Guidebook for Buenos Aires
Food Scene
Armenia 1764
So nice to have an excellent coffee!!!
Restaurant bar with the best terrace in Plaza Armenia. Just ideal for a good summer night
14 locals recommend
Janio
1805 MalabiaRestaurant bar with the best terrace in Plaza Armenia. Just ideal for a good summer night
La Cabrera
5127 José A. CabreraParrilla lover? want to try the best meat in Bs As? dont miss it.
Le Pain Quotidien
1641 Armeniahave to explain? so nice, so yummie....
Lo de Jesús
1406 GurruchagaAnother option of parrilla for meat lovers
As it name says...its hidden but its soooo good. Best place for a nice Argentinian meat.
58 locals recommend
La Escondida
As it name says...its hidden but its soooo good. Best place for a nice Argentinian meat.
I love this place. I can shop for lovely things for my house and at the same time have a good coffee while enjoying a good book. What else to ask?
6 locals recommend
PEHACHE 1418
I love this place. I can shop for lovely things for my house and at the same time have a good coffee while enjoying a good book. What else to ask?
Quimbombó
4562 Costa RicaInternational food. Asian Food. IN CRE DI BLE!!! Enjoy it.
dont miss it for the world if you like to buy kute things for your house. Also, good tea and coffee inside. Just dont miss it.
Gorriti 4865
dont miss it for the world if you like to buy kute things for your house. Also, good tea and coffee inside. Just dont miss it.
Wine Boutique and Organic delicatessen. Tell them you know me and the owner will make a special atention.
Thames 1653
Wine Boutique and Organic delicatessen. Tell them you know me and the owner will make a special atention.
Nice place for lunch. Ideal with nice tables outside....then you are just in the centre for a good day of shopping.
Gurruchaga 1806
Nice place for lunch. Ideal with nice tables outside....then you are just in the centre for a good day of shopping.
French cuisine bistro. Just right if you love French food!! Quiet and cozy. www.elfrancesbistro.com.ar
8 locals recommend
El Francés
5099 GorritiFrench cuisine bistro. Just right if you love French food!! Quiet and cozy. www.elfrancesbistro.com.ar
(400 AR$/person) Our tip: have a Lomo Dada on Thursday. 12pm to 2am, international cuisine Phone. +54 11 4314 4787
75 locals recommend
Dada Bistró
941 San Martín(400 AR$/person) Our tip: have a Lomo Dada on Thursday. 12pm to 2am, international cuisine Phone. +54 11 4314 4787
BEST EMPANADAS IN TOWN Famous from Argentina, must try. Everyday, 9am to 12am
48 locals recommend
Costumbres Criollas
1392 EsmeraldaBEST EMPANADAS IN TOWN Famous from Argentina, must try. Everyday, 9am to 12am
BEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN One of many stores in the city. Monday to Sunday, 11am to 12am.
179 locals recommend
Freddo
1867 Ángel Justiniano CarranzaBEST ICE CREAM IN TOWN One of many stores in the city. Monday to Sunday, 11am to 12am.
Burger Joint
1766 Jorge Luis BorgesBEST BURGER IN TOWN Area: Palermo Everyday, 12pm to 12am
LA PETANQUE (400 AR$/person) Our tip: have a Tartare in this authentic Brasserie. 12pm to 3:30pm/7:30pm to 1am, French cuisine. Phone. +54 11 2004 1056
66 locals recommend
Brasserie Petanque
596 DefensaLA PETANQUE (400 AR$/person) Our tip: have a Tartare in this authentic Brasserie. 12pm to 3:30pm/7:30pm to 1am, French cuisine. Phone. +54 11 2004 1056
(300 AR$/person) Our tip: the salmon with a Pinot noir wine. From 12pm to 1am, international cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4334 2380
30 locals recommend
Aldo's Restoran Vinoteca
372 Moreno(300 AR$/person) Our tip: the salmon with a Pinot noir wine. From 12pm to 1am, international cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4334 2380
FRENCH CUISINE (250 AR$/person) Our tip: have the delicious lenguado. From 9pm to 1am, french cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4897 2072
32 locals recommend
À Nos Amours
