Pizza in Buenos Aires has a personality of its own. A substantial slice of pizza al molde, plenty of melted cheese and a portion of fainá make a useful introduction to a food tradition you will encounter throughout the city.
These four established pizzerias offer different settings for trying it. Rather than declaring a single winner, choose the one that fits your route, appetite and preferred way to eat.
What to order: a short Buenos Aires pizza vocabulary
- Al molde: Pizza baked in a pan, associated with the thicker style served by many traditional porteño pizzerias.
- Muzzarella: The local menu spelling you will often see for a cheese pizza. It is a straightforward starting point for comparing pizzerias.
- Fugazzetta: An onion-and-cheese favorite. Ask about the house version, including whether it is stuffed.
- Fainá: A chickpea-flour flatbread commonly ordered alongside pizza. Some diners place it on top of a slice.
- Una porción: A slice. Ask which varieties are available by the slice before committing to a whole pizza.
Güerrín: a classic on Avenida Corrientes
Address: Avenida Corrientes 1368.
Güerrín traces its history to 1932 and is closely associated with pizza al molde and the Corrientes theater district. It is a natural introduction if you want to connect a pizza stop with an evening in this part of the city.
Try this approach: Start with a familiar cheese slice before adding another variety. Decide whether you want a quick stop or a longer meal, and ask staff where to order. Do not assume counter service and table service have identical prices or procedures.
Explore Güerrín’s own history before your visit.
Las Cuartetas: another Corrientes tradition
Address: Avenida Corrientes 838.
Las Cuartetas also dates to 1932. The city’s tourism guide highlights its pizza al molde and generous mozzarella, making it an interesting comparison with Güerrín on the same avenue.
Try this approach: If you want a small pizza walk, split your appetite between these two Corrientes stops. Order modestly at the first place so you can compare the dough, cheese and texture rather than merely getting through a second meal.
Check the Las Cuartetas tourism listing for its location and contact details.
El Cuartito: pizza with sporting memorabilia
Address: Talcahuano 937.
El Cuartito is known for an interior filled with sports posters, photographs and pennants as well as its pizza. Opened in 1934, it adds a different atmosphere to a tasting itinerary.
Try this approach: Consider fugazzetta if you enjoy onions and cheese. Leave time to look around the room rather than treating the visit as a box to tick. It is away from the two Corrientes addresses, so map the walk before combining all three.
The official El Cuartito listing describes its history and setting.
La Mezzetta: a standing-counter experience
Address: Avenida Álvarez Thomas 1311.
La Mezzetta is associated with eating de parado, or standing, and with substantial pizza al molde. It is a separate outing from the central Corrientes stops rather than another nearby doorway on the same walk.
Try this approach: Choose it for the counter-service experience and ask about the fugazzetta. If you need seated dining, confirm what can be accommodated before making the trip.
See the La Mezzetta tourism profile for the address and background.
Plan a tasting that fits your day
- Choose a route: Güerrín and Las Cuartetas form the simplest pair on Corrientes. Treat La Mezzetta as a separate destination.
- Check service details: Confirm current opening hours and how to order at your chosen location.
- Start with a slice: Portions and richness vary. Share or order gradually if you want to try more than one place.
- Ask about ingredients: If you have dietary requirements, discuss both the recipe and preparation with the establishment.
Use our neighborhood guide to connect a meal with the rest of your plans. For a different kind of food outing, explore the city’s historic cafés.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order pizza by the slice?
Ask for a porción and check which varieties are being served by the slice. Availability and ordering arrangements depend on the pizzeria.
Is fainá the same as pizza?
No. It is a chickpea-flour flatbread often eaten with pizza. Ask whether you want it as a separate portion when ordering.
Are all four pizzerias close together?
No. Güerrín and Las Cuartetas are both on Corrientes; El Cuartito is on Talcahuano, while La Mezzetta is on Álvarez Thomas and calls for a different route.