Food & Drink
The best restaurants, cafés, pubs, and markets — plus how to navigate Argentine food culture.
Where to eat in Buenos Aires, by barrio and budget
An occasion steak, a quick slice or a shared Armenian dinner: choose the place that fits the neighbourhood and the bill.
Buenos Aires café culture: what to order and where to sit
From a cortado and medialunas to a flat white, find the café that suits the time you have and the coffee you want.
Argentina Supermarkets: A British Shopper’s Guide
Find the right supermarket format, understand a sample weekly bill and recognise familiar ingredients under Argentine names.
Argentine empanadas: what to order and where to find them
A first order of beef and humita opens up Buenos Aires empanadas, from the fillings to the price of a dozen.
Tipping in Argentina: How Much to Leave and When
The restaurant bill has arrived, with cubierto on it. Here is what to leave for the server, and how tipping works elsewhere in Argentina.
Heladerías in Buenos Aires: where to go and how to order
A cuarto is 250 g of ice cream, often with room for more than one flavour. Cadore, Rapanui and your nearest neighbourhood shop each answer a different craving.
Where to have brunch in Buenos Aires, and what it costs
In Palermo Soho, Ninina, Cuervo and Full City sit within a short walk of each other. For a slower morning, Villa Crespo has Malvón and Café Crespín; the choice starts with the kind of breakfast you want.
Wine bars in Buenos Aires: how to drink beyond Malbec
An evening at a wine bar can begin with two glasses, a price ceiling and a conversation about what you like to drink.
Steak in Buenos Aires: Cuts, Parrillas and Asado Etiquette
What to order at a Buenos Aires grill, what the whole meal costs and how an invitation to asado works.
Vegetarian in Argentina: eating vegan and meat-free in Buenos Aires
Pizza and empanadas can make Buenos Aires easier for vegetarians; vegan diners need a closer look at pastry, cheese, stock and the shared grill.
British food in Buenos Aires: where to buy UK staples
Craving Marmite or a familiar cup of tea in Buenos Aires? Imported brands turn up online and in selected shops, while local ingredients can carry most everyday meals.
Gluten-free Buenos Aires: shopping and eating out with coeliac disease
A gluten-free label helps with packaged food; at a restaurant, the question is what happened to the dish before it reached your table.
Full English breakfast in Buenos Aires: where to look and how to make one
A complete fry-up is hard to find in Buenos Aires. Brunch cafes serve eggs and panceta for about ARS 12,000 to 25,000 a head with coffee in September 2026; for beans, sausages and black pudding together, the kitchen at home is more promising.
Afternoon tea in Buenos Aires: where to go and what to order
A hotel tea offers the British ritual; a neighbourhood merienda follows the city's own afternoon rhythm. The difference matters most when someone is hoping for scones.
Opening a pub or café in Buenos Aires: check the premises first
A bar that feels right as a customer can be the wrong building for your own kitchen and opening hours.