4488 C1414BJF GorritiFRENCH CUISINE (250 AR$/person) Our tip: have the delicious lenguado. From 9pm to 1am, french cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4897 2072
PIZZERIA (250 AR$/person) Our tip: «la burrata con parma». From 8pm to 1am. Phone. +54 11 4775 0337
52 locals recommend
Siamo nel Forno
5886 Costa RicaPIZZERIA (250 AR$/person) Our tip: «la burrata con parma». From 8pm to 1am. Phone. +54 11 4775 0337
(300 AR$./person) Our tip: perfect spot if you are very hungry. From 8am to 1pm, parilla & seafood. Phone. +54 11 4804 4944
63 locals recommend
Fervor
1519 Posadas(300 AR$./person) Our tip: perfect spot if you are very hungry. From 8am to 1pm, parilla & seafood. Phone. +54 11 4804 4944
AUTHOR CUISINE (400 AR$/person) Our tip: a today’s special at lunch time. 12pm to 12am. Phone. +54 11 4805 6794
61 locals recommend
Roux
2300 PeñaAUTHOR CUISINE (400 AR$/person) Our tip: a today’s special at lunch time. 12pm to 12am. Phone. +54 11 4805 6794
PERUVIAN FOOD Arevalo 2024 (300 AR$ / person) Our tip: book the terrasse for a wonderful ceviche. 12pm to 4pm & 8pm to 12am. Phone. +54 11 4772 4911
177 locals recommend
La Mar
2024 ArévaloPERUVIAN FOOD Arevalo 2024 (300 AR$ / person) Our tip: book the terrasse for a wonderful ceviche. 12pm to 4pm & 8pm to 12am. Phone. +54 11 4772 4911
(400 AR$/person) Our tip: the «bondiola brasada». 12pm to 2am, international cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4776 7677
64 locals recommend
Olsen
5870 Gorriti(400 AR$/person) Our tip: the «bondiola brasada». 12pm to 2am, international cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4776 7677
(350 AR$/person) Have the famous «ojo de bife con hueso». 12pm to 1am, parrilla & traditional food. Phone. +54 11 4319 8712.
24 locals recommend
Happening
310 Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo(350 AR$/person) Have the famous «ojo de bife con hueso». 12pm to 1am, parrilla & traditional food. Phone. +54 11 4319 8712.
SEAFOOD (150 AR$/person) Best sea food restaurant in town. 24/7. Phone. +54 11 4773 1354.
8 locals recommend
Club de Pescadores
SEAFOOD (150 AR$/person) Best sea food restaurant in town. 24/7. Phone. +54 11 4773 1354.
(150 AR$/person) Go for an Arepa at lunch time. From 10am to 12am, south american cuisine. Phone. +54 11 2004 1056.
20 locals recommend
Mercadito Latino
488 Carlos Calvo(150 AR$/person) Go for an Arepa at lunch time. From 10am to 12am, south american cuisine. Phone. +54 11 2004 1056.
(250 AR$/person) Go for a brunch at table 4. From 12pm to 12am, international cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4813 5900.
11 locals recommend
Harturo Restaurant
1661 Vicente López(250 AR$/person) Go for a brunch at table 4. From 12pm to 12am, international cuisine. Phone. +54 11 4813 5900.
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE (300 AR$/person) Have a «chicken wok» by the window. From 12pm to 1am. Phone:+54 11 4361 5539.
63 locals recommend
Café Rivas
302, C1101AAH Estados UnidosINTERNATIONAL CUISINE (300 AR$/person) Have a «chicken wok» by the window. From 12pm to 1am. Phone:+54 11 4361 5539.
SPANISH CUISINE (400 AR$/person) Our tip: «pulpo a la Gallega». From 12pm to 2am. Phone: +54 11 4312 5442.
49 locals recommend
Tancat
645 ParaguaySPANISH CUISINE (400 AR$/person) Our tip: «pulpo a la Gallega». From 12pm to 2am. Phone: +54 11 4312 5442.
Best japanese restaurant in town. 12:30pm to 12am, japanese cuisine, Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4775 6964.
198 locals recommend
Osaka
5608 SolerBest japanese restaurant in town. 12:30pm to 12am, japanese cuisine, Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4775 6964.
(300 AR$/person) Beautiful terrasse for lunch or coffee. 9am to 12pm, international. Phone. +54 11 4806 8639.
202 locals recommend
Croque Madame
1902 Av. del Libertador(300 AR$/person) Beautiful terrasse for lunch or coffee. 9am to 12pm, international. Phone. +54 11 4806 8639.
