Famous Food in Argentina: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Argentina, and what each dish is.

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Quick answer

The food to try in Argentina includes Asado, Empanadas, Dulce de Leche and 2 more.

Best time to visit Argentina: October – April.

Asado

The Sunday ritual — whole ribs, short ribs, blood sausage and sweetbreads cooked low and slow over wood embers by the asador. The chimichurri is always made that morning.

Empanadas

Pastry pockets crimped in 14 patterns indicating the filling — beef, ham-and-cheese, spiced potato. Every province has its variation. Eleven empanadas and a glass of Malbec is a complete Argentine lunch.

Dulce de Leche

Argentina's caramel — milk reduced with sugar until thick and golden. Spread on toast, in medialunas, swirled through ice cream or eaten directly from the jar.

Provoleta

A round of provolone grilled on the parrilla until bubbling and charred outside, soft within — the first thing any asado serves while the fire reaches temperature.

Alfajores

Two corn-flour shortbread cookies sandwiching dulce de leche and dipped in chocolate — Argentina's national biscuit, with Havanna from Mar del Plata producing the gold standard.

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Argentina food questions

What is the most famous food in Argentina?

Asado is the dish most travellers start with. The Sunday ritual — whole ribs, short ribs, blood sausage and sweetbreads cooked low and slow over wood embers by the asador.

What should I eat in Argentina?

Try Asado, Empanadas, Dulce de Leche, Provoleta, Alfajores.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Argentina?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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