Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Food Scene
A big MUST for Don Julio, just two blocks from home, usually crowded but they do take reservations.
A few suggestions if not sure what to order:
Start with some molleja (sweetbread), for main dish one of the best options is Ojo de Bife (Rib eye steak) or ask the waiter if they have a better cut that day. The other cut I personally like and suggest is Entraña (Thin skirt). You can have any of these with a salad or Provoleta cheese with red pepper.
Last but not least two options of suggested Malbecs: la Primera Revancha or Petit Flor.
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Don Julio Parrilla
4699 GuatemalaA big MUST for Don Julio, just two blocks from home, usually crowded but they do take reservations.
A few suggestions if not sure what to order:
Start with some molleja (sweetbread), for main dish one of the best options is Ojo de Bife (Rib eye steak) or ask the waiter if they have a better cut that day. The other cut I personally like and suggest is Entraña (Thin skirt). You can have any of these with a salad or Provoleta cheese with red pepper.
Last but not least two options of suggested Malbecs: la Primera Revancha or Petit Flor.
You should definitely try the Empanadas (sort of small pie) my favourites: Jamon del Norte, they also offer other typical
dishes. Only cash!
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1810 Cocina Regional
1998 Julián ÁlvarezYou should definitely try the Empanadas (sort of small pie) my favourites: Jamon del Norte, they also offer other typical
dishes. Only cash!
Argentinean Bistro. Menu's shown on blackboards (pizarras) and change every day according to what is found in the market every morning. Tue-Sun 20.00-1.00 am. Reservation accepted, I can do it for you
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Las Pizarras bistro
2296 ThamesArgentinean Bistro. Menu's shown on blackboards (pizarras) and change every day according to what is found in the market every morning. Tue-Sun 20.00-1.00 am. Reservation accepted, I can do it for you
Another good option for argentinean meat. Small and cozy, better make reservation to try this "gourmet" style meat dishes. Short menu but it's worth to try this alternative option
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La Carnicería
2317 ThamesAnother good option for argentinean meat. Small and cozy, better make reservation to try this "gourmet" style meat dishes. Short menu but it's worth to try this alternative option
French patisserie, more truistic than Varela Varelita but the food is great, downside you have to order at cashier first, weekday will be less crowded than weekends. Only cash
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Cocu Boulangerie
1510 MalabiaFrench patisserie, more truistic than Varela Varelita but the food is great, downside you have to order at cashier first, weekday will be less crowded than weekends. Only cash
Old School bar. Typical porteño breakfast: coffee with medialunas, both grasa and manteca (I like this last better); tostado (ham and cheese grilled sandwich). Or an afternoon beer and picada (snacks)
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Varela Varelita
2102 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizOld School bar. Typical porteño breakfast: coffee with medialunas, both grasa and manteca (I like this last better); tostado (ham and cheese grilled sandwich). Or an afternoon beer and picada (snacks)
There's a growing trend in BA for baristas to open small specialized coffee stores, this is your place coffee lovers!
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Lattente
1891 ThamesThere's a growing trend in BA for baristas to open small specialized coffee stores, this is your place coffee lovers!
Small and cozy restaurant where you can try these mediterranean tapas with an asian twist. Portions are tapas size so you should consider having at least two tapas per person. Don't miss the burrata with eggplant and savory pancake or the pork bun!
Like many other restaurants in Buenos Aires, you may not get seated or receive your food as quickly as you are accustomed to. Credit Cards accepted.
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Gran Dabbang
1543 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizSmall and cozy restaurant where you can try these mediterranean tapas with an asian twist. Portions are tapas size so you should consider having at least two tapas per person. Don't miss the burrata with eggplant and savory pancake or the pork bun!
Like many other restaurants in Buenos Aires, you may not get seated or receive your food as quickly as you are accustomed to. Credit Cards accepted.
Choripan is one the most local typical street food, chori=chorizo and pan=bread, basically a sausage sandwich.
Small restaurant to stop by and try this typical food with an interesting twist of flavors, don't miss the special toppings! There's an option for those frustrated vegans visiting BA.
Also try the Apostoles gin tonic, local gin with a touch of yerba mate, pink grapefruit, peppermint and eucalyptus.