Have a veggie tart & a gazpacho. 9 am to 8pm, breakfast & brunch. Phone. +54 11 4802 2014.
41 locals recommend
Farinelli Bulnes
2707 BulnesHave a veggie tart & a gazpacho. 9 am to 8pm, breakfast & brunch. Phone. +54 11 4802 2014.
Have a double coffee with an apple pie. Do not go there for a meal. Area: Retiro. Phone: +54 11 4326 3463. From Monday to Saturday, 11am to 1am.
21 locals recommend
The Shelter Coffee
940 ArroyoHave a double coffee with an apple pie. Do not go there for a meal. Area: Retiro. Phone: +54 11 4326 3463. From Monday to Saturday, 11am to 1am.
A very chic tea time in the «Salon Gris». Area: Palermo Chio. Phone. +54 11 4801 9693. Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am to 8:30pm. Saturday, 10am to 8pm. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8:30am to 12am.
80 locals recommend
Casa Chene
2985 CaviaA very chic tea time in the «Salon Gris». Area: Palermo Chio. Phone. +54 11 4801 9693. Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am to 8:30pm. Saturday, 10am to 8pm. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 8:30am to 12am.
Book your pool table before going. Have a Quilmes beer and a La Continental pizza slice. Area: Monserrat. Phone. +54 11 4122 1500. From Monday to Sunday, 7:30am to 2am.
47 locals recommend
Los 36 Billares
1271 Av. de MayoBook your pool table before going. Have a Quilmes beer and a La Continental pizza slice. Area: Monserrat. Phone. +54 11 4122 1500. From Monday to Sunday, 7:30am to 2am.
COMPANIA DE CHOCOLATES Our tip: have a hot chocolate with a macaron frutos rojos. Area: Palermo, +54 11 4801 1339. From Monday to Sunday, 8:30am to 9pm
10 locals recommend
Compañía de Chocolates
3551 Juan Francisco SeguíCOMPANIA DE CHOCOLATES Our tip: have a hot chocolate with a macaron frutos rojos. Area: Palermo, +54 11 4801 1339. From Monday to Sunday, 8:30am to 9pm
Before 11:30am & go for a «desayuno americano». Area of San Telmo, Phone. +54 11 4362 2542 .From Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8pm
103 locals recommend
Hierbabuena
454 Av. CaserosBefore 11:30am & go for a «desayuno americano». Area of San Telmo, Phone. +54 11 4362 2542 .From Monday to Sunday, 9am to 8pm
Everything Else
Librery with the nicest place to have lunch or a coffee. Dont miss the terrace!!!
6 locals recommend
Dain Usina Cultural
4899 NicaraguaLibrery with the nicest place to have lunch or a coffee. Dont miss the terrace!!!
Essentials
If you are looking for a relaxing time...you found it!!! give yourself a treat in this nice Urban Spa.
Nicaragua 4959
If you are looking for a relaxing time...you found it!!! give yourself a treat in this nice Urban Spa.
Shopping
La Mersa
4835 NicaraguaLooking for art? here is your place!!
CINEMA VILLAGE RECOLETA Our tip: the Recoleta cemetery is only two blocks away. Area Recoleta. From Tuesday to Sunday. Phone. +54 11 4808 0605 www.villagecines.com
247 locals recommend
Rapsodia
2050, Local 213 Vicente LópezCINEMA VILLAGE RECOLETA Our tip: the Recoleta cemetery is only two blocks away. Area Recoleta. From Tuesday to Sunday. Phone. +54 11 4808 0605 www.villagecines.com
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a hidden secret Bar with the BEST drinks you can imagine. Its a restaurant in the front....but it hides a little secret in the back. Just ask me and i will help you go in! EXCLUSIVE
Malabia 1742
This is a hidden secret Bar with the BEST drinks you can imagine. Its a restaurant in the front....but it hides a little secret in the back. Just ask me and i will help you go in! EXCLUSIVE
Nice hidden bar. Chill out ambience. Good for a couple of drinks. You will find lots of turists.
11 locals recommend
Soria
SoriaNice hidden bar. Chill out ambience. Good for a couple of drinks. You will find lots of turists.
