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Home » Argentina » Buenos Aires - Restaurants and Activities » RestaurantsDining in Buenos Aires can add a little spark to what can be a potentially great holiday and with many choices of typical Argentinean cuisine, you will find a good tasty selection awaits you no matter which part of the region you visit.
You will normally come across a mixture of Spanish and Italian cuisine due to the large number of immigrants that have come to live in the area. It is common to come across a mixture of grilled meats, pizzas, pastas, vegetables and one of the most popular dishes in the area is Milanesas – chicken or beef thinly sliced that are breaded and subsequently fried.
Argentina itself is well known for their lean beef it makes a popular serving method which is named as an asado. It is where different cuts of beef are cooked over charcoal fires which results in tender meat on the inside yet crunchy on the outside. Other meats such as lamb and chicken are cooked in a similar fashion and served with red wine along with popular condiments such as oregano, garlic and vinegar.
Puerto Madero offers a wide choice on any many and the restaurants will more commonly serve the famous Argentine beef that is raved about but you can also be treated to a choice of fresh fish and other alternative meats.
• Cabana las Lilas– This is one restaurant that is always busy and not just with holidaymakers so if possible please make a reservation. It is known as a place where out of towner’s are taken by locals to impress them. The menu is varied and this is where you can sample some of the famous Argentine beef that is very popular. If this is not to your liking then there are plenty of steaks and chicken and fish dishes also available. There is an alternative menu for vegetarians with a wide selection of fresh and mouth watering salads. The service may seem a little hurried but you get a professional encounter and with a choice of indoor or outdoor dining, you can expect a great meal with prices ranging from $11 - $20 for a main course which is reasonable and with an informal dining experience, suit and tie is not necessary.
• Spettus Steak House – A well known and ultimately popular restaurant, the Spettus Steak House is a family run eatery and they have gone to great strengths to ensure that everything is of a high standard. At Spettus, you will be treated to a variety of Brazilian style food but with Argentine meats also on the menu. The restaurant can be found at Dock 3 near “The Woman’s Bridge” which was built by architect Santiago Calatrava. There is a variety of meats on the menu such as pork, chicken and Patagonic lamb (traditional to Argentina) and the spetto corridor system is used within the restaurant which ensures that all meats are served at the appropriate temperature thus sealing in its full flavour. If you want something other than meat then there is an alternative option of salads and some great seafood. At the end of the meal, there are many homemade sweets made on site if you can manage it. Due to the formal yet relaxing atmosphere, suit and tie will be required and where possible, make a reservation.
• Dora – This is another restaurant that does come highly recommended and whilst it remains true to the Argentine style, its speciality is seafood. Whilst the decoration is nothing to shout about, Dora has been open since the 1940’s it and offers a mixture of fish dishes such as various shellfish, shrimp and the Cazuela is the main highlight in the restaurant. It is a casserole of fish which is quite interesting and tasty but you will also find a few alternative choices with several pasta and chicken/beef meals. Dora is known to have the largest white wine selection in the whole of Buenos Aires and with a casual atmosphere; you can expect to shell about between $8 and $20 for a main course.
• Parolaccia di Mare (La) – If you like seafood but want to try another restaurant that has a full menu dedicated to fresh fish then this will be for you. Parolaccia di Mare has been decorated to resemble a typical marine environment and with the large attention to detail and most importantly the atmosphere, it makes an excellent family retreat. There a typical Italian twist to the meals and with popular choices like Puplo a la Napolitana (Squid with tomato sauce and cheese), you can try something really different. To accompany a meal, there is a choice of homemade pastas and more seafood selections.
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