Puerto Madryn
With unbeatable beachfront atmosphere and bustling old-school waiters, this busy cafe does the job. Seafood lovers can get grilled fish or crisp calamari…
Must-see restaurants in Argentina
Buenos Aires
This hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop is a great stop for a grab-and-go lunch. Try the barbecue pork sandwich with cheddar cheese or the grilled zucchini…
Buenos Aires
This traditional corner eatery is something of a downtown institution. You’ll find Argentine comfort food – simple pastas, steaks and empanadas – as well…
Inland Patagonia
This busy restobar with leather banquettes and checkered tile has all the airs of a Buenos Aires cafe, serving everything from beer on tap to cafe con…
San Antonio de Areco
Another of San Antonio's historic dining venues, this elegantly restored space was once a general store. Today, it offers a quaintly rustic setting and…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Torino certainly can't be accused of being unambitious; its short but sweet menu runs the gamut from ceviche and tiraditos to deer goulash with gnocchi,…
San Antonio de Areco
Supremely tasty, freshly made salads, pastas, pies, burgers and a cabinet-full of tempting desserts are on offer at this deli-style restaurant, which has…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
This intriguing spot serves artisanal cheeses and other delicacies at pretty thatched tables on a lawn overlooking the port. There’s also locally made…
Córdoba
There are few more atmospheric options for eating downtown than this cute little cafe-restaurant, set in the courtyard of the historic cabildo (town…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Vegetarians rejoice! This simple restaurant – attached to a health-food store selling all sorts of groceries and a range of teas – has an excellent buffet…
Catamarca & La Rioja
The best choice on Plaza 25 de Mayo, this bright and tasteful place serves up delicious pizzas à la parilla. Think wood-fired flatbreads layered with…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
An adorable and deservedly popular place where the hands-on chef prepares llama myriad ways, quinoa risotto, goat-meat cazuelas (stews), pizza, pasta and…
Buenos Aires
Tiny bohemian Dadá, with walls painted red and a bar cluttered with wine bottles, feels like an unassuming neighborhood bar in Paris. Order something…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
Still the best place to eat in Libres, with waiters smartly turned out in black and white and a wide range of decent dishes. There’s pizza, parrilla, the…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
This homey, multilevel restaurant and wine bar on the plaza is a reliable choice for tasty pizza, bruschetta, picadas (shared appetizer plates) and a…
Puerto Iguazú
A good budget option in the heart of town, this per-kilo buffet has a small but tasty selection of hot dishes alongside pastas, salads and great vegetable…
Buenos Aires
Cute corner cafe in Villa Crespo. Stock up on pancakes, French toast and bagel sandwiches for breakfast, or go for the quesadillas, salmon salad or ham…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Inside the Hostería Aluminé, this is the best eating option in Aluminé, serving up all the Argentine standards, plus Patagonian favorites such as lamb,…
Rosario
This ultra-fashionable restaurant all decked out in black in the heart of the nightlife district is popular for its lively atmosphere, quality plates and…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A century-old house has been converted to one of the town's better and most stylish restaurants. It trades in mostly traditional cuisine pepped up with a…
El Calafate
This sophisticated eatery, tucked away in a small space a few blocks off El Calafate's main street, is a relatively undiscovered gem and an excellent…
Rosario
A sound choice on the Pellegrini strip, this typical upmarket grillhouse has really excellent cuts of meat – the vacío (flank steak) is special – allied…
Puerto Madryn
In the hotel Dazzler, this upscale restaurant doesn't quite live up to that name's expectation, but it does serve decent gourmet meals that come nicely…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Fun and flavorful, this simple parrilla, specializing in perfectly grilled steaks and top-notch salads, is a locals' favorite. The sausage and blood…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Hearty local-fare options, such as trout-filled sorrentinos (ravioli) and lamb goulash with spaetzle, are menu staples here, as well as the surprising…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The sister restaurant of the celebrated parrilla in Copahue grills up beautiful slabs of bife de chorizo and lomo (sirloins) to customers' specifications,…
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…
Inland Patagonia
With white linen on the tables and seating for a busload, this Argentine restaurant offers above-average fare. Meal-sized salads come fresh and well…
Córdoba
Córdoba’s indoor market has delicious and inexpensive food, such as pizza, empanadas (baked savory turnovers) and seafood. Browsing the clean stalls…
Palermo
This restaurant’s charming tiled courtyard is a pretty spot for an alfresco lunch, and the cuisine is thoroughly sophisticated. Locals and visitors come…
Puerto Madero
No surprise – grilled meat is the specialty at this sophisticated parrilla. Go for the rack of lamb or the house specialty, dry-aged beef. There are a few…
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…
Atlantic Coast
This charming jumble of wood festooned with fishing nets is set on the sand like a barge in dry dock. And though it looks like a fish house, it's actually…
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…
Atlantic Coast
This main-street hot spot features 36 varieties of empanadas, from the humble (minced beef) to the more elaborate (arugula, parmesan and walnuts, or bacon…
Parque Esteros del Iberá
Run with charm and enthusiasm, this bungalow guarantees a warm welcome. Food is prepared to order and features generous portions of meat, chicken dishes,…
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…
Palermo
For a change from all that meat, check out this comfort-food eatery. Four kinds of ramen are on offer, along with a good selection of bao (steamed buns)…
