Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Food Scene
A traditional 'parilla' (Argentinian BBQ) with consistent quality grilled meat cuts
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Oviedo Bodegón de Palermo
5501 GuatemalaA traditional 'parilla' (Argentinian BBQ) with consistent quality grilled meat cuts
A cheap 'parrilla' popular among the locals, not so much among the tourists. Ideal to get the real deal!
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Social la lechuza
1980 UriarteA cheap 'parrilla' popular among the locals, not so much among the tourists. Ideal to get the real deal!
One of the most known 'parilla' in Buenos Aires, offers top notch cuts and a great selection of wine. They cater to both local and foreigner guests, waiters speak English. Expect a long wait outside during peak hours.
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Don Julio Parrilla
4699 GuatemalaOne of the most known 'parilla' in Buenos Aires, offers top notch cuts and a great selection of wine. They cater to both local and foreigner guests, waiters speak English. Expect a long wait outside during peak hours.
There are actually two restaurants under this name (Cabrera 5099 & Cabrera 5127) because it is SO popular among tourists - and for a reason! Good meat and unique side dishes. Always packed with tourists, great ambience and waiters speak English. Long wait times, but if you go there early you are in for a surprise: every night from 7pm – 8pm they offer a “Happy Hour” menu where everything is 40% off. YES, EVERYTHING.
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La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraThere are actually two restaurants under this name (Cabrera 5099 & Cabrera 5127) because it is SO popular among tourists - and for a reason! Good meat and unique side dishes. Always packed with tourists, great ambience and waiters speak English. Long wait times, but if you go there early you are in for a surprise: every night from 7pm – 8pm they offer a “Happy Hour” menu where everything is 40% off. YES, EVERYTHING.
El Tejano is another popular spot among US expats. As you can guess from its name, the place serves Texan-style BBQ (ribs, briskets, pulled pork, sausages). http://eltejanoba.com.ar/
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El Tejano
El Tejano is another popular spot among US expats. As you can guess from its name, the place serves Texan-style BBQ (ribs, briskets, pulled pork, sausages). http://eltejanoba.com.ar/
Pizza, empanadas and canastitas, to stay or to go. This is a chain very popular in Buenos Aires. You can order by phone and ask for a delivery, lunch and dinner.
http://www.lafachada.com.ar/
La Fachada (Palermo)
1283 AráozPizza, empanadas and canastitas, to stay or to go. This is a chain very popular in Buenos Aires. You can order by phone and ask for a delivery, lunch and dinner.
http://www.lafachada.com.ar/
La Farola is a popular chain of restaurants and cafes all across Buenos Aires. You can find anything on their menu, from salads to milanesas, pizza, empanadas, tostados, cakes. It might not be famous for its quality quality, but it is open long hours and offers delivery.
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La Farola
2630 Av. CabildoLa Farola is a popular chain of restaurants and cafes all across Buenos Aires. You can find anything on their menu, from salads to milanesas, pizza, empanadas, tostados, cakes. It might not be famous for its quality quality, but it is open long hours and offers delivery.
Named after the town of Faimallá, know as the Argentine capital of empanadas, this place offers traditional recipes from the province of Tucumán, in the North of Argentina. Our suggestion is to try the soups (locro, humita) and the tamales, as they are harder to find in Buenos Aires. There are 5 tables to sit, or you can order to leave (by phone or whatsapp, as well!).
https://www.facebook.com/famailla/
Famaillá - Empanadas Tucumanas
1191 Avenida Raúl Scalabrini OrtizNamed after the town of Faimallá, know as the Argentine capital of empanadas, this place offers traditional recipes from the province of Tucumán, in the North of Argentina. Our suggestion is to try the soups (locro, humita) and the tamales, as they are harder to find in Buenos Aires. There are 5 tables to sit, or you can order to leave (by phone or whatsapp, as well!).
https://www.facebook.com/famailla/
This old Armenian bakery and store will bring you in the Far East just by walking two blocks. They have a selection of cold food (hummus, babaganoush, filled tomatoes, kefir, etc.) and sweets (baklavà, nests, etc). plus many ingredients and spices you can use to cook your meal at the apartment and enjoy on our terrace.
Damasco
1283 Avenida Raúl Scalabrini OrtizThis old Armenian bakery and store will bring you in the Far East just by walking two blocks. They have a selection of cold food (hummus, babaganoush, filled tomatoes, kefir, etc.) and sweets (baklavà, nests, etc). plus many ingredients and spices you can use to cook your meal at the apartment and enjoy on our terrace.
