ARGENTINA
The culinary landscape in Argentina goes well beyond the famous beef and Malbec wines. You’ll find an eclectic mix of indigenous flavors with a European palate from Italian, German and Spanish immigrants. Many of the European inspired dishes have a distinctive Argentine twist. Around the country, you’ll find many regional local specialties and drinks.
Start your food quest in Argentina through the dishes, drinks, desserts, and recipes below.
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The Most Delicious Argentinian Pizza: Fugazzeta Recipe
Bring Argentina’s iconic flavors to your kitchen with this easy fugazzeta recipe. This savory pizza is a delightful combination of dough generously stuffed with onions and melted cheese, seasoned with aromatic oregano and chili flakes. Elevate your next pizza night with a unique Argentine twist on a classic. What is Fugazzeta? Fugazzeta is a savory…
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10 Best Argentinian Grills and Kits
After months in Argentina, learning from the best Argentinian grilling master, we looked for similar Argentine grills back home. Argentinians are famous worldwide for their meat and grilling techniques. The juicy meat is cooked slowly over embers with specifically designed Argentinian grills. To create this review of the best Argentinian grills, we found several domestic…
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10 Authentic South American Dishes You’ll Want To Try (With Recipes)
Authentic South American dishes will delight you as you travel to see sights like Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, or the beautiful Andes Mountain range. We spent almost six months traveling around and exploring the authentic dishes and local specialties of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru. The South American kitchen is vast and consists of…
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5 Amazing Italian Argentinian Food That Would Make Italian Envious
Italian Argentinian food surprised us when we got to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital. Not knowing what regional dishes to find beyond Argentina beef, discovering Italian-influenced Argentinian cuisine was a delicious delight. The dominance of Italian culture in Buenos Aires is unmissable. And, talking about food specialties would be incomplete without mentioning the large influence Italian…
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Guide To Mendoza Wine Regions: 12 of The Best Wineries To Visit
The Mendoza wine region, a powerhouse in South America, is famous for Malbec wines. Sitting between two peaks of the Andes mountains, the mineral-rich soil produces dark fruit Malbec wines of exceptional quality. While exploring authentic food specialties in Argentina, we could not miss a stop in Mendoza. Learning from experts at the best wineries…
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10 Best Restaurants in Ushuaia For Authentic Argentinian Food
Restaurants in Ushuaia elegantly capture the diverse flavors of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, at the southernmost tip of South America. Ushuaia, its capital, was our base while exploring the local and authentic flavors found at the “End of the World” or El Fin Del Mundo. Drawing from the sea, rivers and mountains, the food…
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Top Olive Oil Tours Mendoza: Taste The Best Of Argentina Green Gold
Mendoza, the land that has made Malbec famous, is also responsible for the production of high quality Argentina olive oil. While in Argentina exploring the authentic food specialties, we visited Mendoza to explore the regional food specialties and wines. At the time, we didn’t realize the Mendoza province was one of the largest olive oil…
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Cabras de Cafayate: How To Visit A Surprising Goat Farm At Domingo Hermanos
Cabras de Cafayate or goat cheese is one of the flagship products in northwest Argentina. While in Argentina exploring the local food specialties, we visited Cafayate, the second wine producing region in the country. Our goal was to discover the famous Torrentes wine. But little did we know that we would also find a goat…
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Your Guide to Cafayate Wineries: 10 Bodegas for Torrontes Wine Tasting
Cafayate wineries and wines were unknown to us prior to visiting Argentina. Little we knew about Torrontes, a surprising and delightful crisp white wine born in the heights of Argentinian northern region. After hearing about Torontes while visiting Mendoza, the most famous wine region of Argentina, we quickly planned a trip to visit Cafayate. During…
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Top 5 Salta Foods And The Best Restaurants to Eat Them
In northwest Argentina, Salta food is well known for its regional flavors with a local Andean twist. Within the province of Salta, amazing local dishes like empanadas, locro, humitas, tamales and others stand out. While the use of indigeneous ingredients and produce are dominant, the cuisine also has a Spanish flair from the colonial era.…
