Lonely Planet

"Locals also rave about the chivitos al pan (classic Uruguayan steak sandwiches), which stand out for their simplicity and quality."

Andy Alexander

"El Tinkal is known as one of the best purveyors of this national delicacy, and I was not disappointed."

Nancy Flores

"Bar Tinkal happened to serve some of the city’s best steak sandwiches, known as chivitos, an iconic and delicious Uruguayan snack."

Majo Lois

"Without a doubt, this is the perfect place to get the utterly Uruguayan chivito. With more than 100 grams of beef accompanied by french fries, vegetables and pan, it’s the highlight of the menu."

Oreste Giorgio Spinelli

"As simple as they are tasty. Filled with sliced churrasco beef, mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise and a choice of other ingredients, they are filled with a variety of flavors that go together in perfect harmony."

Stephen Kurczy

"It was simple chivito most notable in the tenderness of the meat. Apparently the cook pounds the filet before frying it, making it extra soft."

VamosGay

"Just a great restaurant at the top of the list of the places to try a chivito, the national sandwich of Uruguay."

Emily Brennan

"The best chivito in Montevideo is El Tinkal."

Stephen Phelan

"Stop for lunch at Bar Tinkal, and admire the view while eating the city's best chivito – a signature Uruguayan steak sandwich piled high with cheese, ham, and other trimmings."

Greg de Villiers

"Home of the best chivito in Montevideo. At the heart of their success is a hearty 4 ounce slice of export quality filet. He was right, the Tinkal classic was the best chivito I have found to date."