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Palermo is one of the trendiest areas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is compromised of smaller neighborhoods such as Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho. It is a great area to visit if you are looking for tree-lined streets filled with art, boutique shops, parks and museums. If you are wondering where to eat in Buenos Aires, definitely come to Palermo. Spread out over several different trips I’ve spent almost three months staying in Palermo. When people ask why I love Buenos Aires so much, one of my top reasons is the food! The prices are significantly cheaper than in the US and the food is so good it is hard not to love the city. 

The streets of Palermo are full of a variety of different types of restaurants. You can find everything from traditional Argentinian parillas to cuisines from around the world such as Israeli and Indian. Palermo is also a great spot to find choripan, one of the best street foods.

Read on to find out where to eat in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Discover the best places to eat in Palermo based on the type of cuisine you are craving! In case you are wondering, I  personally ate at every single one! 

Where to Eat in Palermo, Buenos Aires

Argentinian

Steak is one of the most popular foods to eat in Argentina. Scroll down to the ‘Parillas’ section for a full list of the best steakhouses in Palermo. Another common dish you will find is a milanesa, which is a thin slice of meat that is breaded and fried. They come with a large variety of toppings. Empanadas, savory filled pastries, are also very popular. In general Argentinian food is very meat and carb heavy.

Don Antonio Palermo

Empanadas are a huge staple of Argentinian food. This quick service empanadas place, that also serves pizzas, only has a couple of tables. It’s a great place to go if you need some cheap food quickly. There are over 20 different kinds of empanadas to choose from here. The initials of the type of empanada will be formed into each empanada. If you know the names in Spanish it is an easy way to know which filling is in which empanada! 

Where: Bonpland 1513, C1414 CMQ 

El Perón Perón

Juan Perón was a former president of the country. Perón and his wife, who you can learn more about at the Eva Perón museum, are considered icons of the city, but also very controversial. El Perón Perón is full of Perón memorabilia which creates a very unique ambience. The restaurant serves typical Argentinean dishes such as empanads, milanesas, and other meat dishes with rice or potatoes.

Where: Ángel Justiniano Carranza 2225, C1425 CABA

Cafes & Bars

Buenos Aires is known for having a large cafe culture. If you want to eat dinner at around 5 or 6pm your best bet, well your only bet will be cafes. 

Adorado Bar

Even though it has bar in it’s name, it is more of a cafe, at least in the day time. You are able to get some healthier options here like avocado toast. I enjoyed my chicken sandwich with a side salad. Also on the unhealthy side the peanut butter & chocolate torte was amazing! There are several locations around the city. 

Where: Nicaragua 5856, C1414 BWJ // Gurruchaga 1875, C1414 BNK CABA // Honduras 5999, C1414 CABA

Café Registrado

This cafe is a good mix of typical Argentinian food like milanesas and foods, like wraps, that you would find at a cafe in the US. I got hooked on the chicken wrap here. It was simple, yet tasty, cheap and healthy.

Where: Costa Rica 5901, C1414 BTK // Gurruchaga 1672, C1414 DIH

Le Pain Quotidien

If you are only in Buenos Aires for a few days you will probably want to skip this international chain. But as any expat or digital nomad knows, sometimes you crave something from home. Therefore you might be happy to know that this international bakery & cafe chain has several locations within the city. Except for the Spanish menu, I could have been at any of their locations!

Where: Paraguay 4979, C1425 BTC // Armenia 1641, C1414 CABA

Wherever

I wasn’t that excited to be eating dinner here because it is technically a bar, but I was pleasantly surprised. My sandwich was better than expected and the possibly homemade croutons made the salad a step above all the others I ate elsewhere in the city. Also the interior had a bit of a British pub feel with some comfy chairs. If you are a whiskey drinker you will really want to make a stop here! 

Where: Fray Justo Sta. María de Oro 2476, C1425 FOJ

International 

Brandon Restaurant 

I couldn’t decide how to categorize Brandon. While it has some Argentinian dishes, I wouldn’t say it is strictly Argentinian. It doesn’t really fit it any one cuisine. You can get a little bit of everything here: burgers, salads, fish, meats and more. I have been here several times and my favorite thing to get is the quinoa bowl with a meat and vegetables. I like the design of the restaurant as well with the upstairs balcony and the small upstairs outdoor patio.

Where: Fitz Roy 1722, C1414 CABA

Eretz Cantina Israeli (Israeli)

Before eating here I knew very little about Israeli food. Well I still don’t know that much about it, but I do have a new appreciation for falafel now! 

Where: Malabia 1583, C1414 DME

Mumbai (Indian)

Maybe I had been eating so much meat that I just needed a change, but this was and still is one of my very favorite Indian places I have ever been to. It is one of my favorite places to eat in Buenos Aires in general. There is a 3 course meal option for two that gives you a sampler of appetizers, 2 entrees, naan, a sampler of desserts and drinks. The desserts didn’t hit my fancy, but the rest of the meal certainty did.  