Doppelganger Bar
500 Av. Juan de GarayBEST COCKTAIL IN TOWN Tuesday to Saturday, 7pm to 2am
Our tip: delicious empanadas. Perfect for a date. Great wines. Area: Palermo. Phone:+54 11 4775 7501 Wednesday to Saturday From 6pm to 2am
44 locals recommend
La Cava Jufre
201 JufréOur tip: delicious empanadas. Perfect for a date. Great wines. Area: Palermo. Phone:+54 11 4775 7501 Wednesday to Saturday From 6pm to 2am
Our tip: have an empanada & enjoy the music! Area: Palermo +54 11 4866 6510 Tuesday to Sunday, 9pm to 1am http://www.cafevinilo.com.ar/
37 locals recommend
Cafe Vinilo
2483 GorritiOur tip: have an empanada & enjoy the music! Area: Palermo +54 11 4866 6510 Tuesday to Sunday, 9pm to 1am http://www.cafevinilo.com.ar/
Our tip: the perfect place for an after office wine & cheese. Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4778 1050. Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 12am
38 locals recommend
Bar du Marché
5950 NicaraguaOur tip: the perfect place for an after office wine & cheese. Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4778 1050. Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 12am
Our tip: Have a «desde Cuba con amor». Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4831 0831. Wedensday to Saturday, 9pm to 4am.
109 locals recommend
Cullen Henderson Bar
1106 Av. Álvarez ThomasOur tip: Have a «desde Cuba con amor». Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4831 0831. Wedensday to Saturday, 9pm to 4am.
Our tip: Have a Fernet Coca on Wednesday. Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4832 2318 Tuesday to Saturday, 12:30pm to 2am
14 locals recommend
Río Café
4772 HondurasOur tip: Have a Fernet Coca on Wednesday. Area: Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4832 2318 Tuesday to Saturday, 12:30pm to 2am
Our tip: have dinner on Friday and stay for the party. Area: Palermo. Phone: +549 11 6722 6784 Wednesday to Saturday, 9pm to 4am
43 locals recommend
Ferona
1445 HumboldtOur tip: have dinner on Friday and stay for the party. Area: Palermo. Phone: +549 11 6722 6784 Wednesday to Saturday, 9pm to 4am
ISABEL CLUB Our tip: let the bartender choose for you. Area:Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4834 6969. Monday to Saturday, 8pm to 4am.
65 locals recommend
Isabel
1664 UriarteISABEL CLUB Our tip: let the bartender choose for you. Area:Palermo. Phone: +54 11 4834 6969. Monday to Saturday, 8pm to 4am.
SKY BAR PULITZER Our tip: go on thursday, before 7pm. Have a Campari! AREA: Microcentro. Phone: +54 11 4316 0800. From Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 12am. From 15th of october to 15th of april.
6 locals recommend
Maipú 907
907 MaipúSKY BAR PULITZER Our tip: go on thursday, before 7pm. Have a Campari! AREA: Microcentro. Phone: +54 11 4316 0800. From Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 12am. From 15th of october to 15th of april.
Our tip: the best jazz music in town. Look for cuarteto or quintento concerts. On a date, book from table C4 to C7. Area: Palermo. Phone. +54 11 4829 1552 From Thursday to Sunday, 8:30pm to 2am.
38 locals recommend
Thelonious Club
5549 NicaraguaOur tip: the best jazz music in town. Look for cuarteto or quintento concerts. On a date, book from table C4 to C7. Area: Palermo. Phone. +54 11 4829 1552 From Thursday to Sunday, 8:30pm to 2am.
Our tip: champagne & ojo de Bife at Elena’s. Posadas 1086, Retiro. Phone: +54 11 4321 1200. Monday to Friday, 11am to 2am Saturday & Sunday, 6pm to 1am.
85 locals recommend
Pony Line
1086 PosadasOur tip: champagne & ojo de Bife at Elena’s. Posadas 1086, Retiro. Phone: +54 11 4321 1200. Monday to Friday, 11am to 2am Saturday & Sunday, 6pm to 1am.
Our tip: Go for a Frozen Mojito! Area: Recoleta. Phone: +54 11 4815 9925. Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm & 8pm to 2am.
135 locals recommend
Milion
1048 ParanáOur tip: Go for a Frozen Mojito! Area: Recoleta. Phone: +54 11 4815 9925. Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm & 8pm to 2am.
Sightseeing
Jorge Luis Borges 2135
Where the famous writer used to live...
Iconic structure, the famous Obelisc situated in a famous avenue of Buenos Aires, Av 9 de Julio. It is the city center.
