Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Food Scene
Located at the end of the block, this is the go to patisserie for fresh bread, pastries, cakes, quiches and empanadas. They also do sandwiches and salads for a takeaway lunch and helados (ice cream).
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Located at the end of the block, this is the go to patisserie for fresh bread, pastries, cakes, quiches and empanadas. They also do sandwiches and salads for a takeaway lunch and helados (ice cream).
Inventive gourmet food and a change from the ubiquitous parillas. Good wine list too. Sunday brunch is particularly good. Booking needed. Inside Fierro Hotel. Tel: 3220 6820
Fierro Hotel
5862 SolerInventive gourmet food and a change from the ubiquitous parillas. Good wine list too. Sunday brunch is particularly good. Booking needed. Inside Fierro Hotel. Tel: 3220 6820
Scandinavian restaurant with a location that is great for lunch on a sunny day. A real oasis with massive front lawn and high ceiling warehouse building. Lunch menu is great value.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olsen
5870 GorritiScandinavian restaurant with a location that is great for lunch on a sunny day. A real oasis with massive front lawn and high ceiling warehouse building. Lunch menu is great value.
It's Home Hotel, but the restaurant is really relaxed with a lovely courtyard. A great lunch option just 5 minutes walk from the house.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home Hotel
5860 HondurasIt's Home Hotel, but the restaurant is really relaxed with a lovely courtyard. A great lunch option just 5 minutes walk from the house.
Cheap and cheerful and very popular with locals. Lunch or dinner with plenty of outside seating. Go before 8.30pm or be prepared to wait. Service is not great, but the food is good and menu extensive.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Cabras
1795 Fitz RoyCheap and cheerful and very popular with locals. Lunch or dinner with plenty of outside seating. Go before 8.30pm or be prepared to wait. Service is not great, but the food is good and menu extensive.
THE famous BA steak restaurant (parilla). A must do experience for lunch or dinner. Book online or get there before 8.30 for dinner. Come hungry! http://www.parrillalacabrera.com.ar/
404 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraTHE famous BA steak restaurant (parilla). A must do experience for lunch or dinner. Book online or get there before 8.30 for dinner. Come hungry! http://www.parrillalacabrera.com.ar/
Southeast Asian food - fresh produce and great flavours. Friendly service. Quite unique and a nice change from the standard meat restaurants.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sudestada
5602 GuatemalaSoutheast Asian food - fresh produce and great flavours. Friendly service. Quite unique and a nice change from the standard meat restaurants.
Italian restaurant and the place for fresh pasta. The veal is great as is the calamari. Friendly old school Italian. Around the corner from the house. www.grancaruso.com.ar. Tel: 4777 6633
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Gran Caruso
5805 El SalvadorItalian restaurant and the place for fresh pasta. The veal is great as is the calamari. Friendly old school Italian. Around the corner from the house. www.grancaruso.com.ar. Tel: 4777 6633
A nice place for lunch or dinner. Eclectic menu reflects the chef's Syrian-Lebanese roots. Tel: 4831 4556
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Paraiso
A nice place for lunch or dinner. Eclectic menu reflects the chef's Syrian-Lebanese roots. Tel: 4831 4556
Delicious Peruvian food - great ceviche! This is the BA branch of what is a top 100 restaurant in the world (the home branch in Lima is 13th in the world). Book for dinner. Tel: 4802 2991
Astrid & Gastón
3222 LafinurDelicious Peruvian food - great ceviche! This is the BA branch of what is a top 100 restaurant in the world (the home branch in Lima is 13th in the world). Book for dinner. Tel: 4802 2991
See through the somewhat tacky decor for great ceviche, excellent pisco sours and friendly Peruvian service. http://restobardot.net/
Bardot Nueva Cocina Peruana
5237 HondurasSee through the somewhat tacky decor for great ceviche, excellent pisco sours and friendly Peruvian service. http://restobardot.net/
Local by name, this is truly our local restaurant for a nice dinner. All of a minute walk from the house. The food is contemporary European and the service attentive. www.localrestaurant.com.ar
Arévalo 2061
Local by name, this is truly our local restaurant for a nice dinner. All of a minute walk from the house. The food is contemporary European and the service attentive. www.localrestaurant.com.ar
Another go-to lunch option in the heart of Palermo Soho. Drop in for a break between shopping. The set menu for lunch normally great value.
Mott Cocina de Mercado
4685 El SalvadorAnother go-to lunch option in the heart of Palermo Soho. Drop in for a break between shopping. The set menu for lunch normally great value.
A Buenos Aires institution. Sure it's touristy, but worth dropping in for a coffee and a snack if you're in the city. They also do tango shows later at night. www.cafetortoni.com.ar
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Tortoni
825 Av. de MayoA Buenos Aires institution. Sure it's touristy, but worth dropping in for a coffee and a snack if you're in the city. They also do tango shows later at night. www.cafetortoni.com.ar
Museum restaurants can be hit or miss, but this is really quite nice. A lovely courtyard and good food. www.museoevitaresto.com.ar. Tel: 4800 1599.
