El Gaucho Inca- Estero

4.9

350 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

El Gaucho Inca - Estero
Discover the perfect blend of Argentinean and Peruvian cuisine at El Gaucho Inca in Estero. Chef Mariano Maldonado brings an explosion of exotic flavors to every dish, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Celebrate all your outdoor gatherings with us and indulge in a taste of culinary excellence!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Argentinean
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 494-1564
Website
https://www.elgauchoinca.com/esterolocation
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
22909 Lyden Dr, Estero, FL 33928
Neighborhood
Estero
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Offers

Bread with Huacatay Sauce
Multiple dates available
Sun - 12:00 PM - 7:15 PM,Tue - Thu - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 12:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Enjoy Our Complimentary Bread Savor our freshly baked bread, served with our signature Huacatay sauce an authentic Peruvian delight.

Popular dishes

Pulpo$17.00
Caesar Salad
- Regular Caesar$8.00
- Chicken Caesar$14.00
- Steak Caesar$16.00
- Fish Caesar$15.00
- Shrimp Caesar$17.00
House Salad$6.00
Quinoa Salad$14.00
Arugula Salad$9.00
Arugula Marina Shrimp$16.00
Caprese Salad$12.00
Caprese del Gaucho$14.00
Caprese Marina$19.00
Burrata Frutale$15.00
Carpaccio di Lomo Filet Mignon$16.00
Choros a la Chalaca Mussels Ceviche$13.00
Chili spicy: Plain, Mild, Medium, Hot
Anticuhos de Lomo Filet Mignon Kebabs$24.00
Anticucheros Calamari or Shrimp
- Grilled Calamari$13.00
- Grilled Shrimp$15.00
- Grill Molleja / Sweetbreads$13.00
Al Chimichurri Calamari or Shrimp
- Grilled Calamari$13.00
- Grilled Shrimp$15.00
- Grill Molleja / Sweetbreads$13.00
Deep Fried Chicharrones
- Fried Calamari$15.00
- Fried Chicken$15.00
- Fried Shrimp$16.00
- Fried Fish$15.00
Calamari a la Huancaina$18.00
Provoleta Grill Provolone
- Classic$11.00
- Shrimp$16.00
Huancaina
- Papa a la Huancaina$10.00
- Choclo a la Huancaina$10.00
- Yucca a la Huancaina$10.00
- Papa a la Huancaina Catay$13.00
Papa a la Huancaina Catay$13.00
Camarones al Ajillo$14.00
Empanadas Turnovers Chicken or Beef$4.00
Calamar al Tiradito$16.00

Ceviches

Ceviche
- Fish Ceviche$18.00
- Mix Ceviche$19.00
- Shrimp Ceviche$22.00
- Shirmp and Fish Ceviche$22.00
Trio Costa Sierra$27.00
Ceviche Choice: Fish, Mixto
Trio Tiradito$27.00
Tiradito Fish$18.00
Tiradito Shrimp$20.00
Tiradito Fish / Shrimp$20.00
Ceviche del Chef$20.00
Chili Sauce: Regular, Rocoto, Aji Amarillo, Jalapeno. Seafood meat: Fish / Pescado, Mix / Mixto, Shrimp / Camarones, Fish and Shrimp
Ceviche de Barrio$22.00
Seafood meat: Fish / Pescado, Mix / Mixto, Shrimp / Camarones, Fish and Shrimp
Leche de Tigre$17.00
Especial Trio Tiradito$25.00