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Buenos Aires Food Guide: 10 Best Buenos Aires Foods You Want To Eat
Waves of immigration, particularly the Italian influence, have shaped Buenos Aires foods. The traditional flavors and local gastronomy go beyond steaks and Malbec wine. While in South America exploring the local food specialties, we spent about 3 months in Argentina. A significant part of that time was in the capital, exploring Buenos Aires traditional food.…
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Mendoza Food Guide: What and Where to Eat in Mendoza Argentina
While the food in Mendoza isn’t the primary reason to visit the Argentinian city, it should not be missed. Mendoza is primarily known for its numerous wineries and the famous Malbec wine region. Besides the outstanding wine production, you will also find plenty of amazing local food ready to be explored. Regional Mendoza food part…
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The Best Stores For Authentic Argentinian Food
Looking for Argentinian stores in your neighborhood? That’s what we did after spending several months in Argentina trying to recreate Argentinian flavors back home. Although there are not many local Argentinian stores, we found plenty of online stores selling Argentinian products. Tasting the country’s rich cuisine and culture is made possible with the variety of…
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Las Cabras Restaurant: One of The Most Popular Parrillas in Palermo Buenos Aires
Las Cabras Restaurant is one of the most popular parrillas or Argentinian steakhouses in Palermo, Buenos Aires. After spending a fun-filled afternoon exploring the Palermo neighborhood, we decided to end the evening with what Argentina is known for…meat! Seeking a local experience, we solicited the advice of portenos, the local residents from Buenos Aires, for…
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Buenos Aires Food Tour Review: How To Learn About Argentinian Food Culture
A Buenos Aires food tour is a fun way to immerse yourself in the city’s passionate culture and flavorful food. One of the best ways to experience Argentina local cuisine is at a parilla, or steakhouses. With a focus on the iconic Parillas of the city, the Parrilla Tour Buenos Aires promised a delightful culinary…
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10 of the Best Buenos Aires Markets to Taste Argentina
Discovering the farmers market is always a fun adventure and a delightful experience. One of the first things we did when we arrived in Argentina’s capital city was to visit the local Buenos Aires markets. From talking to locals and doing our own research, we got several addresses to check out for the best Buenos…
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Argentina Drinks Guide: 9 of The Most Popular Beverages You Should Try
Argentina drinks may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about South America’s second largest country. Sensual tango dancing, the vibrant capital of Buenos Aires, beef and Malbec wines are the most common associations. While traveling through Argentina on our quest for the authentic food specialties, the drinks in Argentina…
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Argentine Milanesa Recipe: How To Make The Best Milanesa Argentina Style
This Argentine milanesa recipe is for a quintessential Argentine dish, considered the country’s unofficial national dish. Easy to make, all you need is thinly sliced beef or veal, coated in crunchy bread crumbs and then fried until deliciously golden brown. What is Milanesa Argentinian-Style? Argentines have a love affair with milanesa and it can be…
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What Is an Asado? An Authentic Experience in the Pampas of Argentina
“What is an asado” is a question you might ask yourself while thinking about Argentine beef or planning an Argentina trip. It was certainly very much on our minds when we traveled to Argentina to explore the local food specialties. The pampas of Argentina, gauchos and the famous meats of an Argentinian asado were aspects…
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Llama Meat: 5 Authentic Dishes From The Andes That Will Surprise You
Llama meat was the protein of choice for the Inca. Not cows or pigs, but llama and alpaca. During the reign of the Inca Empire in the Andean Region of South America, llama meat was an important source of protein. At the time, in the early 15th Century, the empire stretched from modern day Argentina…
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How To Make Delicious Argentinian Empanadas Mendocino Style
This authentic Argentinian empanadas recipe is for an iconic Argentina food of pure deliciousness wrapped up in a pocket of dough. Filled with a mixture of ground beef, green olives, hard boiled eggs and spices, simply bake until golden brown. This recipe is for the best Argentina empanadas you’ve ever tasted and ones the entire…
