The Best Middle Eastern Food in Buenos Aires

Top 5 Armenian Restaurants in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has an important Arab and Armenian community. Armenian food is probably one of the most readily available ethnic cuisines in BA. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sarkis
One of the oldest and most traditional, Sarkis is a Palermo house hold name and definitely the best as far as food is concerned. Show up early or late. There is always a line…and for good reason.

Thames 1101 – Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Tel: 4772-4911

El Manto
One of the newest additions to the mix, El Manto combines amazing food with a very cool decor in tune with a middle Eastern feel. *Bonus points for flavored tobaccos and hookah availability.

Costa Rica 5801 Esquina Carranza – Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Tel: 4774-2409
http://www.elmanto.com/

UGAB Cena de los Viernes
A supper club run by the mothers of the Armenian community in Buenos Aires, these parents provide delicious home cooked Armenian food at a great price to help pay for the Armenian School’s annual high school senior trip.

Armenia 1322 – Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Tel: 4773-2820/1522

Burmana
Traditional in every way, from the menu to the red and gold decor, Burmana is a great stop in San Telmo, complete with a psychic ready to read coffee stains on your coffee cup, much like tea leaf reading.

Balcarce 668 – Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Tel: 4343-0058
http://www.burmana.com/

Keif
One of the best kept secrets in Zona Norte, Keif is easy to miss, as one of the only Armenian restaurants in its area.

Av. del Libertador 13041 – Partido de San Isidro – Buenos Aires
Tel: 4793-3955
http://www.keif.com.ar/