiance. It's a lively, very authentic parilla. The food is very good (not the best in the city). In particular, we've enjoyed the provoleta, Spanish tortilla, and matambre a la pizza. All of the cuts of beef have been good, too. Mostly,... More

Too often when you read about "great value local spots" in guidebooks, you get along to find it's been over run by tourists and backpackers. Not always a terrible thing but if you want a genuine "local spot" it's not exactly what you had in mind. Having found this elsewhere in BA it was great to finally come across somewhere... More

Second visit to this restaurant. This time decided to take some friends from my home country because of the unique local atmosphere. It gives you the opportunity to imagine what an old "porteño" restaurant is like. The owner is great and funny. Food is average. Need to go by taxi and return by taxi. Do not walk around the area.