73233 Sat Sep 10 17:45:38 -0700 2005 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 401649 Got an odd recommendation from an Argentinian friend passing through LA. He said last time he was in town, he was taken to a place in Northridge called BUENOS AIRES GRILL, and that it was extremely good. This man can be trusted when it comes to his meat, so I'm tempted. I figured I'd throw it out there and see if anyone's tried it. Sat Sep 10 17:45:38 -0700 2005 0 Bob 1 401652 Been there a couple times, very mediocre food & service. For outstanding argentinian fare in the Valley, please go to Mercado Buenos Aires (Saticoy & Sepulveda. Get empanadas de carne and the parrillada. BYOB & stems (no corkage). Sat Sep 10 18:35:37 -0700 2005 401649 0 RicRios 2 401887 Are there multiple mercados? I passed by an Argentinian Carniceria on Victory but wasnt sure if it is the same thing . . . Mon Sep 12 15:56:33 -0700 2005 401652 0 blackbookali 3 401904 This one is not a chain. It's in a mini mall, at the south east corner of Saticoy & Sepulveda: Mercado Buenos Aires 1642 Sepulvida Blvd. Van Nuys, CA (818) 786-0522 Mon Sep 12 17:40:19 -0700 2005 401887 0 RicRios 1 401680 Went there about two weeks ago and found the food to be plentiful and generally good, perhaps not great, and the service to be pretty good. It was full and lots of tables had ordered the assorted BBQ meat to share. DH and I enjoyed it to the extent that we'll probably return at least one other time to get a broader experience and then make a final decision about future patronage. Sun Sep 11 00:23:20 -0700 2005 401649 0 Chris in Conejo