Guidebook for Villa Crespo
Food Scene
"It’s a genius concept. You take the choripán, Argentina’s most iconic street food, and chef it up to make each component shine"
35 habitants recommandent
Chiri
1653 Thames"It’s a genius concept. You take the choripán, Argentina’s most iconic street food, and chef it up to make each component shine"
"They serve tacos, tacos and burritos, accompanied by Corona beer and what they do is fairly authentic"
49 habitants recommandent
Taco Factory / Mexican food
5062 Gorriti"They serve tacos, tacos and burritos, accompanied by Corona beer and what they do is fairly authentic"
"Don Julio has great service, top notch meat, a notable wine list and it’s centrally located in Palermo. While food writers who describe food as “melting in your mouth” should be sent home, I’m going to break the rule since their bife de chorizo is like a damn M&M of meat cuts. Other must order items: mollejas (sweetbreads), provoleta, grilled mushrooms, and entraña (skirt steak). This place gets ridiculously busy so don’t go at peak hours, or expect a long wait. " (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
446 habitants recommandent
Don Julio Parrilla
4699 Guatemala"Don Julio has great service, top notch meat, a notable wine list and it’s centrally located in Palermo. While food writers who describe food as “melting in your mouth” should be sent home, I’m going to break the rule since their bife de chorizo is like a damn M&M of meat cuts. Other must order items: mollejas (sweetbreads), provoleta, grilled mushrooms, and entraña (skirt steak). This place gets ridiculously busy so don’t go at peak hours, or expect a long wait. " (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
"This pan Asian-style parrilla, combines Japanese, Korean and Chinese flavors and ingredients with Argentine eating traditions. On the menu: panceta and chitlin okonomiyaki, miso-chili glazed sweetbreads, and ssamjang sirloin." (http://pickupthefork.com/2018/01/12/best-new-restaurant-buenos-aires/)
45 habitants recommandent
Niño Gordo
1810 Thames"This pan Asian-style parrilla, combines Japanese, Korean and Chinese flavors and ingredients with Argentine eating traditions. On the menu: panceta and chitlin okonomiyaki, miso-chili glazed sweetbreads, and ssamjang sirloin." (http://pickupthefork.com/2018/01/12/best-new-restaurant-buenos-aires/)
"There’s a reason that La Cabrera is always busy, the meat is pretty damn good and the impressive selection of sides is like an overwhelming feast for the eyes. You can easily order one dish to share, that comes with about 8 of the small dish sides, an order of provoleta, a bottle of wine and (maybe) dessert – that’s all you need." (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
404 habitants recommandent
La Cabrera
5127 José A. Cabrera"There’s a reason that La Cabrera is always busy, the meat is pretty damn good and the impressive selection of sides is like an overwhelming feast for the eyes. You can easily order one dish to share, that comes with about 8 of the small dish sides, an order of provoleta, a bottle of wine and (maybe) dessert – that’s all you need." (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
"Lively atmosphere, good provoleta, empanadas and massive meat platter, cheap food and cheaper wine. You won’t have your best meal, but if you are with a group you’ll have a fun time." (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
176 habitants recommandent
Las Cabras
1795 Fitz Roy"Lively atmosphere, good provoleta, empanadas and massive meat platter, cheap food and cheaper wine. You won’t have your best meal, but if you are with a group you’ll have a fun time." (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
"FINALLLLLLLYYYYYYY an awesome modern parrilla in Buenos Aires. A small space with a cool young vibe, it’s a meat den grilling crazy good dishes that have a contemporary spin. All of the asado favorites are on the menu, but given a total elevated chef touch with chorizo, sweetbreads, provoleta, smoked meats, and first class steaks prepared with a lot of onda." (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
115 habitants recommandent
La Carnicería
2317 Thames"FINALLLLLLLYYYYYYY an awesome modern parrilla in Buenos Aires. A small space with a cool young vibe, it’s a meat den grilling crazy good dishes that have a contemporary spin. All of the asado favorites are on the menu, but given a total elevated chef touch with chorizo, sweetbreads, provoleta, smoked meats, and first class steaks prepared with a lot of onda." (http://pickupthefork.com/2010/05/08/slap-a-steak-on-the-parrilla/)
It might be a pricey and heavily touristed choice, but Cabana Las Lilas is still near the top of the league when it comes to serving the very best of Argentina's world-famous beef. Every cut comes from the restaurant's own award-winning ranch, which specializes in five types of beef, including black Angus.
70 habitants recommandent
Cabaña Las Lilas
516 Av. Alicia Moreau de JustoIt might be a pricey and heavily touristed choice, but Cabana Las Lilas is still near the top of the league when it comes to serving the very best of Argentina's world-famous beef. Every cut comes from the restaurant's own award-winning ranch, which specializes in five types of beef, including black Angus.
