🇦🇷 Buenos Aires is a foodie’s paradise, especially for trying classic Argentine street foods and desserts. Here’s where to find the best empanadas, choripán, and dulce de leche:
🥟 Empanadas (Savory Pastries) #
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What they are: Stuffed pastry pockets, usually baked or fried, with beef, chicken, ham & cheese, or vegetables.
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Best spots in Buenos Aires:
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El Sanjuanino (Recoleta) – Traditional, flavorful, and very popular with locals.
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La Cocina (Palermo) – Modern take on classic fillings.
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La Americana (San Telmo) – Cheap, hearty, and authentic.
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Street vendors – Often the most authentic, especially in San Telmo or near universities.
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🌭 Choripán (Chorizo Sandwich) #
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What it is: Grilled chorizo sausage in a bun, topped with chimichurri sauce. Perfect as street food or a casual meal.
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Best spots:
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El Chori (Palermo) – Famous and tourist-friendly; casual and quick.
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La Mecha (Recoleta & Microcentro) – Great chimichurri and homemade buns.
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Street stalls in La Boca & San Telmo – For a more local experience, try choripán from a parrilla cart.
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Tip: Grab one before a football match — locals swear by it.
🍮 Dulce de Leche (Sweet Caramel-Like Spread) #
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What it is: Thick, sweet milk spread, used in desserts, cakes, and pancakes.
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Where to try it:
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Heladería Cadore (Recoleta) – Traditional ice cream with dulce de leche flavor.
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Freddo (Multiple locations) – Classic Argentine gelato chain.
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Confitería Las Violetas (Almagro/Palermo) – Historic café with pastries filled with dulce de leche.
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Panaderías & bakeries – Look for alfajores (dulce de leche sandwich cookies) at local bakeries.
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✅ Tips for Travelers #
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Street food → safe in busy areas, like San Telmo market, Palermo, and Recoleta weekends.
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Local pastries & cafés → don’t miss classic cafés like Café Tortoni (downtown) for a sweet treat with coffee.
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Pairings → empanadas & choripán with a cold Argentine beer; dulce de leche with coffee or as dessert after a parrilla meal.
