The Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Buenos Aires
While Argentina‘s cuisine is mostly associated with meat and empanadas, there is also a wealth of restaurants from all corners of the world to be found in Buenos Aires. A favourite among locals is Middle Eastern food, owing to the large Armenian population in the country. Here’s our pick of the best.
1. Sarkis
Restaurant, Middle Eastern, European
2. Hola! Siniór Shawarma
Cafe, Restaurant, Argentina, Vegetarian, Vegan, Coffee, Tea , Fast Food, Street Food, Middle Eastern
3. Al Arabe
New kid on the block Al Arabe has been garnering rave reviews from Argentina’s favourite food blogger, Pick Up The Fork. Recently opened and catering to a Palermo Soho audience in search of an alternative to Hola! Siniór Shawarma’s well-worn wrap, Al Arabe comes in hot with freshly prepared shawarma, hummus, baba ganoush and taboulleh. Eat in at one of the few tables, but better to take away and scoff your shawarma in a few bites on the walk home, as you won’t be able to resist.
El Salvador 4999, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4833 0219
4. Al Zein
This Las Canitas classic is a runner-up to Sarkis if you’re looking to dine in instead of grabbing and going. The crunchy falafel and yogurt sauce is always a winner, as is the aubergine purée. Be warned, this a booze-free joint, so get your alcohol fix at one of the many bars located in the Las Canitas stomping ground up the road.
Arce 488, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4775 1402
5. Demashk
This pint-sized pitta heaven is set slightly aside from the hedonism of Palermo, located in good company beside a neighbourhood parilla. The wraps are slightly on the small size, but are reasonably priced and perfect for a light lunch. If you want to sit in, there’s an adjoining space with tables apart from the kitchen/takeaway area, so you can eat in peace. They also have curbside tables if you wish to enjoy your dinner al fresco.
Charcas 3816, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4833 6699
6. Kaükaz
For all your Middle Eastern needs in Palermo Hollywood, hit up neighbourhood favourite Kaükaz. Super popular at lunchtime with the employees of local media agencies, one of Kaükaz’s main selling points is the size of their shawarmas. Available in large or extra large with only a small price difference, expect these tasty treats to stave off hunger until well into the evening, providing the perfect antidote to Argentina’s notoriously late dining times. Go for the meat shawarma and get the spicy sauce.
Honduras 5869, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4771 0044
7. Haysam
Restaurant, Argentina, Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Fast Food, Street Food
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