Peruvian

Arroz Chaufa Fried Rice Oriental Style
- Veggie$18.00
- Chicken$19.00
- Beef$20.00
- Shirmp$24.00
- Chicken / Beef$20.00
- Shrimp / Chicken$22.00
- Shrimp / Beef$22.00
- Tri Meat Chicken, Beef, Shrimp$24.00
- Seafood / Mariscos$24.00
Pescado a lo Macho Fish with Seafood
- Whitefish$23.00
- Red Snapper$32.00
- Salmon$32.00
Camarones a lo Macho Fish and Shrimp$26.00
Fish and shrimp: White Fish, Red Snapper +$5, Salmon +$5
Camarones a lo Macho (Shrimp)$27.00
Picante de Mariscos Fish with Seafood
- White Fish$23.00
- Red Snapper$32.00
- Salmon$32.00
Picante de Camarones$25.00
Camarones al Picante: Camarones (Shrimp), Camarones y Pescado (Fish & Shrimp)
Picante Fish and Shrimp
- White Fish$23.00
- Red Snapper$32.00
- Salmon$32.00
Pasta a lo Macho
Pasta choice: Fetuccini, Linguini
- Seafood$23.00
- Shrimp$26.00
Pasta al Picante
Pasta choice: Fetuccini, Linguini
- Seafood$23.00
- Shrimp$26.00
Jalea Mixta Deep Fried Seafood$22.00
Parihuela Seafood Soup$22.00
Parihuela: Regular (Lightly spicy), A la Crema (Lightly spicy), Hot (A la Diabla / spicy)
Chupe de Camarones Shrimp Boullabiese Soup$30.00
A lo Pobre Meat with 4 Sides$19.00
A lo Pobre: Bistec / Flap Steak, Chicken / Pollo, Chuleta / Pork Chop, Milanesa Chicken (Breaded), Milanesa Beef (Breaded), Pescado / Fish, Red Snapper +$6.99, Salmon +$6.99
Tallarin Verde$18.00
A lo Pobre: Bistec / Flap Steak, Chicken / Pollo, Chuleta / Pork Chop, Milanesa Chicken (Breaded), Milanesa Beef (Breaded), Pescado / Fish, Red Snapper +$6.99, Salmon +$6.99
Pollo a la Plancha / Grill Chicken with One Side$16.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Chuleta a la Parrilla / Grill Pork Chops with 1 Side$16.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Fetuccini Verde con Entrana$35.00
Fetuccini a la Huancaina with Entrana Steak Anticuchero$46.00
Fetuccini Mar y Tierra Surf & Turf with Huancaina Sauce$45.00
Pescado a la Plancha / Fish Grill with 1 Side
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
- White Fish$16.00
- Red Snapper$25.00
- Salmon$25.00
Quinoa a la Huancaina
- Veggie with Soy Meat$20.00
- Pollo Saltado$27.00
- Lomo Saltado$28.00
- Seafood Saltado$29.00
- Camarones Saltados (Shrimp)$30.00
- Entrana Steak$35.00
Grill Anticuchero$18.00
Grill Anticuchero: Chicken, Bistec, Chuleta / Pork Chop, Fish. Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Tacu Tacu Crispy Rice and Bean with Meat
- With Lomo Saltado$25.00
- With Shrimp Saltado (Camarones)$25.00
- With Chicken Saltado$25.00
- With Seafood Saltado$25.00
- With Shrimp a lo Macho (Camarones)$27.00
- With Shrimp al Picante (Camarones)$27.00
- All Picante we Mariscos$25.00
- Mariscos a lo Macho$25.00
- Entraña$35.00
Lomo Saltado$20.00
Saltados
- Veggie with Soy Meat$16.00
- Chicken$18.00
- Seafood$19.00
- Shrimp$22.00
Tallarin Saltado
- Veggie$18.00
- Chicken$18.00
- Filet Mignon$20.00
- Seafood$20.00
- Shrimp$22.00
Filet a lo Macho$45.00
Filet al Picante$50.00
Filet a lo Macho Lobster$70.00
Trigoto a la Huancaina
- Veggie with Soy Meat$20.00
- Pollo Saltado$27.00
- Lomo Saltado$28.00
- Seafood Saltado$29.00
- Camarones Saltados (Shrimp)$30.00
- Entrana Steak$35.00
Salmon with Burrata Frutale$38.00
Bisteck$16.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1

Argentinean Grill

NY Steak Bife de Chorizo$29.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Filet Mignon 8 oz Center Cut$38.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Picanha Steak$27.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Churrasco de Vacio Skirt Steak$24.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Rib Eye Steak$35.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Entrana Churrasco Outside Skirt Steak$32.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Tiras de Asado Short Ribs Beef$23.00
Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Tomahawk 3 Pounds Steak$99.00
Tomahawk Marina 3 Pound Steak$120.00
Sauce: Chimichurri, Anticuchero, Plain
Parrillada Grill Platter$75.00
2 Sides: Rice, French fries, Salad, Plantains, Vegetables, Tostones +$1, Yucca, Frijol, Mashed Potato, twice of your first opcion, Fried sweet potato / Camote frito
Parrillada Mar y Tierra Surf & Turf Grill Fam. Platter$105.00
2 Sides: Rice, French fries, Salad, Plantains, Vegetables, Tostones +$1, Yucca, Frijol, Mashed Potato, twice of your first opcion, Fried sweet potato / Camote frito
Meat Lovers Parrillada Grill Fam. Platter$95.00
2 Sides: Rice, French fries, Salad, Plantains, Vegetables, Tostones +$1, Yucca, Frijol, Mashed Potato, twice of your first opcion, Fried sweet potato / Camote frito
Poseidon Meat Lovers Parrillada Grill Fam. Platter$110.00
2 Sides: Rice, French fries, Salad, Plantains, Vegetables, Tostones +$1, Yucca, Frijol, Mashed Potato, twice of your first opcion, Fried sweet potato / Camote frito
Chorizo Sausage$8.00
Morcilla Blood Sausage$8.00
Especial Lobster 10oz Filet a lo Macho$70.00
Seafood Parrillada$150.00
2 Sides: Rice, French fries, Salad, Plantains, Vegetables, Tostones +$1, Yucca, Frijol, Mashed Potato, twice of your first opcion, Fried sweet potato / Camote frito

