Cumaná features a menu so expansive and diverse that dining here sparked excitement. That and the restaurant's cute cat, who roams the floor, utterly content. The menu is all over the map - with something for everyone - but the things I focused on over 2 visits were traditional offerings and a sweet potato dish that might not be traditional but ought to be. On my first visit I tried a traditional Argentinan stew called Locro. Baked in a clay oven and served piping hot, Locro featured white corn, beans, squash, and meat. I was enjoying it well enough until the sweet potato dish arrived at which point all bets were off; that dish got all of my attention. The menu features a "wood-fired potato and sweet potato" category and it was from that small offering that I'd opted for the sweet potato topped with creamed corn, honey, and walnuts. During my first visit - and even on the return visit - I'd have sworn this dish was covered in melted cheese. It was not. But the combination of flavors and textures was so immensely satisfying that I couldn't wait for a do-over. During my second visit I again ordered the amazing sweet potato (and a Northern-Style Tamale, a bottle of wine, and flan). Everything was, again, quite delicious but that sweet potato? It was fabulous and one of my top flavor sensations in a month of travel. Cumaná serves immensely satisfying food that differs from what you find elsewhere. You can go with pizzas and pastas but why, when the menu is filled with gems rarely found elsewhere. And as for that sweet potato? I never saw anything like it on any other menu. Miss it at your own peril. read more

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On our last day in Buenos Aires we decided to have a late lunch before our flight and with many restaurants closed between lunch and dinner, we discovered this restaurant which was open. What an amazing find. I started with a ham&cheese Empanada, and for my main dish the spinach cannelloni. It was delicious!!! Filled with flavor that I could not stop eating. My father, who lives in Buenos Aires ordered the Locro which I had to try and once again, delicious (but a little spicy so you know). My wife ordered the mondongo, which she really liked. My son ordered the chicken quesadilla which he enjoyed and my daughter ordered the potato gnocchi which I did try, because it's hard to find a place that makes good gnocchi, and they did. They were very flavorful!! The service was great. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. The place is very nice inside but a bit dark, but it was also a cloudy day with rain which didn't help. My father was so happy we brought him there so now he has a new place to eat and bring friends to try the food. My only complaint may be the bread they served the table. It was hard to eat it with butter because it kept crumbling, but don't eat too much bread, because the portions are big and you will want to eat every bit like I did. Enjoy!!! read more

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Food was freshly made and amazing! So much flavor and style to each item. Empanadas were perfect, of course! The ham and cheese was the best one in my opinion and the quesadillas were superb! read more

Cumaná - 4 empanadas. (Ham and cheese, beef, chicken & onion, and cheese) - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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What a lovely little neighborhood bistro. Priced like it was in the country but smack in the middle of one of the best areas of town. The reviews saying it is all local and authentic, sure seemed to be accurate from what we could tell. The waiter said he didn't speak much English, but he was great and very helpful in interpreting the menu and guiding us to really yummy, authentic experiences. We had three different empanadas to start with and each featured a surprising element that brought a new life to these little pockets of sunshine and comfort. We had an amazing baked potato with spinach, cheese and pumpkin. Then a stew of sweet potato, chopped steak in a terrific stew and a topping of endless, glorious cheese. We both ate grandly for $44US and had leftovers to share with others. Really terrific place we would highly recommend and come back to!! read more

I enjoyed all the food I had at Horno Argentina Cumana - Empanada de lomo picante was tasty - Cazuela espinaca - I also enjoyed the spinach casserole - Locro casserole was good too The restaurant is cute with great ambience. It's a good place to hang out with friends, good service, and has reasonably priced wine, etc. read more

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We got takeout of a pizza and a salad! The place was hopping! It took about 30 min to be ready but worth the wait!

excellent food for the price, a True Argentina food fest. Tasty genuine Argentina dishes. Try the appetizers! this time around I had the lemon chicken, couldn't finish it. read more

Excellent and attentive service and the food was delicious. My wife had the quesadillas and I had the locro cazuela; both were delicious. Loved the crispy potatoes as a side of the quesadillas and the locro was smoky and very tasty. The plates were also very affordable. Delicious. Clearly proof that the kitchen staff and cooks take pride in their work. Good job guys- proof that you can serve good quality food in Buenos Aires without paying through the nose. read more

