Taking A Bite Out Of Buenos Aires
Dining opportunities in Buenos Aires are wonderful and varied. The city has a large population of Italian descendents, so delicious pasta and pizza can be found in many restaurants. There is also a Sephardic Jewish presence in the city, so eastern Mediterranean dishes can be found as well. Buenos Aires is a port city, so seafood is readily available. And there is the wonderful Latin American dish called the empinada, a fried or baked pastry, stuffed with meat or other appetizing foods.
But ultimately, dining in Buenos Aires means eating beef. Parillas are everywhere in the city, and the meat they serve comes straight from cattle grass-fed on the Pampas. Sure, it-s often served with French fries, ensalada, and many other sides, but the beef is the main dish, and there-s lots of it. Virtually all cuts are available. Entrana (flank steak), medalion de lomo (tenderloin), bife de chorizo (T-bone), and ojo de bife (rib-eye) can be found in most restaurants, and are typically less expensive than the same entrees in the United States and other countries. The chorizo sausages can satisfy any carnivore, and sweetbreads and tripe are also available.
Be prepared to stay out late though. Dinner in Buenos Aires doesn-t usually begin until after 8:00.