Homemade Italian Pasta

Gnoquis de Papa / Potato
- Noquis Regular$16.00
- Noquis with Meatballs$18.00
- Gnoquis with Soy Meat$15.00
- Gnoquis with Chicken$18.00
- Gnoquis with Shrimp$21.00
Cheese Ravioles$15.00
Beef Ravioles$16.00
Spinach Ravioles$18.00
A la Bolognesa$17.00
Linguini
- Linguini with Sauce$13.00
- Linguini with Soy Meat$14.00
- Linguini with Meatballs$15.00
- Linguini with Chicken$16.00
- Linguini with Shrimp$19.00
- Linguini a la Bolonesa$17.00
Fetuccini
- Fetuccini with Sauce$12.99
- Fetuccini with Meatballs$14.99
- Fetuccini with Soy Meat$13.99
- Fetuccini with Chicken$15.99
- Fetuccini with Shrimp$17.99
- Fetuccini with a la Bolognesa$17.00
Milanesa (Breaded)$17.00
Beef / Chicken: Chicken / Pollo, Beef / Carne. Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Milanesa a Caballo (Breaded with Fried Eggs)$19.00
Beef / Chicken: Chicken / Pollo, Beef / Carne. Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1
Milanesa a la Napolitana$22.00
Beef / Chicken: Chicken / Pollo, Beef / Carne. Sides: Rice, French Fries, Plantains, Salad, Fried Yuca, Grilled Vegetables, Mashed Potato, Black Bean Frejoles negros, Fried Sweet Potato Camote Frito +$1, Tostones +$1

Veggie

Caesar Salad$8.00
Caprese Salad$12.00
Arugula Salad$9.00
Arroz Chaufa Veggie Fried Rice$16.00
Lomo Saltado Veggie$16.00
Tallarin Saltado Veggie$16.00
Gnoquis de Papa Potato$16.00
Pasta with Sauce$13.00
Pasta choice: Fetuccini, Linguini
Cheese Ravioles$15.00
Spinach Raviole$18.00

Sides

Cancha Side$2.99
Extra Bread and Huacatay$1.99
French Fries$4.99
Rice / Arroz Blanco$4.99
Plantains$4.99
Salad$4.99
Grilled Vegetables$4.99
Fried Yucca$4.99
Mashed Potato$4.99
Black Beans Frijol$4.99
2 Fried Eggs$4.99
Fried Swee Potato Camote Frito$4.99
Tostones$4.99
Tallarin Verde / Green Spaguitti$12.99
Huacatay Jar$15.99
Chimichurri Jar$14.99
Rocoto Jar$17.99
Sample Huacatay$0.50

Desserts

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake$8.00
Chocolate Cake$8.00
Tiramisu$8.00
Flan Argentinean Style$8.00
Mango Guava Cheesecake$8.00
Panqueques Flameados$14.00
Trio Dessert$23.00
Ice Cream$7.00
Churros with Ice Cream$11.00

Kids Menu

Salchipapas$9.00
Chicken Nuggets$9.00
Spaguetti with Meatballs$9.00

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Gaucho Inca in Estero offers an exceptional dining experience with its blend of Peruvian and Argentinian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing flavors" and "excellent service," highlighting generous portions and a versatile menu. Servers like Mabel and Glenda are praised for their attentiveness. This "hidden gem" is highly recommended for its "authentic and delicious" dishes.

