The 10 Best Restaurants In El Bolsn Argentina

El Bolsón, in the southwest of Río Negro Province, Argentina, sits nestled in valleys at the base of Piltriquitron Mountain, near the Chilean border, and is an outdoorsman’s paradise. An influx of hippies who migrated to the town from Buenos Aires in the 1970s ushered in an artisan food industry, and today El Bolsón is known for its microbrewed beer, regional cheeses, smoked fish, chocolates, and jams. Read on for the top 10 restaurants.

1. La Gorda

Restaurant, Argentina, Vegetarian

Book ahead to snag a table outdoors in the beautiful garden of this charming restaurant. Watch your steak being cooked in the open kitchen, or opt for one of several vegetarian options, and wash it all down with an artisan beer. Portions are large, so consider sharing with a companion.

2. Opiparo

Restaurant, Argentina

Sit outdoors at this locals-only haunt which specializes in Argentinian classics such as chorizo and steak as well as salads and Spanish dishes like patatas bravas. The restaurant also boasts an extensive kids menu, as well as a lengthy list of beers.

3. El Quincho De Danilo

Restaurant, Argentina

This restaurant is a little ways from the town center, but is worth the five-kilometer drive into El Bolsón’s surrounding countryside; El Quincho de Danilo is set amidst an abundance of greenery and flora and feels like a secret garden. Owner Danilo is chatty and friendly, and the grilled lamb is spectacular, as is the grilled vegetarian platter. Cap off the meal with a cup of chicory-infused coffee, made, intriguingly, on the grill.