Catamarca & La Rioja
The most inviting of Plaza 25 de Mayo's terraces, this cafe is named after the Italian architect who designed much of central Catamarca, including the…
Must-see restaurants in Salta & the Andean Northwest
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Tucked away between Tilcara's plaza and church, this place has a lovely shaded patio, garden seating and a cozy interior. It offers a wide range of salads…
Salta
Family-owned and set in a charming corner dining room, this Syrian kitchen offers a welcome break from parrilla fare. Expect solid falafel, hummus and…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Grab a table in this charming, rambling, creative dining room serving regional dishes including humitas, empanadas and picadas Andinas, along with some…
Cafayate
With a lovely setting in the inner courtyard of Nanni winery, Retoño has a romantic, old-world interior. The menu is short, but features mains such as…
Catamarca & La Rioja
Cheerfully lit and decorated, this kitchen turns out a range of regional specialties, creative house choices and a menu of standard Argentine dishes – the…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Tucked away but on Plaza Libertad, this is a discreet and reliable restaurant with well-dressed waiters who see to your every need. There’s a salad bar,…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
By far the best place to eat in Iruya is this local favorite on the road into town just before the gas station. Tina serves delicious home-style meat and…
Catamarca & La Rioja
One of the best places in town, this stylish restaurant has an upbeat, urban vibe and serves imaginative pasta dishes that are a cut above most places…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A homey cafe decked out with dried flowers and potted plants attached to a tour operator of the same name. Get coffee or tea, a hot meal or book a tour…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
This very simple family-run comedor (basic cafeteria) is the town's favorite eating place. Big round tables are parked across a concrete floor. Choose…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Art on the walls, regular live events and a comfortably attractive evening ambience are allied with highland ingredients of good quality here. Delicious…
Catamarca & La Rioja
This simple local eatery just off Plaza 25 de Mayo offers the full range, from sandwiches to traditional local dishes to pasta, pizza, omelets and grilled…
Catamarca & La Rioja
In a sweet spot opposite the striking 19th-century hospital, this place deals in authentic Spanish fare. The highlights are delicious Basque-style cold…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
The wide-ranging menu here includes several interesting llama dishes, cordial service and a range of empanadas with intriguing fillings. The salads are…
Jujuy
An atmospheric vaulted restaurant filled with brick arches and tables dressed in colorful table cloths, serving traditional dishes such as picantes of any…
Jujuy
If you crave no-frills traditional slow-food cooking, make your way here for the picante – marinated chicken or tongue (or both) with onion, tomato, rice…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Well decorated and blessed with caring service, this is a pleasing option for good-priced local cuisine. Tasty baked empanadas take their place alongside…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
A sleek, well-lit dining room with some unique dishes for Argentina, including a stir-fried salmon and broccoli, a roast-pork curry and a range of wok…
Salta
This noble high-ceilinged Salta building has likably rustic Andean decor and makes a nice change of scene. There's tasty ceviche among other Peruvian…
Jujuy
A motley blend of butchers, fishmongers and produce vendors, this is a terrific scene during the morning rush. There are a handful of food stalls here too…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Half a block east of Plaza Independencia, this rustic indoor-outdoor eatery is a true hole-in-the-wall. It has a tiny but perfectly formed menu, based…
Salta
Bright and homey, this popular restaurant goes beyond the normal parrilla focus and includes some regional dishes, specials and decent pasta. Service and…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
A sleek Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) spot in Santiago's popular dining district. It offers rolls, nigiri and ceviche, along with a range of cooked food,…
Cafayate
A larger affair than the original Casa de las Empanadas, this branch has shady patio seating, a wide menu of regional dishes, and live music on some…
Catamarca & La Rioja
A relaxed spot for indoor or outdoor dining, Joaquín is best known for its satisfying fresh pastas. Service is slow and prices are on the high side, but…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A simple cafe on the main drag with big breakfasts and coffee in the morning, and vegetarian lasagna, empanadas, pizzas, salads and more into the evening…
Catamarca & La Rioja
This is your spot on the corner of Plaza 25 de Mayo to observe local life. Professionals mingle with families, and tables of older men chew the fat,…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
One of Tilcara’s more sleek and urbanized restobars. It does a quinoa tabbouleh, five kinds of pizza, quiche, roast trout, a range of pastas and more in a…
Salta
This basic little eatery offers some of the city's best empanadas, all baked, in a welcoming no-frills setting. Great for a quick stop while sightseeing.
Salta & the Andean Northwest
An endearing corner kitchen on the main drag, it does humitas, tamales, sandwiches and chicken and beef empanadas. Grab lunch for the road!
Salta
A simple and enjoyable local eating scene can be found on the 'Paseo de la Familia,' occupying a block of Catamarca south of San Luis. Street-food stalls…
Cafayate
A frequent dilemma in Argentina is whether to go for a rich red malbec or a white torrontés, but it doesn’t usually happen in ice-cream parlors. It does…
Salta
A neighborhood grill with fluorescent lighting and a phalanx of spinning ceiling fans. Generous quantities, including an impressive array of free nibbles,…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
The interior is charmless but locals flock here for the service and the good-quality meat. Try picana (rump steak) or the delicious mollejitas …
Salta
Having undergone several changes in recent years, this attractive corner spot a block off the Balcarce strip is worth a look. It focuses on Andean cuisine…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
This mid-century dining room dressed in attractive linens is where you'll find good, if not great, Syrian food. There's Persian rice with almonds and…
Salta
A French crêperie and pizzeria combined in one. Their crêpes are stuffed with tasty savory and sweet options, including chicken, corn and mushrooms,…
Jujuy
This buzzy two-level corner joint is one of those hybrid places that always look good on paper but rarely work. Yet this does, thanks to the big…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
This long-standing local restaurant, where the scrawls of happy customers adorn the walls, offers live folklórico music with no cover charge from 9:30pm…
