El Gaucho Moscow is an Argentine steakhouse whose main branch is on Zatsepsky Val 6/13, building 1, in the Zamoskvorechye area south of the center, close to the Paveletskaya railway station. A second branch is listed on Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane 3/2, in the Basmanny district.
The kitchen is built around grilled steaks in the Argentine style. Listings place it in the top price category, and the opening hours run from late morning to late evening. Branches, menus and prices change, so check the official site, elgaucho.ru, before you book.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Эль Гаучо |
|---|---|
| Address | Zatsepsky Val 6/13, building 1, Moscow 115054 (main branch; a second branch is on Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane 3/2) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Zamoskvorechye |
| Metro | Paveletskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green) and Koltsevaya Line (Line 5, brown), The station in the Zatsepsky Val area, to be confirmed; the walking time was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Daily from 11:30 to 00:00 at the Zatsepsky Val branch, and from 12:00 to 23:00 at the Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane branch, according to their listings.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. Prices in RUB were not found; listings place the restaurant in the top price category, so check the menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | The main branch is open daily from 11:30 to 00:00 and the second from 12:00 to 23:00, according to listings, so lunch and dinner are possible. Crowd patterns were not verified, so book for weekend evenings and business lunches. |
| Recommended duration | About 1.5 to 2.5 hours for a steak dinner |
| Cuisine | Argentine steakhouse |
| Price level | €€€€ |
| Reservations | Reservations are listed for the main branch, and delivery, takeout, late-night hours and private dining are listed for the Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane branch; the official site, elgaucho.ru, should be used to book and to confirm the branch list. Walk-in availability was not verified. |
| Website | elgaucho.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit El Gaucho?
The reasons are practical. El Gaucho is one of the established Argentine steakhouses in Moscow, with its main branch on Zatsepsky Val near the Paveletsky station, which makes it easy to reach from the south of the center. A directory page says it has operated since 2003, though this was not confirmed.
It serves grilled steaks as its specialty, and listings mention private dining, takeout and delivery at one branch. Hours run late, with the main branch open until midnight. It sits in the top price category, so it suits a meat-focused dinner rather than a quick lunch. The menu and prices were not read, so check them first.
Highlights of El Gaucho
The Argentine steakhouse concept
El Gaucho is listed as an Argentine steakhouse, with cuisines given as Argentinian and steakhouse, and grill among the types. The kitchen is built around steaks cooked on the grill. The cuts and the sides on the current menu were not read, so look at the menu on the official site before you go.
Tip: Ask the waiter which cuts are available that day.
The main branch on Zatsepsky Val
The main branch is at Zatsepsky Val 6/13, building 1, in Zamoskvorechye, according to listings and the restaurant's site address. It is open from 11:30 to 00:00 daily, according to a listing, so lunch and late dinner are both possible. The Paveletskaya station and the Paveletsky railway station are the nearest landmarks.
Tip: Use it as a meal before or after a train from the Paveletsky station.
The second branch on Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane
A second branch is listed on Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane 3/2, in the Basmanny district, open from 12:00 to 23:00 daily, with parking, delivery, takeout and private dining listed. The two branches may differ in menu and atmosphere, so check which one you book.
Tip: Confirm the address of your booking.
Private dining and takeaway
A listing for the Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane branch mentions private dining, takeout and delivery, and late-night hours. Private dining suits groups and business meetings. Whether the main branch offers the same was not verified, so ask when you book.
Tip: Ask about private rooms if you are a group.
A third address
A directory page lists a further El Gaucho address on Povarskaya Street 50/53, building 1, besides Zatsepsky Val. Whether it is open now was not verified, so confirm the current branch list on the official site before you travel.
Tip: Check the branch list on elgaucho.ru before choosing a location.
What to Order
- Steaks from the grill, the restaurant's specialty as an Argentine steakhouse
Atmosphere
El Gaucho is a steakhouse in the top price category, according to listings, with a menu built around grilled meat in the Argentine style. The look of the rooms differs by branch, and the details were not verified.
