When in Buenos Aires, I have been eating the local food for a while, and I wondered, how's the…read morePeruvian food here? I was walking down Esmeralda and stumbled upon this gem, of course none other by one of the most renowned chefs in Peruvian cuisine, Gaston Acurio. The ambiance was amazing, the service, the lomo saltado was perfect, the papa rellenas reminded me of my grandmothers, and the dessert was TO DIE FOR. Highly recommend this restaurant as a way to dive into Peruvian cuisine...you won't regret it. Also, bring cash to tip, they don't let you add tip to the total of your bill with a credit card.

Was excited to see this restaurant from Gaston Acurio when planning this BA trip as we are big fans…read moreof Peruvian food. We were able to walk in for a party of four ~7pm. The interior design is spacious and modern, with high ceilings and foliage in glass partitions. Service was also excellent--attentive and friendly. We ordered classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, aji de gallina, and tallarin saltado, as well as a risotto and a mango dessert. All of what we tasted was high quality and authentic, and portion sizes were quite reasonable as well. Definitely worth the trip if you are in Buenos Aires and in the mood for some flavorful Peruvian food in a lovely ambiance.

Argentina makes some of the greatest steaks on the planet…read more And yet, there are times when nothing is better than an Argentine hot dog. I am not talking about the stupid everyday hot dogs which are called panchos. These are just like hot dogs in America. They depend on what kind of goop you put on top. I am talking about Choripan. If you think about how you eat an Argentine steak (with wine, gusto and reverent appreciation) And how you eat Argentine ice cream (squeals of oooooooh!) Choripan is right in the middle. Half Church of Great Amazingness and Half Little Kid Fun. * * * We don't have Choripan in the US. Choripan is derived from the Spanish-Catalonian hot dog tradition rather than the German frankfurters we eat in America. In a Catalonian hot dog house, you have a choice of 8 or 10 or a dozen different kinds of hot dogs ... Meaning 8 or 10 or a dozen different kinds of meat or flavoring right in the sausage itself. One sausage might be made with extra liver. One sausage might be made with lots of ground up mushroom. Usually there is a spicy one with Mexican chiles. Nowadays there is a vegetarian one. The sausages all taste dramatically different from each other. Choripans are larger than a traditional frankfurter but smaller than a knockwurst - more like a fatter version of a footlong. They are served on a small submarine roll. In Spain, you get a free choice of toppings. Most Spanish will only put one or at the most two toppings on their dog, Because they do not want to drown out the taste of the meat. Our hot dogs are boring. We put distraction after distraction after distraction on top to make us forget how lousy the base dog is. * * * Chori is widely considered to serve the best choripan in Buenos Aires. Choripan is all they do. There are ten choices of sausage. They are more rigid than the Spanish on toppings. They have figured out what topping goes best on each sausage - and when you order your hot dog, you get the chef's choice of fixings for each one. Believe the house. They know what they are doing. How are their dogs served the way they want to serve them? ABSOLUTAMENTE MAGNIFICOS !!!!!!!!!!!! * * * Special Bonus Section! Not only does Chori make its own hot dogs ... But it also makes its own ketchup. Once you have had Chori's ketchup, You will never be happy with the Heinz-style American ketchup we eat at home. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Argentines have better tomatoes than we do. But that is not the driving factor. They have put something dark and baritone and powerful into their ketchup. My guess is that they use balsamic vinegar rather than white vinegar as the base. However, I also think they have seriously reconsidered the spice mix and the use of sugar in the ketchup. Whatever, their secret is, you absolutely positively must get french fries with your choripan. And yeah, the fries themselves are nothing special. (I have only had really good french fries in one place in Buenos Aires, El Federal in San Telmo.) But Chori's ketchup on even average fries turns the fries into a dish to remember forever. Long after my hot dog was gone, I was eating each french fry one at a time as slowly as I could. The fries had already gotten cold but I didn't care. The ketchup was that good. * * * I don't think they put nuts in the sausages at Chori. But YOU would be nuts not to go to Chori while you are in Buenos Aires. Hey, there are more ways to have fun than just doing the tango!

Very good sandwiches and variety of choripan. Lots of drink options also. Good space with clean…read morebathrooms and nice decor.

What a lovely little neighborhood bistro. Priced like it was in the country but smack in the…read moremiddle 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!!

