The Best Al Fresco Dining In Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a city of outdoor spaces. From green parks to pavement cafes, there is a plethora of options for enjoying the al fresco side of the city. We pick the best al fresco restaurants for relaxing in the sun.

Las Cabras

You will find Las Cabras in the district of Palermo Hollywood in the street Fitz Roy. It is one of the top spots for typical Argentinean food, especially beef steak. Guests can choose between several different dishes of meat accompanied by side dishes, such as vegetables or French fries. The clientele is a good mix of tourists and locals, adding to the authenticity, but increasing the waiting time. No problem, just sit back in the sun and relax – Las Cabras has a garden with trees, providing a cool shadow during the midday heat.

La Cabrera Sur

La Cabrera Sur is one of the best restaurants in the city. As a bonus, it also has an al fresco eating area. Meals are prepared to the highest standard.

Burger Joint

Burger Joint is a popular place for young people, who enjoy the colorful interior, with walls covered in speech bubbles and paintings. As the name suggests, the specialty is burgers – homemade and freshly prepared, perfect for enjoying inside or on the buzzing tables outside on the street.

Olsen

Restaurant, European, Argentina, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Olsen offers something a little bit different in Buenos Aires: a more European kitchen, with excellently prepared dishes from beginning to end. This is a restaurant that knows how to combine food and design and offers the perfect surrounding to enjoy their menu in the best way. There’s an adjacent garden, where diners can relax in the warm weather.

Lo de Jesús

Restaurant, Steakhouse, Argentina

Lo de Jesús is a traditional parrillas,offering a selection of delicious quality meats prepared in various ways and paired with a bottle from a selection of over 260 selected wines. They’ve been at it since 1953, and from the food to the atmosphere, they know how to serve up a good dining experience. The dark, wooden furnished restaurant is cozy and classic, but its the outside seating that really stands out.

Fábrica del Taco

Restaurant, Mexican

Fábrica del Taco is an authentic Mexican restaurant. It was founded by Mexicans and offers various tacos accompanied by traditional drinks like tamarind limonade or a tasty cocktail. The interior is colorful and friendly, and everybody feels welcome immediately. For warm summer nights, the outside area is perfect for a casual dinner with friends and family.

Cabaña Las Lilas

Cabaña Las Lilas is situated directly at the Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires’ harbor and has a beautiful view over the water and the boats. The stand-out feature, however, has to be the quality of meat, all procured from local breeders and accompanied by stellar local wines.

About the author

Ricarda Reininger

Ricarda was born and raised in Vienna and developed her passion for travelling while traveling regularly with her family as a child. After school she went to the Caribbean and South America to experience another way of life and broaden her horizons. Her keen interest in art and culture has taken her around the world, and she thinks that 'travelling enriches our life the most’. Her interests in art and culture are also a big part in her daily life, as she is a literature and music enthusiast and an avid photographer. Ricarda is currently studying Comparative Literature in Vienna.