There are many good places to eat Buenos Aires. Good food is a part of everyday life here and the locals know a lot about cooking as they draw their inspiration from all over the world.
Due to the many immigrants, the cuisine is often found to have Asian or European influences. You will certainly find a wide range of Italian, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese menus. There are also the cuisines from the Middle East and across North Africa to enjoy.
There are restaurants, bistros and cafes available for every budget; from quick and easy street sellers, to more refined menus in the gourmet restaurants. In Buenos Aires you can also count on a wide range of vegetarian food and to suit and dietary requirements as with any modern city.
Argentina is famous for its beef. Popular dishes include “el asado”, the Argentine barbecue or “parrillada, a mixed grill of steak and other meat. This wonderful dish is traditionally served with a tasty marinade, salad and chips.
You can also opt for the healthy variant of the western fast food. The “minutas” dishes that are prepared quickly are really nutritious and healthy. Some popular minutas are Milanese and “empanadas”. There are also typical Argentinean “MIGA sandwiches”, which are filled with meat and fresh vegetables.
Drinking is an important social event across the country, and of course Argentina is also known to many as a very good wine country. The wines are mainly made to the west of the capital, but are very well showcased.
Argentines tend to very late at night, usually after 9pm, so restaurants can be busy. Around noon the places to eat in Buenos Aires are often full too, as the city breaks for lunch. For excellent tips therefore, carrying a local guide book around could be an idea to find the hidden gems to eat at. Finding great places to eat Buenos Aires will be easy once you land in this fabulous city.