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# Where to try empanadas, choripán, and dulce de leche?

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🇦🇷 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)

- **What they are:** Stuffed pastry pockets, usually baked or fried, with beef, chicken, ham & cheese, or vegetables.
- **Best spots in Buenos Aires:**

  - [**El Sanjuanino (Recoleta)**](https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g312741-d1066265-Reviews-El_Sanjuanino-Buenos_Aires_Capital_Federal_District.html) – Traditional, flavorful, and very popular with locals.
  - [**La Cocina (Palermo)**](https://casacavia.com/en/la-cocina/) – Modern take on classic fillings.
  - [**La Americana (San Telmo)**](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g312741-d1640785-Reviews-La_Americana-Buenos_Aires_Capital_Federal_District.html) – Cheap, hearty, and authentic.
  - **Street vendors** – Often the most authentic, especially in San Telmo or near universities.

## 🌭 Choripán (Chorizo Sandwich)

- **What it is:** Grilled chorizo sausage in a bun, topped with chimichurri sauce. Perfect as street food or a casual meal.
- **Best spots:**

  - **El Chori (Palermo)** – Famous and tourist-friendly; casual and quick.
  - **La Mecha (Recoleta & Microcentro)** – Great chimichurri and homemade buns.
  - **Street stalls in La Boca & San Telmo** – For a more local experience, [try choripán from a parrilla](https://allaboutbuenosaires.com/docs/where-can-i-try-authentic-steak-parrilla/) cart.
- **Tip:** Grab one before a football match — locals swear by it.

## 🍮 Dulce de Leche (Sweet Caramel-Like Spread)

- **What it is:** Thick, sweet milk spread, used in desserts, cakes, and pancakes.
- **Where to try it:**

  - [**Heladería Cadore (Recoleta)**](https://heladeriacadore.com.ar/) – Traditional ice cream with dulce de leche flavor.
  - **Freddo (Multiple locations)** – Classic Argentine gelato chain.
  - **Confitería Las Violetas (Almagro/Palermo)** – Historic café with pastries filled with dulce de leche.
  - **Panaderías & bakeries** – Look for *alfajores* (dulce de leche sandwich cookies) at local bakeries.

## ✅ Tips for Travelers

- **Street food** → safe in busy areas, like [San Telmo](https://allaboutbuenosaires.com/item/san-telmo/) market, Palermo, and Recoleta weekends.
- **Local pastries & cafés** → don’t miss classic cafés like Café Tortoni (downtown) for a sweet treat with coffee.
- **Pairings** → [empanadas & choripán](https://allaboutbuenosaires.com/from-asado-to-empanadas-exploring-the-rich-tapestry-of-argentine-gastronomy/) with a cold Argentine beer; dulce de leche with coffee or as dessert after a parrilla meal.