El Obrero

Two brothers from Barcelona, Marcelino and Francisco Castro, started this wonderful institution in 1954 in a remote, hard-to-find part of La Boca. Marcelino's children, Juan Carlos, Pablo, and Silvia, have since taken over and give the restaurant their loving care, personally waiting tables along with the staff. Here, you'll dine on thick, juicy, perfectly cooked steaks. There's also Italian food, including excellent calamari, fish, and chicken. Ask about half portions, which are perfect for kids. Lots of Boca Juniors and other sports memorabilia hanging on the walls remind you that you're in one of the most important fútbol (soccer) neighborhoods in the world. This is one of the best places in La Boca, but tables fill up rapidly around 9pm, so reserve or come earlier.

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