The Secret Kitchen of San Telmo: Learn to Make Empanadas

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into my historic San Telmo home, in the city’s oldest neighborhood. We’ll start with a traditional mate as I tell you a few stories about San Telmo, the bohemian heart of Buenos Aires, where tango was born, and every corner has a story to tell.

Let’s dive into making empanadas! We’ll knead, roll, and shape the dough from scratch, just like my grandmother taught me.
You’ll choose between classic beef or vegetarian filling, and I’ll show you how to fold them perfectly using the “repulgue” technique.
While we cook, we’ll sip on Malbec, and for dessert, we’ll make alfajorcitos de dulce de leche.
It’s going to be a warm and delicious experience you’ll love!

Example Menu

Main

patties

empanas made by you

Dessert

TO SUCK YOUR FINGERS

alphajorcitos de dulce de leche (traditional Argentine dessert)

What's Included

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the heart of San Telmo, a 100-year-old apartment welcomes you with a secret garden, full of greenery and a fountain. It’s a warm and bright space with incredible views of the Obelisk, Palacio Barolo, and Congress. A lovely place to share and enjoy with others!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

I invite you to cook empanadas at my family’s home, right in the heart of San Telmo, the oldest and most picturesque neighborhood in the city! We’ll start with a well-prepared mate while I share stories about this bohemian corner of Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango, where magic can be found on every corner.

Then, we’ll get hands-on with the dough, making empanadas from scratch—kneading, rolling, and shaping them just as my grandmother taught me. You can choose between the classic beef filling or a veggie option, and I’ll show you how to seal them with the traditional repulgue.

We’ll pair the experience with a delicious Malbec, and for dessert, we’ll make exquisite alfajorcitos filled with dulce de leche.

Come and immerse yourself in our culture and traditions through all the senses! We can’t wait to cook, laugh, and share stories with you at home!

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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