"A good local parilla, La Dorita serves up Argentina grilled meats in a convivial and relaxed setting accented with colorful ticker flags and fairy lights. "
102 habitants recommandent
Parrilla La Dorita
1892 Humboldt"A good local parilla, La Dorita serves up Argentina grilled meats in a convivial and relaxed setting accented with colorful ticker flags and fairy lights. "
"Bow down to the king of all fried chicken sandwiches in Buenos Aires. I’m talking about a big mother clucker of a sammy: battered and deep-fried white breast between a fresh brioche bun, crispy shredded iceberg, and drenched in mayo and sauces" (http://pickupthefork.com/2017/10/21/budget-buenos-aires-where-to-eat-cheap-in-ba/)
63 habitants recommandent
Nola
4389 Gorriti"Bow down to the king of all fried chicken sandwiches in Buenos Aires. I’m talking about a big mother clucker of a sammy: battered and deep-fried white breast between a fresh brioche bun, crispy shredded iceberg, and drenched in mayo and sauces" (http://pickupthefork.com/2017/10/21/budget-buenos-aires-where-to-eat-cheap-in-ba/)
"It’s never a bad idea to make a quick stop inside the Parisian corner of Malabia and Gorriti. Grab your carby poison – croissant, pan au chocolat, brioche, apple tarte tatin, THE WORKS – and your bad day will exponentially improve." (http://pickupthefork.com/2016/07/29/a-croissant-fest-at-la-boulangerie-patisserie/)
68 habitants recommandent
Cocu Boulangerie
1510 Malabia"It’s never a bad idea to make a quick stop inside the Parisian corner of Malabia and Gorriti. Grab your carby poison – croissant, pan au chocolat, brioche, apple tarte tatin, THE WORKS – and your bad day will exponentially improve." (http://pickupthefork.com/2016/07/29/a-croissant-fest-at-la-boulangerie-patisserie/)
For a slice of porteño’s finest pizza, you have to head to hometown "El Cuartito".
281 habitants recommandent
El Cuartito
937 TalcahuanoFor a slice of porteño’s finest pizza, you have to head to hometown "El Cuartito".
"Not known for its decor, this simple spot with tightly packed tables and fluorescent lights is filled with locals who love the coal-fired deep-dish pizza—a style you don't find frequently in this city. It's a great place to go on your own, as solo diners aren't uncommon. Not to be missed is the spinach and white-sauce pizza, a neighborhood favorite. " (https://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/argentina/buenos-aires/restaurants/reviews/las-cuartetas-154879)
99 habitants recommandent
Las Cuartetas
838 Av. Corrientes"Not known for its decor, this simple spot with tightly packed tables and fluorescent lights is filled with locals who love the coal-fired deep-dish pizza—a style you don't find frequently in this city. It's a great place to go on your own, as solo diners aren't uncommon. Not to be missed is the spinach and white-sauce pizza, a neighborhood favorite. " (https://www.fodors.com/world/south-america/argentina/buenos-aires/restaurants/reviews/las-cuartetas-154879)
Banchero
1604 Av. CorrientesThey are the inventors of the "Fugazza con Queso". Enough said.
"The wood-fired oven hasn’t shut off since El Güerrin first opened in 1932. True aficionados will skip the dining room and brush elbows with locals, who eat pizza while standing in the front bar. Open daily until 2 a.m." (http://pickupthefork.com/2017/10/21/budget-buenos-aires-where-to-eat-cheap-in-ba/)
289 habitants recommandent
Pizzería Güerrin
1368 Av. Corrientes"The wood-fired oven hasn’t shut off since El Güerrin first opened in 1932. True aficionados will skip the dining room and brush elbows with locals, who eat pizza while standing in the front bar. Open daily until 2 a.m." (http://pickupthefork.com/2017/10/21/budget-buenos-aires-where-to-eat-cheap-in-ba/)
"It’s really damn hard to find a Porteño bodegón that serves consistently good food, made with care, at an affordable price. Is there a nostalgic, picturesque bodegón out there that satisfies your stomach and your wallet? I’m talking no-frills tapa de asado al horno con papas, or a solid giant milanesa with perfectly fried french fries."
9 habitants recommandent
La Esquina del Antigourmet
5901 Soler"It’s really damn hard to find a Porteño bodegón that serves consistently good food, made with care, at an affordable price. Is there a nostalgic, picturesque bodegón out there that satisfies your stomach and your wallet? I’m talking no-frills tapa de asado al horno con papas, or a solid giant milanesa with perfectly fried french fries."
Many will say that Buenos Aires does meat best, and while that is true, I say the real star of the Argentine food scene is the ice cream. You´ll have to see it for yourself.