A classic Arab restaurant.
http://www.restaurantehanan.com.ar.ybsitecenter.com/index
Restaurante Árabe Hanan
1272 Julián ÁlvarezA classic Arab restaurant.
http://www.restaurantehanan.com.ar.ybsitecenter.com/index
Treat yourself at this French bakery, where you can have a taste of croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisins, etc. - sweet or salty, you can also enjoy a meal or a coffee there, as there are many tables available. A real gem within walking distance - enjoy it while you can! Open Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM and Sat, Sun & Holidays 10AM-8PM. Fun detail: Cocu is the French word for 'cuckold'.
http://cocu.com.ar/
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Cocu Boulangerie
1510 MalabiaTreat yourself at this French bakery, where you can have a taste of croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisins, etc. - sweet or salty, you can also enjoy a meal or a coffee there, as there are many tables available. A real gem within walking distance - enjoy it while you can! Open Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM and Sat, Sun & Holidays 10AM-8PM. Fun detail: Cocu is the French word for 'cuckold'.
http://cocu.com.ar/
Go there for the best wine tasting experience in town. Try 6 types of wine, food included, all explained in English and Spanish.
https://anuvawines.com/tasting-argentina/
Anuva Wines
1308 MalabiaGo there for the best wine tasting experience in town. Try 6 types of wine, food included, all explained in English and Spanish.
https://anuvawines.com/tasting-argentina/
Vegetarian Restaurant in Palermo.
https://www.facebook.com/Artemisia-Cocina-Natural-146182122095515/
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Artemisia
Doctor Emilio RavignaniVegetarian Restaurant in Palermo.
https://www.facebook.com/Artemisia-Cocina-Natural-146182122095515/
Organic and vegetarian restaurant in Palermo. Also sells organic groceries.
https://www.facebook.com/BienvenidosACasaMunay
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Casa Munay
5996 GorritiOrganic and vegetarian restaurant in Palermo. Also sells organic groceries.
https://www.facebook.com/BienvenidosACasaMunay
A vegan restaurant with groceries available for shopping.
http://chevegano.org/item/vita-restaurant-palermo/
Vita Ecomarket
4522 Costa RicaA vegan restaurant with groceries available for shopping.
http://chevegano.org/item/vita-restaurant-palermo/
A Neapolitan restaurant with a twist. Excellent Neapolitan style pizza at night and special (and cheap) gourmet lunch menu. Chef and owner Maurizio La Rosa had a place also in New York.
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San Paolo Pizzería
1616 UriarteA Neapolitan restaurant with a twist. Excellent Neapolitan style pizza at night and special (and cheap) gourmet lunch menu. Chef and owner Maurizio La Rosa had a place also in New York.
Siamo nel Forno
5886 Costa RicaAn Italian pizzeria.
Arevalito
1478 ArévaloVegetarian organic restaurant
A vegetarian restaurant that also caters some vegan options. Check out their menu in advance online.
http://www.krishnaveggie.com/
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Krishna Veggie
1833 MalabiaA vegetarian restaurant that also caters some vegan options. Check out their menu in advance online.
http://www.krishnaveggie.com/
This family-run Syrian restaurant is just two blocks away from our apartment. Friendly atmosphere and premium ingredients, read this review in English to know more about them: http://www.thebubble.com/syrian-food-family-style-at-villa-crespos-al-fares/
Al Fares
682 SerranoThis family-run Syrian restaurant is just two blocks away from our apartment. Friendly atmosphere and premium ingredients, read this review in English to know more about them: http://www.thebubble.com/syrian-food-family-style-at-villa-crespos-al-fares/
Restaurante Árabe Hanan
1272 Julián ÁlvarezOne of the finest middle-eastern restaurants in town.
Gourmet coffee at this coffee place which is one of the best of the entire Buenos Aires. A must for coffee lovers!
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Full City Coffee House
1535 ThamesGourmet coffee at this coffee place which is one of the best of the entire Buenos Aires. A must for coffee lovers!
Healthy options, pancakes, bagels and a selection of coffee blends to choose from make Ninita one of the best spot where to have breakfast or a healthy lunch. International clientele, waiters speak English, good vibe, Wi-Fi.
