"The ribeye is incredible. Perfect doneness and the octopus, another level. Friendly service and top product."
Marta P.
Google
We select the finest Argentinian cuts and grill them the traditional way: slow fire, premium product and the exact point that makes the difference.
El Papáaa is an Argentinian steakhouse specialised in traditional grill cooking. Argentinian-style meats, homemade dishes and a breakfast service in a close and authentic atmosphere.
Argentinian meats on the grill, fish over embers, homemade dishes and Empordà wines.
Aged in-house, coarse salt and charcoal grill. Carved at the table.House signature
The king cut, with its long bone handle. For those who come to the grill with real hunger.
A large piece of Argentinian flank steak, perfectly aged and grilled.
Argentinian round of beef to share between two.
Perfect cooking and buttery flavour.
The most ordered cut. The signature of Argentinian grill.
Iberian pork at the perfect point, sliced.
Grilled, with its crispy fat.
Pink-cooked, crispy skin.
Ask about what came in fresh this morning.
Tender inside, charred outside, smoked paprika.Speciality
The quintessential Argentinian cut, with its fat cap intact.
Classic skirt steak.
Same love, different cut.
Iberian minced pork, brioche bun, melted cheese.
Grilled, with bread.
Crispy outside, juicy inside.
Grilled skewers.
Paper-thin slices with parmesan shavings, rocket and olive oil.
A selection of hams and sausages to start.
Local anchovy on toasted bread and olive oil.From l'Escala
Pan-roasted with their spicy sauce.
Grilled, with Iberian ham on top.
With Catalan sausage, white and black.
The classic, done right.
To share before the grill.
Lettuce, tomato and olives.
Full portion. (Tapa: 9.90 €)
Catalan sausage, white or black.
Catalan black pudding, on charcoal.
Local product, with nothing more than oil.From l'Escala
Hearty and happy.
Homemade, with traditional stew.
Crispy breaded.
A touch of spice, house sauce.
Some are spicy, some are not.
Potatoes stuffed with meat.
To start the table.
House brava sauce.
Anchovy, chilli and olive.
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See Google profile →"The ribeye is incredible. Perfect doneness and the octopus, another level. Friendly service and top product."
"Real Argentinian grill in L'Escala. Great product, generous portions and very family service."
"Short menu but everything shines. The skirt steak and the provoleta, spectacular. Empordà wines very well chosen."
"The empanadas and the skirt steak, on par with any Buenos Aires parrilla. You can tell they love what they do."
"The breakfasts with medialunas are a discovery. We stop by every time we're in L'Escala."
"They served the ribeye carved at the table. Brutal. Perfect celebration and top service with the kids."
"Argentinian meat done right. We arrived without a reservation and they took perfect care of us. We'll be back without a doubt."
"I ordered the octopus on the recommendation of the next table. One of the best things I've eaten this year."
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