Other restaurants in Central Argentina
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Arco de Las Cuevas
In the nearby settlement of Las Cuevas, 10km east of the Chilean border and 15km from Puente del Inca, Arco de Las Cuevas has extremely basic bunks (AR$50) and only two bathrooms (which everyone in the restaurant uses as well). The restaurant, however, serves what one traveler called the ‘best lentil soup ever.’
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La Bordolesa
A laid-back, modern parrilla with two grills going – one inside and one out. If the weather’s good, grab a table on the lawn and a platter of picadas (finger food: AR$25 for two) – it’s a fine way to while away a few hours.
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La Playa
This laid-back restaurant, with tables out on the waterfront shaded by palm-thatch umbrellas, is one of the more atmospheric places to eat. Bonuses include a swimming pool and sandy lake beach. Live bands play on weekend nights in summer.
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Desánchez
San Juan’s snootiest restaurant is actually pretty good. It has a creative menu with a smattering of seafood dishes, an adequate wine list (featuring all the San Juan heavy hitters) and a hushed, tranquil atmosphere.
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Wasaby
Wasaby ‘Asian food’ quite often means mediocre Chinese around these parts, but this little hole-in-the-wall turns out some surprisingly good dishes, and even a couple of Japanese-inspired options.
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Café Tibet
No visit to Uspallata would be complete without at least a coffee in this little oddity. The food is nothing spectacular, but the decor, comprising leftover props from the movie, is a must for fans of the surreal.
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El Rincon del Paraiso
El Rincon del Paraiso, about 400m from the Reserva Natural de Merlo entrance, is a beautiful, shady restaurant in the middle of the park – a great place for lunch or a couple of drinks.
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Ciao Cuoco
The front courtyard of this charming little pasta restaurant is the place to be on a sunny day. Nighttime, enjoy the rustic decor inside. Also on offer is a good range of Italian-inspired dishes.
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El Restauro
The snootiest restaurant around has some excellent dishes on offer using local ingredients and regional recipes. A fair wine list features local heavy hitters such as Suter and Bianchi.
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Baró
This popular main-street cafe/restaurant has the best variety of pasta dishes in town and a relaxed atmosphere that make it a good stop for coffee or drinks at any time.
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Arándalo
A block from the bus terminal, this upscale and beautiful restaurant has no surprises on its menu. Your set meal includes an appetizer, main, dessert and drink.
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La Flor de la Canela
Need something spicy? Check out this authentic, bare-bones Peruvian eatery a few blocks from the center. What it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in flavor.
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La Albahaca
In a country where ‘Italian’ food is abundant but can often disappoint, this is the real deal. The fettuccine puttanesca (AR$26) is everything it should be.
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Los Robles
One of the town’s few upmarket parrillas, this one has great atmosphere, attentive service and a menu that goes way beyond the usual offerings.
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Ashoka
A cute little hole-in-the-wall setup serving up a surprisingly wide range of vegetarian options. Order by the kilo, take-out or pull up a stool.
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Pachamama
Meat dodgers will be very relieved at the sight of Pachamama, a vegetarian restaurant and health-food store on the main street.
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Morena
Some of the best eats in town are on offer in the lovely dining salon of this upscale restaurant, a couple of blocks uphill from the reservoir.
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La Ramada
Offers a fairly standard range of meats and pastas and some delicious meat empanadas. Also a good selection of wines from the San Juan region.
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The Movie
A vaguely cheesy ‘theme restaurant’ that actually turns out some pretty good food. Best thing – it’s open very late for full meals and drinks.
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Ilo
Ilo is generally considered the best in Tupungato – the good range of seafood dishes makes it a winemakers’ favorite.
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El Rancho
This is the coziest and most reliable parrilla in town, serving all the usual, plus a good roasted chivo (goat).
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El Futre
For delicious traditional cooking, don’t miss friendly El Futre, at the same location as Argentina Rafting.
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Hostel Barreal
Has simple but delightful little cabañas with kitchens, leafy surrounds and plenty of shade trees.
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Cereza Light
An unremarkable little cafe that deserves a mention for its excellent range of fruit and vegetable juices.
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Pizzería Clif
Won’t be winning any decor design awards, but cooks up some decent pizzas and turns into a bar later on.
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