823 locals recommend
Obelisco
s/n Av. 9 de JulioIconic structure, the famous Obelisc situated in a famous avenue of Buenos Aires, Av 9 de Julio. It is the city center.
TOWN OF TIGRE: The green Venice of Buenos Aires By Train (40mn) : Tren Mitre – Trains every 15 minutes from Retiro. Tren de la Costa : stops at every station up to Tigre station. Book the restaurant LA BECASINA. Telephone: +54 11 4328 2687.
280 locals recommend
Tigre
TOWN OF TIGRE: The green Venice of Buenos Aires By Train (40mn) : Tren Mitre – Trains every 15 minutes from Retiro. Tren de la Costa : stops at every station up to Tigre station. Book the restaurant LA BECASINA. Telephone: +54 11 4328 2687.
THE JAPANESE GARDEN: Daily from 10am to 6pm (50 AR$) Area: Palermo. Telephone: +54 11 4804 9141. www.jardinjapones.org.ar.
706 locals recommend
Jardín Japonés
3450 Av. CasaresTHE JAPANESE GARDEN: Daily from 10am to 6pm (50 AR$) Area: Palermo. Telephone: +54 11 4804 9141. www.jardinjapones.org.ar.
From Monday to Saturday (closed Tuesday) Day time: everyday tours at 4 to 6pm (175 AR$) Night time: Thursday to Saturday at 8pm (340 AR$) Area: Montserrat. Phone. +54 11 4381 1885.
304 locals recommend
Palacio Barolo
1370 Av. de MayoFrom Monday to Saturday (closed Tuesday) Day time: everyday tours at 4 to 6pm (175 AR$) Night time: Thursday to Saturday at 8pm (340 AR$) Area: Montserrat. Phone. +54 11 4381 1885.
THE VILLA OCAMPO (Zona Norte). Our tip: Always book before going & ask for a table on the terrasse. Address: Elortondo 1937, Bécar, Buenos Aires, +54 11 4732 4988. From Wednesday to Sunday, 12:30pm to 6pm.
34 locals recommend
Villa Ocampo
1837 ElortondoTHE VILLA OCAMPO (Zona Norte). Our tip: Always book before going & ask for a table on the terrasse. Address: Elortondo 1937, Bécar, Buenos Aires, +54 11 4732 4988. From Wednesday to Sunday, 12:30pm to 6pm.
THE ROSEDAL GARDEN Our tip: take a book & a maté! Address: Parque 3 de Febrero. Palermo Everyday.
31 locals recommend
Rosedal
THE ROSEDAL GARDEN Our tip: take a book & a maté! Address: Parque 3 de Febrero. Palermo Everyday.
Entertainment & Activities
if you are traveling with kids....an atraction you might want to check out.
315 locals recommend
Ecoparque Interactivo de Buenos Aires
2601 Av. Sarmientoif you are traveling with kids....an atraction you might want to check out.
TANGO PORTEÑO http://www.tangoporteno.com.ar/ Area: Capital Federal. Phone. +54 11 4124 9400. Daily from 10am to 10pm
61 locals recommend
Tango Porteno
570 CerritoTANGO PORTEÑO http://www.tangoporteno.com.ar/ Area: Capital Federal. Phone. +54 11 4124 9400. Daily from 10am to 10pm
TANGO LESSONS Live dance: Salon Canning. OTHER PLACES: http://www.lacatedralclub.com/ http://www.parakultural.com.ar/
80 locals recommend
Milonga Parakultural - Tango
365 Raúl Scalabrini OrtizTANGO LESSONS Live dance: Salon Canning. OTHER PLACES: http://www.lacatedralclub.com/ http://www.parakultural.com.ar/
BICYCLE RIDE Our tip: the architectural & street art tours are excellent. Area of San Telmo. Phone. +54 11 4300 5373. Everyday from 10 am to 7pm
Perú 988
988 PerúBICYCLE RIDE Our tip: the architectural & street art tours are excellent. Area of San Telmo. Phone. +54 11 4300 5373. Everyday from 10 am to 7pm
TAZZ BOWLING Our tip: perfect spot for a group of friends on Saturday. Area: Costanera. Phone. 0810-444-8299. From Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 3am.
TAZZ Salguero
Avenida Costanera Rafael ObligadoTAZZ BOWLING Our tip: perfect spot for a group of friends on Saturday. Area: Costanera. Phone. 0810-444-8299. From Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 3am.