El Raigon
510 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-291-0927
www.elraigon.com
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Rate and Write a Review The rustic wood furniture, cowhide bar and pictures of cattle being roped could be in any American steakhouse. But those aren't cowboys -- they're Argentine gauchos. And this isn't just any grill; it's a parilla (a spit over charcoal and wood). And that's not A-1 steak sauce, but the zesty concoction of herbs, onion, garlic, cayenne, olive oil and vinegar called chimichurri. Argentina rivals Kobe and Texas as a beef capital, with lean, grass-fed meat. In traditional style, El Raigon serves not only steaks and ribs but also marinated sweetbreads, blood sausage and chorizo -- not to mention ground beef in the spicy, must-order empanadas. Entrees are an array of flavorful (though not as marbleized or as tender as most U.S. cuts) beef and lamb, with simple sides like roasted potatoes. Everything comes with chimichurri except dessert, which is forgettable. But Argentine wine is such a treat that it's almost dessert in itself, especially the selection of good Malbecs.





