*Updated January 4, 2017*
Palermo Soho needs no long intro. It is the hot spot for all things food and drink related in Buenos Aires. Head to the mecca of Buenos Aires’ restaurant and nightlife scene to get a taste of both traditional and ground breaking Argentine cuisine.
Don Julio
Guatemala 4699
4832-6058
A cornerstone of the Buenos Aires parrillas, Don Julio serves up fantastic meats with great service. It doesn’t get much better than this authentic Palermo restaurant. Order the entraña, provoleta and bottle of Malbec, and you’ll land yourself in Argentina meat heaven. Be sure to arrive early (8:00 pm), no matter what day a line begins to form by 9:00 pm.
http://www.parrilladonjulio.com.ar/
Mon-Sun: 12pm-4pm, 7pm-1am
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Las Pizarras Bistro
Thames 2269
4775-0625
Las Pizarras became a leader in the modern Argentine movement cooking up a limited menu of purely seasonal market fresh dishes. The young chef Rodrigo Castilla is a veteran in the porteño kitchen, and his small spot on Thames quickly became a favorite among travelers and locals alike. The chalk board walls list all the specials for the day and change regularly. Great wine selection, don’t skip the appetizers.
http://www.laspizarrasbistro.com/
Tues-Sun: 8pm-12am
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Gran Dabbang
Scalabrini Ortiz 1543
4832-1186
Southeast Asia meets India meets the Middle East for a total love fest. Let’s give a big banging thank you to the genios at Gran Dabbang, because they definitely know what’s up when it comes to dishing out bold, interesting flavors presented in an excited way. Think small plates like lamb koftas with tabbouleh, grilled ricotta cheese topped with artichokes, garbonzos and tahini, a deconstructed pork bun drenched in a tamarind and miso sauce, and chicken curry that will make you want to lick your bowl naked. We all need more spots like Gran Dabbang in our lives, just remember to get there early or expect a long wait.
http://www.grandabbang.com/
Mon-Sat: 8pm-12am
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NOLA
Gorriti 4389
6350-1704
If NOLA’s fried chicken and beer got married and couldn’t conceive, I’d happily be the stand in surrogate baby mama. The simple concept is impossible not to like: perfectly cooked fried chicken sandwiches baked on fresh brioche buns and smothered in love sauce, craft beer, good music, affordable prices, a great happy hour and a fresh buena onda atmosphere. Once you go NOLA, you’ll never go back.
Mon-Fri: 5pm-12am
Sat-Sun: 1pm-12am
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La Cabrera
Cabrera 5099
4831-7002
La Cabrera is hands down Buenos Aires’ most talked about steakhouse for a reason: this parrilla consistently slings out juicy steaks that totally awaken the meat senses. Recently voted the #2 best restaurant in Argentina, not only is the meat top notch, but each cut is served with an abundant family of side dishes. Warning, there’s almost always a long wait for a table.
Mon-Sun: 12:30pm-4:30pm, 8:30pm-1am
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For more steakhouse (parrilla) recommendations in Buenos Aires
La Carniceria
Thames 2367
Tel. 2071-7199
La Carniceria has become THE hot spot for steaks and anything grilled or smoked. Young chefs and hipster staff are experimenting with generous cuts of pork belly, sirloin, ribs with unique combinations of sauces and sides. Don’t skip the appetizers; the smoked sausage coupled with a sunny side up egg and peas is one of the best chorizos in the city. Tasty cocktails are using the locally made bathtub gin “Apostales”, their Buenos Aires born tonic water and a fresh mixture of herbs. Ojo! Carniceria is small so attention from staff is top notch, but there is always a wait (make a reservation or risk not being seated).
Contact for reservations
Tue-Sun: 8pm-12 am; Sat-Sun bonus lunch hours: 1pm–3:30pm
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Pain et Vin
Gorriti 5132
4832-5654
A tiny wine shop that serves a curated selection of Argentine wines by the glass, homemade sour dough bread, sandwiches and salads. It’s the perfect spot for an afternoon wine and cheese snack, or to take a crash curse in Argentine wines with an informal wine tasting.
https://www.facebook.com/painevin/
Tues-Sat: 12pm-10pm, Sun: 12pm-9pm
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Guido’s Bar
Rep. de la India 2843
4802-2391
You’ll eat what Guido serves you at this old school Italian cantina near Palermo’s Botanical Gardens. Come with a hefty appetite and just wait as round after round of Italian wonders come flying out of the kitchen.
