Córdoba
Excellent Middle Eastern food (with a couple of Mediterranean faves thrown in) provides a welcome dash of variety. There’s not much to be said for the…
Must-see restaurants in Argentina
Salta
Bustling at all hours, this no-frills parrilla (steak restaurant) has excellent prices and a menu that takes a couple of unexpected turns, including river…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
A cute diner with a sliver of a patio warned with a fire, around which you can order up milanesas, burgers and pizzas and wash them down with a shortlist…
Ushuaia
Serves artisan meat and cheese plates, seafood platters to share and local artisan beer, all in a low-lit ambience. There's more variety at the coastal…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A cute tiled dining room offering the northwest Argentine cookbook: beef, llama, a range of cazuelas and some trout dishes too. It has live music most…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Another popular Argentine grill, Mi Nueva Estancia has a nice salad bar, as well as pasta and roast-fish dinners. Locals find it to be solid value and…
Ushuaia
Cheap and cheerful, and full of locals getting takeout, this greasy spoon with grill-side seating serves enormous milanesa (breaded meat) sandwiches and…
Bariloche & the Lake District
Specializing in ‘mountain food,’ this little place serves up a range of tempting dishes, such as deer stew and wild mushroom stew. The trout with almond…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Excellent parrilla (mixed grill), reasonable pizza and a bunch of other Argentine staples, served up in a large, casual dining room. It's across the road…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
Set in the ground floor of a three-star hotel but independently operated, this is the spot for casual, well-prepared meals all day long. It's best known…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
La Taberna de Juan is a bright and cheery parrilla facing the plaza. Meat is the specialty, but there’s a range of pasta dishes and salads, too. Set…
Córdoba
Stylish, modern cafes are starting to pop up in the old part of town, and Bursatil is one of the finest. There’s a cool modern interior, good coffee and a…
Coastal Patagonia
This simple cafe provides shelter from the blasting wind and some Argentine-style fast food like milanesas (breaded cutlets), burgers or a full set lunch…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Martino is dressed in red (several shades), with banquette seating and a pizza menu that's popular with locals. Expect generous servings of local dishes,…
Córdoba
Conveniently located in Nueva Córdoba’s bar district, this place specializes in real doner kebabs. Daily lunch specials are an excellent deal and there’s…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Tasty sandwiches, pizzas and daily specials are served at the cafe-bar adjacent to the Huellas Turismo agency, paired with nice views.
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
A frequently recommended parrilla (steak restaurant) set in an atmospheric old building and specializing in grilled chivito (goat) and locally caught…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
The food is ordinary and the opening hours irregular, but the decor, comprising leftover props from Seven Years in Tibet, is curious enough to deserve a…
Quebrada de Humahuaca
A courtyard restaurant on the main Belgrano drag, La Chacana does llama brochettes, garlic roasted chicken, a range of pizzas and pastas and more faithful…
Bariloche & the Lake District
On sunny days you’ll want to arrive a little early to guarantee an outside table. No surprises on the menu (pasta, parrilla), but the atmosphere’s a…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Pull up a wooden bench under the pine tree and try some of the excellent Swiss-German options such as spaetzle (German egg noodles) with wild mushroom…
Mendoza & the Central Andes
The menu doesn’t stretch much beyond pizzas and sandwiches, but this is a good coffee spot and becomes a happening bar with live music Wednesday to Sunday…
El Chaltén
Serving thick pizzas overflowing with toppings, oversized calzones and well-dressed salads, La Ruca is a longtime local institution with a homey…
Puerto Madryn
This busy bistro serves the purpose of satisfying diverse appetites – from milanesas with mashed potatoes to curried shrimp and Florentine hake.
Bariloche
The most atmospheric confitería (cafe offering light meals) in Bariloche has good coffee and reasonably priced sandwiches, burgers and pizza.
Mendoza & the Central Andes
A solid menu offering all the Argentine standards – pizza, pasta, parrilla – with a couple of inventive mains to keep things interesting.
Coastal Patagonia
Bridezilla decor aside, this popular seafood haunt satisfies with sturdy portions of grilled fish, fried calamari and an extensive wine selection.
Mendoza & the Central Andes
A fine little sidewalk cafe on a semi-pedestrian strip, specializing in good sandwiches and salads and a couple of innovative main courses.
Ushuaia
Serving homemade burgers and fries, sandwiches, and steak and eggs, this is a local favorite for high-octane, low-cost dining with friends.
Mendoza & the Central Andes
Offers a fairly standard range of meats and pastas, and some good meat empanadas. Also a good selection of wines from the San Juan region.
Mendoza
Check out this authentic, bare-bones Peruvian eatery a few blocks from the center. What it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in flavor.
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Excellent homestyle cooking in a cute corner location. The homemade pastas are the standouts, but make sure you leave room for dessert.
Coastal Patagonia
Recommended by locals, this unassuming confitería serves satisfying meals and snacks, with grilled meats, beer and wine.
Bariloche & the Lake District
It’s likely half the town saunters in here for an espresso every day. Good coffee and sandwiches make it great for a light bite.
San Antonio de Areco
Serving Argentine staples with a twist, this popular restaurant offers plenty of inventive pasta options for vegetarians.
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
Decent Argentine food and great views out over the river. Portions are big and service is quick, if somewhat impersonal.
Mendoza
Simple trattoria, good option for those looking for steak on a budget, especially for the set lunch (AR$150).
Ushuaia
One of Argentina’s most-loved gelato shops has opened its doors in snowbound Ushuaia – and suddenly it’s summer.
Córdoba
A fantastic selection of vegetarian offerings. Pay by the kilo or choose from the limited selection of set meals.
Coastal Patagonia
A popular stop for meats, pasta and seafood, this restaurant boasts attentive service and a family atmosphere.
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