Same owners as a famous speak easy, Floreria Atlantico, located in downtown BA and La Carniceria on Thames street.
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Chiri
1653 ThamesChoripan is one the most local typical street food, chori=chorizo and pan=bread, basically a sausage sandwich.
Small restaurant to stop by and try this typical food with an interesting twist of flavors, don't miss the special toppings! There's an option for those frustrated vegans visiting BA.
Also try the Apostoles gin tonic, local gin with a touch of yerba mate, pink grapefruit, peppermint and eucalyptus.
Same owners as a famous speak easy, Floreria Atlantico, located in downtown BA and La Carniceria on Thames street.
Santa Marta Café
Have a great colombian coffee together with a carrot cake in this cozy spot.
Opened in mid 2016 and it's supposed to be one of the best restaurants in town.
"Small plates, creative menu, very cool vibe and great service. Definitely a unique dinner, we loved it!" Meredith
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Proper
1676 AráozOpened in mid 2016 and it's supposed to be one of the best restaurants in town.
"Small plates, creative menu, very cool vibe and great service. Definitely a unique dinner, we loved it!" Meredith
Great option for a good ice cream, chocolates or just enjoy a coffee in this beautiful old neighbor recycled house .
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Rapa Nui
2014 MalabiaGreat option for a good ice cream, chocolates or just enjoy a coffee in this beautiful old neighbor recycled house .
Specialty coffee with vegan options. Skilled and friendly baristas at this cool, relaxed and cozy spot
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Cuervo Café
4580 El SalvadorSpecialty coffee with vegan options. Skilled and friendly baristas at this cool, relaxed and cozy spot
Everything Else
Money Exchange. Usually better rate than Cost Rica's agency but does not open on weekends.
Raúl Scalabrini Ortíz 2354
2354 Avenida Raúl Scalabrini OrtizMoney Exchange. Usually better rate than Cost Rica's agency but does not open on weekends.
Costa Rica 4737
4737 Costa RicaCurrency Exchange agency. Open on weekend!
Disco
1365 EsmeraldaMajor supermarket for groceries
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip and trendy, speak easy, amazing design! Hidden behind the curtain of a bakery.
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Cullen Henderson Bar
1106 Av. Álvarez ThomasHip and trendy, speak easy, amazing design! Hidden behind the curtain of a bakery.
One of my faves! Great bartending, low light, fine music, very romantic. Perfect combination! Walking distance from apt.
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Verne Club
1475 Av. MedranoOne of my faves! Great bartending, low light, fine music, very romantic. Perfect combination! Walking distance from apt.
Suggested by Tracy, previous guest: "We both thought the music, decor and general vibe was very cool." Housed in a vintage 1926 Art Deco building its been repurposed as a jazz club, open Wed-Sat.
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Virasoro Bar
4328 GuatemalaSuggested by Tracy, previous guest: "We both thought the music, decor and general vibe was very cool." Housed in a vintage 1926 Art Deco building its been repurposed as a jazz club, open Wed-Sat.
Interesting combination between a wine bar and a book store. To enjoy a great wine tasting leaded by Victor, its host, in this "wine store boutique".
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Vinoteca Autre Monde
y NicaraguaInteresting combination between a wine bar and a book store. To enjoy a great wine tasting leaded by Victor, its host, in this "wine store boutique".
Parks & Nature
This is for me like an Oasis in the middle of the pavement jungle, good for a walk or read a book while you rest surrounded by nature.
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Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays
This is for me like an Oasis in the middle of the pavement jungle, good for a walk or read a book while you rest surrounded by nature.
Essentials
Highly recommended gym, pretty close by, very well equipped and lots of activities for a good work out: cross fit, spinning, weight lifting, yoga.
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Always Gym - Sede Palermo Guatemala
4641 GuatemalaHighly recommended gym, pretty close by, very well equipped and lots of activities for a good work out: cross fit, spinning, weight lifting, yoga.
Entertainment & Activities
Care for some Tango? Salon Canning gives you a good taste of the milonga, one of the perks it's not so touristic.
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Milonga Parakultural - Tango
365 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizCare for some Tango? Salon Canning gives you a good taste of the milonga, one of the perks it's not so touristic.