Reviews
Rincón de Buenos Aires was busy when I arrived around 6:40 PM. Immediately detected an overwhelmed staff, to the point of antagonizing, as if my mere presence had driven them over the edge, but since I know moody, and have dealt with moody, I did not let this deterred me from my quest to buy mil hojas and empanadas. Neither were worth praising, but the mil hojas specially was the biggest disappointment.
Mil Hojas is a highly regarded South American staple, which Argentina is widely known to prepare deliciously, among other versions like in Chile (amazingly good as well), Peru also makes them good.
What is essential in the preparation of Mil Hojas is the Dulce de Leche, known in its higher form as Manjar Blanco. Prepared with wholesome milk 🥛, but now a days, more and more often, condensed milk, which by boiling unopened turns darker and solidifies, and now is also called Dulce de Leche, which in a way is a valid name.
The real one used to be made with combinations of high grade milks and sugar, and several hours of stirring with a wooden paddle, under a medium size fire, to prevent any burning at the bottom of a huge copper based container. That method is way in the past, and very rare these days.
Now just boil the cans and you can still call it Dulce de Leche, but any combination short of that, and your Mil Hojas suffer. Nutella, Caramel, fake copies and you 👎 no longer have a worthy creation. Rincon de Buenos Aires cut enough corners in the making of their Mil Hojas, that their version is a discredit to real Mil Hojas everywhere. 1.5 Stars.
Their Empanadas are edible, but the dough needs finesse, and the fillings too. How about some remedial training back home, where empanadas and mil hojas are second to none. So let’s review: pissy service, terribly wrong mil hojas, and overpriced average at best empanadas. Sometimes, I’ve come to find out, the negative reviews are not necessarily the enemy of good eating, but instead the most sober and accurate of the opinions. Yes, there is the slight chance that all the rest of their extensive menu is nothing short of 5 Stars food, but one would have to be a little gullible to buy in to that line of thinking, with the righteous exception if one is Argentinian, for they are known to be supportive and loyal to all things displaying their country of birth. In that case, expect plenty of 5 Stars, like any patriotic citizen would be likely to rate, whichever country it may be. 2 Stars.
2
7 years ago (15-05-2018)
The food and service was amazing!!! We didnt get the server name but he was great he was wearing glases and he is from Argentina. I would definately go there again.
5
7 years ago (19-04-2018)
Exceptional food! Great place to have dinner. Just make an reservation!
5
7 years ago (24-04-2018)
It was the closest to being in Argentina.
proper Asado what more can I say!
5
7 years ago (25-05-2018)
Great Food. Delicious chimi churi. Bread use for their sandwiches is fresh. Fairly priced.
5
7 years ago (29-03-2018)
