Argentina Southern Patagonia - Cuisine
Argentina is famous for its steak and lamb dishes. It is a country with lots of different kind of meat. The portions are generally large, similar to those in the U.S.
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| Potato and steak at Grill & Restaurante Don Pichon |
Address: Puerto Deseado 242, El Calafate
Note: It is up on a hill, therefore, offers great view of the El Calafate landscape. If you sit at a table, it has an extra charge of table / silverware
Argentina has its traditional and local ice cream. It is a must-try in the area. It's made out of the Calafate berry that grows right in El Calafate. It is sweet, however, with a tint of sourness. It reminds me the taste of plum. You can walk into any ice cream store and ask for Calafate ice cream!
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| Calafate Ice Cream |
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| The black / blue little Calafate berries |
Lamb is huge in Argentina. This is called Cordero Classico, a classic dish with lamb slowly cooked with potato, red pepper, green peas, carrots, and tomato. It is a huge and delicious dish with a really good price.
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| Cordero Classico |
Restaurant name: Codigo 54 Comidas Al Disco
Address: Gobernador Moyano 1226 | Esquina 25 de mayo
Note: The restaurant is connected and next to Calafate Hostel
El Chalten is known for the hiking, but it still has really good food. The restaurants
serve you delicious and special free appetizer. This particular restaurant is small,
but with very nice and friendly waiter and waitress.
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| Delicious beans appetizer |
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| The lunch special - Lamb and potato |
Address: Guemes 22, El Chalten
Note: The restaurant is small, but located right off the main Guemes ave. They do not accept credit card
Of course, cannot forget to try some local beer. Although this is not an area famous for beer, I tried beer at my hostel. It's called Lauther de Bariloche. Very smoothing.
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| Lauther de Bariloche |
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| "Small" lunch at my hostel - Rancho Grande. It is their hamburger with not just beef patty, but ham, bacon, and egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and fries! |
Next stop is Ushuaia, known as the End of the World. It is pretty much surrounded by water, therefore, definitely cannot miss their seafood. King crab it is!
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| Parmesan king crab |
Address: Av. San MartÃn 318, Ushuaia
Note: It is pricey comparing to food like hamburger, however, the price is reasonable for seafood
Parrilla - the famous Argentina grill is another must-try. Tender inside and crispy outside. Yummy!
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| All kinds of meat, sausages, chicken, ribs |
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| Parrilla of lamb and pig |
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| More lambs, but in the parrilla style |
Address: Gdor. Pedro Godoy 155
Note: It also serves in buffet style if you'd like
My host at Ushuaia recommended me a restaurant where he goes there every day for their lunch special. It is one of the most authentic restaurant in the area, where you can sit on a bench at the stand and watch the chef makes the food right in front of you.
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| Menu del Dia - Chicken special |
Address: on Av. San Martin by Antartida Argentina
Note: If you have a chance, also try their lomito. It is a huge sub with beef, ham, egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, bacon all in one. Very very delicious!
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