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La Rural: Argentinean. 768 Amsterdam @ 97th; 22/18/$38; 749-2929; This place replaced Pampa; Open kitchen where meats grilled to perfection; Empanadas are amazing; Pleasant space for a great authentic experience. 
 
Pio Pio: Peruvian. 702 Amsterdam @ 94th; 23/13/$22; 665-3000; So cheap you won’t believe the bill;  Specialty is Chicken dishes and amazing Sangria; Whole chicken and sides for under $10.  Cramp setting but incredibly large portions.

 
Churrascaria Plataforma: Brazilian. 316 W 49th @ 8-9th; 23/19/$71; All you can eat MEAT. Carnivore Heaven. Skewers of Meat from friendly servers. Giant all you can eat buffet/ salad bar keeps even vegetarian happy.

 

Pomaire: Chilean. 371 W 46th @ 8-9th Av; 23/16/$42; 956-3056; Restaurant Row comes through again; Spicy pre-theatre fare; Personal, ultra friendly service; Colorful room with indigenous art; Fish entrees stand out.

 
Estancia 460: Argentinean. 460 Greenwich @ Desbrosses-Watts; 21/15/$40; 431-5093;  Rustic setting with outside seating; Hearty menu with Italian inspired dishes as well – many pasta options; Seared meats on the grill stand out.

 
Churrascaria TriBeCa: Brazilian. 221 WB-Way @ Franklin; 23/19/$65;  Brazilian; All you can eat MEAT. Heaven. Skewers of Meat from friendly servers. Nicer, larger than other locations. Fun, though expensive experience.

 

Novecento: Argentinean. 343 WB-Way @ Broome-Grand; 22/17/$41; 925-4706; Delicious steaks; Trendy area. Not a typical steakhouse – this place is fun! Bistro digs.

 
Casa: Brazilian. 72 Bedford @ Commerce; 24/20/$43; 366-9410; Diamond in the ruff; Truly delicious food for the genre; Not just meat/ steak dishes- menu has many traditional Bahia and Minas offerings; Seafood stew is tops. So are the caipirinhas.

 
Azul Bistro: Argentinean. 152 Stanton @ Suffolk; 23/18/$41; 646-602-2004;  Steakhouse that is inexpensive for this genre; Good wine; Meat lovers paradise.  Sizzling meat and melt in your mouth empanadas.
 
Mancora: Peruvian. 99 1st Av @ 6th St; 21/15/$26; 253-1011; Peruvian; Bargain basement, yet high end quality Peruvian fare; Large, filling servings; Homemade meals; Authentic. Fish, the best Chicken and meat dishes to die for; Large selection on menu.

 
Buenos Aires: Argentinean. 513 6th St @ Ave A-B; 22/15/$38; 228-2775; Under the radar; Authentic cuisine; Grilled meats and perfection in empanadas; Succulent steaks; Carnivores playground; Large, inexpensive wine list.

 

Caracas Arepa Bar: Venezuelan. 93 E 7th St @ Av A-1st Av; 25/14/$20; 529-2314; As good as Arepas can get; Tons of varieties to choose from; Immensely popular; Incredibly tasty food; Always a line to get it for a seat as it is small- but worth it.

 

Porcao Churrascaria: Brazilian. 360 Park Av @ 26th; 22/21/$56; Cool Décor; All u can Eat or a La Carte. Meat lovers paradise; Flip the green-red device to keep the meat coming all night. Huge salad bar with dozens of choices.

 

Pio Pio: Peruvian. 210 E 34th @ 2-3rd Av; 23/13/$22; 665-3000; So cheap you won’t believe the bill;  Specialty is Chicken dishes and amazing Sangria; Whole chicken and sides for under $10.  Cramp setting but incredibly large portions.

 
Circus: Brazilian. 132 E 61st @ Lex-Park; 21/19/$54; 223-2965; Not just steak- they offer a creative menu of amazing local favorites; To die for Caipirinhas; Great diamond in the ruff.  Ultra friendly.

 
Pio Pio: Peruvian. 1746 1st Av @ 90-1st; 23/13/$22; 665-3000; So cheap you won’t believe the bill;  Specialty is Chicken dishes and amazing Sangria; Whole chicken and sides for under $10.  Cramp setting but incredibly large portions.

 

Zebu Grill: Brazilian. 305 E 92nd @ 1-2nd; 20/16/$42; 426-7500;  Brazilian Steak; Top-notch churrasco; Powerful drinks. More reasonable prices than others; Rio-level caipirinhas; Friendly neighborhood service and a fun option.