What Chivito is
Steak sandwich with ham, cheese, egg and salad.
Chivito is listed as a dish in the Uruguay guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours and pork. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Chivito
Chivito is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Uruguay. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Uruguay guide also covers 7 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Chivito sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 9 food entries we track for Uruguay, 5 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Empanada, Tortilla de papas, Ensalada rusa |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Chivito, Milanesa, Pescado a la parrilla |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Asado |
Within this list, Chivito is one of 7 dish entries and 3 mid-range items; 4 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- Pork tag: pork or a pork-derived ingredient is part of the indexed recipe. Ask before ordering if you avoid it.
How to order it
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Uruguay items that make most sense alongside Chivito, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Uruguay items share the most tags with Chivito, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Chivito: common questions
What is Chivito?
Steak sandwich with ham, cheese, egg and salad. It is listed in the TasteBridge Uruguay guide as a dish.
How much does Chivito cost in Uruguay?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Chivito vegetarian?
Chivito is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Chivito?
Our index lists it across Uruguay, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Uruguay. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.