Traditional Argentine Dinner at a Local Bodegón with Wine Tasting

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Most food experiences in Buenos Aires hop between places. This one lets you settle into a single classic bodegón, the kind of neighborhood restaurant where porteños really eat, with a local host who orders the right dishes in the right order, pairs each course with Argentine wines and turns dinner into a crash course in local food culture. Small groups of up to 10, a table ready before the doors open, and honest tips for the rest of your trip.

Example Menu

Starter

Beef empanadas

The classic Argentine starter, filled with seasoned beef

Starter

Chorizo and provoleta

Argentine sausage and grilled provolone cheese with oregano, straight from the grill

Main

Milanesa napolitana

Breaded beef cutlet topped with ham, tomato sauce and melted cheese, a bodegón favorite

Main

Bife de chorizo and asado banderita

Argentine sirloin steak and cross-cut beef short ribs from the grill

Dessert

Flan or panqueques with dulce de leche

Classic caramel custard or thin crepes filled with dulce de leche

What's Included

Table reserved before the restaurant opens to the public
Local tips and recommendations for your stay
Local English-speaking host
Guided tasting of Argentine wines, matched to each course
Short visit to the grill to see how the meat is cooked
Classic bodegón menu: empanadas, chorizo, provoleta, milanesa napolitana, grilled meats and dessert
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host at the entrance of the bodegón at José A. Cabrera 4399, Palermo, a few minutes before the start time. Your host will be waiting at the door before the restaurant opens to the public.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enjoy a true Buenos Aires dinner at a classic bodegón, the traditional neighborhood restaurants where porteños have shared big plates, good wine and long conversations for generations. Meet your local host at the door and take your table, reserved and ready before the restaurant opens to the public. Before sitting down, take a quick look at the grill to see how the meat is cooked. Your host orders for the group, so you try the classics in the right order: beef empanadas, chorizo and provoleta, milanesa napolitana, and bife de chorizo and asado banderita from the grill, finishing with flan or panqueques with dulce de leche. Throughout the meal, enjoy a guided tasting of Argentine wines matched to each course while your host shares the stories behind the dishes, local customs and food history. Over dessert, get personal tips on where to eat, what to see and how to get around during the rest of your stay.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian and vegan options available with advance notice
  • Not suitable for children under 10 years
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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Dinner
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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