Photo of the Day – Meat on Fire – Argentine Parilla – Mendoza, Argentina

Both Will and I agree that the best meal in the world is found at an Argentine Parilla. A Parilla is a restaurant specializing in grilled food and Argentina is home to the best steakhouses on the planet (my personal favorite is La Cabrera in Buenos Aires).

Not only is the meat delicious, but it is also stupidly cheap by American standards. A typical Parilla charges less than $30 for two people to enjoy appetizers, steaks and a bottle of Malbec. Back in 2009 Will and I spent a few weeks traveling around Argentina and I think we found ourselves seated at a Parilla eating steak almost every other night.

I took this photo inside the kitchen at a casual Parilla on the main drag in Mendoza, Argentina. These guys are serious about their meat!