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For a parrillada in Asunción, pick the style first: Paraguayan grill served on the plate (Patria, La Paraguayita), an à la carte steakhouse downtown or in a mall (Lo de Osvaldo, La Cabrera), or a Brazilian churrascaria with a buffet (Acuarela, Paulista Grill). Then check the map: most sit on Aviadores del Chaco, Mariscal López or San Martín avenues, or downtown, so go to the one that is on your way.
Where to eat Paraguayan-style grill in Asunción
Patria. A wood-fired grill opened in 2020, built on Paraguayan staples: corn, cassava, Paraguay cheese, black honey and cane, plus hook-aged and dry-aged beef (InfoNegocios, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). Dishes named in that piece include a grilled empanada filled with Paraguay cheese and Paraguay cheese grilled and smoked with palo santo wood.
- Where: Alberto de Souza, between Cruz del Chaco and Cruz del Defensor (Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)).
- What to expect: a country house seating about 100, with parking, reservations and card payment.
- Tip: there are two private rooms for 24 people, handy for a birthday. Book early, since the whole place closes for private events.
La Paraguayita. A family business since 1977, serving a full mixed grill, crispy chitterlings, grilled tongue, chipa guazú (corn cake) and sopa paraguaya (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)).
- Where: on Avenida Brasilia (Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)).
- What to expect: open for lunch and dinner, with parking, reservations and card payment.
- Tip: if you are showing visitors local food, order the parrillita to share with chipa guazú on the side.
Where to eat à la carte steak downtown or in a mall
Lo de Osvaldo. A grill themed on Paraguayan football history, rustic and casual, with tapa de cuadril (rump cap) as the house cut (InfoNegocios (opens in a new tab)). Sides include chipa guazú, and it makes its own chorizos (InfoNegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
- Where: two branches: downtown at Cerro Corá 883, between Tacuary and EE. UU., and at Paseo La Galería, on Santa Teresa and Aviadores del Chaco (official site (opens in a new tab); Trip.com (opens in a new tab)).
- Bookings: through the form on its website or each branch's WhatsApp.
- Tip: use the downtown branch for lunch if you are in the old centre; La Galería works for dinner on Aviadores.
La Cabrera. The Argentine-born steakhouse opened in Shopping del Sol in 2019, seating 60 with a private room for 15 (InfoNegocios, 2019 (opens in a new tab)). It grills Paraguayan, Angus, Brangus and Wagyu beef, with rib-eye and sirloin (bife de chorizo) as its stars, and has another branch at Paseo La Galería (InfoNegocios, 2023 (opens in a new tab)).
- Price: the priciest of this group, with four price signs on Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab), where it also tops Asunción's restaurant ranking.
- Tip: if you are near Santa Teresa, the Paseo La Galería branch leaves Lo de Osvaldo as a plan B in the same complex.
Where to eat Brazilian churrasco with a buffet
If you want to try many cuts in one meal, go for a churrascaria: meat comes to the table and everything else is self-service.
Acuarela. Open since 1987 on Mariscal López near San Martín, with a buffet of salads, sides, desserts and drinks (Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)). It has parking, event rooms and takes bookings. ABC Color already listed it in 2013 among the city's oldest churrascarias (ABC Color, 2013 (opens in a new tab)).
Paulista Grill. Gaúcho-style churrasco on Avenida San Martín, with selected cuts, salads and sides, parking and bookings (Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)). Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab) lists it as a Brazilian churrascaria.
Tip: both sit on or next to Avenida San Martín, so if one is full you can try the other without crossing town. Both have event rooms, so book if you are a big group.
What you pay and what is included
Ask how the bill works before you sit down:
- Churrascaria: one price per person. In 2013 ABC Color found the price covered the buffet and dessert, with drinks extra at some places; today Acuarela lists drinks as part of its buffet. Check the day's price, as weekdays and weekends differ.
- À la carte (Patria, La Cabrera, Lo de Osvaldo): you pay per dish. The cut, sides, wine and dessert add up separately.
- Payment: every place named here takes cards according to its official listing. Ask for a factura (tax invoice) if you need one.
How to choose by who you are with
- Kids or a big group: a churrascaria (Acuarela or Paulista Grill): everyone serves themselves and there is parking.
- A special dinner: La Cabrera or Patria. Book ahead.
- To show visitors Paraguayan food: Patria or La Paraguayita, for chipa guazú, cassava and Paraguay cheese.
- Football and beer with friends: Lo de Osvaldo.
- Already at a mall: La Cabrera at Shopping del Sol, or Lo de Osvaldo and La Cabrera at Paseo La Galería.
FAQ
What is the best parrillada in Asunción?
It depends on the style. La Cabrera tops Asunción's restaurant ranking on Tripadvisor; for Paraguayan-style grill try Patria or La Paraguayita, and for churrasco with a buffet, Acuarela or Paulista Grill.
Where is Lo de Osvaldo?
It has two branches: downtown at Cerro Corá 883, between Tacuary and EE. UU., and at Paseo La Galería, on Santa Teresa and Aviadores del Chaco. Book on its website or by WhatsApp.
Are there Brazilian churrascarias in Asunción?
Yes: Acuarela, on Mariscal López near San Martín, open since 1987, and Paulista Grill, on Avenida San Martín. Both have a buffet, parking and take bookings.
Is there a steakhouse in Shopping del Sol?
Yes, La Cabrera opened there in 2019, seating 60 with a private room for 15.
