Cuisine in Argentina

Asado

Argentine-style barbecue with various meats slowly grilled over charcoal.

• Region: Throughout the Pampas
• Main ingredients: beef, pork, chorizo, morcilla

Empanada

Half-moon shaped fried/baked pie filled with meat and vegetables. Flavors differ by province.

• Region: Northwest / Nationwide
• Main ingredients: flour, ground beef, onion, olives

Milanesa

Thin-cut beef or chicken cutlet. Napolitana with cheese is also popular.

• Main ingredients: beef, breadcrumbs, egg, cheese

Choripán

Street food of grilled chorizo in bread with chimichurri.

• Main ingredients: chorizo, bread, chimichurri sauce

Locro

Traditional winter stew of corn, beans, and meat.

• Region: Andes / Northwest
• Main ingredients: white corn, white beans, beef, pig's feet

Provoleta

Grilled thick-cut provolone cheese appetizer.

• Main ingredients: provolone cheese, oregano

Dulce de Leche

Caramel cream made by boiling milk. A dessert staple.

• Main ingredients: milk, sugar, vanilla

Alfajor

Cookie sandwiched with dulce de leche and covered in chocolate.

• Main ingredients: flour, butter, dulce de leche, chocolate

Matambre a la Pizza

Bold dish of thin beef topped with tomato sauce and cheese then baked.

• Main ingredients: beef belly, tomato sauce, mozzarella

Helado Artesanal

Rich handmade gelato brought by Italian immigrants.

• Region: Buenos Aires
• Main ingredients: milk, sugar, fruit purée