290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Evita
2988 LafinurMuseum restaurants can be hit or miss, but this is really quite nice. A lovely courtyard and good food. www.museoevitaresto.com.ar. Tel: 4800 1599.
An upmarket restaurant offering a degustation menu. Among Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2013. "Modern, unfussy and heartfelt cooking". www.parajearevalo.com. Tel: 4775 7759.
Paraje Arevalo
1502 ArévaloAn upmarket restaurant offering a degustation menu. Among Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2013. "Modern, unfussy and heartfelt cooking". www.parajearevalo.com. Tel: 4775 7759.
The other branch of La Cabrera, just down the road from the original. Equally good. If you can't get into one, book the other! Book online. http://www.parrillalacabrera.com.ar/
404 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraThe other branch of La Cabrera, just down the road from the original. Equally good. If you can't get into one, book the other! Book online. http://www.parrillalacabrera.com.ar/
Excellent helado! Or ice cream. Freddo is a chain you will see around BA and fortunately this one is close to our house. Great for dessert after eating at one of the local restaurants. Open late!
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freddo
1867 Ángel Justiniano CarranzaExcellent helado! Or ice cream. Freddo is a chain you will see around BA and fortunately this one is close to our house. Great for dessert after eating at one of the local restaurants. Open late!
Rated the number 1 restaurant on Trip Advisor. Colombian siblings offer up a pan South American tasting menu with optional paired wines. http://ilatinabuenosaires.com. Tel: 4857 9095 or 15 6400 7622
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
i Latina
725 MurilloRated the number 1 restaurant on Trip Advisor. Colombian siblings offer up a pan South American tasting menu with optional paired wines. http://ilatinabuenosaires.com. Tel: 4857 9095 or 15 6400 7622
Designed to give an intro to the best of Argentine cuisine & culture. Billing itself not as a cooking class, but a unique dining concept. http://theargentineexperience.com. Book online.
Fitz Roy 2110
Designed to give an intro to the best of Argentine cuisine & culture. Billing itself not as a cooking class, but a unique dining concept. http://theargentineexperience.com. Book online.
This is a cute French style cafe with simple healthy food and friendly service. A quick and easy lunch option around the corner from the house.
Nicaragua 6099
This is a cute French style cafe with simple healthy food and friendly service. A quick and easy lunch option around the corner from the house.
A classic and traditional "parilla" or steakhouse and one of the best in BA. Great wine list to match. Ideal for a long lunch or dinner. Tel: 4831 9564
446 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Don Julio Parrilla
4699 GuatemalaA classic and traditional "parilla" or steakhouse and one of the best in BA. Great wine list to match. Ideal for a long lunch or dinner. Tel: 4831 9564
Lovely local cafe for lunch or just coffee, just around the corner on Nicaragua. 3 minutes walk from the house.
Nicaragua 6055
6055 NicaraguaLovely local cafe for lunch or just coffee, just around the corner on Nicaragua. 3 minutes walk from the house.
Vegetarian restaurant a couple of blocks from the house. Also serves fish sometimes. Get your vegetable fix and a nice break from all the meat.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arevalito
1478 ArévaloVegetarian restaurant a couple of blocks from the house. Also serves fish sometimes. Get your vegetable fix and a nice break from all the meat.
Delicious Armenian food. Normally very popular so try to book for dinner if possible or go early to avoid the wait. BYO is possible. Tel: 4772 4911.
Thames 1101
1101 ThamesDelicious Armenian food. Normally very popular so try to book for dinner if possible or go early to avoid the wait. BYO is possible. Tel: 4772 4911.
The only true seafood restaurant in the neighborhood! Stop off for lunch for a change from the meat.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pescadorita
