If you're looking for a zabiha certified restaurant in Buenos Aires - this is the spot! Before you…read morehead over, make sure to take cash - pesos only! Hummus/Pita - this was complimentary and the first place, after eating at 30 restaurants in BA where the bread came out warm! Shawarma - I had over 3-4 shawarmas in BA and the shawarma here was the best one, if not the only good one I had. There is flavor in the shawarma sauce and the bits of pickle add complexity. Bife de chorizo / Grilled Beef - the sirloin steak was cooked exactly how we asked, medium rare. The accompanying fries were crispy and topped with paprika I think. Mixed Grill - consisted of shish tawouk, shish kebab and chicken kebab served with a dip of hummus, pita and french fries. The shish kebab was moist and had a smoky flavor, it was my favorite. The owner spoke to us at great length during our meal and after our meal. He told us his story of coming to Argentina as a trained chef. It is his intention to serve zabiha food to people of BA and tourists like us! Baklava - he offered us complimentary baklava which was sweet like the baklava. No exaggeration at all, this was the best baklava I ever had. It wasn't messy to eat and each layer stood on its own. The top layer was thick and crispy at the same time, not sure what phyllo dough is used but what a well done baklava. ALSO - the menu has such variety. They have burgers, shawarmas, steaks, grilled salmon, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads and wraps, etc. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Babagaboush (betenjan) was bitter Hummus was good…read more This place is across from botanical garden Nice relaxing music Each mesa costs roughly $8; the assortment one is $29..

We stopped by at 7.45pm (that is considered early) and were able to get a table right away. We got…read morethe babaghanoush, tabouleh salad, potato kebbe, kabob and Muhadra. And the food was so so so good!!! They are able to do half portions and we loved it so we could try even more. Do get their chilies on the side. They were so flavorful. Service was great and you could see a ton of locals here. Highly recommend this place!

I already want to go back! Loved the salad, hummus, and tabbouleh salad. Wasn't the biggest fan of…read morethe falafel (had some kind of peanut sauce)? Staff was very accommodating with a baby and offered a high chair. This place had a line and was packed by 8pm.

I wanted to try this restaurant ever since I knew I was going to be in Buenos Aires. I missed the…read morepopup that Chef Tomás Kalika had at Intesect by Lexus in 2019 where my son-in-law was a sous chef. This was my opportunity. I seized it. I secured a reservation for my wife and I and was not disappointed. Situated in a neighborhood not unlike Surfside in Miami, this so-called Mediterranean restaurant exceeded all my expectations. From the greeting we received upon entering; to our server, Mariano, explaining portion sizes as well as the many dishes in which my wife could order or that the sous chef could alter due to allergies; to the suggested wines that may accompany our order. I had my heart set on BABA GANOUSH appetizer and PASTRAMIED RACK OF BEEF- their signature dish; the Baba Ganoush had tomato in it so that was out for Edna but another eggplant dish was substituted and it was just what the doctor ordered. The Pastrami preparation I opted for was not available but the PASTRAMI WELLINGTON: Beef Short Rib Pastrami, Mushroom Duxelles, Swiss Chard and Dijon Mustard; Served with Date Demi-Glace and Assorted Peppercorns, I eventually ordered was to die for. Edna opted for the fish of the day which was MULLET in a fine sauce made with Pastis. For dessert, I wanted something different and we got it: PUMPKIN, BLUE CHEESE AND MISO consisting of nixtamalized Pumpkin, Blue Cheese Mousse and Pumpkin Tofee with Miso. it was a small portion but it was delicious. A few words about the ambiance: the inside was beautifully decorated; the lamps hung in a low glow to accentuate the dark wood walls; the Michelin certificates proudly hung in a discreet spot; an outdoor section had been assembled to accommodate the throngs of diners as the interior is on the small size. Geez, it was only a Monday night!

