A typical Buenos Aires restaurant with sub-par food…read more La Bolívar seems to stick out like a sore thumb in historic San Telmo. But indeed it is one of many unfortunately awkward newer restaurants that simpl can't compete with the historic cafes and bars of this amazing area. I came because I was looking to explore uncharted territory and the prices looked reasonable. Unfortunately, in this case, I got what I paid for. I ordered bife de chorizo, and it was the second-to-worst steak I've ever had in this city. One boon: The menu is fairly extensive and the prices are good, albeit for food that is not. If you want to know what restaurants are like like in San Telmo, go somewhere else. If you want to know what food is like in Buenos Aires, also go somewhere else. But if you simply need to fill your belly for a good price and can't travel more than 2 blocks from here, this will meet its intended function.

I tried the veggie sandwich, and it somehow didn't taste like much, but it did taste better when…read moredipped in ketchup. The fries were good

I had the veggie burger and it was awesome. Highly recommend for vegetarians! Quinoa burger with…read morespinach, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Also they have a great vibe! Really enjoyed dinner.

I really like this place, went here several times during my visit. The burgers are really good…read more They serve locally brewed beer, which is a big thing for me because when I'm traveling I like to try drink something brewed near by. Good atmosphere, not too loud or too quiet I thought.

The place falls somewhere between a lunch counter and a take-out joint. There are a few small,…read moreround tables, and a small counter - all told for about 14 people - but the majority of business, at least while we were there, was definitely "to go". The menu, which changes every 15 days, is posted on the wall when you walk in. The day we were there, it consisted of three breakfast items, two sandwiches, a salad, a sort of bruschetta, and two side dishes. With five of us in attendance, we covered a bit of it. Slow cooked pork-shoulder, tomato-strawberry chutney, arugula, tomato, and radishes; homemade bread. Yum. 230 pesos. Bigger yum, by a slim edge, to the slow cooked flank steak with an orange-infused romesco sauce, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Two of us ordered it, one of the sandwiches the beef was tender as could be (mine), the other it was a bit chewy and gristly. Still, based on my sandwich, if that one had come up back when I was looking for the city's best steak sandwich it would have been a contender - other than only being available for 15 days. 230 pesos. One of the breakfasts - initially surprising to the one who ordered it, because a much smaller plate, but then, it's a breakfast, not a lunch, and as a breakfast, it was more than ample, and the bowl is deeper than it at first seemed. Smoky sausages, smoked tomatoes, sourdough bread, and a fruit driven salsa criolla. 220 pesos. This might have been our favorite thing on the table - one of the sides, of charred vegetables with a spicy, mustard seed and peanut sauce. 100 pesos. But not far behind are their falsas fritas - with roasted andean potatoes, a sous vide egg, and mustard pickle. 100 pesos. All around, a great lunch, and a place that any of us would happily return to. Looking forward to future menus! Pretty reasonable lunch for the group at 430 pesos apiece including tip, or about $7 each.

We retuned here after 22 years, and this classic 19th century French cafe still delivers. Elegant…read moresurroundings, a line that moved quickly pleasant staff, who tolerated my rusty Spanish with a bit of their English. Came in for an afternoon bite to hole us over for a late dinner. Very good hard cider on tap, a good Chardonnay. Now, the classic medialuna (half moon: a croissant with hame and cheese is made with sweet dough--many are glazed. ) my limo sandwich with roasted rosemary potatoes had regular savory bread. The churros are filled with Dulce de leche and a a bit denser than in NYC. The hot chocolate is served in two pitchers--chocolate & hot milk-- make your own. They also have tango shows in a small theater in back.

I came here on an early Wednesday morning with a group of 4 people for breakfast. It was pretty…read moreempty so we could sit wherever we wanted. It's the oldest cafe in Buenos Aires and I liked the old school feel of it. We ordered a cafe con leche (latte), a tostada mixto (ham and cheese toastie sandwich), and a medialuna (smaller sweet croissant pastry). The portions were large so definitely shareable. The latte and the tostada mixto were good. Service was good as well, faster than I expected (I'm from NYC where everything is fast haha). The reviews said service was slow which I did not experience but it could be that I came early in the morning so it wasn't busy.