33 habitants recommandent
Tufic
4597 GuatemalaMany will say that Buenos Aires does meat best, and while that is true, I say the real star of the Argentine food scene is the ice cream. You´ll have to see it for yourself.
"11 year old fatty me would tell my healthy no artificial flavor parents I was going play in the park, while I’d really walk to the nearby Jewel-Osco for a box of Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars and eat them all in one sitting. Now, as an adult, my tastebuds have flourished and matured, and I’m able to openly overeat the “ice pops” from Lucciano’s, a chain ice cream shop which recently opened in Palermo and Caballito." (http://pickupthefork.com/2016/12/31/buenos-aires-hit-list-new-restaurants-in-2016-recap/)
14 habitants recommandent
Lucciano´s Palermo Soho
4881 Honduras"11 year old fatty me would tell my healthy no artificial flavor parents I was going play in the park, while I’d really walk to the nearby Jewel-Osco for a box of Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars and eat them all in one sitting. Now, as an adult, my tastebuds have flourished and matured, and I’m able to openly overeat the “ice pops” from Lucciano’s, a chain ice cream shop which recently opened in Palermo and Caballito." (http://pickupthefork.com/2016/12/31/buenos-aires-hit-list-new-restaurants-in-2016-recap/)
"If I am trying to be super Argentine, I’ll order dulce de leche, and only dulce de leche. If I’m feeling a bit more adventurous, my top go-to flavors are chocolate suizo o amargo, marroc, frutos del bosque, and perhaps for the wild card, dulce de leche con brownie." (http://pickupthefork.com/2012/01/11/the-argie-challenge-eat-as-the-portenos-do/)
91 habitants recommandent
Rapa Nui
2014 Malabia"If I am trying to be super Argentine, I’ll order dulce de leche, and only dulce de leche. If I’m feeling a bit more adventurous, my top go-to flavors are chocolate suizo o amargo, marroc, frutos del bosque, and perhaps for the wild card, dulce de leche con brownie." (http://pickupthefork.com/2012/01/11/the-argie-challenge-eat-as-the-portenos-do/)
Drinks & Nightlife
"Con una combi estacionada en la vereda, muchísimos barriles de cerveza a modo de pared, todas mesas comunitarias pensadas para compartir y socializar, un cartel de neón que grita “Somos tu cervecería local“, y unos murales alucinantes a lo largo de todo el local, te aseguramos que no te vas a querer ir cuando te sientes a disfrutar de una birra en El Galpón." (https://gpsbirra.com/2017/10/19/el-galpon-de-tacuara/)
15 habitants recommandent
Rocking Chips Tacuara
1574 Malabia"Con una combi estacionada en la vereda, muchísimos barriles de cerveza a modo de pared, todas mesas comunitarias pensadas para compartir y socializar, un cartel de neón que grita “Somos tu cervecería local“, y unos murales alucinantes a lo largo de todo el local, te aseguramos que no te vas a querer ir cuando te sientes a disfrutar de una birra en El Galpón." (https://gpsbirra.com/2017/10/19/el-galpon-de-tacuara/)
It´s an intimate and fun bar! Reasonably priced drinks and great entertainment. I would definitely recommend if you like live entertainment, and good drinks. The music that plays when live is like an awesome grunge playlist!
23 habitants recommandent
The Shanghai Dragón
1197 AráozIt´s an intimate and fun bar! Reasonably priced drinks and great entertainment. I would definitely recommend if you like live entertainment, and good drinks. The music that plays when live is like an awesome grunge playlist!