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The Best Dulce de Leche in Argentina | Authentic Homemade Recipe
This dulce de leche Argentine recipe is for the best homemade gooey caramel-like sauce everyone will love. Made with only 5 ingredients, it is the perfect topping for any dessert. Transport your taste buds to Argentina, with this beloved treat. What is Dulce de Leche Argentina Style? The Argentinian dulce de leche is a typical…
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Argentina Food Guide -Top 15 Authentic Food You Must Try
The food in Argentina has been shaped by its history and culture. The cuisine, rich in flavor, draws from European immigrant influences to the indigenous people of the Andes. From the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires to rural Patagonia and everything in between, Argentina food delights. Over a four month period, we traversed the country…
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Best Argentina Chocolate | Guide To Bariloche Sweet Little Switzerland
Argentina chocolate is celebrated in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche located in Argentina’s Patagonia region. Bariloche, as it is commonly referred to, is also known as Argentina’s Chocolate Capital. While in Argentina exploring the local food specialties, we couldn’t miss Bariloche chocolate. Further, Bariloche in Argentina is also one of the most popular…
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Argentina Beer – The Ultimate Guide That Will Make You Thirsty
You might think that Argentina is all about Malbec wine. Let’s get real, the craft beer craze has taken hold all over the country with delicious Argentine beers to offer. While it is true that you are more likely to find Quilmes, the emblematic Argentina beer. Today, you will notice several micro-brews and craft beers…
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10 of the Best Authentic Food in Patagonia You Don’t Want to Miss
When you think about Patagonia, what comes to mind? Probably mountains, glaciers and wild landscapes. However, there is so much more to this region than just the natural beauty. The food in Patagonia is a major part of the regional culture within Argentina. There are many different types of local foods that come from Patagonia…
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10 Popular Argentinian Street Food To Feast On
Argentina might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think street food. Though, you may be surprised to find how much Argentinian street food is woven into the fabric of local food. Argentina street food features delicious meats, sandwiches, sweets, and a variety of emblematic savory snacks. Importantly, when it comes…
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The Best Guide to The Seven Fires with Francis Mallmann
Francis Mallmann, Argentinian chef, author of Seven Fires and featured on Netflix Chef’s Table, is quite possibly the most interesting chef we’ve met. While preparing for our quest for authentic food in Argentina, the name Francis Mallmann, kept coming up. Looking to understand authentic Argentine cuisine, we knew we needed to meet the ambassador of…
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Top 7 Most Authentic Desserts in Argentina
Argentine desserts or postres and sweets or dulces, are everywhere you look in Argentina. Argentinians have a love affair with these delicious but calorie laden delights. Bakeries or panaderias, ice-cream stores or Heladerias and the famous alfajores tempt you at every corner. We cannot talk about authentic food in Argentina without talking about the Argentinian…
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Authentic Chocotorta Recipe: Easy to Make Argentina Birthday Cake
This chocotorta Argentina cake is a true wonder and unbelievably easy. It’s a classic Argentina birthday cake layered with dulce de leche and then chilled in the refrigerator. This no-bake chocolate cake is one of the easiest traditional Argentina desserts you can make.
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Authentic Argentine Chimichurri Recipe
This authentic chimichurri recipe is the best accompaniment to grilled meats. Made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil, the incredibly bright flavors will have your taste buds doing the tango. What is Argentine Chimichurri Sauce? When it comes to grilling, Argentinians have mastered the art of the perfect barbecue. Accompanying…
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9 Ways How to Grill Like An Argentinian
One of summer’s greatest pleasures is barbecue grilling. To make the most of your barbecue season, we invite you to discover Argentinian grilling. Argentina takes beef seriously and they have mastered the art of grilling. After three months in Argentina on our quest for authentic food, we shared and enjoyed many asados or Argentinian barbecues.…