After Roland our fantastic driver mentioned it's popularity ,Lulu, after checking the menu was GUNG…read moreHO! So we toddled over taking an extended fruit stop for cherries etc to stave off Tajo's hunger. On arrival the 2 wines I ordered were out of stock but the Luigi Borsa white wine blend they subbed was good enough to change the order from a glass to a bottle ($50,000 ARS) The mixed bread platter soon arrived as I marveled over the towel like napkins the biggest ever! After our starters of Potato Varniki for Tajo (6) we got Zhoug ...great!(10) and Wagu steak bites (7) with a chutney like condiment...meat very rare but not that beefy. Then we ordered the entrees...Seafood Farfalaj & Farm Chicken. So we waited.......& waited............& waited...........until it got so late we had to box our orders for home to put Tajo to bed .. This reminded us for the 30 minutes it took the guy at the fruit stand to pick out the cherries, wash & polish them before finally finishing the transaction...very typical of the "Portenos" (or people of the port) & their lackadaisical attitude with speedy service being from Buenos Aires When we got back to our nicely appointed AirBnb to eat, the rumor that this place was Michelin rated did not hold up to that level for us ....good..... but not sublime ...........................................maybe try again next year?

The shawarma at Medio Oriente is the shit. It's only available on Fridays and Saturdays, but people…read moreline up waiting for this every week. I even know some people who go religiously for "Shawarma Fridays." Go early otherwise it will run out, and make sure to order it with extra picante. This is also a panaderia arabe, so on other days you can go and get take away. The babaganoush, mtabal, hummus, sfija, laban yogurt are also worth to take home.

Stopped in today for lunch and grabbed a plate of shawarma and a plate of falafel. I could have…read moredone either of the two and felt fine since the portions seemed generous but I had a tiny breakfast. The falafel was dense and rich and came with some tahini that I could probably put on a cake since it was so delicious. The shawarma cut finely, covered in some delicious dressing, and had that nice little char it gets from roasting on the spit. The bit of pita to clean up afterwards was just an additional bonus. The gentleman who helped me was friendly and patient with my horrible Spanish. I could not be happier with this meal and will probably go back several times while I'm down here.

Five of us had lunch here today. J&A have come here a number of times. The weather was beautiful,…read moreso we sat outside. This corner changed hands recently. I had never tried the restaurant that occupied this space previously, but this is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Two brothers own the restaurant and were on hand. Very pleasant people. I had the shwarma plate with consists of beef shwarma with some sliced onions, tomatoes and sour cream. Very tasty. C ordered musaka, which she enjoyed. Anita had a hamburger and fries that disappeared very quickly. Everyone had lemonade with mint, which was a bit different in that it was not sweet. Food: 4 stars Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 4 stars

under new ownership as of three months ago, with new staff, and a menu overhaul. Extra thin…read moreflatbread, lightly grilled, good quality meat coated in baharat, tahini sauce, yogurt sauce, and a rocking good hot sauce available. A little light on the veggies, but enough to taste. Quite good, and for the heart of Recoleta, not bad at 75 pesos.

LOVED Teamim! This place has character anddd good food, two of muh favorite things. There are a few…read moresmall tables to sit at, but it's mostly for take-out. I got the shawarma wrap with all the toppings. The meat was fresh and chewy and the herbs and veggies in the baba ganoush were powerful. Although the wrap was only decent, its insides made up for it. The people there are lovely! So friendly... and I enjoyed watching them skillfully prepare the different pastries they have to offer (stuffed with cheeses, meats, potatoes and more). I'll be back to try the lot!

This falafel makes me emotional. It comes in a wrap filled with hummus, tabbouleh, tzatziki,…read morecabbage, onions, and spicy sauce, and it is a magical thing. You may shed tears. Pretty generous portion size for the price too. It's a small place by Parque Centenario, easy to overlook but definitely worth a stop. Most people do carry-out, but there are also some tables to sit at. The owners are super sweet as well. I'm hoping to come back to try the shawarma, which I have heard is equally amazing.

This place was so fun! It has an Austin, TX / Denver, CO feel to it... trendy, food is delicious,…read moreambiance is quirky and colorful! The service was super, the bartender was awesome!