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Ninina
4738 GorritiHealthy options, pancakes, bagels and a selection of coffee blends to choose from make Ninita one of the best spot where to have breakfast or a healthy lunch. International clientele, waiters speak English, good vibe, Wi-Fi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nola is pretty big among the expats in Buenos Aires because it might be the only place in the whole country to offer a real New Orleans Gumbo and other cajún plates. In case you get bored easily, they also throw special dinner nights. Excellent spot for drinks and craft beer, and to hang out with the local expats community. http://www.nolabuenosaires.com/
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Nola
4389 GorritiNola is pretty big among the expats in Buenos Aires because it might be the only place in the whole country to offer a real New Orleans Gumbo and other cajún plates. In case you get bored easily, they also throw special dinner nights. Excellent spot for drinks and craft beer, and to hang out with the local expats community. http://www.nolabuenosaires.com/
A HUGE selection of craft beers quickly made this spot very popular among the younger crowd. Open from 6 PM, you can also eat large portions of foods.
http://cervelar.com.ar/
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Cervelar
2391 Vuelta de ObligadoA HUGE selection of craft beers quickly made this spot very popular among the younger crowd. Open from 6 PM, you can also eat large portions of foods.
http://cervelar.com.ar/
Antares is a brewery that boasts several pubs all across Buenos Aires and other cities of Argentina. It is very popular among the younger crowd and you can buy, fill and refill a 1 liter bottle to bring home with you.
http://www.cervezaantares.com/
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Antares Palermo
4900 HondurasAntares is a brewery that boasts several pubs all across Buenos Aires and other cities of Argentina. It is very popular among the younger crowd and you can buy, fill and refill a 1 liter bottle to bring home with you.
http://www.cervezaantares.com/
Every Monday night, 'La bomba del tiempo' (the time bomb) is on at Konex. This drum only shows, whose motto is 'explode your senses', will be - indeed - an explosion of adrenaline and fun! Age 18+ only.
http://www.labombadetiempo.com
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Ciudad Cultural Konex
3131 SarmientoEvery Monday night, 'La bomba del tiempo' (the time bomb) is on at Konex. This drum only shows, whose motto is 'explode your senses', will be - indeed - an explosion of adrenaline and fun! Age 18+ only.
http://www.labombadetiempo.com
Entertainment & Activities
This 'milonga' (tango dancing club) is literally around the corner. It hosts tango music shows, tango dancing shows and there is a dance floor for guests. Check out their events on http://www.parakultural.com.ar/
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Milonga Parakultural - Tango
365 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizThis 'milonga' (tango dancing club) is literally around the corner. It hosts tango music shows, tango dancing shows and there is a dance floor for guests. Check out their events on http://www.parakultural.com.ar/
La Mueca Teatro
4255 José A. CabreraComedy and fun shows in Spanish.
https://www.facebook.com/TeatroLamueca
Avoid getting ripped off at touristy tango shows and attend one of the shows at Centro Cultural Borges for as little as 1/4th the price (around 20-25 USD per person). The theater is inside Galería Pacifico Mall. Check out their agenda here: http://www.ccborges.org.ar
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Centro Cultural Borges
525 ViamonteAvoid getting ripped off at touristy tango shows and attend one of the shows at Centro Cultural Borges for as little as 1/4th the price (around 20-25 USD per person). The theater is inside Galería Pacifico Mall. Check out their agenda here: http://www.ccborges.org.ar
Some of the most interesting events and art shows and performances take place here. It's worth checking their agenda when you are in town!
http://www.usinadelarte.org/
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Usina Del Arte
Some of the most interesting events and art shows and performances take place here. It's worth checking their agenda when you are in town!
http://www.usinadelarte.org/
Watch or dance tango at this famous 'milonga'. Classes available. Open every day. Check out their events on http://www.lavirutatango.com/
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La Viruta Tango
1366 ArmeniaWatch or dance tango at this famous 'milonga'. Classes available. Open every day. Check out their events on http://www.lavirutatango.com/
Parks & Nature
Located near Plaza Italia, the botanical garden offers benches where to hang out away from from the heat and the crowd. Open 8AM-7PM but closed on Mondays and in case of rain. Free entrance.
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Botanischer Garten Buenos Aires
Located near Plaza Italia, the botanical garden offers benches where to hang out away from from the heat and the crowd. Open 8AM-7PM but closed on Mondays and in case of rain. Free entrance.
A stunning rose garden with over 18,000 roses, surrounded by a lake. Free. Open daily.
https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/atractivo/rosedal-de-palermo
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Rosedal De Palermo
RosedalA stunning rose garden with over 18,000 roses, surrounded by a lake. Free. Open daily.
https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/es/atractivo/rosedal-de-palermo
This ecological reserve is just across Puerto Madero financial district. Aside from nature, it also provide a view of the northern Buenos Aires skyline.
