Seven ‘Great’ Dishes To Try in Buenos Aires
Argentina’s capital city knows how to party, and its exquisite cuisine gives the locals plenty of reason to. Spending time eating Argentinian classics is a must but there’s more than just steaks and empanadas to try. Buenos Aires has it all – but don’t feel overwhelmed. We’ve hand picked seven ‘Great’ dishes for you - aka dishes that you’d be happy to order again and again. So sit back and let us take you through Buenos Aires’ historic neighborhoods, iconic restaurants, and new eateries.
Provoleta + Pimiento Asado | Madre Rojas
While it is the meat that brings most people to Madre Rojas, a tasty parrilla that opened its doors in 2021, the Provoleta + Pimiento Asado is deserving of attention. Red peppers and basil are added to this classic Argentinian appetizer that is made by cooking cheese in a cast iron skillet. Its beautiful presentation helps convey its freshness and flavor, and the first bite confirms it. Despite being a vegetarian-friendly dish, beef lovers shouldn’t overlook this meal starter.
Prime Rib | Nuestro Secreto
Argentina is known for steaks, so if you’re looking to fill up on some of the best beef in the world, Buenos Aires is the perfect destination. The prime rib at Nuestro Secreto satisfies its customers with tenderness and flavor, while its chimichurri, an Argentinian sauce made from parsley, oil and vinegar, is an excellent complement. The restaurant is set in a pretty glass structure located inside the Four Seasons Hotel, where you can also dine outdoors and take in views of the beautiful old mansion on the property.
Mollejas | Roux
Roux is a Latin-Mediterranean fine dining spot in Buenos Aires, perfect for those craving a little more diversity than the typical Argentinian parrilla menu. The restaurant’s take on mollejas, or sweetbreads, displays both the Latin and Mediterranean influencers as the sweetbreads, a traditional Argentinian grilled meat, are mixed with mushrooms and served with a large ravioli that is stuffed with truffled egg yolk and foam.If the taste isn’t enough (and it certainly is!), the beautiful presentation of this dish will wow you.
The Berenjena Asada | Narda Comedor
When celebrity chef Narda Lepes opens a restaurant in her birthplace of Buenos Aires, it’s always a good idea to check it out. Narda Comedor is a vegetarian-friendly eatery that knows a thing or two about flavor. The Berenjena Asada is an eggplant dish, topped with parmesan cheese, cooked tomatoes, capers, and stracciatella, the tasty cheese that makes up the inside of burrata. After snapping a picture of your colorful plate, start enjoying every bite!
Ñoquis | Martí
Chef Germán Martitegui is an icon in Buenos Aires. After his successful run with Tegui, which opened in 2009 and earned some of the highest honors in the entire continent, he made it his mission to bring some of the finest vegetarian dining in the world to Argentina. His newest restaurant, Martí, is a speakeasy-type, beautifully done, upscale restaurant that opened its doors in 2021. One of this restaurant's delicious dishes is the Ñoquis, which features eight large, soft potato gnocchi in a mushroom sauce with ricotta cheese and mushrooms on top. The best part about this dish – other than its mouthwatering flavor – is that the mushrooms are grown in an indoor, transparent chamber on the wall of the restaurant.
Japche con Carne | Una Canción Coreana
You may not think of Korean food when you are in Buenos Aires, but the japche con carne at Una Cancion Coreana is definitely worth checking out. The family-run restaurant serves up delicious, traditional Korean food, including its japche with meat, which consists of stir-fried glass noodles, thinly sliced mushrooms and carrots, and pieces of egg. The beef is optional in this dish, and while it definitely adds flavor, the vegetarian version is still a great option thanks to the incredible noodles.
Clafoutis | Asadero
With its sleek design and extensive menu, Asadero is an excellent new restaurant to visit in Buenos Aires, even though it is located a bit outside of the city in the suburb of Olivos. After enjoying appetizers and entrees at this modern parrilla, make sure to save room for the Clafoutis, a tasty French baked dessert that is made with eggs, butter, flour, and seasonal berries. This meal-ender is heavy and gooey and it will leave you wanting more. Feel free to add some of the freshly made cream that accompanies it to enhance the experience!
With so many amazing options to choose from, the food scene in Buenos Aires can be a bit overwhelming. Hopefully, this list of ‘Great’ dishes will make things easier on your visit to Argentina’s capital!
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Gabe Kamins contributed to this article.