Argentina is known for its steak, and the best part, the filet, is called lomo. It makes sense that Tacoma's little slice of Argentina, Asado, excels at steaks. Their lomo with polenta and espalda asado (flat iron steak) with purple Peruvian potatoes are both to die for. However, I'm choosing their calamari frito for this distinguished list. Squid steaks are cut into french fry-like strips, lightly coated with panko breadcrumbs and seasoned Parmesan and fried into crunchy-edged, creamy-centered snack sticks. Two sauces - a yellow bell aioli and a spicy cilantro jalapeno - are provided for dipping. 

[2810 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7770]