Taste Argentinian-style steaks grilled to perfection at Puerto La Boca, a San Diego favorite located in the festive neighborhood of Little Italy. The warm, refined eatery also serves empanadas, chorizo, salads, chicken, seafood, pastas, Malbecs and a signature sangria.
Savory starters include bread and chimichurri sauce (Argentina’s national condiment); chorizo Argentino – delicious grilled beef and pork sausage; empanadas – traditional Argentinian turnovers filled with beef, chicken, ham and cheese, spinach and cheese, or corn and cheese; or classic Provoleta, consisting of grilled provolone cheese, a slice of tomato, olive oil and oregano, and more.
Then prepare for the restaurant’s sizzling stars: exceptional cuts of meat and hand-prepared for an exquisite dining experience. These perfections on platters include Entraña – the restaurant’s signature skirt steak, a long flat cut famous for its rich flavor and juiciness; Churrasco – the legendary sirloin center cut; Picaña – Northern Argentina’s favorite whole culotte cut steak; Parrillada – a combination of short rib, skirt steak, culotte cut, chicken breast, chorizo sausage, blood sausage and sweetbreads; and old favorite, the Lomo – the leanest and most tender steak filet mignon served with noisette potatoes.
Pasta lovers enjoy a broad range of offerings, including classics like ravioli, spaghetti and cannelloni, and the rich and delicious Fettuccine Cuatro Quesos — pasta in a Roquefort, smoked mozzarella, Parmesan and Reggiano cream sauce. Complement any of the pastas with a side of chicken breast, skirt steak, shrimp or grilled salmon for the perfect meal. Delectable seafood entrees include Salmon con Camarones a la Provenzal — grilled salmon and shrimp sautéed in butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley and white wine, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables; and the sweet and savory mahi mahi paired with a fresh mango sauce.
Not to be missed is the famous house-made chimichurri sauce, so good that guests may purchase a jar to take home. Happy Hour is one of the best around. Drop in for drinks and appetizer specials served at the bar area 4:30-6:30 p.m. daily, and all day Sunday. On Friday and Saturday evenings, dinner is paired with live Latin music.
The cozy dining room, with champagne tablecloths and blue-backed chairs, is stylish and lovely. Guests may also dine on the patio, fronting charming India Street. A lively destination restaurant for dates, groups, business dinners and celebrations, as well as a spot for locals, Puerto La Boca has graced Little Italy for the last 18 years, and has been consistently rated one of San Diego’s best steakhouses.
Find it at 2060 India St. in San Diego. Take-out, and delivery are available. Bring friends and family for lunch or dinner, served seven days a week. Call (619) 234-4900 or check out menus and more at https://www.puertolaboca.com