The main branch is open from late morning to midnight, and the second branch to 23:00, so the room serves business lunches and evening dinners. Private dining is listed, which points to a place used for meetings and celebrations.
History of El Gaucho
El Gaucho is an Argentine steakhouse with branches in Moscow. A directory page says the restaurant has operated since 2003, but this was not confirmed by the restaurant’s own site.
The main branch is on Zatsepsky Val 6/13, building 1, and a second is listed on Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane 3/2, with a third address named on Povarskaya Street 50/53. The restaurant’s site is elgaucho.ru.
The founders, the opening year and the later history were not found in the sources read, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at El Gaucho
Reservations are listed for the main branch; use the restaurant’s site, elgaucho.ru, to book and to confirm which branches are open. A listing for the Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane branch mentions delivery, takeout and private dining. Walk-in availability was not verified, so book for a weekend dinner or a group.
- Payment: a listing says Mastercard and Visa are accepted at one branch, but foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry rubles and ask how a visitor can pay.
- Branches: hours differ between branches.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: El Gaucho
How to Get to El Gaucho
The main branch is at Zatsepsky Val 6/13, building 1, in Zamoskvorechye, near the Paveletsky railway station. The nearest metro station is probably Paveletskaya, on Line 2 and the Koltsevaya Line, but this was not confirmed, and the walking time was not verified. The second branch is on Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane 3/2 in Basmanny.
- Metro: check the station nearest your branch on a map; for Zatsepsky Val, Paveletskaya is the likely one.
- Taxi: give the branch address; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. A listing mentions parking at the Bolshoy Kozlovsky Lane branch. Ask the branch about steps and the entrance before you go.
Food Nearby
Oblomov, a Russian restaurant on the 1st Monetchikovsky Lane, has its own article on this site and is in the same Zamoskvorechye area. The Paveletsky station has quick food. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Smart casual clothes suit a steakhouse in the top price category, though no dress code was found. Bring rubles in cash, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the room or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
El Gaucho is a meat-focused, high-priced restaurant, so it suits older children who eat steak. The children's policy and stroller access were not found, so ask when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- There are at least two branches with different hours, so check which one you booked.
- The main branch is open from 11:30 on listings, so it works for an early lunch before an afternoon train.
- A directory page lists a third address on Povarskaya Street; confirm that it is open before you travel.
- Prices were not found, so ask for the menu with prices when you book.
- The Paveletsky railway station is close to the main branch, as the train station guide of this site explains how to buy tickets.
- For a Russian dinner in the same area, Oblomov has its own article on this site.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to El Gaucho
El Gaucho is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:
Before or after your meal
Sergey Yesenin Museum Moscowabout 900 m away (~14 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Novospassky Monastery Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~17 min walk) · typical visit: 1–1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Marfo-Mariinsky Convent Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Time needed: plan about 5–7 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby El Gaucho
Metro stations near El Gaucho
Paveletskaya Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Dobryninskaya Metro Stationabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near El Gaucho
Oblomovabout 700 m away (~11 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near El Gaucho
Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ibis Moscow Centre Bakhrushinaabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near El Gaucho
Paveletsky Railway Terminalabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Novospassky River Pierabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: El Gaucho
What is El Gaucho?
An Argentine steakhouse in Moscow with more than one branch.
Where is the main branch?
At Zatsepsky Val 6/13, building 1, in Zamoskvorechye.
What are the hours?
From 11:30 to 00:00 at the main branch; from 12:00 to 23:00 at the second.
Is it expensive?
Listings place it in the top price category; check the menu.
Do I need to book?
Booking is listed; confirm on elgaucho.ru.
Is there private dining?
A listing for one branch mentions it; ask when you book.
Is delivery offered?
Delivery and takeout are listed for the second branch; confirm for yours.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.
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