Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Food Scene
La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraOne of the best places for meat in Buenos Aires
Mexican food, great Margaritas, ideal for a summer night on the sitting on the outdoor tables
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Xalapa
4800 El SalvadorMexican food, great Margaritas, ideal for a summer night on the sitting on the outdoor tables
Great ambiance, good for brunch, or a stop while shopping at the outlet district, delicious bake goods
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Malvon
789 SerranoGreat ambiance, good for brunch, or a stop while shopping at the outlet district, delicious bake goods
Parrilla. This is the place in Palermo where locals go for the best meat. A bunch of the reviews here call it a great alternative to La Cabrera without the tourists and they are bang on.
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Don Julio Parrilla
4699 GuatemalaParrilla. This is the place in Palermo where locals go for the best meat. A bunch of the reviews here call it a great alternative to La Cabrera without the tourists and they are bang on.
All of the flavours a palate could ever ask for. There is a chalkboard on the wall where guest leave love notes for the café; we are not alone in our admiration.
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Lattente
1891 ThamesAll of the flavours a palate could ever ask for. There is a chalkboard on the wall where guest leave love notes for the café; we are not alone in our admiration.
“Great service, coffee, atmosphere!”Totally worth a visit for any coffee lover. High quality coffee with a variety of brewing methods. Fantastic cold brew, too!
69 abantu bendawo batusa
Full City Coffee House
1535 Thames“Great service, coffee, atmosphere!”Totally worth a visit for any coffee lover. High quality coffee with a variety of brewing methods. Fantastic cold brew, too!
For an "unfussy" "coffee-shop alternative", try this "quickie" Belgian bakery/cafe chain patronized for its "easy" menus (with "many organic choices") served in "rustic" rooms at "elbow-to-elbow"
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Le Pain Quotidien
1641 ArmeniaFor an "unfussy" "coffee-shop alternative", try this "quickie" Belgian bakery/cafe chain patronized for its "easy" menus (with "many organic choices") served in "rustic" rooms at "elbow-to-elbow"
This family-style restaurant has solid Armenian fare and great prices. While the entire menu is excellent, the stars are the tabouleh, keppe, crudo, or raw, if you dare), and the lamb kafta.
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Sarkis
1101 ThamesThis family-style restaurant has solid Armenian fare and great prices. While the entire menu is excellent, the stars are the tabouleh, keppe, crudo, or raw, if you dare), and the lamb kafta.
A trendy lunch spot with patio seat- ing in the middle of the action near Plaza Armenia. It’s known for delicious sandwiches, big salads, and the best fresh iced lemonade.
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Marks Deli & Coffee House
640 Avenida Teniente General Donato ÁlvarezA trendy lunch spot with patio seat- ing in the middle of the action near Plaza Armenia. It’s known for delicious sandwiches, big salads, and the best fresh iced lemonade.
A charming little bistro with Argentine- inspired French fare including a well-prepared fish of the day, interesting soups and some tasty appetizers (try the prawns with curry sauce).
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Social Paraiso
A charming little bistro with Argentine- inspired French fare including a well-prepared fish of the day, interesting soups and some tasty appetizers (try the prawns with curry sauce).
The warm ambience of Las Pizarras has made it a longtime neighborhood favorite. Chef Rodrigo Castillo serves his own interpretation of Argentine cuisine, using seasonal ingredients & a touch of French
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Las Pizarras bistro
2296 ThamesThe warm ambience of Las Pizarras has made it a longtime neighborhood favorite. Chef Rodrigo Castillo serves his own interpretation of Argentine cuisine, using seasonal ingredients & a touch of French
True classic parrilla, with english speaking crowd than la Cabrera. Great also for homemade pasta plus an excellent wine selection.
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Lo de Jesús
1406 GurruchagaTrue classic parrilla, with english speaking crowd than la Cabrera. Great also for homemade pasta plus an excellent wine selection.
This graffiti-splattered spot serves up what may be the best burgers this side of the hemisphere. The menu is simple – just fries, craft beer and a small selection of gourmet burgers topped with...
177 abantu bendawo batusa
Burger Joint
1766 Jorge Luis BorgesThis graffiti-splattered spot serves up what may be the best burgers this side of the hemisphere. The menu is simple – just fries, craft beer and a small selection of gourmet burgers topped with...
Chef Pedro Peña proves there is a bit of room for interpretation in the staunchly traditionalist parrilla, the local term for steakhouse. Peña serves whatever cut of beef is available at the market
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La Carnicería
2317 ThamesChef Pedro Peña proves there is a bit of room for interpretation in the staunchly traditionalist parrilla, the local term for steakhouse. Peña serves whatever cut of beef is available at the market
Drinks & Nightlife
Models and similarly glitzy types love Isabel. Every detail is glamorous, from the cocktails, leather booths and outdoor patio and right down to the completely mirrored bathroom
65 abantu bendawo batusa
Isabel
1664 UriarteModels and similarly glitzy types love Isabel. Every detail is glamorous, from the cocktails, leather booths and outdoor patio and right down to the completely mirrored bathroom
Technically in Villa Crespo (just outside of Palermo Soho), this chic bar is one of Buenos Aires’ best-kept (semi) secrets. Find the unmarked door and ring the bell to enter this dim-lit lounge.
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Thames 878
878 ThamesTechnically in Villa Crespo (just outside of Palermo Soho), this chic bar is one of Buenos Aires’ best-kept (semi) secrets. Find the unmarked door and ring the bell to enter this dim-lit lounge.
Behind a large wall lies an open space perfect for long summer eves with a group of friends. While their food is forgettable the drinks are decent enough and the vibe lively.
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Soria
Pasaje SoriaBehind a large wall lies an open space perfect for long summer eves with a group of friends. While their food is forgettable the drinks are decent enough and the vibe lively.
Behind the brick wall of a café you’ll find steampunk-chic Victoria Brown. The cocktail lounge oozes with style, and the inspired menu has elegant drinks you won’t find anywhere else...
108 abantu bendawo batusa
Cullen Henderson Bar
1106 Av. Álvarez ThomasBehind the brick wall of a café you’ll find steampunk-chic Victoria Brown. The cocktail lounge oozes with style, and the inspired menu has elegant drinks you won’t find anywhere else...
Entertainment & Activities
In the heart of Palermo Soho, this green plaza is surrounded by boutique shops, bars, and cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating
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Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia
1900 ArmeniaIn the heart of Palermo Soho, this green plaza is surrounded by boutique shops, bars, and cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating
Everything Else
You have to try Argentine Ice Cream!
Everybody has an opinion of the city’s best heladería, so it’s your job to go out and find the one for you. Two chains, Freddo and Persico dominate the market
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Freddo
1867 Ángel Justiniano CarranzaYou have to try Argentine Ice Cream!
Everybody has an opinion of the city’s best heladería, so it’s your job to go out and find the one for you. Two chains, Freddo and Persico dominate the market