350 Reviews

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Rafael G VIP
Las Vegas14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This place was excellent. Food was great and reasonably priced. Service was an A-. Ambience was great also. Totally recommend.
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LisaP
Detroit6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely birthday celebration… grilled meats are excellent, sauces are so flavorful!
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CathyP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant. Order the family meat meal which is enough for 4. The meat selection is perfect and so flavorful. Order it medium rare because the serving plate has coals inside that continue to cook the meats! So reasonably priced for fresh authentic Argentinian food. Dessert is a ten plus- order the churro with ice cream!
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OpenTable Diner
Naples2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have an awesome experience at El Gaucho Inca!!
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Tami
Atlanta24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time to this restaurant. The food was excellent and we will definitely return. The menu was hard to navigate for my mom and our server could have done a better job explaining the menu. Overall delicious!
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E . Lee VIP
Naples58 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food. HUGE portions. Very attentive service. A real gem!
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José Ignacio
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, the ambience was cozy and the people working there were very friendly. I would go back anytime!
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JanelleO
Naples8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely time in a good atmosphere with good food
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Eduardo
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food quality, taste and variety, maybe our table location could be better. Definitely recommended!
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Margaret VIP
Richmond7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have enjoyed dining at ElGaucho Inca with friends and out of town guests often. It is always a wonderful - food- service- and consistently reliable experience. Thank you!
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FAQs

El Gaucho Inca- Estero offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Gaucho Inca- Estero also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 494-1564.

El Gaucho Inca- Estero is rated 4.9 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

22909 Lyden Dr, Estero, FL 33928

Additional information

Neighborhood
Estero
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Argentinean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.elgauchoinca.com/esterolocation
Phone number
(239) 494-1564

El Gaucho Inca- Estero

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bread with Huacatay Sauce

Picanha Steak

Seafood Parrillada

Ceviche

Appetizers

Pulpo$17.00

Caesar Salad

House Salad$6.00

Quinoa Salad$14.00

Arugula Salad$9.00

Arugula Marina Shrimp$16.00

Caprese Salad$12.00

Caprese del Gaucho$14.00

Caprese Marina$19.00

Burrata Frutale$15.00

Carpaccio di Lomo Filet Mignon$16.00

Choros a la Chalaca Mussels Ceviche$13.00

Anticuhos de Lomo Filet Mignon Kebabs$24.00

Anticucheros Calamari or Shrimp

Al Chimichurri Calamari or Shrimp

Deep Fried Chicharrones

Calamari a la Huancaina$18.00

Provoleta Grill Provolone

Huancaina

Papa a la Huancaina Catay$13.00

Camarones al Ajillo$14.00

Empanadas Turnovers Chicken or Beef$4.00

Calamar al Tiradito$16.00

Ceviches

Ceviche

Trio Costa Sierra$27.00

Trio Tiradito$27.00

Tiradito Fish$18.00

Tiradito Shrimp$20.00

Tiradito Fish / Shrimp$20.00

Ceviche del Chef$20.00

Ceviche de Barrio$22.00

Leche de Tigre$17.00

Especial Trio Tiradito$25.00

Peruvian

Arroz Chaufa Fried Rice Oriental Style

Pescado a lo Macho Fish with Seafood

Camarones a lo Macho Fish and Shrimp$26.00

Camarones a lo Macho (Shrimp)$27.00

Picante de Mariscos Fish with Seafood

Picante de Camarones$25.00

Picante Fish and Shrimp

Pasta a lo Macho

Pasta al Picante

Jalea Mixta Deep Fried Seafood$22.00

Parihuela Seafood Soup$22.00

Chupe de Camarones Shrimp Boullabiese Soup$30.00

A lo Pobre Meat with 4 Sides$19.00

Tallarin Verde$18.00

Pollo a la Plancha / Grill Chicken with One Side$16.00

Chuleta a la Parrilla / Grill Pork Chops with 1 Side$16.00

Fetuccini Verde con Entrana$35.00

Fetuccini a la Huancaina with Entrana Steak Anticuchero$46.00

Fetuccini Mar y Tierra Surf & Turf with Huancaina Sauce$45.00

Pescado a la Plancha / Fish Grill with 1 Side

Quinoa a la Huancaina

Grill Anticuchero$18.00

Tacu Tacu Crispy Rice and Bean with Meat

Lomo Saltado$20.00

Saltados

Tallarin Saltado

Filet a lo Macho$45.00

Filet al Picante$50.00

Filet a lo Macho Lobster$70.00

Trigoto a la Huancaina

Salmon with Burrata Frutale$38.00

Bisteck$16.00

Argentinean Grill

NY Steak Bife de Chorizo$29.00

Filet Mignon 8 oz Center Cut$38.00

Picanha Steak$27.00