We love Cumaná! The food is home style goodness. My mom had the Papa con crema de espinaca, calabaza y queso and it was amazing. My husband and I shared a Vacío al hornito and a CAZUELAS de Locro. Just as good as the last time I visited 10 years ago. And the staff is so kind!! And the restaurant is so reasonably priced. Try it! read more

Great location in Recoleta and amazing ambiance. Great intimate setting or to meet friends. I ate here twice during my trip to Argentina since I liked the food so much. 1st visit I had canalones de espinacas.. tasty . Of course I had to have wine .. it's listed as penguinos on the menu & they have 1/2 penguinos too! They are so cute to drink from. The second visit I had pizza . I had to return to taste wood oven pizza. Loved it! They have a sister restaurant in Las Canitas called Las Cholas also a great restaurant and Las Canitas is a cute town with bars and restaurants not to far from Recoleta. They have the penguinos too (wine)! Enjoy! read more

Cumaná - Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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If you only have time for one meal in Buenos Aires, make it at Cumaná. You can find traditional Argentinian food here - like what locals actually eat on a regular basis, and no it's really not just Argentinian steak 24/7. I ordered two dishes: - humitas (corn cakes with cheese wrapped inside corn husks) 5/5 - vacio al hornito - a large meat dish 5/5 The service was nothing to write home about but also not bad enough to deduct stars because the food was so good. Just a couple of complaints about the service: - When I arrived at 6pm, the restaurant was mostly empty, yet it still took the waitress forever to come greet me. - When I placed my order, the waitress kept asking if I wanted the vacio al hornito to take away, after repeatedly telling me how large the dish was. I said no, I'd prefer to just eat it there. She finally succumbed, brought me my food, and watched in horror as I proceeded to devour everything in front of me. In her defense it was a lot of food and I was stuffed by the time I finished it all, and I am a pretty small person, but I know how much I can eat and hate wasting food more than almost anyone I know, so her repeated concerns and doubts were just slightly irritating to me. TLDR; Best authentic Argentinian food ever, you must come here. read more

Cumaná - Humitas & Vacio al hornito - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

If you, like me, quickly grew weary of the offerings of (admittedly delicious and abundant) pastries, pizza, and empanadas during your stay in Buenos Aires but still want to try something authentically Argentine, this place is exactly the ticket. This was my first time trying Argentine cuisine from the Northwest, but I was delighted by the hearty stews and corn-based dishes offered here. Highly recommend the locro for a change of pace, but the pizzas and empanadas looked delicious as well. My favorite dish I've eaten in Argentina so far! read more

Cumaná - Locro and a humita - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Perfect place for calzones and pizza. Food is all fresh, and portions are HUGE! You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. I tried the veggie calzone and it was delicious. Beware tho that although it's a modern establishment they only accept cash read more

Cumaná - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Excellent typical Northwest Argentine cuisine. The menu has a very wide selection. The service is great! The food superb! However no air conditioning... and it can get very hot inside during the summer. read more

Cumaná - General sitting area view of the back. - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

A Good hearty meal with generous portions! We are a family of 4 with 2 kids . I small pizza was way too much for 1 kid & so was 1 order of oven chicken leg. I tried the Delicious soup (Locro) with beans, pork , beef & corn. Again, unable to finish it although a great meal!! Didn't give a 5 since I find the place a bit cramped, too dark & the fact they don't take was a bummer! read more

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Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 2.5/5.0 Value: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 3.0/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 The food is merely okay, not worth raving about like some of the other reviews seem to be doing. The service was a little abrupt and appeared to be slow for non-locals (dinging the service but not too hard given what I saw with the other tables). The pizzas are harder to assess because Argentine pizza is different from the standard styles usually found in the US and Italy, but I would advise someone who has tried the better slices in the US to skip that part of the menu. This is a reasonable spot for a casual lunch, but not worth a repeat visit in my opinion. read more

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We're not sure how we ended up here. I think the other pizza places were busy or the lines were too long. In any case, the pizza wasn't bad at all. This was our first experience with Argentinian pizza and, coming from NYC, we were pleasantly surprised. Actually, considering the prices, the pizzas were quite large. We ordered way too much. What's funny is that the highlight of the meal wasn't really the pizza- at least not for us. We had a really good tripe soup that was way too big but was also way too delicious. Definitely the best thing we ate at Cumaná. read more

Every time we come to Buenos Aires we make an effort to go to Cumaná. The food is great and the atmosphere is nice. Some of our favorites are the empanadas and they are very good. We really enjoy their pizza. I've also had Lentajas and Lomo and really enjoyed Have a good meal read more