La Fuerza
1409 Av. Dorrego"A casual spot with a trendy, alternative vibe, Niceto Club encourages guests to dance the night away. As a pivotal fixture on the BA nightlife scene, Niceto stages diverse live bands in the "early" spot (before 1am!). From African drumming to electro-folk, the music of the "early" show music is eclectic, but hip and often includes the best of local bands as well as visiting bands from abroad. Around 1am DJ's take over and Niceto's ever-popular club nights begin. Don't miss the legendary Club 69 on Thursdays. If you're looking for a place to dance in Palermo, then Niceto Club is it." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/palermo/nightlife/niceto-club/)
179 habitants recommandent
Niceto Club
5510 Av. Cnel. Niceto Vega"A casual spot with a trendy, alternative vibe, Niceto Club encourages guests to dance the night away. As a pivotal fixture on the BA nightlife scene, Niceto stages diverse live bands in the "early" spot (before 1am!). From African drumming to electro-folk, the music of the "early" show music is eclectic, but hip and often includes the best of local bands as well as visiting bands from abroad. Around 1am DJ's take over and Niceto's ever-popular club nights begin. Don't miss the legendary Club 69 on Thursdays. If you're looking for a place to dance in Palermo, then Niceto Club is it." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/palermo/nightlife/niceto-club/)
"With a portrait of Carlos Gardel peering down from the stage and a large sculptural heart soaring above on the opposite wall, this funky, informal "cathedral" is dedicated to local tango. Located in the little-visited neighborhood of Almagro, foreign and local dancers of all standards congregate here for the nightly classes and milonga session. Even if you don't yet dance tango, La Catedral is still an interesting place to hang out, drink, eat vegetarian fare, talk, and watch as well as listen to tango. There is a resident cat that wanders around, though it usually keeps off the dance floor." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/almagro/nightlife/la-catedral/)
112 habitants recommandent
La Catedral Club
4006 Sarmiento"With a portrait of Carlos Gardel peering down from the stage and a large sculptural heart soaring above on the opposite wall, this funky, informal "cathedral" is dedicated to local tango. Located in the little-visited neighborhood of Almagro, foreign and local dancers of all standards congregate here for the nightly classes and milonga session. Even if you don't yet dance tango, La Catedral is still an interesting place to hang out, drink, eat vegetarian fare, talk, and watch as well as listen to tango. There is a resident cat that wanders around, though it usually keeps off the dance floor." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/almagro/nightlife/la-catedral/)
"One of the city's great bars, 878 was once a speakeasy of sorts. It still has no sign, though the bouncer and sometimes a gaggle of smokers on the sidewalk mark the location. (In their absence, ring the bell.) Inside, patrons find themselves in a high-ceilinged lounge with a fashionably pared-down aesthetic of exposed brick walls, dim lighting and tea lights among a well-dressed crowd of locals and jet-setters sipping drinks and enjoying modern Argentine fare. 878 has nice cocktails and an extensive wine list, but I've also found that the barmen are more than happy to mix you up something new." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/nightlife/late-night/)
89 habitants recommandent
Bar 878
878 Thames"One of the city's great bars, 878 was once a speakeasy of sorts. It still has no sign, though the bouncer and sometimes a gaggle of smokers on the sidewalk mark the location. (In their absence, ring the bell.) Inside, patrons find themselves in a high-ceilinged lounge with a fashionably pared-down aesthetic of exposed brick walls, dim lighting and tea lights among a well-dressed crowd of locals and jet-setters sipping drinks and enjoying modern Argentine fare. 878 has nice cocktails and an extensive wine list, but I've also found that the barmen are more than happy to mix you up something new." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/nightlife/late-night/)
"Ciudad Cultural Konex is a unique, alternative cultural space in Buenos Aires' Almagro/Abasto area. There you will find the emphasis is on live music, but they also stage dance performances, plays, movie screenings and other creative events. Ciudad Cultural Konex is perhaps best known, however, as the home of the Monday night La Bomba de Tiempo shows. This large percussion concert regularly draws an audience from Buenos Aires and abroad who come to groove on the drum beats. The crowd skews young, although you have to be 18 and over to attend. Sometimes well known guest musicians join in." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/nightlife/live-music/)
162 habitants recommandent
Ville culturelle Konex
3131 Sarmiento"Ciudad Cultural Konex is a unique, alternative cultural space in Buenos Aires' Almagro/Abasto area. There you will find the emphasis is on live music, but they also stage dance performances, plays, movie screenings and other creative events. Ciudad Cultural Konex is perhaps best known, however, as the home of the Monday night La Bomba de Tiempo shows. This large percussion concert regularly draws an audience from Buenos Aires and abroad who come to groove on the drum beats. The crowd skews young, although you have to be 18 and over to attend. Sometimes well known guest musicians join in." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/nightlife/live-music/)
Arts & Culture
"Considered one of the finest opera houses in the world and an impressive sight even from the outside, the Colon opened its first season in 1908, after some 20 years of construction. Its classical horseshoe auditorium makes for great sight lines and acoustics, and it is often cited as one of the top five opera houses worldwide. During the season (meaning not January or February) you can buy tickets to see grand opera and ballet productions, as well as hear the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra. Otherwise, there are guided tours throughout the day every day, even on most holidays, where you can get a closer look at this Buenos Aires jewel." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/bu)
1335 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Colón
1171 Cerrito"Considered one of the finest opera houses in the world and an impressive sight even from the outside, the Colon opened its first season in 1908, after some 20 years of construction. Its classical horseshoe auditorium makes for great sight lines and acoustics, and it is often cited as one of the top five opera houses worldwide. During the season (meaning not January or February) you can buy tickets to see grand opera and ballet productions, as well as hear the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra. Otherwise, there are guided tours throughout the day every day, even on most holidays, where you can get a closer look at this Buenos Aires jewel." (https://www.10best.com/destinations/argentina/bu)