{"id":9567,"date":"2026-07-21T19:33:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/?p=9567"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:36:58","slug":"best-local-dishes-to-try-in-buenos-aires-an-international-students-food-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/best-local-dishes-to-try-in-buenos-aires-an-international-students-food-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Local Dishes to Try in Buenos Aires: An International Student\u2019s Food Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask anyone who has spent a semester studying abroad in Buenos Aires what they miss the most, and chances are their immediate answer will be: the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentine cuisine is a rich, mouthwatering blend of traditional South American roots and heavy Italian and Spanish culinary influences. While Buenos Aires is now a bustling hub for international dining, nothing beats diving headfirst into the local comfort food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are getting ready to live like a local in Argentina, here is the ultimate bucket-list of traditional dishes you absolutely must try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Asado (The Argentine BBQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <em>asado<\/em> isn&#8217;t just a meal; it\u2019s a sacred social ritual. It brings friends and family together over hours of slow-cooked meats prepared on an open-fire grill (<em>parrilla<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What to order:<\/strong> Start with <em>provolone<\/em> (grilled cheese) and sweetbreads (<em>mollejas<\/em>), followed by classic cuts like <em>ojo de bife<\/em> (ribeye) or <em>tira de asado<\/em> (short ribs). Don&#8217;t forget to douse everything in freshly made <em>chimichurri<\/em> sauce!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/choripan.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"375\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/choripan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/choripan-300x225.jpg 300w\" width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/choripan.jpg\" alt=\"Authentic Argentine chorip\u00e1n street food with chimichurri in Buenos Aires.\" class=\"wp-image-9568 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Chorip\u00e1n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The undisputed king of Argentine street food. The name says it all: a grilled <em>chorizo<\/em> (pork sausage) butterflied open and served inside a crusty French roll (<em>pan<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to eat it:<\/strong> You\u2019ll find chorip\u00e1n everywhere\u2014from classic <em>parrillitas<\/em> along the Costanera boardwalk and vibrant food trucks in Puerto Madero, to football matches and street fairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The secret:<\/strong> Top it generously with homemade <em>chimichurri<\/em> (herbs, garlic, oil, and vinegar) or <em>salsa criolla<\/em> (diced tomatoes, onions, and peppers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Empanadas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ultimate on-the-go meal for busy students. These savory baked or fried pastry pockets are stuffed with various fillings and are a staple for late-night study sessions or quick lunches between classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classic Flavors:<\/strong> <em>Carne cortada a cuchillo<\/em> (hand-cut beef), <em>jam\u00f3n y queso<\/em> (ham &amp; cheese), or <em>humita<\/em> (sweet corn &amp; b\u00e9chamel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pro Tip:<\/em> Regional styles vary! Try northern-style empanadas (like <em>Salta<\/em> or <em>Tucum\u00e1n<\/em>) for an extra juicy flavor bomb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Milanesa (and Milanesa a la Napolitana)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of a <em>milanesa<\/em> as the Argentine version of a chicken cutlet or schnitzel\u2014a thin slice of beef or chicken, breaded and fried to golden perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Ultimate Version:<\/strong> Order a <strong>Milanesa a la Napolitana<\/strong>. It comes topped like a pizza with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and a slice of ham, usually served with a side of French fries (<em>papas fritas<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Matambre con Rusa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A beloved classic often served as an appetizer during family gatherings and hot summer months. <em>Matambre<\/em> is a thin cut of flank steak, usually rolled and stuffed with vegetables, boiled eggs, and herbs, then cooked and sliced thinly. It is almost always paired with <em>ensalada rusa<\/em>\u2014a creamy potato, carrot, and pea salad dressed with mayonnaise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Porte\u00f1o-Style Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to massive Italian immigration in the early 20th century, Buenos Aires takes its pizza very seriously. However, <em>porte\u00f1o<\/em> pizza is different from traditional Neapolitan pizza: it features a thick, doughy crust and an unbelievable, almost overwhelming amount of melted mozzarella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Must-Try Varieties:<\/strong> The <strong>Fugazzeta<\/strong> (a thick crust stuffed with melted cheese and topped with caramelized onions) at historic pizzerias on Avenida Corrientes, like <em>El Cuartito<\/em> or <em>Guerr\u00edn<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/matambre-con-rusa.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"501\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/matambre-con-rusa.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/matambre-con-rusa-239x300.jpg 239w\" width=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/matambre-con-rusa.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Argentine matambre with rusa in Buenos Aires.\" class=\"wp-image-9570 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Medialunas &amp; Facturas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you step into any neighborhood bakery (<em>panader\u00eda<\/em>) in the morning, the sweet aroma will instantly draw you in. <em>Facturas<\/em> are Argentine sweet pastries, and <strong>medialunas<\/strong> (small, glazed butter croissants) are the undisputed kings of breakfast and afternoon <em>merienda<\/em> (coffee break).