El Calafate, El Chaltén, and Parque Nacional los Glaciares Restaurants
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1. La Cervecería Chaltén
$$$$ | |This successful microbrewery is famous in the region for its brews and comfort food. Of course, it's not just the hops bringing in the crowds; they also cook up delicious soups, snacks, empanadas, and a great locro (hearty traditional northern Argentine stew). The owners of this restaurant and bar pride themselves on the handmade beers, with the stout or negra not to be missed.
San Martín 320, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, 9301, Argentina2962-493–109Known For
- Impressive craft beer
- Hearty comfort food
- Welcoming atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed June–Oct. -
2. La Zaina
$$$$ | |This trendy bistro is filled with seductive cocktails, colorful plates, and fusion flavors. It might be located in a rural Patagonian town at the end of the world, but these dishes could easily come straight out of a trendy Buenos Aires restaurant---served with edible flowers, spirit infusions, and plenty of attitude.
Gobernador Gregores 1057, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina2902-496--789Known For
- Creative cuisine
- Trendy bar service
- Instagram-worthy plates
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3. Aonikenk
$$$$ | |In a dark wooden dining hall you'll share hearty steaks, warming soups, and wine poured from penguin-shaped ceramic jugs in a family restaurant that includes a hostel upstairs. It's rustic, and the food is not spectacular, but you can't beat the friendly atmosphere in what is easily El Chaltén's largest and most popular restaurant. It's also the only one that's consistently open for lunch and dinner in the off-season.
Av. M.M. de Güemes 23, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, 9301, Argentina2962-493–070Known For
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Standard Argentine cuisine
- Open hours even in the off-season
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4. Casimiro Biguá
$$$$ | |This restaurant and wine bar boasts a hipper-than-thou interior and modern menu serving such delights as Patagonian lamb with calafate sauce (calafate is a local wild berry). The Casimiro Biguá Parrilla, down the street from the main restaurant, has a similar trendy feel, but you can recognize the parrilla by the cordero al asador (spit-roasted lamb) displayed in the window. A third branch, also on Libertador, offers Italian dishes in a less formal setting. Each closes periodically during winter.
Av. Libertador 963, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405, Argentina2902-492–590Known For
- Fantastic roast lamb
- Big portions
- Typical asado atmosphere
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5. Isabel cocina al disco
$$$$ | |It takes a lot of moxie to open a restaurant not serving cordero, barbecue, or pizza in Patagonia, and former “fancy” chefs José and Leandro show they have just that with their homey restaurant, which uses vintage plow wheels to cook a traditional and ultimately delicious stew-style dish known as al disco. The al disco menu offers all sorts of meats and veggies cooked in beer, red wine, or white wine; more creative and quasi-modern options like Bife al Napolitana; or you can create your own. And you've got to love a restaurant that tells you not to bother with starters but rather just dunk your bread in the disco sauce. Great atmosphere, laid-back charm, and effortlessly tasty food have made this a popular spot in town.
Perito Moreno 95, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405, Argentina2902-489–000Known For
- Signature stew dish cooked several creative ways
- Charming and lively atmosphere
- Massive portions
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
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6. La Lechuza
$$$$ | |This bustling spot is where locals go for their pizza joint fix, thanks to the typical Argentine-style pizza of thick crust, and layered with stringy cheese. Their empanadas are just as good—pick up a few and you have the perfect pastry pick-me-up during a long day of exploring. With two other branches on the main strip (one with a kids' playground and the other for more Patagonian-style dishes), the secret is out, but stick with the original pizzeria, as the locals do. If it's not crowded, you're in the wrong one.
Av. Libertador at 1 de Mayo, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405, Argentina2902-491–610Known For
- Fantastic empanadas
- Classic Argentine pizza
- Crowds of locals
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7. La Tablita
$$$$ | |It's a couple of extra blocks from downtown and across a little white bridge, but this parrilla is where the locals go for a special night out to watch their food as it's cooking; Patagonian lamb and beef ribs roast gaucho-style on frames hanging over a circular asador, and an enormous grill along the back wall is full of steaks, chorizos, and morcilla (blood sausage). The whole place is filled with a warm glow despite the lackluster decor. It's slightly more expensive than other parillas in the center of town—and almost always fully booked—but has a classier atmosphere that will make you want to linger for dessert, if you have room.
Coronel Rosales 28, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405, Argentina2902-491–065Known For
- Great traditional parrilla
- Tasty empanadas
- Big crowds on weekends
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8. La Zaina
$$$$ | |With a focus on modern and well-presented Patagonian cuisine, good cocktails, and a range of wines from Argentina, there's a lot to love at La Zaina. Hearty meats like Patagonian lamb and Argentine steak are served with a delicate touch. Local flowers and vegetables keep dishes pretty to look at and a little lighter on the hips.
Gdor Gregores 1057, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina2902-496--789Known For
- Modern and healthy Patagonian cuisine
- Nice wine list
- Artfully presented dishes
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Rate Includes: Closed on Sun. -
9. Olivia Coffee Shop
$$$$ | |For a chilled out cuppa and delicious sweet treats, this modern and calm café off the main strip offers a moment of peace with a caffeine boost.
9 de Julio 131, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina2902-488--038Known For
- Decent coffee
- Good playlist
- Scrumptious muffins
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Rate Includes: Closed mornings in winter -
10. Pura Vida
$$$$ | |Bohemian music, homemade cooking, and colorful patchwork cushions set the tone for this unpretentious, friendly restaurant several blocks from downtown. You'll be surrounded by funky artwork, couples whispering under low-hung lights, and laid-back but efficient staff as you try to decide which big-enough-to-share dish you'll order while working your way through a great dome of steaming bread. Choose between soups, pies, and bakes; the lamb stew served inside a calabaza (pumpkin) is the signature dish. They also have vegan and vegetarian options.
Av. Libertador 1876, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405, Argentina2902-493–356Known For
- Lamb stew inside a pumpkin
- Great vegetarian options
- Fun and eclectic decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch
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