Pampa-fed beef grilled to perfection on a barbecue, or Patagonian lamb roasted on an
open fire, are what Buenos Aires offers in abundance. Wash these meaty morsels down
with fine Malbec wine and heavenly Italian-style ice cream.
Hip: Palermo
Eclectic, inventive and ever-changing, Palermo is the top destination for
porteño (port-dwelling) foodies. Mexican, Armenian, Italian and
sushi rub shoulders in the elegant districts of Las Cañitas and edgy
Palermo Hollywood.
Restaurants lining the old-fashioned cobbled streets of San Telmo offer simple,
hearty and great-value Argentine dishes. These include the classic asado
(barbecued beef) with salad and chips, and empanadas (little pasties filled
with cheese or beef).
Sophisticated: Puerto Madero
Buenos Aires' most modern barrio (neighbourhood) is situated along
its former dock area. Many of the 19th-century buildings have been converted into
attractive waterfront restaurants, offering juicy steaks, delicious pasta, and
international cuisine.
Eat out from 9pm, as that's when restaurant life really gets going. Popular
restaurants will stay busy until past 11pm, but a porteño
(port-dweller) waiter will rarely ask you to vacate your table, no matter how many
people are waiting. Tipping is usually 10%.
