There is no shortage of traditional restaurants in Buenos Aires, but Rio Alba is a consistently good old style parrilla (steakhouse) that does no-nonsense food for really good prices. The decor and even the service are a bit creaky, which is really just a testament to how traditional the food at Rio Alba is. Like most old school restaurants in Buenos Aires, the order of the day here is meat, meat and more meat (namely, beef) served in portions to feed a small army but at prices that won’t totally empty your wallet. A decently long wine list accompanies the meat-fest, of course, and the place typically fills up with large groups of super hungry locals looking for a grill fix.