Is Argentine Meat really the Best in the World?

Argentines love eating meat, in fact, Argentina has the highest per capita
meat consumption in the world. It really becomes hard to blame them, after
trying one or two steaks anywhere in the city!

It is actually the combination of natural advantages (good feed, good climate, plenty of water and wide, open spaces) which results in some of the tastiest and most tender beefs in the world. A paradise for meat lovers, who usually

appreciate not only the quality of argentine "lomos", but also the generous portions served everywhere.
Most Parrillas also have an Asador -an open fire of charcoal around which a number of vertical metal crosses hold carcasses of goat, lamb and pork meat. These slowly rotate to get the most benefit from the glowing embers, and the chefs, usually in gaucho outfits, will come over from time to time to slice off portions as they are ordered by the customers.

But grilled steaks are not only a popular meal in Argentina; they also play an important role in defining the argentine identity and are an important cultural element for social interaction. Nothing -with maybe the exception of "mate"- defines friendship and belonging better as sharing an "asado" on Sunday. Meat, and especially grilled meat, is an essential ingredient of argentine culture; a source of pride and tradition that argentines love to share with tourists.