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Reserva Ecológica de Buenos Aires
1550 Avenida Doctor Tristán Achával RodríguezThis ecological reserve is just across Puerto Madero financial district. Aside from nature, it also provide a view of the northern Buenos Aires skyline.
Arts & Culture
Buenos Aires' most famous theater is the world-renowned Teatro Colón (Columbus Theater) - one with the best acoustic across the globe. You can (and should!) take a guided tour of the theater (9AM to 5PM, every 15', English tours available) or you can attend admission-free, 11.00 AM performances. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar/
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Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoBuenos Aires' most famous theater is the world-renowned Teatro Colón (Columbus Theater) - one with the best acoustic across the globe. You can (and should!) take a guided tour of the theater (9AM to 5PM, every 15', English tours available) or you can attend admission-free, 11.00 AM performances. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar/
The Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, or Malba, is the go to place to be brought up to speed on Latinoamerican modern art. Closed on Tuesdays, and half price admission on Wednesdays.
http://www.malba.org.ar/
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MALBA
3415 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaThe Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, or Malba, is the go to place to be brought up to speed on Latinoamerican modern art. Closed on Tuesdays, and half price admission on Wednesdays.
http://www.malba.org.ar/
This nice museum is in a Hispanic-style building and displays artifacts made by the indigenous people from different centuries - how did they live? what did they eat? how was their society organized? what tools and art pieces did they make? what were their religious beliefs and how did they dispose of their loved ones when they passed away?
http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/museofernandezblanco
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Isaac Fernandez Blanco Museum für Hispanoamerikanische Kunst
1422 Suipacha This nice museum is in a Hispanic-style building and displays artifacts made by the indigenous people from different centuries - how did they live? what did they eat? how was their society organized? what tools and art pieces did they make? what were their religious beliefs and how did they dispose of their loved ones when they passed away?
http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/museofernandezblanco
Free admission and the best art pieces, both from Europe and by local artists.
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
1473 Av. del LibertadorFree admission and the best art pieces, both from Europe and by local artists.
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Buenos Aires (MACBA)
http://www.macba.com.ar/
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MACBA - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst Buenos Aires
328 Av. San Juan Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Buenos Aires (MACBA)
http://www.macba.com.ar/
With art exhibits from all over the world through exchanges
, the best rooms of this small museum are about the findings and culture clash between European settlers and indigenous people. The building hosts also the Philosophy Faculty of the University of Buenos Aires.
http://museo.filo.uba.ar
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Museo Etnografico - Juan B. Ambrosetti
350 MorenoWith art exhibits from all over the world through exchanges
, the best rooms of this small museum are about the findings and culture clash between European settlers and indigenous people. The building hosts also the Philosophy Faculty of the University of Buenos Aires.
http://museo.filo.uba.ar
A popular Contemporary art museum in the neighborhood of La Boca.
http://www.proa.org/
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Fundacion Andreani
1929 Av. Don Pedro de MendozaA popular Contemporary art museum in the neighborhood of La Boca.
http://www.proa.org/
Sightseeing
The Barolo Palace references and homage to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.
A unique architectural style with a mixture of neo-romantic , neo-Gothic , and even the dome with its unique Indian style Budanishar region representing the Tantric union between Dante and Beatrice , the protagonists of the Divine Comedy.
Visit Palacio Barolo with a guided tour to reach the top of the building and get a stunning view of Buenos Aires from atop.
Info: http://palaciobarolo.com.ar
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Palacio Barolo
1370 Av. de MayoThe Barolo Palace references and homage to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.
A unique architectural style with a mixture of neo-romantic , neo-Gothic , and even the dome with its unique Indian style Budanishar region representing the Tantric union between Dante and Beatrice , the protagonists of the Divine Comedy.
Visit Palacio Barolo with a guided tour to reach the top of the building and get a stunning view of Buenos Aires from atop.
Info: http://palaciobarolo.com.ar
This moving bridge, designed by the Catalan archistar Santiao Calatrava, is the symbol of Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires' newest financial district on the banks of the port. The coolest after offices take place here (from 6 PM). There are also several fancy (and expensive) restaurants for a sophisticated crowd.
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Die Frauenbrücke
900 GORRITI JUANA MANUELAThis moving bridge, designed by the Catalan archistar Santiao Calatrava, is the symbol of Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires' newest financial district on the banks of the port. The coolest after offices take place here (from 6 PM). There are also several fancy (and expensive) restaurants for a sophisticated crowd.
Shopping
Alto Palermo
3253 Av. Santa FeMerrell
Galerias Pacifico
550 Av. CórdobaAlcorta Mall
3172 Jerónimo Salguero