Mendoza Restaurants

  1. Allure

    Excellent, freshly prepared dishes in modern, tranquil surrounds. The ambience is hyper-zen and the food doesn't quite live up to that level of creativity, but the smoked meats platter and mixed kebabs are mouth-wateringly good.

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  2. Azafrán

    It's hard to figure what's the bigger draw here - the rustic-chic decor, the small but creative menu or the extensive wine list. Who cares? Enjoy them all.

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  3. Casa 3

    A hip little bar/restaurant that wouldn't look out of place in downtown Barcelona. There are sofas on the sidewalk, after-work happy hours and some good, inventive cooking.

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  4. El Palenque

    Don't miss this superb, extremely popular restaurant styled after an old-time pulpería (tavern), where the house wine is served in traditional pinguinos (white ceramic penguin-shaped pitchers). The food and appetizers are outstanding, and the outside tables are always full and fun.

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  5. Kato

    Tired of the Arístides squeeze? This mellow neighborhood café/bar/restaurant is way hipper than all those places, and there's no fighting for a table. Empanadas, pizzas and sandwiches in a super-chic environment. Those in the know head straight for the lounging action on the sofas out the back.

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  6. La Mira

    Delicious, innovative dishes in a relaxed and casual environment. Each dish comes as a full meal (some even with side orders of vegetables) and there's a small but respectable wine list.

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  7. Quinta Norte

    Sidewalk dining right across from the plaza. The menu's not huge, but there are some good dishes and the set lunches are some of the best in town. A great place to grab a coffee and recharge the batteries.

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