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We went to have dinner at Cumana because we read that the empanadas were very good. Indeed the empanadas and the wine were wonderful. The price was not prohibitive we paid $480 Argentinian pesos for the empanadas and a bottle of a very good Malbec. The service was good and the place was down to earth. The restaurant was not busy, but then we discovered that people eat dinner really late in Buenos Aires, and the place got packed. Overall a great experience. read more

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This was our second night in Buenos Aires and finding the restaurant was very easy. When you walk in, the hostess said it was a cash only place, which made us a little nervous but we went in anyway. The wine red walls, stone accents and tea candles on the tables were charming. We all got something different (empanadas, salads and pasta). Everything was delicious and served on or in wooden bowls and plates. With a tip we ended up paying 815 pesos which was $33 American dollars for three people (they have Spanish and English menus, the prices are on that Spanish menu). Would definitely go back/recommend it to a friend. Do not get the chicken empanadas, 2 out of the 3 of us got food poisoning. read more

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The food was hot & rich. Exactly what we were looking for on a cold day. The restaurant was warm and inviting & the service was great! I highly recommend it read more

Incredible! I read about and heard about Cumaná before I made it there for lunch with a friend. I had the pastel de calabaza y lomo. It was hot and swimming in delicious cheese. The beef was juicy and tender, and the sweet squash complimented it perfectly. I didn't mean to, but I devoured the whole thing. My friend had a deliciously cheesy pasta dish with spinach. We were both happy campers. I'm taking my parents here when they come to visit... For some good, hearty argentine food! read more

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Such a great find! We stopped in after exploring the necropolis of the Recoleta cemetery. Walking amongst the dead really opened up our appetite! I really loved the laid back vibe of the cafe, And The empanadas were some of the best I've had in BA! Have one... Have all, you simply can't be disappointed. The pizza on the other hand was less notable, but still good. Servers are cute, and very nice! All in all 5 stars for a great afternoon bite in the beautiful Recoleta neighborhood. read more

Cumaná - Fooling around like kids drawing on the paper table cover - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Tried the spicy beef and a cheese empanada. Both were tasty. Wish they came with some dipping sauce, but I know that is not customary.

Great value for authentic Argentine food! Came with a group of 5 early in the night and we were seated quickly. As the night progressed, the restaurant began to fill up so I recommend getting there before 9 if you have a large group. I ordered the mushroom risotto (which is enough to split into 2 meals) and devoured the entire thing. read more

Cumaná - Mushroom Risotto! - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Beware, if you're a tourist who doesn't speak Spanish, communication will be very difficult. Had a decent pizza and couple of empanadas here. The food was decent but due to some miscommunication, they gave us the wrong order. read more

4/5 and just cause the service was a bit slow. Food is AMAZING. Prices are reasonable. Try it! read more

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This was our first visit at a local restaurant after a long flight. The service was super nice and the food seemed to be what you would call authentic local food. Great value for money and all dishes tasted awesome. Definitely recommend! read more

Cumaná - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Just remember to bring cash! This place is definitely has heavier cuisine then some of the others in town. However, it's still delicious and good for cold raining nights. The spinach cheese pasta dish was very cheesy! To us it tasted like spinach artichoke dip between two noodle layers. Who wouldn't like that?! We also got the tomato basil salad which was amazing balanced against the heavy cheese dish. While here I did try the typical mate drink. It was so strong though that I couldn't drink it and I drink mate! Just not to the level that they do out here lolso I ended up just drinking water. The slow service didn't bother us, but we have also learned out here when you want your check you have to ask for it. Once we did our server quickly checked us out. read more

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My husband and I stopped by this local place for a snack late in the day - like around 5 pm. The service was prompt and nice. The server was glad to explain items to us. We ended up with four expands all with different fillings - humid (sweet corn), calabaza (winter squash) and cheese, chicken and spinach and cheese. All were very fresh and delicious. The dough was really light and not overpowering - not like what we get back in the states. There's a wood fired oven. I would definitely go back and try a full meal. Very inexpensive. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Buenos Aires. Some of the tastiest empinadas I ever had and the locro stews were amazing even though it was hot as hell outside. We ate here twice on our trip to BA and both times the food was stellar. Nice interior and super cheap tabs means this place is always packed so be prepared to wait. Only gripe, service was sloooooow but worth the wait. This is a must if you plan on coming to Buenos Aires! read more

