The Best Street Food In Buenos Aires
Argentina’s capital city is a smorgasbord of culture, and the budget food scene proves it. From classic Argentinian choripán to culinary influences from further afield, Buenos Aires’ street scene is chock full of tasty treats. Here are some of the best purveyors of street food in the Capital Federal.
1. Pirilo Pizzeria
Pirilo Pizzeria
Though not technically ‘street food’ due to its brick-and-mortar location, Pirilo is a takeaway only hole in the wall joint in historic San Telmo, dishing up enormous slices of homemade pizza on paper napkins for eager diners. Everyone, from tourists to taxi drivers, loves this neighborhood institution.
Pirilo Pizzeria, Defensa 821, San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4307-0248
Pizzeria Pirilo | © Lauro Maia/Flickr2. El Tano Criollo
El Tano Criollo
Buenos Aires is flanked by two costaneras, or wide, boardwalk-style pedestrian walkways. The El Tano Criollo wagon is a bastion of the Costanera Norte. Grab a churrasquito, a thin cut of grilled steak, and top it with classic Argentinian sauces like chimichurri or salsa criolla.
El Tano Criollo, Av. Rafael Obligado Costanera, Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. Alameda Sur
Alameda Sur
Choripan is the name of the game at this down-to-earth parrilla not far from the city’s Reserva Ecologica. Argentina’s answer to the hot dog, a chorizo sandwich, is at its best here: crusty, toasted bread, copious chimichurri sauce, and of course exemplary chorizo.
Alameda Sur, Av. Achával Rodríguez 1431, Costanera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, +54 11 4313-1032
Costanera Sur | © Christian Ostrosky/Flickr4. El Puestito del Tio
El Puestito del Tio
This famous stall attracts constant crowds, but is definitely worth braving the queue. Order up a bondiolo sandwich, or braised pork shoulder, top it with all the usual sauces and salads, and your life may never be the same.
El Puestito del Tio, Av Dorrego 3700 between Figueroa Alcorta and Avenida Lugones, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Choripan | © longhorndave/Flickr5. El Parrillón
El Parrillón
For homemade salsas, this is the place to go; this Costanera Sur stall makes all their own. Go for the chimichurri featuring real ají spice, the salsa criolla, the green onion mayo, or a celery and tomato concoction. It’s impossible to go wrong.
El Parrillón, Avenida de los Italianos, Costanera Sur, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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