Argentina · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 11 food experiences that are worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend about three and a half hours walking Palermo and eating through Argentina’s greatest hits. You’ll visit four restaurants for empanadas, choripán, milanesa, tortilla, fainá, steak, wine, and dessert. Guides such as Lu, Paula, Claudio, and Ezequiel add neighborhood stories and practical food tips. Come hungry.
“Alessandra was great!! She was very interested and responsive.”
Walk through Palermo with a guide such as Lucy, Martin, Amalia, or Eliab, stopping for empanadas, fire-grilled steak, choripan, pizza, mate, alfajor, gelato, and a secret dish. The three-hour tour serves a generous spread in a group of up to 12, with local food, neighborhood stories, and useful restaurant tips.
“This delightful array of tastes ran from classic Argentine pizza to double dulce de leche ice cream, expertly led by Martin, knowledgeable and personable. Also, a great way to see the Palermo neighborhood.”
Spend 210 minutes walking San Telmo with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beginning at El Federal Bar with an aperitif. Visit the market, a traditional bodegón, regional food stops, and a local dessert shop. Guides such as Dennis, Kiki, Lu, Lucia, and Maya bring food history and neighborhood stories to life.
“We were lucky enough to have Lu as our guide for the third time. She makes every trip a 5-star one. The locations are great, the food is amazing, to top it of you get to learn some history as well. But for the love of God, don't eat before you go.. Recommended!”
Meet your local guide at 5:30 pm in central Buenos Aires for a 3.5-hour food walk with tastings of empanadas, milanesa, pizza, Argentine wine, coffee, and gelato. Guides such as Lara, Adrian, and Fabian add local history and practical help. The format may include a long meal at one restaurant plus stops for coffee and ice cream.
“I really liked this food tour. The tour guide, Lara, was very helpful. I appreciate all the history of the area she gave. I didn't know beforehand, but I was the only person to sign up. The tour company still went ahead and set up a guide for me rather than just canceling. That was nice and unexpected. One minor note though, tour does not end at starting point. It actually ended a little over a km away (at a fantastic ice cream shop). It worked out. Lara walked most of the way back with me and made sure I could find my hotel.”
Spend 2 to 3 hours tasting Argentine favorites with guide Fred or Fede, from empanadas and choripán at Mercado San Telmo to wine, dulce de leche, alfajores, and mate near La Boca. The outing mixes food, tango, antiques, leather shopping, and plenty of walking, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
“Our tour guide Fred was a joy to spend the afternoon with from a personality standpoint, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the San Telmo area and Buenos Aires in general. He gave us advice about other activities and was flexible & accommodating with our itinerary. All-in-all he’s an excellent host, very personable and a good communicator. I appreciated his sense of humor (lots of laughs) and kindness. Above all—the food that we ate was YUMMY! The San Telmo market was a highlight—I highly recommend it, and Fred. I wish I had taken a full-day city tour with him in addition to the food tour.”
Join a small-group evening food tour through Mendoza, starting at Gómez Rooftop and stopping at several local restaurants for meals, wine, cocktails, and dessert. Guide Antonella has led many departures with warmth and strong local food knowledge. Expect walking, city history, rooftop views, and a four-hour tasting route for adults only.
“The best part of the tour was Antonella!! She is a larger than life character and was delightful company. Her love and knowledge of food and wine was excellent. The venues she had selected were all unique and definitely worth a visit. A great night!!”
Join an English-, Portuguese-, or Spanish-speaking guide for a 3 to 5 hour city tour of Buenos Aires. Visit Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Teatro Colón, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, and more, with pickup and drop-off in six central areas. Guides may include Laura or Sofia, and an empanada snack can be added.
“Foi maravilhoso. A guia Sofia foi ótima, demonstrou muito conhecimento sobre a história, política e cultura da cidade. Valeu cada centavo!”
Spend five hours touring Buenos Aires by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot, with stops at Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Caminito, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, El Ateneo, and Floralis Genérica. Guides such as Franco, Vanessa, and Llorana bring local context and humor. Street food is included, and groups are capped at 15 people.
“We saw and learned so much about Buenos Aires. Our guide, Franco, was so knowledgeable and kept us entertained.”
Spend three hours walking through Palermo, Old Palermo, and Palermo Soho while tasting Argentine cheesecake, empanadas, fire-grilled steak, choripán, alfajores, yerba mate, and a surprise dish. Your English-speaking local guide, such as Iago, also explains Italian and indigenous influences, Eva Perón, and Argentina’s recent past.
“The guide was fabulous! I really enjoyed the steak”
Meet Diego Somm, a local Argentine sommelier with 18 years in the wine trade, at VINI in Palermo. You’ll taste five premium wines from small producers across Argentina, paired with local food, while learning drinking customs, wine regions, and useful food-and-wine tips in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.
“We really enjoy the Diego Somm selected wine and food. Great venue and service.”
Spend three hours with a bilingual guide, including Danny, walking through San Telmo and La Boca. Start with café y medialunas, browse San Telmo Market, pass La Bombonera, eat choripan, and finish with a beer or soft drink in a Maradona-themed bar.
“Danny is a fantastic knowledgeable guide with a passion for futbol and food, and that comes through in the stories he tells on the tour. This is a fun easy experience if you want the lay of the land of two great neighborhoods. Highly recommend this tour!”
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