There’s Sunday chorizo, the one you buy at neighborhood butcher for $5,000 ARS/kg (~$5 USD/kg) and it’s perfect. And then there are THESE chorizos. The ones that cost double or triple, the ones they sell at best Buenos Aires grills, the ones that make you understand why some people are willing to pay fortunes for piece of stuffed meat.
Here are best premium chorizos available in Argentina in 2026.
Don Julio - What Experts Use
💰 $12,500 ARS/kg (~$12.50 USD/kg)
This is same chorizo served at Don Julio, most famous grill in Palermo, the one with month-long waiting list. Made artisan, with noble cuts of pork and beef, without drop of waste fat.
When you bite, you understand difference. Doesn’t drip cheap fat. Drips flavor. Meat is coarsely ground, you feel texture, juiciness. Seasoning is balanced, doesn’t mask meat.
Where: Don Julio Restaurant or Online →
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
La Cabrera Premium - The Gourmet
💰 $11,000 ARS/kg (~$11 USD/kg)
Another famous Palermo grill. Their chorizos are slightly less intense than Don Julio but more accessible in flavor.
Perfect for those who want premium without extremes.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ 4.7/5
Doña Petrona Artesanal - The Traditional
💰 $9,500 ARS/kg (~$9.50 USD/kg)
Artisan brand that sells in gourmet shops. Traditional recipe, natural casing, honest flavor.
Best value in premium segment.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5/5
La Brigada Select - The Classic
💰 $10,500 ARS/kg (~$10.50 USD/kg)
From famous San Telmo steakhouse. Classic chorizo with premium quality.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.4/5
Comparison
| Chorizo | Price/kg | Flavor | Availability | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Julio | $12,500 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | 5.0 |
| La Cabrera | $11,000 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | ⭐⭐⭐ | 4.7 |
| Doña Petrona | $9,500 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 4.5 |
| La Brigada | $10,500 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | 4.4 |
Worth It?
For special occasions: Absolutely For weekly asado: Maybe too much To impress: Guaranteed
Premium chorizos are experience, not just food.
Last update: February 2026