Barry Turpin

Che Gaucho is an outstanding Argentinian restaurant in Tomball that offers a variety of Argentine cuisine but is particularly noteworthy for its steak options and empanadas. This was actually our 2nd visit to Che Gaucho... the first time we visited I enjoyed our meal so much I forgot to take pics! 😳 So this time I decided to take a few pics and write a proper review. The Missus had the Entraña (skirt steak) with Ensalada Tomate Y Cebolla (tomato and red onion salad), while I went for the Lomo a Caballo (center cut fillet mignon topped with 2 fried eggs). We also shared some Salteña ground beef empanadas as well as some Papas Fritas a la Provenzal (potato fries with garlic and parsley). All was outstanding and the steaks were wonderfully seasoned. They also have plenty of other choices, none of which seem to suck. But I'm just saying, you cannot go wrong with the Lomo a Caballo (or the Ojo de Bife ribeye steak, which I had on our 1st visit). Definitely be advised that Che Gaucho is not a fancy place - it's a family run gig that sits in a strip mall and it can be easily missed if you aren't looking carefully. It's not too noisy and they do keep the place clean. Just don't expect to see fancy, foo-foo Fogo de Chao type digs. That's not how they roll! But they more than make up for their slightly humble settings with fantastic food and friendly service offered in English or Spanish. The only downside I found - and the only reason I gave them 4 stars on service - is because their service can be slow during busy times, due to limited waitstaff. The night of our visit only one waiter was attending an entire packed restaurant, and it took them about 45 minutes to bring our meals. So if you come to Che Gaucho, just act like you're dining in Buenos Aires or Cordoba or Salto. Take your time, be patient, and you'll be rewarded! And don't be a jerk to the waitstaff, they work hard. Highly recommended for intimate dining, those seeking secret places off the beaten path that taste great, and most of all for lovers of steak! They might have quicker service in afternoons, but weekend nights tend to be jammed - they do take reservations so wiser individuals should try to get a table in advance. Not a good place for impatient folk or monocultural diners who simply can't grasp that South Americans can grill awesome steaks. (Guess what? They do!) Should be OK for family meals also - I saw a couple of fams there during both visits. If your kiddos or that grouchy uncle of yours are really finicky, just get 'em the Gaucho 6 or 10 inch cheese pizza! It's really gooey, and it should keep them quiet for awhile anyway. 👍

Beverly Noe

This place was freaking awesome 🤩 The steak melted in your mouth. Empanadas off the hook. Great service, very attentive 🙌 We highly recommend eating here. 5 stars ⭐️ They are now serving beer & wine!

+1

Ivonne Mora

10/10 meal! Our entire family enjoyed this. Food was full of flavor, the deserts were amazing. The empanadas were also full of flavor! It is a little small

Micaela

Wow...this eggplant dish is so tender yet crispy on the outside. It's perfect! The sweet potato fries are freshly made in house. I only wish the menu came with pics--I don't know what any of this is and had to Google it, but it's worth the extra step.

Miguel Flores

This place is a hidden gem in Tomball! The service was great and the food was brought out quickly. Very tasty empanadas with Chimichurri! They have an extensive menu with many Argentine classics. Don’t forget to save room for the alfajor at the end.

Ryan “SwanSong” S

First time and 5 of us. Maybe two other tables were occupied. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful with regards to the menu, any question or inquiry was professionally handled. Great offerings in terms of coffee and desert. Argentinian 🍖 has to be good. Pricey but every bite landed 💯. Will dine again in the future.

Paul Henderson

Great little hidden gem in Tomball. Food is authentic, chimichurri is bang-on, and service is great. Atmosphere is cozy, can be busy but not crowded. Everything we ordered was great, but definitely try a variety of empinadas and some steak!

John Pozadzides (John P.)

We had a wonderful and delicious experience at Che Gaucho, and that included ordering WAY too much food in an attempt to try it all! There are lots of great things to try here, whether you're in the mood for a good steak, a tasty sandwich, or some deep fried empanadas. We enjoyed everything, but I especially loved the spicy beef empanadas, and the ham and cheese! Anyway, we'll definitely be back. And I'm sure we'll be ordering 'to go' in the near future to share with family and friends.

+12

J D

Nice simple place with the flavor of Argentina. Delicious morcilla and provoleta as appetizer, and milanesa as main plate. Desserts were great although alfarrores were a little dry and old. Friendly waiter but he got busy as he was talking care of 7 tables at the same time, difficult to keep up…

+2

O L

We've visited a few times now but it seems each visit, the experience goes down. The waiter was clearly overwhelmed along with kitchen staff. Father ordered a beef sandwich, the meat was chewy and fatty. They were also out of many items including the Caperise Salad, creamer and bread. We asked for more appetizer bread but he said it was out but could get the sandwich bread. He didn't tell us we would be charged for it, but he clearly was serving that for the guests that arrived after us. My mother asked for coffee and we waited over 20 minutes for it and we decided to cancel to which he responded oh but it's almost ready. We asked for things and he would forget.

A V

We went here because of the reviews but we found out really quick that we might have made a mistake based on the answers from our server. The food was just okay and way overpriced, while their skirt steak had great taste but was tough as shoe leather and the asparagus looked like it should have been thrown out days ago... Even the server, as snooty as he was agreed that the steak was way over cooked...

Erick Gibbs

I ordered the “filet mignon” , the menu says it costs $50 which I thought it was a bit pricey for such a small establishment with one waiter/bartender, I asked the waiter if the steak was 6oz or 8oz and he said they had both (for the same price) but couldn’t guarantee the size of it. I ordered a Sangria and I got a wine glass which wasn’t even half full for $12, thank god the sides were included with the steak, my bill was $72 with out the tip, if you like overpriced meat and you’re not too thirsty this is the place to go!