Going to Argentina in 48 HOURS! Let's talk people!
Can everyone and anyone who has been to Argentina recommend some great restaurants? I'm super excited for the cheap steaks and wine!
Has anyone been to a decently priced tango dinner?
Share all! Thanks in advance!
Hillary
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I was in buenos aires in october and the food is amazing and SO cheap! My favorite restaurant was Las Cholas. you have to get the locro if you go. its this really delicious stew with all kinds of goodies. they also serve really good bread and cazuelas. They are also one of the only restaurants I could find that serve mate since its not really something that is served as restaurants. If you go for the mate, be warned that they only serve it during the afternoon. I think they stop at like 6:30 or 7, but its good to go early and linger since the restaurant fills up pretty quick. They also have a sister restaurant called las cholitas but its not as good. I also went to a really good steak house called rio alba which was yummy but honestly, the steaks are HUGE so make sure you are hungry. while you are there, eat as much gelato as your can. I lived in italy for 4 months and seriously, the gelato in BsAs is on par with the gelato there. There was a place near my hostel that has the best in my opinion, but I cant remember the name! I'll update with the name when I get home from work but its near corrientes ave and its much cheaper (and more delicious IMO) that some of the other places that you'll probably get reccomendations for (i.e. freddo and una latra volta). Also, if you are on a budget, you will find a ton of places that serve empanadas for super cheap-its a great lunch/dinner for when you dont feel like going out. Im so jealous-have fun!!
banana at 6:21PM on 07/01/08
Argentina is very reasonably priced, even with the falling dollar. I was a guest at a tango dinner, and while the food wasn't memorable, don't worry about that. The dancing is too wonderful. One member of our group kept crossing and uncrossing his legs and complaining that his wife hadn't come on the trip.... Yes, beef. Plenty of beef, and a little pork. Fries, of course. And a surprising amount of pasta; lots of Argentinians have Italian lineage. My one recommendation is for alfajores, the dulce de leche-filled cookies that come in several flavors. Good souvenirs for friends, as they can easily be bought in reasonably-sized and -priced boxes.
Pay attention to empanadas; everywhere you find them, they'll be different and they'll always be good. I found that they were baked, rather than deep-fried, which was nice. I acquired a new respect for them.
I was with a business group and had all of our meals already set up, so I can't recommend specific places, but I would love to go back on my own.
Oh, yeah, one more thing: All those cattle that end up on your plate yield an unexpected-by-me byproduct: Leather goods. A large, handsome purse at a very upscale shop in a very upscale mall put me back less than $40 bucks. As well made as a Coach bag. Of course this was 2+ years ago, and the exchange rate has gotten worse, but still.
lemons at 6:26PM on 07/01/08
ok now i remeber the name of the gelato place: Cadore. Its amazing. I second the recommendation for alfajores!
banana at 6:30PM on 07/01/08
Best restaurant guide: Guia Oleo Also check out SaltShaker. Sorry to drop links like that but those are really the best and most comprehensive resources out there for restaurants.
Many of the restaurants listed in the major travel guides and newspapers are typically expensive tourist traps that serve mediocre food so be weary. (Particularly one that is labeled "the best steakhouse in Argentina" and is in Puerto Madero)
I've heard a lot of raves about La Cabrera. Huge steaks, bunch of little tapas-style side dishes included. Do make a reservation.
Pizza is a bit different than what you get in the States but definitely worth a try. At most places the pies have hardly any visible crust. Other than cheese of course, ham is the most popular topping. Roquefort pizza is delicious. Or the napolitana that has mozzarella, thin slices of fresh tomatoes, chopped garlic and parsley.
For street food try a bondiola sandwich or choripan.
Hangover? Milanesa con papas fritas.
Asado at 12:03PM on 07/02/08
Oh and if you like sweetbreads (or even if you don't) try grilled mollejas. If sliced thin and cooked until crispy, tastes almost like bacon.
Asado at 12:22PM on 07/02/08
Thank you, thank you! I'm so excited for my trip!
Hillary
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Chew on That at 6:29PM on 07/02/08