Bodegones in Buenos Aires: 3 options to taste
Abundant food and typical dishes from Argentina. In this article, get your knife and fork ready because your palate is about to enjoy the gastronomy of Buenos Aires.
The streets of Buenos Aires are so exciting to walk over and over again. Getting lost in the noise, the daily madness and the majestic architecture give a special shine to the walk.
Amid so much hustle and bustle and urban fever, at some point the ball has to be stopped under the foot and the vertigo goes down a little. The stomach cries out for affection and then it's time to sit down in a classic Buenos Aires bodegón. But what is really a bodegón?
Basically, bodegones are places to eat super well and for good prices. The menu usually features traditional and hearty dishes. The structure of the place is frequently traditional, where the passage of time has left its indelible mark.
Read more: 5 Buenos Aires bodegones that you can't miss during your visit to Buenos Aires
El Tropezón, Carlos Gardel's corner
"Where Carlos Gardel dined the 'Pucherito de Gallina'" says the Instagram account. This typical bodegón, declared of cultural interest, has been a classic of Buenos Aires since 1896. Located at 248 Callao Avenue -very close to the National Congress-, it is a must stop for those who walk along Avenida de Mayo and are on their way to Recoleta. Our recommendation: the locro. It is advisable to go with prior reservation.
El Obrero
An endearing classic of the La Boca neighborhood, on 64 Agustín Caffarena Street, very close to the Usina del Arte. El Obrero was born in 1954 as a hostel for the many workers who worked in the neighborhood at that time. There was an industrial atmosphere. From the eighties onwards, the place and the clientele mutated until it became this legendary bodegón. Local celebrities such as Gustavo Cerati (leader of Soda Stereo) and even international celebrities, such as former footballer Eric Cantona, actress Susan Sarandon, U2 singer Bono, and even the princes of Monaco and Denmark, have eaten there! And that's not all: legend has it that former United States President Bill Clinton could not sit down to eat because all the tables were busy. Therefore, book before you go.
El Imparcial
Its website assures that it is the oldest restaurant in Buenos Aires, also very close to the Congress. Since 1860, at 1201 Hipólito Yrigoyen Avenue, exquisite dishes have been served with the stamp of typical Spanish cuisine. Spanish-style mixed stew, Valencian paella, Norwegian cod or the classic seafood casserole are just some of the classics to taste and enjoy in a place where former Argentine presidents, such as Raúl Alfonsín, Arturo Illia and celebrities such as Ricardo Darín, Mirtha Legrand and Jorge Luis Borges, among others, have passed.
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Bodegón Uribe
About an hour away from Buenos Aires there is the town of Uribelarrea. In recent years, this place has become a strong gastronomic hub, ideal for drinking delicious craft beers. And what can be better than to stop at the Bodegón Uribe to eat a spectacular barbecue?! With the tranquility of a typical town in the Province of Buenos Aires and the accompaniment of family and friends, the experience is incredible. Please note: the place is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Address: Av. Valeria de Crotto, corner of Hilarión Castro.