Córdoba Restaurants

  1. Alcorta

    This upmarket parrilla , esteemed for its grilled meats (many say they're the best in town), also serves delicious pasta and fish. Try the mollejitas al sauvignan blanc (sweetbreads in a white wine sauce).

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  2. Alfonsina

    Slip into this laid-back bar-cum-pizzeria for great atmosphere and outstanding pizzas. Decorations are as eclectic as the crowd, and folks sit for hours smoking and talking. Great place to try mate .

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  3. Bar San Carlos

    Neighborhood parrillas (steak restaurants) are fast disappearing in Córdoba, but the San Carlos is one of the best, and still hanging in there. Get there reasonably early and beat the old guys out of a table on the small shady plaza.

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  4. Bursatil

    Stylish, modern cafés are starting to pop up in the old part of town, and Bursatil is one of the finest. There's a cool modern interior, good coffee and a small, Asian-inspired menu.

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  5. El Arrabal

    One of the few old-style restaurants in Nueva Córdoba (ok, so it may be a reconstruction…), this place serves slightly pricey, imaginative regional and house specialties. It packs out for tango classes (around Arg$10 ) at nightly and the dinner tango show Thursdays to Saturdays at . Make a reservation.

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  7. El Ruedo

    It doesn't stray too far from the steak, sandwich and pizza formula here, but the plazaside spot under big shady trees is a winner, as are the limonadas con soda (lemon juice with soda water) on a hot day.

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  8. La Nieta 'e La Pancha

    A wonderful staff prepares and serves a changing menu of delectable regional specialties, creative pastas and house recipes. Be sure to save room for dessert. Check out the lovely upstairs terrace, which catches breezes and gives ample people-watching ops on the street below.

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  9. La Parrilla de Raul

    Of Córdoba's many parrillas , this is probably the most atmospheric: it's dimly lit, and the walls are stacked with Argentine wines.

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  10. La Vieja Esquina

    Cozy little place serving excellent empanadas and other baked savories. The locro (spicy stew) is tempting but a little heavy on the oil. Great place.

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  11. La Zete

    Adorned with posters from Syria and Lebanon, this Middle Eastern restaurant is the real deal, with delicious kepe (spiced minced meat), fried eggplant and a range of dips, among other temptations. The ample picada (sampler plate) for two is a journey in deliciousness.

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  13. Las Tinajas

    The country's largest tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurant) serves a mind-boggling array of international cuisine alongside a fake waterfall and indoor river.

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  14. Mandarina

    Decent Chinese dishes and tasty pizzas and pastas are all cooked with flare at this cozy hideaway with tables out on the pedestrian mall. Take a break from the meat and try one of the delicious salads.

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  15. Mega Doner

    Conveniently located in Nueva Córdoba's bar district, this place specializes in real giro doners . Daily lunch specials are an excellent deal, and there's outdoor seating.

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  16. Mercado Norte

    Córdoba's indoor market has delicious and inexpensive food, such as pizza, empanadas and seafood. Browsing the clean stalls selling every imaginable cut of meat, including whole chivitos (kid) and pigs, is a must.

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  17. Verde Siempre Verde

    Delicious vegetarian buffet that also serves set meals.

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