Four of us ventured into Benaim on Saturday evening. The operation is not immediately clear from…read morethe front entrance. There is a food truck near the entrance that serves beverages, but you have to wander back a ways to the kitchen and ordering/pick-up station. First impressions, ambiance and operational description: 2 stars ---- The place is very linear and extends quite far back. ---- There is nobody who greets you. ---- The ambiance is sort of like a German beer hall, but accommodated in an Argentine house. Kind of quirky. ---- There is outdoor seating along the right side, under cover of a canopy and there is indoor seating on the left. Seating amounts to long picnic tables and benches, so you end up sharing your table with others, which is perfectly fine, except groups of either 2 or 4 occupy a spot, leaving only room enough for two. Needless to say, most parties are 4 or 6, leaving everyone a bit frustrated and having to shift around so others can squeeze in and get seated. ----The place to order and pick up your food is a ways back from the front. Once you arrive in this incredibly bright space it's not clear/intuitive who is supposed to take your order. (It's the person you face as you walk into the space.) There are no servers. ---- The menu is located up rather high, above and behind a series of blinding lights that make looking at the menu uncomfortable. Also, it's not behind the person from whom you order, but over the kitchen, which makes it confusing as to whom you are to give your order. ---- You pay the for your food (not your drinks) at the time you order it and they give you a claim check and a receipt. They tell you to return to pick up your food in 10 minutes. ----This arrangement is a bit crazy because the counter is filled with plates of food waiting to be picked up and the room is packed with people staring and the menu and ordering food AND other people trying to get through to grab their food. Then those people have to negotiate their way through the crowd to get out of the room and too their tables. It's chaotic and poorly thought out. Or should I say, not thought out. ---- Once you have ordered/paid, you trek back to the food truck at the front to buy your drinks and then search for a table. The place gets incredible crowded. I saw several people sitting on the floor, next to full tables, because there wasn't enough seating for their entire party. ---- Once were were finished, it wasn't clear whether you are supposed to leave your trash on the table or if they clean up after you. Finding no place to deposit the plates and trash, we left them behind, which made me wonder what the next group would do, being faced with our pile of trash. The food: 2 stars From what we could determine, the menu is limited to sandwiches, but a large variety, and french fries. I ordered pastrami with everything that they offer to put on it. The pastrami is nothing like that which we're accustomed to Chicago or New York. It's not peppered, not thinly sliced. The flavor of the pastrami was perfectly fine, but it's thickly sliced and on a thick onion bun that had the texture of Wonder Bread.The others in my party all liked their sandwiches, but we all had the same complaints: The sandwiches, which are supposed to be hot, were cold, as were the seasoned french fries. Personally, I think they should be embarrassed serving food in this way. The service: Other than interacting with the people taking orders/payment, there is no service. The price is reasonable, but they need to impose some sort of rational organization/flow; overcome the frustrating seating issues; and, for cryin' out loud, serve the food hot.

A new (I think) takeout only spot (okay, they have a rickety little table on the sidewalk out front…read moreto sit at, but the delivery guys sit there, and then there's a bus stop right there, so you could sit on the bench at the stop as I did) for a short menu of Armenian fare. The menu offers shawarma in both beef and chicken, but at least the day I was there only beef was available, and they only have one rotisserie spit.... Heavily meat packed, with a bit of lettuce and onion, an automatic offer of hot sauce, which was a nice touch, along with the yogurt sauce. Nicely spiced, the beef quite tender and just lightly charred on the edges - though much of that may be due to the steady stream of shawarma being ordered, there's little time for the surface to get that really nice char. Friendly service. They need to give napkins out with the food, one shouldn't have to ask, and they shouldn't have to search. Overall, rather good! I'd grab another one if I was nearby.

Extra order of pride with a side of inordinate wait times. ***Not recommended***…read more After two hours at the venue, all we had received were the appetizers. The waiter didn't seek information about the deal that was made with our group, so she tried to forcefully oversell the table. Because we asked for the agreed-upon deal, the staff proceeded to make our section of the table wait while serving the full meal to other sections. When asked about the situation, was told I was the problem and that I just had to be patient (at the two hours mark, mind you). Owner was on site and aware of the situation, but chose to wait until we were ready to leave and then refused to even speak and address the issues. Eventually got the mains staggered with a bonus: most were cold on top! (despite assurances that they had just been prepared) Water was not served until the very end when we asked for the nth time. The heat in the restaurant was a killer - as if the one air conditioning unit was to suffice by the working kitchen. Left soaked. Very bad experience overall. Won't be back. Certainly won't recommend to anyone I like.

So go knowing service is SLOW!! but man the food is so worth it. Every bite feels so fresh and…read moregood! Everything is well seasoned! The salads are so good as is the shawarma and kebabs.