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Full of happy people, most of them are locals. Cumaná is to Buenos Aires what "Chez Gladines" is to Paris. Here the speciality is the tasteful food from the countrysides of Argentina. Try the "Pastel de calabaza con lomo al barro": enormously tasty and authentic. The environment is welcoming, yet not touristy at all. Do not expect fine and expensive wines, but you can order some nice table wine that will do more than well with their non-pretentious dishes. Well, I've fallen in love with this place. In fact it is the one restaurant I am sure to go back to whenever I return to Buenos Aires. read more

This was our second time to Buenos Aires and third time at Cumaná. Love the vibe there. Friendly service. They are known for the homemade empanadas and casseroles. We ordered both and wine. Delicious. You must know that they accept cash only! read more

How this place doesn't have a raving 5 stars is beyond me!!! These are maybe the best empanadas I have ever had. Ever. And the amount of food and wine for the peso is incredible! I don't know if there's a better value in this city for what you get. We enjoyed this spot so much that we're trying to find time is the remainder of our trip to return. Love love love!!! read more

BEST EMPANADAS! During our week-long stay in BA, we visited 5 times! Delicious food! Service is mediocre but that's the case everywhere else. Prices are great and menu is fantastic! P.S. The ventilation is pretty bad- your clothes will smell like food after you leave:-( read more

We had a late lunch around 3pm. There was not a wait at that time. The empanadas were delicious. We also had the appetizer for 2 and this was plants of food. The house red is good and inexpensive. Our meal was about 25 usd including tip so the place is very affordable. The service was great, an although we speak limited Spanish the waitress was patient and friendly. read more

Cumaná - Appetizer for two and empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Came here for dinner one night and ordered empanadas and there pizza. Good size portion for 2 people. Food was very cheap for 2 people but the food was mediocre. Great service and close to our hotel and it's open late read more

Cumaná - Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Very disappointing meal. In BA for a couple days so wanted to find some good places nearby for dinners. Like most places there are always some good reviews and some bad ones so ultimately it's just a personal preference so we decided to try it. The place was nice, good atmosphere, casual and had some tables near the big opening facing the street. The A/C lines are above these tables so be mindful of drips. Went early (8:30) so no issue getting table. Waitress was okay, nothing special. We ordered empanadas which (of the ones I tasted were good)-lomo (meat) & pollo (chicken). Thin crust, good filling. Main dishes were so unappealing, none of us finished ours. I did not know it was possible to make a bad milanesa, but it is. My son and wife ordered the plain chicken ones. Essentially no flavor at all and ate about half. Came with a side salad, no dressing so they brought olive oil. My daughter ordered one of their sandwiches ( tomato, basil, provolone). It came open faced, completely smothered in cheese. She had two bites and was done. Mine was the worst, the cannelloni with corn and cheese. It was inedible and to not waste food I'll force down bad meals. I had 4 spoonfuls (it's more like a cheese and corn stew than pasta). Could not eat anymore. It took a while to get the waitress' attention but it was obvious we did not finish our food and declined any 'to go' boxes. Unfortunately no concern or interest in addressing our dislike for the food. I'm sure there are other good dishes on the menu but ours were 0/3. I wish we had just ordered more empanadas. One star for the empanadas and one for atmosphere. read more

Cumaná - Cannelloni with corn and cheese - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

The service was terrible. We sat for a very very VERY long time, even by Argentine standards. The waiter was not friendly or helpful to start with, and remained so after we pointed out that he had missed one of the dishes that we ordered. We had waited so extremely long only to be short 1 of 3 dishes (for a table of 3!!).. he had even read the order back to us when taking it. Only come here if you have a LOT of time and don't care if your order is wrong. read more

March 4 for dinner. This is one of the best restaurants we have visited so far. My only wish is that red wine shouldn't be served at room temperature if room temp is in the mid-seventies F. But that is it. Great food, vibe and services, and value. We had chicken and beef empanadas and the beef was delicious. We had Carbonada and Vegetable casseroles. Both excellent, though I think the Carbonada had the edge. Our servers were charming, helpful and respectful and the tip reflected that. Got us English menus. Brought both menus so we could price compare as the English menu pricing was outdated. Helped with wine selection and covered each other with smiles all around. Place has a great vibe and well worth a visit. read more