Top 20 Iconic Dishes in Buenos Aires, AR

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Asado

The quintessential Argentine barbecue featuring various cuts of beef, ribs, and sausages grilled over charcoal or wood.

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Empanadas

Salty pastries stuffed with a variety of fillings such as ground beef, ham and cheese, or creamed corn.

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Choripán

A popular street food sandwich consisting of a grilled chorizo sausage served on a crusty bread roll with chimichurri.

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Milanesa a la Napolitana

A breaded meat cutlet topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted mozzarella cheese, typically served with fries.

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Bife de Chorizo

A thick, juicy sirloin steak known for its fat cap and rich flavor, a staple of any Buenos Aires steakhouse.

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Provoleta

A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until the outside is crispy and the inside is gooey and melted.

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Alfajores

Sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and often coated in chocolate, shredded coconut, or powdered sugar.

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Locro

A hearty, traditional Andean stew made with corn, beans, squash, and various cuts of pork and beef.

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Fainá

A thin, savory flatbread made from chickpea flour, traditionally served on top of a slice of pizza.

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Fugazzeta

A thick-crust Argentine pizza stuffed with mozzarella cheese and topped with a generous layer of sweet onions.

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Medialunas

Small, crescent-shaped pastries similar to croissants, available in sweet (manteca) or salty (grasa) varieties.

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Matambre Arrollado

Flank steak rolled with a filling of hard-boiled eggs, vegetables, and herbs, then poached or roasted.

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Humita

A traditional dish made of grated fresh corn, onions, and spices, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.

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Revuelto Gramajo

A classic hash made with scrambled eggs, thinly sliced fried potatoes, ham, and often green peas.

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Panqueques con Dulce de Leche

Thin crepes rolled and filled with creamy dulce de leche, often flambéed or sprinkled with sugar.

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Sorrentinos

Large, circular stuffed pasta shells commonly filled with ham and cheese, ricotta, or pumpkin.

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Vitel Toné

A dish of cold sliced veal covered in a creamy, tangy sauce made from tuna, anchovies, and capers.

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Flan Mixto

Vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce and served with both a dollop of whipped cream and dulce de leche.

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Mollejas

Grilled beef sweetbreads, considered a delicacy and typically served as an appetizer at an asado.

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Postre Vigilante

A simple, traditional dessert consisting of a thick slice of cheese paired with sweet quince or sweet potato paste.