Best of KC 2025: Bending the term ‘KC barbecue’ at Los Hornos

Sfija And Chorizo Empanadas At Los Hornos. // Photo By Lauren Textor

Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some local people, places, and things that we thought clearly won 2025. We’ll be publishing these items online throughout November.

KC has more to offer than just BBQ… or at least, more than just KC-style BBQ. Owner Isolina de la Vega has brought South American flavors and traditions to the metro, thereby adding to the color of our culinary scene. 

At Los Hornos in North Kansas City, asado is the name of the game—a social setting enhanced by sizzling meats on the grill with sides to tie it together. The restaurant serves a variety of traditional Argentinian foods, including choripán and empanadas. The star, however, is the Asado Argentino: a platter of grilled meats accompanied by a side of chimichurri sauce. One variation of this is the parrillada, which includes chorizo (sausage) or morcilla (blood sausage), brisket, molleja (sweetbread), beef short ribs, and pork rose meat, typically complemented with a side of fries and mayochimi.

De la Vega represents Los Hornos as an Argentinian native, and her experiences bleed through from top to bottom. Argentinian jerseys and artwork adorn the dining room, while you can also find traditional teas and pastries available for sale. However, the true essence of Argentina shines most when partaking in the traditional Argentinian Asado. Step out to NKC and broaden your barbecue perspective.

Click below to read the November Best Of 2025 Issue of The Pitch Magazine: