Where to enjoy delicious Argentinian cuisine in Leeds

The city has been abuzz with excitement this week following the arrival of Leeds United's new manager, Marcelo Biesla, with supporters eager for the Argentinian to get to work.

Eagle-eyed fans have already been quick to spot the manager's curious drink on his new desk - a traditional caffeine-rich drink known as mate, which is popular in South America.

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But if mate tea doesn't tempt your taste buds, why not celebrate Leeds' exciting new arrival at one of these tasty restaurants, where Argentinian cuisine is top of the menu.

Gaucho

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This trendy restaurant offers a boutique dining expereince, showcasing the best of Argentinian cuisine and glamour.

The succulent beef is sourced from the Pampas plains of Argentina and the restaurant brings its own unique northern twist to Argentinian fare, with a delicious array of options to choose from.

Visit: 21-22 Park Row, LS1 5JF - gauchorestaurants.com

CAU

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Offering a mouth-watering range of steaks, burgers and sandwiches, each dish at this steakhouse restaurant is served with its own distinctive Argentinian twist.

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For something particularly filling, opt for the prime ribeye burger - a premium ground Argentine ribeye and BBQ brisket burger, topped with Monterey Jack cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, crispy onions, gherkin and chipotle mayo, served with a choice of thin, hand cut or sweet potato chips.

Visit: Victoria Gate, 1 Eastgate, LS2 7JL - caurestaurants.com

Fazenda

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Boasting picturesque views onto the River Aire, Fazenda provides a stylish dining setting with an intimate bar area and open terrace to enjoy some pre-dinner cocktails.

Serving a tasty selection of sizzling meats, including beef tenderloin, cap of rump and bottom sirloin, diners simply use the green card to indicate when they want service, or show the red side to signal a resting point.

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Visit: Waterman's Place, Unit 4-7 Granary Wharf, LS1 4GL - fazenda.co.uk

Estabulo Rodizio Bar and Grill

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Allowing guests to take charge of their dining experience, Estabulo prides itself on adopting the Brazilian Gaucho's traditional method of cooking, skewering flavoursome cuts of meat and cooking them slowly on open flames.

This method means diners can enjoy the meat served fresh at the table, straight from the grill, and you can indulge in as much as you like until you're full.

Visit: 5 St Peter's Square, LS9 8AQ - estabulo.co.uk

Blackhouse Grill on the Square

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Renowned for its meaty meny, you'll find a tempting selection of steaks for every occasion at Blackhouse, with everything from ribeye and sirloin, to rump and tender fillet on offer.

For a hearty meal give the Argentinian ribeye a try, which is 28 day wet and dry aged and comes served with a choice of thick cut chips or mash.

Visit:31-33 East Parade, LS1 5PS - blackhouse.uk.com