Seriously. I'm not making this up. There are few restaurant experiences as exciting as El Gaucho's flaming sword of lamb. They take well-seasoned lamb chunks, mount them on a sword alternately with vegetables and then light the entire sword on fire. Once the exterior of the lamb has been perfectly charred, the table chef then drains the flaming juices from the hilt of the sword down several feet into a baked potato. The entire experience appeals to one's deepest carnivorous instincts (meat, fire AND swords!).
Did I mention that the lamb was awesome?
El Gaucho opts for a dark, open, fairly modern decor which is a welcome change from the many wood-panelled, heavily upholstered steak houses out there. This also means that you can watch other flaming swords being prepared across the room. A great place to go for just about any occasion short of your vegetarian friend's birthday.
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