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.

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.

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 chimichurrior salsa criolla.
El Tano Criollo, Av. Rafael Obligado Costanera, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Alameda Sur

Choripan is the name of the game at this down-to-earth parrillanot 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.

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 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.

About the author

Madeleine Bazil

Maddy is in her second year reading English at the University of St Andrews. Born and bred in Washington, DC, she retains an affinity for political intrigue, urban green space, and Ethiopian cuisine despite newly appreciating the British traditions of queueing, apologising, and Wimbledon. Maddy's freelance writing has been published in media such as Matador Network and Thistle Magazine as well as in St Andrews-based publications. She'll travel anywhere, just give her a moment to lace up her Adidas.