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-12am
Sat: 8:30am-4pm
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Burger Joint
Borges 1766
4833-5151
You probably didn’t come to Argentina to eat a hamburger, but sometimes when that nostalgic craving hits, your body simply cannot reject the burger yearning. Don’t forget to order a batch of double fried French fries with spicy curry sauce. Major points? The kitschy and cool spot plays Seinfeld re-runs all day long.
Mon-Sun: 12pm-12am
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Sipan
Uriarte 1649
4833-9383
Take a break from the steak-based diet and go on a mini Latin American trip to Peru. Known for their Peruvian and Nikkei specialties (Peruvian-Japanese fusion), tuck into beautiful fresh ceviches, tiraditos, Peruvian fusion sushi rolls and passion fruit pisco sours.
http://www.sipanrestaurants.com/#concepto
Tues-Sun: 7:30pm-12 am
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CLOSED Casa Cruz
Uriarte 1658
4833-1112
Casa Cruz changed up their game to bring us porteño food reloaded all in a modern setting. Start with some tapas and a specialty house cocktail before getting down with a hunk of marinated entraña and mashed potatoes.
Mon-Sat: 7pm-12 am
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Lattente
Thames 1891
The hunt for a good go-to morning coffee spot is over since all you have to do is stroll down Thames. The no non-sense cafe has no wifi, no kitchen, no magazines, just quality coffee that will please even the snobbiest of coffee snobs. Bonus on Sundays, Shiekob’s Bagels rolls up on his bike with a full basket, pops open a simple wooden table and serves up the best NY style cream cheese and salmon this city has seen to date.
https://www.facebook.com/LATTEnTEArgentina/Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm
Sun: 10am-8pm
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Full City Coffee House
Thames 1535
4833-6774
Grab a seat and stick around for a while. Colombian wife + English husband = great cafe. Serving a variety of breakfast dishes including the illusive Full English combined with meticulously roasted Colombian coffee Full City knows how to draw a crowd.
https://www.facebook.com/fullcitycoffeehouse/Tues-Sat: 10am-8pm
Sun-Mon: 11am-6pm
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Felix Felicis & Co
José Antonio Cabrera 5002
With a cemented base of espresso and coffees Felix has regular special guests pass throughout the week serving everything from pastrami sandwiches to ham, egg and cheese bagels. A simple, modern cafe with cool clientele cutting through all day.
https://www.facebook.com/FelixFelicisCoffee/
Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm
Sun: 10am-8pm
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Victoria Brown
Costa Rica 4827
4831-0831
Café by day, secret bar by night, Victoria Brown makes killer whimsical cocktails in a magical underground layer setting.
Soria
Gorriti 5151
4832-1745
Solid drinks, live DJs, and a trendy twenty something crowd, Soria is almost always overflowing with hot Argies trying to get a piece. It’s definitely a summer bar, with a beautiful garden patio ideal for cocktail sipping and drunken hipster dancing. If the line at Soria is too long, pop across the street to Rey de Copas (Gorriti 5176) for a fancier cocktail.
Antares
Armenia 1447
4833-9611
One of the country’s most important craft beer producers, Antares is that dangerous modern pub where you go for one pint, and stay for five. The Barley Wine is especially good. For more craft beer bar suggestions in Buenos Aires.
Rey de Copas
Gorriti 5176
2068-5220
Nooks and crannies galore, Indian themed rugs and mosaics create a unique, chic vibe at this late twenties to thirties crowd. Don’t skip the open air roof terrace and it will be hard to try all the quality cocktails in one night.
Club Verne
Medrano 1475
4822-0980
Steampunk design meets some of the best bartenders in city. Slightly off the beaten path of Palermo their cocktails will be worth the extra 5 blocks you travel. If you are a whisky lover then the Verne Smoked Fashion is a must try.
Plaza Serrano
Sure this is probably a tourist haven, but everyone visiting Buenos Aires needs at least one Plaza Serrano type of night… which should go something like this: sit outside on the plaza throwing back a few liters of Quilmes before being approached by random Argies who take you to a second Plaza Serrano location. The Argies teach you how to drink Fernet with coke, you pretend to like it, but order another bad mixed drink. You are persuaded to move onto your third Plaza Serrano location, to the cumbia blasting boliche where you bought a shirt that afternoon made by a local artisan designer. You end up in the corner making out with a guy named Facundo who has a mullet-dreadlock-rat tail hair situation.
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