Where: Honduras 5684, C1414 BNF

Namida (Japanese)

I’m not a sushi lover, so I can’t personally vouch for the sushi. My fellow diners all really enjoyed it though! I’m always skeptical to go to a sushi place, but I enjoyed the gyozas appetizer and a sautéed chicken and veggie rich dish. Therefore it is great for sushi and non-sushi lovers alike! 

Where: Bonpland 2275, C1425 CABA

Restaurant Armenia (Armenian)

The restaurant claims to have traditional Armenian food. As I have never been to Armenia I can’t say for sure, but I can say the food was delicious. Go with the menu option that allows you to choose three different appetizers, a main dish and a dessert. It’s a good way to try a few different foods.

The restaurant is a little confusing to find. You need to go inside the Armenian cultural center and up the stairs to the first floor (what Americans call the 2nd floor).  

Where: Armenia 1366, C1414 DKD

Italian

Large numbers of Italian immigrants came to Argentina in the early 20th century. Needless to say there is a huge Italian influence in Buenos Aires and especially in the food.

Cucina Paradiso Palermo 

Cucina Paradiso is my favorite Italian restaurant in Palermo. The food is authentic and the interior with Italian products for sale along the walls is unique. Menus are available in both Spanish and English.

Where: Arévalo 1538, C1414 CQF

Il Ballo Del Mattone

I loved the quirky decor in this restaurant that serves traditional Italian dishes and homemade pastas. The menu is only on a board in Spanish, which can make ordering a little difficult for non-Spanish speakers. The staff is friendly and willing to give recommendations though.

Where: Gorriti 5737, C1414 BKG

Parrillas 

This is the reason you came to Argentina right? For the meat! ‘Parrilla’ simply means a barbecued or charcoal grilled meat. In Argentina people host parrillas or asados at their homes and go to parrillas, restaurants where you can order a huge variety of delicious meats. The most common meat you will find at a parrilla is beef. In the US we call these restaurants steakhouses. For more information check out my entire post dedicated to the best steakhouses in Palermo, asados and how to order your steak. 

Don Julio

Let’s start big with the parrilla of all parrillas. This is the most well-known and talked about steak place in Buenos Aires. I might go to a place because of all the hype, but it doesn’t mean it is automatically my favorite. With Don Julio I went because of the hype and I loved it because it was one of the best steaks I have had in my life. From the attentive service, to the unlimited warm rolls they keep bringing out to the perfectly cut huge chunk of steak, I loved both the experience and the food. 

Where: Guatemala 4699, C1425 CABA

La Cabrera

This is another steakhouse where the experience is as good as the food. The portions are massive, which just makes everything a little more fun! You don’t need to order extra veggies or salad because some sides come with the steaks. If I went back I wouldn’t order quite as much food, but it was comical to see it all piling up on our table.

Where: José A. Cabrera 5099, C1414 BGQ

La Carnicería

This is where I learned that sweet breads does not just mean bread that is sweet. It means animal organs. Who knew? Don’t worry even if you don’t like animal organs (I wasn’t a huge fan), the more savory parts are served in large portions as well. It’s a much smaller steakhouse than the others which creates a cozier vibe. 

Where: Thames 2317, C1425FIG CABA

Las Cabras

Another great restaurant for huge plates of meat and other Argentinian classics. It has a great atmosphere and lots of choices on the menu.

Where: Fitz Roy 1795, C1414 CABA

La Dorita

La Dorita is a great parilla with reasonable prices. Like many restaurants in Buenos Aires they offer a cheap lunch special that includes an appetizer, side, main course and dessert.

Where: Humboldt 1892, C1414 CABA

Miranda 

Miranda also has a great 3 course lunch special in a modern environment. You can order traditional meat dishes here as well as pastas. 

Where: Costa Rica & Fitz Roy 5602, C1414BTF CABA

Social La Lechuza

While the restaurant is classified as an Argentinian parilla, it also has great Italian. It’s perfect if your group has some people who want to eat steak and other’s who are vegetarian.  The pastas and sauces are separate, so don’t forget to order a sauce. When you think about it, it is kind of a great way of having them separate and being able to mix and match. It has an interesting, colorful decor with one room full of owl pictures! 

Where: Uriarte 1980, C1414 CABA

Pizza

As I mentioned above about the Italian influence in Argentina, you can bet there is a lot of good pizza in Buenos Aires. Pizza is one of the most popular foods to eat in the country and one of the easiest to find. Fugazzeta is a mozzarella stuffed pizza with onions on top. As a non cheese lover I passed on this one, but it is a traditional Argentinian pizza that you may want to try!

There are a lot of opinions out there on how the pizza compares to pizza in Italy. Hopefully any Italians reading this won’t be offended because I actually liked the pizza in Buenos Aires better than the ones I have had in Italy! You will have to try it for yourself and see how it compares.

