Asado opened at Palace Downtown (Souk Al Bahar side) in 2010 — the same year as LPM, Roberto's, and the original DIFC fine-dining cohort. While most 2010 Dubai openings have closed or been replaced, Asado has continued without significant format changes. Sixteen years on, it remains one of Downtown's most underrated dinner reservations and Dubai's only true Argentinian-style asado.
The format is Argentinian steakhouse — charcoal grill (parrilla), Argentinian premium cuts (bife de chorizo, ojo de bife, vacío), classic chimichurri, and a strong Argentinian wine list (Malbec-heavy, plus Cabernet Franc and Bonarda). The Palace Downtown terrace overlooks the Burj Khalifa fountain — Asado has one of the best Burj-fountain-view tables in Downtown.
Pricing AED 400-750pp typical for steak dinner. The bife de chorizo (350g, AED 285) is the canonical order. Asado tends to fly under Dubai's foodie radar despite consistently delivering at the level of the area's higher-profile venues — book 2 weeks ahead for the Burj-view terrace.
Must Order
- Bife de Chorizo (350g) AED 285
Argentinian sirloin steak — the cut that defines Argentinian asado. Order medium-rare. - Ojo de Bife (400g ribeye) AED 365
Premium ribeye, charcoal-grilled. The sharing-portion order. - Provoleta (grilled provolone) AED 95
Argentinian classic — charred provolone with oregano. Order to share. - Empanada Mendocina AED 65
Mendoza-style beef empanada — the canonical Argentinian starter.
Pros
- Burj-fountain-view terrace seating
- Genuine Argentinian asado format — rare in Dubai
- Strong Argentinian wine list
- 16-year track record without quality drops
- Underrated reservation — easier to book than Souk peers
- Family-friendly outdoor seating
Things to Know
- Palace Downtown access requires hotel-entry routing
- Indoor seating loses the Burj view
- Some Argentinian cuts seasonally unavailable
- Pricing crept up since 2010 (AED 285 bife was AED 165 in 2014)
Final Verdict
Asado is Downtown's most underrated dinner reservation and Dubai's only authentic Argentinian asado. The bife de chorizo, Burj-fountain view, and Argentinian wine program justify AED 400-750pp pricing. Book 2 weeks ahead for terrace.
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FAQs
Is Asado Michelin-recommended?
Not currently in the Michelin Guide. Argentinian-steakhouse positioning, not pursuing star status.
How much does Asado cost?
AED 400-750pp typical with starters, premium steak, sides, dessert. With Argentinian wine: AED 500-850pp.
How far ahead to book?
2 weeks for Friday/Saturday Burj-view terrace. Indoor walk-in often available.
Halal?
All meats halal-certified — bife, ojo, vacío. Argentinian wine list extensive.
Best Burj-view tables?
The terrace tables facing the fountain (north-facing) are the view. The 8pm-10pm slot catches three fountain shows.