Argentina · FOOD
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to check before you commit.
3.5-hour Palermo food tour with Argentine tastings and drinks across 4 to 6 venues, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
“Johnny was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about both Argentinean cuisine and culture and also about Buenos Aires. He was also a lot of fun! There was a wide range of food to sample, all of which was delicious.”
Small-group San Telmo street food tour with Plaza Dorrego bars, Mercado tastings, Casa Minima classics, coffee, alfajor, and dulce de leche ice cream.
“Definitely show up with an empty stomach! We ate so much good stuff. Lucy the tour guide was amazing and super fun.”
Taste Argentina in Palermo, sampling 8 dishes plus wine on a small-group foodie walk, with a final sweet finish and queue-skip access.
“Paula provided a well rounded food experience of local Argentinian restaurants.”
A 5-hour small-group Buenos Aires city loop with hotel pickup, local guide, top landmarks, and the included El Ateneo bookstore stop.
“5 Hour Small Group City Tour: Very well organized, excellent tour guide, very informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”
Private Argentine cooking lessons in Buenos Aires for up to 8, with dietary menu options, a 3-course dinner, and wine tasting.
“My wife and I enjoyed a great evening in our chef's home learning about his food, culture, and Buenos Aires, through cooking! Very hands on, informative, with great food! Highly recommend this type of experience when visiting a new local!”
Full-day Buenos Aires bike tour with a small group, city highlights, mate and local street food, and rides from Palermo parks to La Boca and downtown.
“Julian is very friendly and passionate about Argentine culture either dark or happiness. We also tasted few of street food, it's delicious. We recommend to join this small group bike ride since U can enjoy riding more , not too crowded . Thanks again, we have a great time.”
Walk Palermo Viejo with a pro guide for breakfast, steak, and gelato, plus gardens, history, street art, and customizable food stops.
“Juan gave a great city tour on a very hot, humid day! He was attentive to individual needs for hydration while being informative. We were taken to areas not covered by driving tours. The food was great and my vegetarian needs were modified at each stop. This was important as my companion wanted to experience all the great foods.”
A 3-hour Palermo food walk with empanadas, steak, mate, alfajor and gelato, plus neighborhood stories from guides like Lucy and Martín.
“Martin was excellent!! He was a great guide. The food choices were also excellent. Just a great experience!”
A 3.5-hour San Telmo food and walking tour with drinks, market tastings, cobblestone stories, and a sweet Argentine dessert. Small group.
“Lola was lovely, so friendly, knowledgeable, engaging.. w has several stops with all good dishes.”
Small-group Buenos Aires food tour with wine tastings and classic porteño bites. 4 stops, 7+ dishes and drinks, about 3.5 hours.
“I had the best time on this excursion. My guide was the owner as his normal guides were not available. We covered so much of the area and stopped at some of the oldest local favorites.. empanadas, fried steak, seasoned rib eye, the best pizza ever and icecream to die for. So interesting just walking along the streets of BA. Very much the vibe of NYC THANKS”
Taste San Telmo and Boca on a 2-3 hour BA Flavors tour with Mercado bites, wine and mate tastings, plus dulce de leche stops.
“Fred was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. The food part of the tour was my favorite. I’m not really an antique connoisseur so going to the different stores to look at them wasn’t for me. Good price value for the tour.”
Sail the Rio de la Plata for tango music, mate, choripan on a charcoal grill, Malbec wine, and dulce de leche in Buenos Aires waters.
“My husband and I spent our first night in Buenos Aires with Miriam and Pepe on the Medio Siglo and we had a great time! Relaxing on the boat with great food, wine and a nice breeze was the perfect way to unwind after a long day of travel. Miriam and Pepe are extremely accommodating and knowledgeable - she had a lot of great suggestions on things to do in the city, local places to eat, etc. Highly recommend!”
A 3.5-hour Palermo food tour with wine, empanadas, choripan, asado and Malbec, plus gelato-style *cucurucho*. Small group, great variety.
“Raquel was a wonderful host and guide. The food and wine were fabulous. All of our stops were within about a 5 block radius of the neighborhood, Palermo. We started at a wine bar upstairs for Vermut and a charcuterie. Then downstairs for more wine. We then went for Chori, a traditional Argentine sausage sandwich. Next we went to Lena’s for empanadas followed by a fabulous steak dinner with salad, french fries and fresh hot bread. The food was fabulous. Our last stop was gelato. Lots of flavors to choose from. I highly recommend this foodie tour. Lots of food and wine. Rachel was wonderful and full of lots of…”
A 5-hour Mendoza night of 4 local restaurants, rooftop views, vermouth tastings, and wine pairings. Social, family-style dining.
“We had a great time on the food safari! Highly recommend Antonella. She introduced us to 4 delicious restaurants but more importantly shared her love of Mendoza. We learned a lot about this wonderful city.”
Palermo Soho food and wine walk with vermouth, wine tastings, empanadas, choripan, steak dinner, and dulce de leche ice cream.
“Tomas, owner, gave is a personal walking tour through Palermo area to taste traditional foods and wines. He was very well spoken in English and easy to talk to. He was interested in making sure we were happy and all foods and wines tasted were excellent.”
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