Buenos Aires offers excellent choices of restaurants and cafes, and, during your visit, you can’t miss trying the delicious chorizo steak, the “medallones de lomo”, the classic empanadas, the “papas rústicas” and “papas noisette con crema” potatoes, the typical “sorrentinos” pasta, desserts with “dulce de leche”, alfajores and medialunas.
Check out our list below with 28 suggestions of places to include in your gastronomic tour of Buenos Aires.
Where to Eat in Buenos Aires
1. Cabaña Las Lilas
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The Cabaña Las Lilas is an Argentine classic that opened in 1995. It is located in the heart of Puerto Madero.
The place is ideal to try famous Argentinian meats such as “bife de chorizo” and “ojo de bife”.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 516, 1107 CABA, Argentina
Website: restaurantlaslilas.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 to 24:00.
Price: $$$$
2. Restaurant Sorrento Puerto Madero
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Restaurant Sorrento Puerto Madero is another excellent restaurant option in Puerto Madero.
The restaurant features the best of Mediterranean cuisine and offers views of the river. On the menu, there are also pasta and meat options.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 410, C1107AAJ CABA, Argentina
Website: sorrentorestaurant.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 to 24:00.
Price: $$$
3. Pani Buenos Aires
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Pani has 5 units in Buenos Aires. The place is ideal for coffee, lunch, or dinner.
On the menu, there are options for snacks, salads, and pies, besides having several types of sweets, and drinks such as coffee, tea, beers, wines, and drinks.
Vicente López 2056, C1128ACF CABA, Argentina
Website: www.pani.com.ar
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Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to midnight.
Price: $$$
4. Kansas Grill & Bar Palermo
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Kansas Grill & Bar Palermo is located right in Av. del Libertador.
The restaurant features authentic American cuisine, with choices of snacks, meats, ribs, and pasta.
Av. del Libertador 4625, C1426 CABA, Argentina
Website: kansasgrill.com
Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday 12:00 noon to midnight, Friday 12:00 noon to 1:30 am, Saturday 12:00 noon to 2:00 am.
Price: $$$
5. Croque Madame Café Buenos Aires
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Croque Madame Café is a café restaurant in Buenos Aires with several locations throughout the city. On the menu, there are options for snacks, pasta, meats, coffees, and teas.
It is well worth visiting the unit located in the Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo, which has a beautiful garden. The place is ideal for an afternoon coffee, lunch, or dinner.
Av. del Libertador 1902, C1425AAS CABA, Argentina(Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo)
Website: www.croquemadame.com.ar
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Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to midnight.
Price: $$
6. Tea Connection Buenos Aires
Tea Connection Buenos Aires
The Tea Connection has several units spread throughout Buenos Aires. There are also units in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile.
The menu offers healthy options with various snacks, salads, juices, and teas.
Montevideo 1655, C1021AA CABA, Argentina (Recoleta)
Website: teaconnection.com.ar
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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to midnight.
Price: $$
7. Francesca Restaurant Buenos Aires
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The Francesca Buenos Aires Restaurant located in Patio Bullrich is an excellent option for lunch or coffee after shopping.
The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and the menu has options for pasta, meats, salads, sweets, and coffee.
Patio Bullrich, Posadas 1245, C1011ABE CABA, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Price: $$$
8. Café Martínez Buenos Aires
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Café Martínez has more than 160 units spread throughout Argentina and abroad.
The place is ideal to try the delicious “medialunas argentinas”, alfajores. The menu also offers salad options, snacks, and juices.
ACF, Av. Pueyrredón 2231, C1119 CABA, Argentina
Website: www.cafemartinez.com
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Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Price: $$
9. Sottovoce Puerto Madero
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Sottovoce Puerto Madero is located in Puerto Madero and offers views of the river.
The menu was inspired by the Mediterranean spirit where you can taste typical Italian flavors. There are several options for pasta and seafood. There are also meat options such as the famous “ojo de bife”.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 176, C1107 AAD, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: sottovoce.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Price: $$$
10. Le Pain Quotidien Buenos Aires
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Le Pain Quotidien is a bakery-restaurant chain that opened in Belgium and has locations all over the world.
Buenos Aires has more than 10 units spread throughout the city. The menu consists of fresh food, bread, coffee, juices, teas, and also wines.
Vicente López 2050, C1113 CABA, Argentina (Recoleta Mall)
Website: www.lepainquotidien.com
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Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to midnight.
Price: $$$
11. Broccolino Buenos Aires
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Broccolino is an Italian canteen located in the micro center in Buenos Aires near the Galerías Pacífico shopping center.
The place is cozy and the menu has delicious pasta with several types of sauces. There are also meat, fish, and pizza options.
Esmeralda 776, C1007 ABH, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: broccolino.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Price: $
12. Romario Buenos Aires
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Romario is a chain of pizzerias with units spread throughout the city of Buenos Aires.
Besides the delicious pizzas, the menu has options for wraps, snacks, empanadas, and salads.
Beruti 2601, C1425 CABA, Argentina
Website: romario.com.ar
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Hours of Operation: Sunday through Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 am, Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:30 am, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 am.
Price: $$
13. Elena Four Seasons Buenos Aires
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Elena is located in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires.
The restaurant has a two-story space and features an impressive selection of the finest Argentine meats straight off the grill with an exceptional list of local wines.