1905 HumboldtThe only true seafood restaurant in the neighborhood! Stop off for lunch for a change from the meat.
Arts & Culture
Buenos Aires' world famous opera house. Simply stunning. Catch an opera if you can or arrange a tour (in English). Book online. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar/en/
1335 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Colón
1171 CerritoBuenos Aires' world famous opera house. Simply stunning. Catch an opera if you can or arrange a tour (in English). Book online. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar/en/
For art lovers, this is a terrific museum. Look out for seasonal exhibitions too. www.malba.org.ar
1268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MALBA
3415 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaFor art lovers, this is a terrific museum. Look out for seasonal exhibitions too. www.malba.org.ar
BA has a vibrant theatre scene and this quirky off-Corrientes theatre has "Theatre For Foreigners" with English subtitles. Click on "Teatro Subtitulado" for details in English. http://www.timbre4.com/
México 3554
BA has a vibrant theatre scene and this quirky off-Corrientes theatre has "Theatre For Foreigners" with English subtitles. Click on "Teatro Subtitulado" for details in English. http://www.timbre4.com/
Newer tango club offering intimate viewing with 20 seats max ensuring all have front row seats. http://www.wearetango.com/
We Are Tango
688 Avenida MedranoNewer tango club offering intimate viewing with 20 seats max ensuring all have front row seats. http://www.wearetango.com/
One of the oldest tango clubs in BA. Intimate and participatory. http://www.bar-sur.com.ar/en/home.html
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Sur
299 Estados UnidosOne of the oldest tango clubs in BA. Intimate and participatory. http://www.bar-sur.com.ar/en/home.html
A larger more Broadway-style tango show. Offers a tango lesson and VIP seatings + transfers. http://tangoporteno.com.ar/eng/index.html
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tango Porteno
570 CerritoA larger more Broadway-style tango show. Offers a tango lesson and VIP seatings + transfers. http://tangoporteno.com.ar/eng/index.html
Everything Else
A must see for any sports fan. River Plate is one of the BA's two major football (soccer) clubs. If in season, try to catch a game. It's an experience like no other! Museum: 4789 1156.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
7597 Av. Pres. Figueroa AlcortaA must see for any sports fan. River Plate is one of the BA's two major football (soccer) clubs. If in season, try to catch a game. It's an experience like no other! Museum: 4789 1156.
Palermo Park is lovely and stretches across various sections. Grab a map and head out on foot to explore.
Parque
Palermo Park is lovely and stretches across various sections. Grab a map and head out on foot to explore.
Arévalo 2217
Cheap and easy if you don't want to do any laundry yourself in the house.
Closest bank ATM to the house. 850m or 6 blocks away.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banco Ciudad
5991 Av. CórdobaClosest bank ATM to the house. 850m or 6 blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
Inside the Abasto Shopping Center, this is a great day out for the kids. http://www.museoabasto.org.ar/
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Niños Abasto
3247 Av. CorrientesInside the Abasto Shopping Center, this is a great day out for the kids. http://www.museoabasto.org.ar/
The Japanese Garden is a lovely park and great for kids for whom it's free. It also have a restaurant. www.jardinjapones.org.ar
706 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Japonés
3450 Av. CasaresThe Japanese Garden is a lovely park and great for kids for whom it's free. It also have a restaurant. www.jardinjapones.org.ar
Lovely botanic gardens and good for kids. Free entry.
729 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays
Lovely botanic gardens and good for kids. Free entry.
A fun outing for the kids. About 10-15 min by taxi from the house. Kids under 12 are free. www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ecoparque Interactivo de Buenos Aires
2601 Av. SarmientoA fun outing for the kids. About 10-15 min by taxi from the house. Kids under 12 are free. www.zoobuenosaires.com.ar
A fun outing for the kids, where it's forbidden NOT to touch! http://www.mpc.org.ar/
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Participatory Science Museum (Forbidden not to touch)
1930 JunínA fun outing for the kids, where it's forbidden NOT to touch! http://www.mpc.org.ar/
Another fun outing for the kids. Open daily from 2pm - 7pm. www.macn.secyt.gov.ar
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales Bernardino Rivadavia
480 Av. Angel GallardoAnother fun outing for the kids. Open daily from 2pm - 7pm. www.macn.secyt.gov.ar
Located within Palermo Park, another fun outing for the kids. http://www.planetario.gov.ar/indexnuevo.html
444 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Planetario Galileo Galilei
s/n Av. SarmientoLocated within Palermo Park, another fun outing for the kids. http://www.planetario.gov.ar/indexnuevo.html
Essentials
Small Carrefour supermarket a couple of blocks from the house. Stocks most groceries and necessities needed.
Arévalo 1736
Small Carrefour supermarket a couple of blocks from the house. Stocks most groceries and necessities needed.
Chinese-run small supermarket. 5 min walk from the house. Good for basic supplies, including wine.
Arévalo 1655
Chinese-run small supermarket. 5 min walk from the house. Good for basic supplies, including wine.
Chinese-run small supermarket. The closest to the house (1 min) and good for basic groceries and wine.
Costa Rica 6035
Chinese-run small supermarket. The closest to the house (1 min) and good for basic groceries and wine.
Chinese-run small supermarket, Just around the corner about 5-10 min walk. Another option for basic supplies.
Soler 6056
Chinese-run small supermarket, Just around the corner about 5-10 min walk. Another option for basic supplies.
Sightseeing
Hop-on, hop-off open top bus tour and great way to familarize yourself and explore the city. Book tickets online or pay on the bus. Stops 16 or 17 closest to house. http://www.buenosairesbus.com/en/
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buenos Aires Bus Turístico
846 Av. Pres. Roque Sáenz PeñaHop-on, hop-off open top bus tour and great way to familarize yourself and explore the city. Book tickets online or pay on the bus. Stops 16 or 17 closest to house. http://www.buenosairesbus.com/en/