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Roast
SundayTira, vacuum, chorizo and grilled blood sausage. At any neighborhood grill you order it to share.
Choripan
on the goGrilled chorizo on French bread, with chimichurri. The one on the Costanera is a classic.
Empanadas
to get startedKnife-cut meat, humita or ham and cheese. They are ordered by the dozen.
Pan pizza
nightTall, with lots of mozzarella. It is eaten standing at the bar with a portion of fainá on top.
Milanese Neapolitan style
plateMilanese with ham, sauce and gratin cheese, almost always with French fries.
Provoleta
inputGrilled provolone cheese with oregano. It arrives before the meat.
Crescents
breakfastButter or fat, with a coffee with milk in any confectionery.
Dulce de leche and alfajores
dessertIn pancakes, in ice cream or between two alfajor tapas. The flavor of the country.
Ice Cream
all year roundArtisan ice cream shops sell by the quarter kilo. I ordered dulce de leche granita.
Matte
alwaysYerba, hot water without boiling and a bulb that passes from hand to hand. If they invite you, it is accepted.
Take away as a gift
Alfajores, dulce de leche, mate and more, with the price of each store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you eat barbecue in Buenos Aires?
Tira, vacuum, chorizo and grilled blood sausage. At any neighborhood grill you order it to share.
Reviewed 10/31/2026. Hours, prices and tickets change: confirm them at the source before you go. Do you see something wrong? Let us know
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