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.

Fast food style, a mix of takeout and eat in at high counters around the room. Line-up to order,…read morewhich is a tedious, and long process at weekday lunchtime. Choice of beef or chicken or mixed shawarma, or falafel, solo or in combos with various salads. 50 pesos got me a mixed one, with gristly bits of beef and dried out bits of chicken, some lettuce, tomato, no sauces (tahini, yogurt, and hot sauce available on the counters to add yourself), and, hold on, the advertised "fusion cuisine", one supposes, half the insides are filled with soggy french fries. Didn't make it past a couple of bites, tossed it in the trash and walked.

The posted price of 110 pesos for a shawarma initially sounded a bit steep, but it's footnoted with…read morean assertion that it contains a whopping 400gm of beef, near to a full pound - and, it easily does. Huge wraps, probably 16″ across, piled with meat, and a choice of various of the usual accompaniments - lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled cabbage, tahini, yogurt, and hot sauces, all added generously. It's really just a takeout spot, although they have a small table on the sidewalk out front if you want to sit and eat. Truthfully, one of the best I've had in town.

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