Cumaná features a menu so expansive and diverse that dining here sparked excitement. That and the…read morerestaurant'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.

Our travel agent recommended this spot as an alternative to more asada and what a great experience…read moreour group of 6 had at Sottivoce while in BA! The bread was incredible - I had the mushroom pappardelle entree and it was light and delicious! The service was easygoing while not taking forever!

Sottovoce is one of those places where I wonder "Am I grown up enough to eat here?" It has a very…read moreserious and sophisticated atmosphere. Situated in the Recoleta neighborhood, it's known for its house-made pastas. And, ultimately, yes, I was grown up enough to eat there, although, since I'm not a wine drinker, I felt I was missing out on the total experience. The decor of the restaurant is very elegant with lots of wood. We dined on the second level and were treated to an excellent view of the diners below. Being as there weren't many non-alcoholic drink options I had water. This is one area of opportunity. I would've loved to have something like a fruity cocktail to complement my dish. As an appetizer, we had the Corn Polenta with Prawns. It was an interesting dish with tender prawns and a seafood broth poured over the polenta. Very good. For my entree, I had a very rich pasta dish called Tagliatelle with Creamy Spinach and Ham. This was a delicious dish- let me tell you, the standout was the ham which was very mild and not heavily salted. That dish was a 5/5! For dessert I chose the Panna Cotta, it was a little too sweet for my liking. We also passed on the complementary Limoncello at the end. Overall, I really enjoyed our visit to Sottovoce, the main dish was spectacular, but the other elements bookending the main were a little less than spectacular. Nonetheless, I would definitely return for the Tagliatelle, but next time try a different appetizer and dessert.

The food here is delicious. We stopped by on a day that we used a tourist bus to tour Buenos Aires…read more We were hungry and noticed some people seated under umbrellas sipping cocktails. The bright orange hues of the cocktails drew us in, the taste of the food brought us back! This cafe has a good view of the Caminito terrace and the bus stops (if you're looking out for your bus). This cafe is in the opening of the La Boca tourist square. Have a bite and drink before or after doing some shopping. It's not as expensive as most tourist cafes, but it's not cheap either. Food- the beef empanadas were amazing! Try with the house chimichurri. The jamón y queso was okay, but im not a fan of pork so it's preference based. The pulled beef sandwich is so delicious and moist...it's what brought us back for another visit. They have a traditional provolone bake that is topped with olive oil and oregano; pretty good when hot. If you're in the area, it's a must. Service is great as well.

Outdoor dining with delicious food nice. Great spot for people watching. Staff were very nice and…read moreattentive.

Excellent food. Very quant and old style Argentina! I highly recommend. The service was very good…read moreand on top of their game!

Stopped by Rodi near Recoleta Cemetery for a quick lunch. The place was busy with locals, which…read moreseemed promising. We ordered a few starters, including empanadas, a stuffed tomato, and deep-fried mozzarella sticks. The empanadas were decent but nothing memorable. The stuffed tomato was very basic, and the mozzarella sticks were huge but had an odd flavor to the point that none of us ate them. The plates were cleared without any comment, which felt a bit inattentive. Service was fine overall, but since this was a recommended stop for empanadas, it ended up being a letdown and not somewhere I'd return.

Great experience. Highly recommend. Creative and delicious…read moremeal. Great ambience and service.

Definitely one of the top meals we had in South America. The theme was along the lines of surf and…read moreturf, and each dish was a work of art, both visually and flavor-wise. The best bite of food we had in the two weeks we were in South America was the oyster from Crizia. I don't know how they did it, but it was absolutely impeccable. Truly amazing wall-to-wall!

This place is pretty solid! First the atmosphere is very good, both the inside and the "outside"…read more(also inside) seating is very cute. The real outdoor seating on the street is standard. I do think the menu is a little boring (it seems like there are a lot of variations of margarita or just like basic pizzas), but the pizza of the day on the day we went was good it had stracciatella, some type of jamon, arugula, and onion. I was also impressed with the crust -- in some pictures I saw it looked floppy but it was not as floppy as I imagined it would be based on those photos.

This place doesnt need any more reviews but here we go anyway…read more Nice staff, pretty place inside with plants, nice area to dine outside, long lines but process quickly. Good food. Menus not in english