Buen Ayre is a traditional Argentine grill at 50 Broadway Market in Hackney. Founder John Rattagan grew up in Argentina around the culture of the asado and opened the restaurant in 2004, bringing that communal charcoal-grill tradition to a compact east London dining room.
Steak is the headline attraction, offered in several cuts and cooked over the grill with straightforward garnishes. Parrilladas combine different meats for sharing, while Argentine style sausages, skewers and sweetbreads extend the barbecue selection. Grilled vegetable dishes provide alternatives to the meat-led centre of the menu.
The movable grill and close quarters make the cooking feel directly connected to the room. Diners can build a meal from individual plates or order a mixed grill for the table, a format that reflects the social character of an asado. Simple accompaniments let the flavour and texture of the grilled ingredients remain prominent.
Argentine wine is a natural partner for the food and an important part of the restaurant’s identity. The small room operates set sittings at busy times, so advance booking is sensible, especially for groups. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation before ordering.
Address: 50 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ, England
Buen Ayre Menu
Starters
Panera con untable de Manteca y Queso Azul
Breadbasket with a blue cheese and butter spread (first one is complementary)
Olivas
Olives
Chorizo Pincho a la Sidra
Chorizo cooked in cider sauce (1/2 portion)
Berenjena al Escabeche
Marinated aubergine
Pimientos de Padrón
Padrón pepper
Txistorra
Grilled semi-cured pork sausage spiced with paprika
Matrimonio
1 traditional Argentine-style grilled pork sausage + 1 grilled black pudding
Lengua a la Vinagreta
Marinated ox tongue
Espárragos Fritos
Pan-fried asparagus
Empanadas
Empanadas (beef – spicy beef – chicken – ham & taleggio cheese – mozzarella, tomato & basil)
Provoleta
Grilled Provolone cheese
Croquetas Caseras
Homemade croquettes (cheese & spinach* or cheese & ham or a mix) *contains eggs*
Mollejas
Grilled sweetbreads (1/2 portion)
Burrata di Buffala con Tomate Grillado y Tostada
Buffala burrata with grilled tomato and toast
Choripán
Grilled sausage sandwich with a choice of sauces: Chutney (Apple, onion, green pepper & chili chutney) or Pebre (Coriander, chili, tomato, peppers, onion, garlic, vinegar & lemon) or Chimichurri
Main Courses
Note: All our steaks are prime Argentine beef, free-range and grass-fed, unless stated otherwise.
Chorizos Criollos
Grilled Argentine-style pork sausages (*2) with garnish
Mollejas
Grilled sweetbreads
Brocheta de Carne y Verduras
Grilled Argentine beef and vegetable skewers
Bife de Cuadril
Grilled Argentine rump steak (10oz/280g)
Entraña
Grilled, prime Argentine skirt (recommended point: medium)
Vacio
Grilled Argentine flank steak (10oz/300g)
Churrasco
Grilled Argentine sirloin steak (10oz/280g)
Bife de Chorizo Grande
Grilled Argentine sirloin steak (large) (15oz/425g)
Bife Ancho
Grilled Argentine rib-eye steak (10oz/280g)
Bife Ancho
Grilled Argentine rib-eye steak (14oz/397g)
Bife de Lomo
Grilled Argentine fillet steak (10oz/284g)
Bife de Lomo con Salsa de Queso Azul Stilton
Grilled Argentine fillet steak (10oz/284g) served with blue Stilton sauce
Parrilladas
Minimum 2 people. Add black pudding to any parrillada for just £3!
Parrillada Deluxe
Includes one Argentine prime steak of your choice and one Argentine Style Pork Sausages per person + Provolone Cheese to share served on a portable grill. Prime Steaks: (we recommend Sirloin & Rib-eye)
Parrillada Buen Ayre
Selection of prime grilled meats cuts(may include Flank Steak & Short Ribs) + Argentine Style Pork Sausage + Sweetbreads. Please, ask for availability.
