Best Food on a Budget in Buenos Aires"

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10 Locations Bookmarked

Spring "All You Can Eat Vegetarian Buffet"

Spring is an all you can eat, fully vegetarian buffet. The Palermo location has two levels, with the buffet on the first level. Larger groups are usually seated upstairs. This is a great place to take a large group of people as they have the space and take reservations. There is also the added bonus of a flat-fee bill, so that everyone in your party owes the same thing. by Rease Kirchner Spring does not sell alcohol, but they do allow you to bring your own for a small fee of ARS3 per person. The food is everything from Asian to Italian, all surprisingly tasty for the price. Furthermore, you'll also want to save room for the dessert buffet, which is loaded up with ice cream, cakes, and pies. - Rease Kirchner

+54 11 4831 8877 www.springrestaurante.com.ar/ubic Guatemala 4452, Buenos Aires acion-guatemala.html

Cumaná "A Taste of the North"

Situated on a tree-lined Recoleta street, locals and foreigners alike flock to Cumaná to try a modern twist on traditional Northern Argentine fare. This bustling restaurant is known for its lively atmosphere and economical prices. A basket of crayons is placed on each paper-lined table so hungry eaters can doodle while eagerly waiting for their food. House favorites include hearty bowls of locro (beef stew), lentejas (lentils with chorizo) and over eight different empanada flavors. While the specialty is Northern Argentine cuisine, items on the menu like pizzas, salads and sandwiches are winning dishes for even the pickiest eaters. Since diners are packed in during prime time hours, try to either arrive early, or be prepared to wait outside for a table.

+54 11 4813 9207 1149 Rodriguez Peña, Buenos Aires

Mangini "Bakery on the Corner"

Mangini is a fairly large bakery with a wide variety of items. It is nearly impossible to walk by this establishment without feeling a great urge to buy something sweet. The smell of freshly baked medialunas is always wafting through the air around the building and they are as tasty as they smell. Their medialunas are sweet, sticky and moist: there is no doubt that by Rease Kirchner they are made with a generous amount of butter. They also carry a variety of cakes and cookies, perfect for bringing to a party. They have plenty of savory breads as well.

+54 11 4804 7647 Avenida Las Heras 4001, Buenos Aires Trastevere "Italian in Palermo"

Trastevere is a small restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Their specialties include things like homemade pastas, mushroom risotto and an Italian-style milanesa. This is a nice place for a date or a night out with friends. The low-lighting and relaxed atmosphere gives it a fancy feel without being too terribly expensive. Furthermore, the interior is painted and decorated in a very modern and quirky style, so you have plenty to look at and discuss with friends while you wait on your food. - Rease Kirchner

+54 11 4770 9452 Costa Rica 5595, Buenos Aires

Taco Box "Boxes of Tacos"

Giant margaritas, Coronas and tequila shots; Taco Box not only serves up a small selection of Mexican favorites, but also has mastered the drinks to match. Only serving a few things on the menu, diners get involved by marking in pencil on paper what they want to order. Choices include a few different combination platters that are ideal to share, such as the Fajita by pickupthefork.com combo, which arrives to the table on a flaming hot plate filled with marinated chicken, beef and vegetables. Each order comes with a side of both corn and flour tortillas, as well as an array of about six mini condiment bowls (which includes hot sauce, guacamole, shredded cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo salsa). This sleek, modern upscale atmosphere makes the perfect place to sip on tequila-filled cocktails, and enjoy some hot spices.

+54 11 4776 2613 tacobox.com.ar/ [email protected] Soler 5581, Buenos Aires

Broco's Deli "Wraps, Sandwiches, Tarts, Soups & More"

Broco's Deli started as a very small operation with only a couple of guys making sandwiches that you had to order a day in advance so they could get the supplies. They now have a nice location where you can sit down and have a meal, as well as having the option of delivering to you. They are only open for lunch each day, so make sure you keep that in mind by Rease Kirchner when you get a craving for a healthy wrap or homemade soup. They also have several wraps and sandwiches made of chicken, beef, pork and even vegetarian versions. They also offer tarts, smoothies and home made soups, all of which change on a daily basis. The food is fresh, the employees are incredibly friendly and it's a cheap, delicious place to eat. - Rease Kirchner

+54 11 3964 0259 www.facebook.com/brocosdeli Carranza 1505, Buenos Aires

El Peruanito Ray "Peruvian Sandwiches"

The next big food trend to hit South America is Peruvian sandwiches and juices. Formerly known as El Chalaco, this fast food corner joint specializes in ten different kinds of sandwiches and over 20 types of fresh juices. Most popular to order for delivery or take away, this small spot consists of a small bar and just a few tables on the sidewalk. Each sandwich comes with a choice of French fries, mandioca fries or sweet potato fries. Additionally, you can never go wrong with ordering the Pollo Parillero, which is grilled chicken breast marinated in a special sauce topped with tomato, lettuce, Peruvian cheese and pancetta. - Alexandra Lazar +54 11 2059 8151 elperuanitoray.com.ar/ Fitz Roy 2299, Buenos Aires

Nuestra Parrilla "Our Local Parrilla"

There's a reason why tourists and locals alike line up at this neighborhood parrilla that just has enough room for a few bar stools and a grill. Literally a hole-in-the-wall, this San Telmo spot (just a half block from Plaza Dorrego) is known for their sandwiches: choripan (chorizo sausage sandwich), morcipan (blood sausage sandwich), and vacíopan (flank steak sandwiches). Furthermore, you can just smother the good stuff with chimichurri sauce or salsa criolla, grab a liter of Quilmes beer, and sit curbside watching the San Telmo crowds. - Alexandra Lazar

471 Carlos Calvo, Buenos Aires

Sr. Patata "Perfect Hot Potatoes"

Spanish potato chain Sr. Patata has opened up shop in Buenos Aires bringing Argentina's first stuffed baked potato spot. A great change from empanadas and milanesas, Sr. Patata offers a handful of varieties of jacket potatoes, including flavors like chicken curry, vegetarian, seafood and sweet corn with tuna. Located on a busy pedestrian walk way in Retiro, this remains a perfect spot to grab a papa asada and people watch. - Alexandra Lazar

+54 11 4311 9068 Reconquista 856, Buenos Aires

Freddo "Freddo Ice Cream Shop"

Freddo is a great ice cream parlor chain in Buenos Aires, and you can find it on the corner of Scalabrini Ortiz and Cerviño. Freddo has a wide variety of very tasty flavors, and they even separate dulce de leche as its own separate flavor category. You can find traditional ice creams made with cream or fruit flavors made with water if you are on a diet. Their prices are by Rease Kirchner a bit higher than many other ice cream parlors, but they often have specials, so make sure you ask. - Rease Kirchner

freddo.com.ar/ 5200 Libertador, Buenos Aires

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