El Quincho del Tio Querido

I have been going to Puerto Iguazú for a long time and, despite the opportunities, I had never been to “Tio Querido”, because I am a big fan of another restaurant. The place is frequented by a large number of tourists who fill the place every day. There are tango performances and traditional music from various regions of Brazil (due to the tourists) and also Argentine music to immerse the customer in the culture. The service is sensational! Los Hermanos know a lot about food and, in every place or market they visit, they will have information about food composition. “Tio Querido” is prepared and its waiters are acculturated by this inclusion of information - especially because their diet is different from ours. As a celiac, I was surprised when I asked for bread - gluten-free - and I was delighted by the knowledge of our waiter - it would be a lesson, I did not understand the explanations on the subject. For those with allergies who may, with caution, visit mixed cuisines - “Tio Querido” is fully prepared to welcome you. The presentations take place at intervals. This makes eating and conversion easier.

Amazing service! All I had to do was look up and our server was right there every time. They were busy, too. He was very thoughtful and double checked a menu item to make sure it was gluten free. It wasn’t. That attention to detail prevented a medical emergency. Kudos! The shows were excellent as well. The dancers were great and seemed to enjoy entertaining us. The band that played between the dance shows is superb. What a great experience. The food…not so much. Part of my opinion is personal preference, such as the Caprese salad. I prefer the fresh, soft mozzarella and more tomatoes. The pesto was delicious, but between it and the cheese it needed more tomatoes to balance the flavor. My tenderloin steak was cooked to my specifications and the presentation was great, but the meat was full of gristle and very tough. The wok vegetables were unimpressive, but I appreciate their attempt to provide a vegetarian and gluten free alternative. I saw other tables with impressive displays of carne asada. Perhaps, we just ordered the wrong food for this night. Overall, this is a superior experience. Meat can be very variable in its quality. You should give this place a try.