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Loretta and the Butcher | Our Story

She Started With Fire and a Dream

Loretta didn't just open a restaurant. She lit a flame and dared Coconut Grove to fall in love with it. Born from a deep obsession with Argentine flavors and an even deeper love for feeding people well, Loretta and the Butcher is where the parrilla does the talking. Every cut is hand-selected, every chimichurri is made from scratch, and every plate leaves the kitchen with a little wink and a lot of heart. This isn't fancy for the sake of fancy. It's honest food, kissed by open fire, served by people who actually care whether you're having a good time. The kind of place where you walk in as a guest and leave as family (with a to-go box, obviously). Whether you're here for a date night that actually impresses, a lazy Sunday with friends, or just because you can't stop thinking about our empanadas, you're in the right place. Pull up a chair. Stay a while. Let us spoil you.
Maria Alejandra's Mission

Maria Alejandra's Mission

Chef and co-owner Maria Alejandra Castaño built Loretta & The Butcher from a conviction that Argentine cuisine deserved a true home in Miami — led by heritage, precision, and unapologetic pride.
The Fire Does the Talking

The Fire Does the Talking

The parrilla — Argentina's open flame — coaxes deep char and smoky tenderness from every cut. Skirt steaks, sausages, chimichurri from scratch: nothing hides behind a shortcut.
Home in Coconut Grove

Home in Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove's canopied streets and unhurried rhythm mirror the spirit of an Argentine barrio. The alfresco patio on Commodore Plaza is exactly the kind of place you linger long after the last bite.
The Generosity of the Table

The Generosity of the Table

The parrillada arrives abundant enough to anchor a celebration; the empanadas disappear before you've set down your wine. Someone in the kitchen genuinely wanted you fed, happy, and in no rush to leave.