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to enjoy them:<\/strong> Pair a plate of warm <em>medialunas de manteca<\/em> with a <em>caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em> or a round of traditional <em>mate<\/em> with your roommates!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"696\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro.jpg 1080w\" width=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/locro-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional locro for national holidays in Buenos Aires.\" class=\"wp-image-9571 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Locro (For National Holidays)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are studying in Argentina during the cooler months, you might get to taste <em>Locro<\/em>. This rich, hearty, slow-cooked stew is made from white corn, squash, beans, pork, and chorizo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When it&#8217;s served:<\/strong> It is traditionally prepared and eaten on national holidays like May 25th (<em>D\u00eda de la Revoluci\u00f3n<\/em>) and July 9th (<em>D\u00eda de la Independencia<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Polenta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true cold-weather comfort food with deep Italian roots. <em>Polenta<\/em> is a smooth, warm cornmeal dish cooked with milk or broth, served steaming hot and generously covered in rich tomato bolognese sauce (<em>tuco<\/em>) and melted cheese. It&#8217;s the ultimate cozy meal after a chilly evening walk through Palermo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Award-Winning Artisanal Gelato (Helado Artesanal)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot talk about desserts in Argentina without mentioning gelato. Thanks to deep Italian roots, Buenos Aires is famous for having some of the best artisanal gelato in the world\u2014and Argentines take it very seriously!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike mass-produced ice cream, local <em>helader\u00edas<\/em> craft their gelato fresh daily with ultra-creamy ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flavors to Try:<\/strong> You must order <strong>Dulce de Leche Granizado<\/strong> (caramel gelato with chocolate chips) or <strong>Sambay\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pro Tip:<\/em> Late-night gelato delivery (<em>helado a domicilio<\/em>) is a huge part of local culture. It is completely normal for students to order a kilo of gelato delivered straight to their apartment at midnight!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Dulce de Leche &amp; Alfajores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Argentine food list is complete without mentioning <em>Dulce de Leche<\/em>\u2014a thick, silky, caramel-like milk spread that Argentines put on <strong>everything<\/strong> (pancakes, waffles, toast, and pastries).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to try an <strong>alfajor<\/strong>: two soft cookies sandwiched together with a generous layer of dulce de leche and coated in rich dark chocolate, white chocolate, or powdered sugar (<em>alfajor de maizena<\/em>).<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/helado-de-dulce-de-leche.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"547\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 760px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/helado-de-dulce-de-leche.jpg 365w, https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/helado-de-dulce-de-leche-200x300.jpg 200w\" width=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/helado-de-dulce-de-leche.jpg\" alt=\"Award-winning artisanal gelato helado in Buenos Aires Argentina.\" class=\"wp-image-9572 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 Recognized Among the Best!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Love exploring local food cultures? We are thrilled to share that the <strong>Mente Argentina Blog<\/strong> has been featured by Feedspot as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bloggers.feedspot.com\/argentina_food_blogs\/?feed_id=5715094&amp;_src=f2_featured_email#h5715094\">Top Argentina Food Blogs<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93 Ready to Taste the Culture Yourself?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studying abroad in Buenos Aires isn&#8217;t just about university credits; it&#8217;s about fully immersing yourself in a vibrant culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/7\/Spanish-Programs\/10\/Intensive-Spanish-Program\">mastering Spanish<\/a>, and tasting incredible food every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>Mente Argentina<\/strong>, we take care of your university enrollment, arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/accommodation-buenos-aires\">top-tier housing in the best neighborhoods<\/a>, and organize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/buenos-aires-tours-and-activities\">social activities<\/a> so you can experience authentic Argentine culture from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Mente Argentina Programs<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/contact-mente-argentina.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact a Program Advisor today<\/a><\/strong> to start planning your culinary and academic adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- mente-internal-linking:v1:9567:start -->\n\n<section id=\"mente-related-reading\" class=\"mente-related-reading\" aria-label=\"Related reading\"><h2>Explore more of Argentine culture<\/h2><p>Explore more articles in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/culture-and-adventure-in-argentina\/\">Argentina Culture, Food &amp; Adventure Guides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Continue with these related guides and experiences:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/ba-basics-meat-in-buenos-aires\/\">Argentine beef cuts and asado<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/pizza-in-buenos-aires\/\">Buenos Aires-style pizza<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menteargentina.com\/blog\/breakfast-in-buenos-aires\/\">Breakfast in Buenos Aires<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>\n\n<!-- mente-internal-linking:v1:9567:end -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ask anyone who has spent a semester studying abroad in Buenos Aires what they miss the most, and chances are their immediate answer will be: the food. 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