Cheesesteaks de Rocky's: Si o no?

LET'S FACE IT, the real question here is: Does Rocky's cheesesteak live up to the high standards we natives set for this most Philadelphian of delicacies?

The answer, in short, is no.

The combination of machine-processed cheese and mayonnaise glopped onto the steak is distinctly un-Philadelphian. (Argentines have a love affair with mayo, so its presence here is not surprising.) These ingredients create a topping you'd be more likely to get at a bar in Davenport, Iowa, or Omaha, Neb., than on a steak from an authentic joint in the City of Brotherly Love.

And the high-quality Argentine carne significantly changes the sandwich's flavor and texture - but in a good way. Meatwise, Rocky's cheesesteaks taste not just out of this city, but out of this world.

Overall, I found the Rocky's cheesesteak extremely tasty, and something I would certainly schlep to Buenos Aires' city-center to enjoy again. Should you ever find yourself below the equator and craving a taste of home, Rocky's is your best (and possibly only) option.

- Jolie Darrow