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“The absolute king of empanadas in the city; their "Carne Picante" is a rite of passage.”
Best Empanadas
in Buenos Aires
Empanadas are the ultimate Argentine portable meal. While every region has its own style, the Buenos Aires standard is usually baked (**al horno**) or occasionally fried (**fritas**). The classic filling is **Carne** (beef), which can be **"suave"** (mild) or **"picante"** (spicy), and often includes olives, egg, and onions. Order **"Carne cortada a cuchillo"** (hand-cut beef) instead of ground beef for the best texture; specify that you want them **"jugosas"** (juicy). The trap is buying mass-produced empanadas from "low-cost" chains that use frozen dough and bland fillings; look for the "repulgue" (the fold) to be hand-crimped.
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Empanadas are the ultimate Argentine portable meal. While every region has its own style, the Buenos Aires standard is usually baked (**al horno**) or occasionally fried (**fritas**). The classic filling is **Carne** (beef), which can be **"suave"** (mild) or **"picante"** (spicy), and often includes olives, egg, and onions. Order **"Carne cortada a cuchillo"** (hand-cut beef) instead of ground beef for the best texture; specify that you want them **"jugosas"** (juicy). The trap is buying mass-produced empanadas from "low-cost" chains that use frozen dough and bland fillings; look for the "repulgue" (the fold) to be hand-crimped.
Ranked Empanadas stops in Buenos Aires
La Cocina
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Verdict: Famous for the "Pikachu"—a slightly sweet and spicy cheese and onion empanada that is cult-status. — Recoleta
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Go: 12:30.
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Güerrín
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Verdict: While a pizza temple, their fried meat empanadas at the counter are some of the best in the city. — Centro
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Go: Late night after a theater show.
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1810 Cocina Regional
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Verdict: Specializes in Tucumán-style empanadas; smaller, juicier, and served with a side of spicy sauce. — Palermo
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Go: Lunch
Price: $
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El Cuartito
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Verdict: Another pizza legend where the empanadas are mandatory appetizers. — Retiro
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Go: Evening
Price: $
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Parrilla Peña
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Verdict: The "local secret" benchmark; honest prices, complimentary empanadas, and arguably the best value-for-money steak in the city center. — San Nicolás
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Go: 20:00 (right at opening) to beat the local rush.
Price: $$
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La Mezzetta
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Verdict: A no-frills neighborhood spot where the empanadas are deep-fried to perfection. — Chacarita
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Go: Lunch
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La Americana
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Verdict: "The Queen of Empanadas"; a massive variety of traditional flavors in a historic setting. — Centro
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Go: Lunch
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Perón Perón
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Verdict: A political-themed restaurant that serves "Evita" style empanadas that are rich and flavorful. — Palermo
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Go: Evening
Price: $$
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El Hornero
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Verdict: The star of the San Telmo Market; giant, juicy, and usually featuring a line out the door. — San Telmo Market
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Go: Lunch
Price: $
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La Querencia
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Verdict: Northern-style (Tucumán) empanadas that are smaller but packed with flavor and juice. — Recoleta
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Go: Lunch
Price: $
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Fortín Salteño
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Verdict: As the name suggests, they specialize in the spicy, potato-heavy style of Salta. — Almagro
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Go: Lunch
Price: $
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La Hormiga
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Verdict: A classic Palermo parrilla where the empanadas are the perfect, smoky appetizer. — Palermo
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Go: Lunch
Price: $
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Banchero
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Verdict: The inventor of fugazza pizza also makes a very respectable, thick-crust empanada. — La Boca
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Go: Lunch
Price: $
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Pirilo
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Verdict: Standing-room only; historic, greasy, and absolutely essential for the San Telmo experience. — San Telmo
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Go: Sunday fair hours.
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