Córdoba
This upmarket parrilla (steak restaurant) is esteemed for its grilled meats – many say they’re the best in town – but also serves delicious pasta and fish…
Must-see restaurants in Argentina
Córdoba
Of Córdoba’s parrillas (steak restaurants), this is probably one of the most famous, known for its good-quality meats. Parrillada (mixed grill including…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
A slightly progressive kitchen set in a gorgeous, historic blue house with a windmill (hence the name). The interior is alive with art and the menu offers…
El Calafate
For fresh milanesas, hot dogs and burgers in the off hours, this clean come-and-go counter flanked with bar stools is the way to go. Morphi means to chow…
Bariloche & the Lake District
The menu at the most ambitious eatery in Caviahue changes daily, so it can be fondue one evening, tacos the next, and sushi the day after. Local craft…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Step back in time by dining inside this atmospheric, wood-paneled carriage, decorated with early-20th-century posters and ads. The menu has solid…
Córdoba
Probably Córdoba's most famous pasta restaurant, with an excellent selection that goes far beyond the standard Argentine offerings. The Grande Mamma sauce…
Palermo
This artsy, eclectic trattoria attracts artists, musicians and tourists, among others, with its delicious homemade pastas. Cute little patio for warm days.
Bariloche & the Lake District
This great big barn of a parrilla is the favorite gathering place of carnivorously inclined locals. Specialties include slow-cooked lamb casserole and…
Inland Patagonia
Serving organic pizza, pastas, fresh lemonade and artisan beer, Quillen might be more at home in Palermo, Buenos Aires, than the Andean foothills, but…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Minimalist, Japanese-style decor and creative use of local ingredients in its Japanese and fusion dishes distinguish this restaurant from San Martín's…
Tigre & the Delta
For an upscale meal on Paseo Victorica, the city’s pleasant riverside avenue, try María del Luján, which has a gorgeous shady patio. Serves the usual…
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…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Worth a stop when driving between Mendoza and the mountains, especially for Escondida's porch with views and charcuterie plate. Empanadas and steak are…
Along the Río Paraná
In 1851, Merengo stuck two biscuits together with dulce de leche (milk caramel) and invented the alfajor, now Argentina’s favorite snack. It's still going…
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…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Some of Neuquén’s finest dining can be found at this French-Italian trattoria – the pastas are all extremely good, and dishes such as fusilli al…
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…
The Gran Chaco
Convivial and welcoming, this neighborhood restaurant a few blocks north of the center is worth the stroll. Check out its huge barbecue before entering to…
Parque Esteros del Iberá
Take a seat under the thatched roof on the porch at this simple place and tuck into huge portions of delicious home-cooked meals. There's no menu – they…
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…
Misiones
On the highway opposite the town entrance, this place has impressive opening hours, friendly service and a decent range of burgers, milanesas and the like…
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…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
La Cumbre's best-established restaurant is still going strong, with some good parrilla (mixed grill) offerings alongside a fine selection of fish dishes…
Coastal Patagonia
A modern cafe with brickwork and bare lightbulbs, it draws locals for stews served as pot pies with seeded crusts, pizza and mint-ginger lemonade. It's a…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
With 11 branches around the city, Persicco is many porteños' ice-cream vendor of choice. The selection of flavors will leave you spoilt for choice – take…
Palermo
This hole-in-the-wall parrilla (steakhouse) is nothing fancy, but it's popular with locals for a reason: the steaks, fries, and wine are great value,…
El Calafate
Steak and spit-roasted lamb are the stars at this satisfying parrilla that's popular beyond measure for good reason. For average appetites a half-steak…
Mendoza
Charmingly rustic with a flowering outdoor patio and an equally discerning kitchen, it's no wonder El Mercadito is often packed with young locals. The…
El Chaltén
In a pleasant wooden house, a classic Argentine grill cooks up butterflied lamb over wood fires, plus beef and sausages. Vegetarians will have to satisfy…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
An outpost of the large Argentinian chain, Havana has high quality espresso drinks, frappes, snacks, cakes and their signature sweet biscuits – you can…
Córdoba
In a colorful storefront with exposed brick walls, this trendy Güemes gastropub does a great happy hour (a drink and a taco for just AR$100) and serves…
Mendoza
With excellent Mediterranean and Spanish tapas (mostly seafood), good wines, a cozy atmosphere, rustic decor and friendly service, La Tasca is a excellent…
Salta
Bright and homey, this popular restaurant goes beyond the normal parrilla focus and includes some regional dishes, specials and decent pasta. Service and…
San Antonio de Areco
Open weekends only, this charming riverside spot is ideal on a warm day, when you can savor a lunch of empanadas or grilled steak under the trees. There's…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
This spacious brick-walled pizzeria has a good ambience and a staggering selection of thin-base pizzas. Half-and-half? No problem. It also does parrilla,…
El Chaltén
Patagonian to its wooden bones, with sheepskin stools that wrap around an island bar and cozy booths. There are Esquel microbrews on tap and a variety of…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Treat yourself to an upscale meal in Recoleta at this excellent Spanish restaurant. The menu changes seasonally, but will usually include a paella dish…
Along the Río Paraná
It's a bit of a hike out to this homey restaurant on the roundabout at the entrance, but it's worth it for toothsome homemade pasta, steaks in tasty…