Parrillada Mixta
Selection of prime grilled meats (may include flank steak & short rib) + Argentine Style Pork Sausage + Provolone Cheese + Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms. *contains nuts* Please, ask for availability.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options
Hongos a la parrilla con Pesto y guarnición
Two grilled vegan pesto-stuffed mushrooms w/ garnish. *pesto contains nuts*
Wrap de Queso Halloumi a la parrilla con brocheta de verduras y Hummus
Grilled Halloumi cheese wrap & vegetable skewers with hummus
Salads
Ensalada Caprese con Vinagreta de Pesto
Garlic, tomato, mozzarella& basil salad witha pesto vinagrette. *contains nuts*
Ensalada Mediterránea
Mix of lettuce, seeds, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes & Goji berries with a balsamic reduction
Ensalada de Rúcula y Ajo
Rocket & garlic salad
Ensalada verde
Green salad
Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla
Tomato and onion salad
Ensalada Mixta
Lettuce and tomato salad
Sides
Papas Fritas
French fries
Papas Fritas a la Provenzal
French fries seasoned with fresh garlic and parsley
Papas Fritas con Aioli
French fries with aioli
Ensalada de Rúcula y Ajo
Rocket & garlic salad
Ensalada verde
Green salad
Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla
Tomato and onion salad
Ensalada Mixta
Lettuce and tomato salad
Sauces
Salsa Chutney
Green apple, red apple, white onion, red onion, green pepper & chilli chutney
Salsa Pebre
Coriander, chilli, tomato, red pepper, green pepper, red onion, garlic, white vinegar & lemon
Salsa de Queso Azul
Creamy blue Stilton cheese sauce
Salsa Peppercorn
Beef bones, redwine, leeks, onions, garlic, carrots, rosemary, shallots, brandy, green pepper corn; Double cream & corn flour
Desserts
Brownie de Chocolate tibio con Helado de Vainilla
Warm chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Affogato
Vanilla Ice Cream drowned in a shot of hot Espresso
Don Pedro
Vanilla Ice Cream flavoured with nuts and Whiskey
Panqueques de Dulce de Leche con Helado de Vainilla
Pancakes filled with Dulce de Leche & served with Vanilla Ice Cream
Flan Casero con Crema/Dulce de Leche/Mixto
Homemade Crème Caramel with Whipped Cream/Dulce de Leche/Both
Helado (2 bochas)
Ice Cream (2 scoops): Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Lemon
Helado de Super Dulce de Leche (2 bochas)
Super Dulce de Leche Ice Cream topped with Dulce de Leche (2 scoops)
Coffee & Tea
Té
Tea – Camomile, green, grey, breakfast, peppermint
Espresso
Espresso Descafeinado
Decaffeinated Espresso
Espresso Doble
Double Espresso
Liqueur Coffees
Carajillo
Espresso with Brandy
Xeneise
Espresso with Amaretto
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Tia Maria, Coffee & Sugar
Almirante Brown
Espresso with Bailey’s
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Coca Cola
Classic/Diet/Zero (330ml)
Tónica o Limonada
Tonic Water or (Lemonade Can)
Agua Mineral
Mineral Water Still/Sparkling (750ml)
Jugos
Juices: Orange/Apple/Mix Berries/Cranberry (250ml)
Beers & Ciders
Peroni
Non-alcoholic beer (0%)
Cerveza Lowrise
Lowrise Can (330ml) – ABV Happy Craft Lager – Gluten Free – Local (4%)
Buenos Ayres Golden o Dark
330ml – Golden Ale or Dark Larger Argentina (4,8%)
Quilmes
340ml – Lager – Argentina (4,9%)
Spirits & Liquors
Gin Beefeater
Jose Cuervo Tequila
Smirnoff Vodka
Bailey's
Cocktails
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Tia Maria, Coffee & Sugar
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco & Soda Water
Ferroviario
Fernet, Martini Rosso & Tonic Water
Fernet Con Coca
Fernet Branca with Coca Cola
De-Alcoholised Wines
Note: A corkage charge of £21 will be added for each bottle brought in by customers
Zolo – Sauvignon Blanc
Pale, light yellow with tints of green. Expressive nose of tropical fruit, pineapple and pear with some white flowers. Light body and intense acidity, that brings a nice refreshing finish. El Jarillal, Alto Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Zolo – Sauvignon Blanc
Nozeco – Fine Sparkling
Natural Grape profile with fine & Elegant bubbles. Less than 0.5 % Vol. Suitable for Vegans.
Red Wines
Pequeña Vasija Malbec
Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Pequeña Vasija – Malbec
A smooth, elegant Malbec with aromas of wildflowers, pepper, morello cherries and strawberries, and red fruit flavours. Easy to drink on any occasion.