Argentina's renowned tradition of producing beef is both esteemed and envied by all and it was not so long ago that the term gaucho became a household name in London. Examining vast expanses of ranches in solitude, gauchos had no more than a small baggage and a knife; of course it's a different story here at Chelsea and South Kensington with the hum-bum of diners adding to the atmosphere and comradeship at El Gaucho.

The succulent flavour of Argentine beef is too strong to ignore specialities like rump escalope with ham, melted cheese and tomato and char-grilled rump steak topped with cheese, oregano and black olives. A plate of grilled Argentine style criollo sausage makes a refreshing starter, followed by sirloin on fillet steak with two fried eggs, or char-grilled boneless chicken fillet. Those who seek comfort in something sweet after a meal could try the crème caramel and rice pudding both served with dulce de leche.