Salta
Colorful and upbeat, this artsy, world-class vegan restaurant is the most inventive and consistently excellent kitchen in the entire region. Here pasta is…
Must-see restaurants in Salta & Jujuy Provinces
Cafayate
The indoor-outdoor setting overlooking picture-perfect vineyards at this upmarket, yet slightly corny, winery 3km from Cafayate makes a fine lunch stop…
Cafayate
A lovely bistro, half a block off Cafayate's main plaza. The Buenos Aires–trained chef sources ingredients (and wines) carefully and crafts a menu with…
Jujuy
The best parrilla option in Jujuy is this central, upscale place offering all your barbecued favorites in a relaxed atmosphere. But there’s plenty more on…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
An engaging, artsy ambience here is combined with delicious tourist-oriented cuisine. Think imaginatively prepared llama dishes, excellent meat plates,…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
A tasty chef-driven vegetarian chalet set in the middle of adorable downtown Cachi, Ashpamanta does fresh pastas and pizzettas with local goat cheese,…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
On the brushed-up central block, this tourist-oriented spot offers a menu of local ingredients. Llama features heavily, such as in tasty empanadas, plates…
Salta
This cute hole-in-the-wall, well-lit and decorated with original art, is set a few blocks south of the center, but it's worth the walk here for the menu…
Jujuy
This place is a standout. The design is creative and inviting, the vegetarian food (there’s a daily set menu) is excellent, and the sandwiches and pizzas…
Salta
Far enough out of the tourist zone to be authentic, this down-to-earth parrilla (steak restaurant) in Tres Cerritos is popular with locals for its…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
This one-man show takes place in an attractive room, with cardón tables on upturned logs. There are a few quirks (just go with the flow), but the food –…
Salta
An adorable vegan joint with pastel brushed chairs, exposed brick walls, rattan lanterns, and classic rock on the sound system. It does a small menu of…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
With an eclectic music mix and interesting texts on the area and the Andes in general, this excellent bookstore-cafe also has the best coffee in town,…
Salta & Jujuy Provinces
A curious and heartwarming lunch stop just beyond Angastaco's municipal building. Three courtyard tables in a family home are vine-shaded and watched over…
Salta
A stylish corner coffeehouse, with arts-and-crafts tiled floors, exposed brick walls, and vintage vitrolas (vintage record players) stacked on shelves…
Cafayate
A long way from the mannered tourist scene around Cafayate's plaza, this string of no-frills grill houses makes a worthwhile dinner escape. The Gallito is…
Jujuy
A corner pizza parlor with a wood-burning brick oven, timber furniture, African masks on walls and an array of ingredients to lay atop your pie or stuff…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
For the best lunch option head three blocks uphill from Iglesia de Uquía and turn left. Cerro la Señorita has delicious home cooking and baking using…
Cafayate
Decorated with the scrawls of contented customers, this no-frills place has a wide selection of empanadas that are all delicious. Local wine in ceramic…
Jujuy
Jujuy’s lively Mercado del Sur is a genuine trading post where indigenous Argentines swig mazamorra (a cold maize soup) and peddle coca leaves. Simple…
Salta
An eclectic tapas list is the lure at this cafe-restaurant north of the center. Influences include Spanish, Greek, Japanese and more. The chef puts…
Salta
A sushi spot with a stylish minimalist dining room near Plaza Güemes. It does a range of classic and creative rolls, including a list of panko-encrusted…
Salta
The refreshing crisp interior of this likable place sees a variety of changing dishes – pasta, fish and meat, all well prepared and served with noodles or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