Morelia 

In addition to Pizza, Morelia serves other traditional Argentinian foods. I dined here with a group of people and the consensus seemed to be that the pizzas were the best foods to order. The pizzas are unique here because instead of being cooked in a pizza oven they are cooked on a grill.

Where: Humboldt 2005, C1414 CTW

San Paolo Pizzería

If you are looking for some authentic Neapolitan style pizza head to San Paolo Pizzería. You know it is going to be good when the owner grew up in Naples, Italy and since opened up several locations around the world to share his love of Neapolitan style pizza.

Where: Uriarte 1616, C1421 CABA

Siamo Nel Forno

The pizzas here are cooked in a wood-fired oven and are delicious. From the irregular shapes of the pizzas you could tell they were handmade. I really enjoyed the thicker, flavorful pizzas and the excellent service. 

Where: Costa Rica 5886, C1414 BTJ

Vegetarian

You will notice pretty quickly in Buenos Aires that the food is very meat and carb heavy. Pasta and steak are my two favorite foods so this of course is amazing for me. After so many days, even I started to crave some veggies. The places below are good choices if you are vegetarian or simply need to increase your vegetable intake after a lot of steak! 

Artemisia

I love the bright and airy indoor garden feel of Artemisia. The colorful plates of healthy food fit right in with the ambience. The restaurant is mostly vegetarian, but there are some fish options.

Where: Costa Rica 5893 Esquina, Dr. Emilio Ravignani, C1414 BTI

Bio Solo Orgánico

The restaurant is known for being one of the best vegetarian restaurants for a meal full of healthy, organic and whole ingredients. I often don’t find vegetables too filling. That was the case here with my salad. Many people in my group ordered the curry and that seemed to be a winner!

Where: Humboldt 2192, C1425 FUB

Buenos Aires Verde

You can feel good about eating at Buenos Aires Verde, another vegetarian place. They use a lot of organic ingredients in their dishes.  

Where: Gorriti 5657, C1414 BKE

Tips for Eating Out in Buenos Aires

Check the Hours

It seemed that we were always saying “oh it’s closed already”, “it’s not open yet” or “it’s not open on Sundays”. 

Eat Like an Argentinian 

Don’t expect dinner at 5:00pm. I thought 7:30pm was late, but then found out that it is only the tourists and the Brazilians eating then. Locals start eating dinner at 9:00pm and it is perfectly normal to go for dinner at 11pm. 

Ring the Doorbell

Don’t immediately assume it is closed if the door is locked. Occasionally restaurants have doorbells that you need to ring before entering. 

Speak Spanish 

Some places the waitstaff speak English and other places they do not. It is the same with menus. Many places will have menus in English and others will not. As Spanish can vary from country to country, here are a few words to help you when ordering food in Argentina.

• carta = menu
• para tomar = to drink
• entrada = appetizer
• principal = main dish
• postre = dessert
• para llevar = (food) to go

Ask for a Bottle of Water

You won’t be given water upon sitting down in a restaurant in Buenos Aires. Although it is generally considered safe to drink the tap water in Buenos Aires the waitstaff will be very confused if you try to ask for a glass of water. There are high levels of chlorine in the water and most locals do not drink it. Ask for a bottle of water with or without gas (agua con gas/agua sin gas).

Pay the Cubierto & Tip 

There is often a fee added onto your meal called a “cubierto”. It is service fee that might include table service, bread, water, etc. It goes to the restaurant and not the servers, so you should still leave a tip of about 10%.

Bring Different Methods to Pay

Credit cards are becoming more likely to be accepted at Buenos Aires restaurants. There are still many that do not accept them. I found it kind of strange that some places only accept Visa or only accept Mastercard. Occasionally some places might accept credit cards, but not debit cards, and vice versa.

No need to wonder where to eat in Palermo, Buenos Aires any longer! As you can see there are so many good restaurants in Palermo and a ton of variety. Even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy eating out in Buenos Aires. Please let me know in the comments below which restaurants sound the best to you or if you have any additional places to eat in Palermo that I should add to my list for my next visit. 

More About Argentina

• Argentina: What to Know Before Visiting
• Buenos Aires: Where to Stay
• Buenos Aires: Tango – where to dance Tango and where to watch Tango
• Buenos Aires: Fútbol – how to get tickets to a Boca Juniors game
• Buenos Aires: Steak – the best places to eat steak in the Palermo neighborhood
• Buenos Aires: MALBA – The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires
• Buenos Aires: Evita Museum – museum dedicate to the life of Eva Perón
• Buenos Aires: Medical Care – where to go in Buenos Aires for medical care (plus pharmacies!)
• Tigre: A Day Trip from Buenos Aires
• Salta: What to Do in Salta
• Salta Day Trips: Salinas Grandes and la Quebrada de Humahuaca, Rafting & Zip-lining, Cachi

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