Don Brasa Asador Argentino
Rating
Family of 4
USD 90
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Best Ages
5-16
About
Don Brasa Asador Argentino brings genuine Argentine grill culture to Barcelona with enough authenticity and quality to earn a 4. 8 Google rating from a discerning clientele. The restaurant's focus is the asado — a traditional Argentine cooking method where beef and other meats are slow-cooked over wood coals at the precise temperature and timing that produces tender, smoky perfection.
For families with kids who love beef, it's a meal that tends to make an impression.
The menu follows Argentine asado conventions: cuts of beef from the traditional to the adventurous, house-made chimichurri and salsa criolla, empanadas as starters, and the kind of sides (salads, grilled vegetables, fries) that round out a table-filling meal. The empanadas are a particularly good move for families — affordable, kid-friendly, and they arrive fast while the mains cook, which helps with hungry children who have limited patience for waiting. The plated presentation is rustic and generous rather than precious and small.
The restaurant has the energy of a proper asador — warm, convivial, and focused on the pleasure of eating well together around a table full of food. This is not a quick meal; asado is meant to be enjoyed slowly, which suits families who are happy to settle in for a two-hour lunch or dinner. Reservations are recommended for weekend visits when local Argentines and Barcelonans who know the place fill it up reliably.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Kid Meals
true
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday lunch for value; weekend dinner for atmosphere — reserve in advance either way
Wait Times
20-30 minutes without reservation on weekends
Nearby Food
Located in Barcelona with other neighborhood dining options nearby. Check Google Maps for surrounding restaurants and dessert cafes.
Why Kids Love It
The open grill, the sizzle of beef, and the generous platters of perfectly cooked meat that arrive at the table make Don Brasa feel like a proper event — kids love the whole theatrical experience.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Don Brasa specializes in traditional Argentine asado — the cooking style and flavor profile are distinct from Spanish grills, making it a genuinely different dining experience.
- Order empanadas as a starter — they're affordable, kid-friendly, and arrive quickly while the mains cook.
- The chimichurri and salsa criolla sauces are house-made and worth ordering for the table.
What to Bring
- A reservation — this highly rated spot fills up on weekends
- Meat-loving kids — this is a beef-centric restaurant
- Patience for the leisurely pace of an asado — meat is cooked slowly and meals take time
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 90
Tips to Save
- Sharing an asado platter is more economical than individual orders for adults.
- The empanadas are affordable and make a great starter that kids love.
- Weekday set lunch is the best price-to-quality ratio.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
- Monday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 1:00 – 11:30 PM