Posadas 1086, C1010 CABA, Argentina
Website: fourseasons.com
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
Price: $$$$
14. El Mirasol Buenos Aires
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El Mirasol Buenos Aires is an excellent choice to try the traditional Argentine grill.
There are 4 units of El Mirasol including a unit in Puerto Madero and Recoleta.
Posadas 1032, 1128 CABA, Argentina (La Recova)
Website: elmirasol.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Price: $$$$
15. Duhau Restaurant and Vinoteca
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Duhau Restaurante y Vinoteca is located in the luxurious Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.
The restaurant features Argentine cuisine options with an emphasis on grilled cuts of meat and a seasonal menu featuring fresh local produce.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires AR, Av. Alvear 1661, C1014 AAD, Argentina
Website: buenosaires.park.hyatt.com
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Price: $$$$
16. Clark’s Steak House
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Clark’s Steak House is located in the heart of the Recoleta neighborhood near the Recoleta Mall and the famous Recoleta Cemetery.
Clark’s is a traditional parrilla restaurant founded in 1974. On the menu, there are several types of meat, fish, and pasta.
Junín 1777, 1113 CABA, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday 12:00 noon to midnight, Friday and Saturday 12:00 noon to 1:00 am.
Price: $$
17. Hard Rock Café Buenos Aires
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The Hard Rock Café Buenos Aires, located in Puerto Madero is one of the places Brazilians love.
The menu offers options for burgers, salads, and meats.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 192, C1107 CABA, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 PM to midnight, Friday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 AM, and Saturday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 AM.
Price: $$
18. Selquet Restaurant + Bar
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Selquet Restaurant + Bar is located on the traditional corner of Figueroa Alcorta and La Pampa.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of red and white meats, combined with a selection of the most prestigious Argentinean wines.
There are also cheese and cold cuts, sandwiches, and tapas options.
Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 6402, C1428 BCN, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: selquet.com
Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM.
Price: $$$
19. Tucson Restaurant
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Tucson Restaurant is a typical American Steak House with several locations in Buenos Aires.
The menu includes red and white meat options, traditional Argentine cuts, pasta, and the famous ribs.
Av. del Libertador 4241, C1426 CABA, Argentina
Website: tucsonrestaurant.com.ar
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Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 1:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 AM.
Price: $$
20. El Muelle Restaurant
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El Muelle Restaurante is a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. There are also red meat and pasta options.
From the restaurant, you can have a beautiful view of the river.
Avenida Costanera R. Obligado, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Price: $$$
21. Villegas Restó
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Villegas Restó is a restaurant located in Puerto Madero.
The menu features meats such as steak de chorizo, ojo de bife, picanha steak, medallón de lomo, as well as the famous empanadas and papas rústicas. There are also pasta options.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1050, C1005 CABA, Argentina
Website: villegasresto.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Price: $$$
22. Sucre Grill
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Sucre Grill brings together the highlights of contemporary international cuisine, reflecting the influence of different cuisines.
The modern and innovative restaurant features elements such as solid wood and pewter.
The site houses 400 labels and more than 5,000 bottles from Argentine wineries with a selection of French, Italian, and Spanish wines.
Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre 676, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: sucrerestaurant.com.ar
Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM and 8 PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 4 PM and 8 PM to 1 AM.
Price: $$$$
23. Cucina D’Onore
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Cucina D’Onore offers the best Italian cuisine and also has options for Argentinean cuisine, such as the delicious and traditional ojo de bife.
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1768, C1107AFJ CABA, Argentina
Website: cucinadonore.com
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Price: $$$
24. La Fondue – International Cuisine
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La Fondue – Cocina Internacional is a charming restaurant located near the Bosques de Palermo.
The menu has cheese and chocolate fondue options, as well as cheese and cold cuts boards, pizzas, meats, and pasta.
Juan Francisco Seguí 4674, C1425ADF CABA, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM.
Price: $$$
25. Parrilla Don Julio
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Parrilla Don Julio is a restaurant located in Palermo Viejo.
Don Julio specializes in meats and traditional Argentine cuisine. The restaurant has an excellent wine list. There are also vegetarian options on the menu.
Guatemala 4699, C1425 CABA, Argentina
Website: parrilladonjulio.com
Hours of Operation: Every day from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Price: $$$
26. Möoi Belgrano
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The Möoi Belgrano is located in the Belgrano neighborhood in a restored old house.
The menu features snack and share options like crispy potatoes with herbs and salsa verde, chicken rolls, and also features snacks and meat like ojo de bife.
Cuba 1985, C1428AEC CABA, Argentina
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to midnight and Sunday from 9:00 AM to midnight.
Price: $$$
27. 1810 Regional Cuisine
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The 1810 Cocina Regional features traditional Argentine cuisine such as the delicious empanadas.
There are 3 units of the restaurant around the city, one in the center, another in Palermo, and Belgrano.
Julián Álvarez 1998, C1425DHB CABA, Argentina (Palermo)
Website: 1810cocinaregional.com
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Hours of Operation: Sunday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to midnight, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Price: $$
28. Green Eat Buenos Aires
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Green Eat Buenos Aires is a chain of restaurants with several stores in Buenos Aires that offers healthy food.
The menu features options for salads, snacks, bagels, rolls, and more.
Reconquista 690, C1003 ABN, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: greeneat.com.ar
Visit the site to see other locations
Business Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Price: $$
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