CEO and Owner of Villegas Resto & Grill
Located in the beautiful area of Puerto Madero, Villegas is a handsome steak restaurant, serving as the perfect meeting spot where you will find the highest quality meats and a dedicated master grill. Villegas stands out for the quality of its cuisine, offering a daily gourmet experience.
Signature Dish: empanadas!
How did you decide to start a restaurant business?
Villegas Restaurant is a family owned business that was set up in 2009. My father spent his young years working in his farmland and became owner of a chain of more than 80 butcher shops through Argentina. I have always been a foodie and thought I would enjoy to the see the happiness in people when they have a memorable gastronomic experience, my father was a “grill” lover. So I convinced him to sell the butcher shops and try setting up a Restaurant. We both decided to begin a new project seeking to deliver the best quality meat in an elegant and friendly environment and this is when Villegas was born.
What was your best moment?
We have gone through both happy and challenging times through the years. The Restaurant caught fire in December 2018 due to a problem in the kitchen, and at that moment we really thought we had hit rock bottom. Opposite to what we thought, the truth is we took a very important and positive turnaround. We redesigned the place, we made adjusments that were almost impossible to think of in the daily hustle and bustle and came out stronger from the experience. 2019 was a great year! I like to remember it as the rebirth of Villegas, maintaining the values and foundations we had, just much more improved!
What is your favourite dish?
I looooveee the rib eye!
If I asked someone close to you to describe you in one word, what would it be?
Ouch!.. This is tough, entrepreneur!
What comes to your mind when you think of Argentina?
Argentina is a beautiful country. I think Buenos Aires is the most wonderful, vibrant and cosmopolitan city!!! I believe that in the near future the world will be encouraged to come and meet us and will be surprised by the beauty of the landscapes and the warmth of the people.
