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The best places to eat and drink in El Chaltén

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  Julieta Fraguío 14/09/2009

Through this article you will find a complete and varied guide to the best rated places to eat in El Chaltén.

But first I'm going to tell you what the local food is and the main dishes on offer. As in almost the entire Patagonian area there is lamb (very tasty and lean meat, it has almost no fat), it can be eaten on the grill, on the cross, on the disk or in stews.

Another dish highly requested by visitors is trout, it is prepared grilled or grilled, accompanied with potatoes or stuffed with seasonal vegetables.

The locro is also another of the dishes that you will be able to enjoy especially to recharge your batteries with low temperatures. It is a preparation with beans, squash, meat (lamb, rabbit, pork, beef), corn, and a sauce made from pepper, oil and green onion.

Regarding desserts, you will be able to taste the most exquisite red fruit cakes, or other sweet foods prepared with these fruits that are harvested in this region. You can also accompany both sweet and savory dishes with liqueurs made from Calafate, blueberries or raspberries. And finally, we cannot forget the delicious and varied chocolates that you will be able to find in bars, fillings or tablets.

Here are the most important gastronomic places for you to try all the flavors of this small city:

Where to eat the best entrees

Ahonikenk

A small, warm restaurant decorated with Fitz Roy paintings welcomes its guests to taste the typical flavors of Patagonia. Here you can eat from homemade pizzas to dishes made of trout and lamb. 

The star entrees are the lamb marinade and the creamy vegetable soup ( onion, tomato, asparagus). I also recommend the lamb stew with vegetables and mushrooms. These entrees are going to recommend accompanying them with the house wine (red or white) served in the traditional Argentine penguin.

For dessert, don't forget to try the cake apple and ice cream. It comes warm, the dough is crispy and the apple is cooked to perfection with the exact portion of sugar. It comes decorated with raspberries and chocolate. Delicious!



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Don Guerra

A wooden cabin surrounded by a deck-type balcony on the outside is the ideal place to enjoy delicious dishes with views of the mountains. The most popular entry in the place is the provoleta with roasted vegetables (dried tomatoes, onions, zucchini, aubergines). In addition, it comes accompanied with field toasts and lettuce salad sprinkled with a kind of vinaigrette with bell peppers of all colors. The provoleta comes on a steel plate, warm and ready to eat. 

Another prominent entry on the menu is the broken eggs, they come with chorizo, roasted potatoes, onion, parsley and three fried eggs placed on top that are cooked over the food at the moment of serving. A very Spanish dish, almost Basque and that will drive you crazy. 

In Don Guerra you will find one of the few restaurants that has an important variety of craft beers, the favorites are the red, black and blonde pint. You can order it to accompany any of the dishes on the menu, its flavors allow you to combine them perfectly. Happy hours (2 × 1) of drinks and beers are offered daily in the afternoon and evening. 

Another plus point is that the menu clarifies when the dishes are to be shared (in general they are quite abundant).



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Techado Negro

The bistro opened its doors at the end of June 2008 and slowly earned a place in the local fine dining. Having a maximum of 14 chairs means that most of the time I work full. Another feature is that it has a different vegan gourmet menu every noon. 

One of its entries is 100% native It is guanaco pickle with cheese board and homemade breads. The pickle has meat, onion, carrot, bell peppers, bay leaf, paprika and chili in its ingredients. You can also order it with cold cuts. 

Another entry option is the Armenian brochette of lamb grilled with a mixture of garlic , with onion, sweet paprika, hot pepper and rosemary. Guanaco and lamb meats can be accompanied with a Fran Malbec wine.


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The best restaurants in El Chaltén

La Tapera

La Tapera offers gourmet food in a cozy atmosphere inside a wooden cabin. Its kitchen products are first class, the  menu is varied in meats, pastas and salads. 

Among the dishes Recommended are the  lamb gizzards, garlic prawns, semolina gnocchi with mushroom sauce and shrimp wrapped with ham.

On the sweet side, the  lemon and mint mousse with red berries   will fill you with sighs. Another option for confectioners is the  chocolate volcano with pears.


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Fuegia

The dishes are very elaborate, they have a menu with typical foods of the area such as Patagonian lamb with sauce of mushrooms or guanaco with hollandaise sauce (butter, vinegar, egg yolks and white pepper).

Recommended main dishes are pine mushroom risotto , tenderloin with rice curry , salmon trout, barbecue bondiola and lead sweet potato  or prawns with coconut milk.

While on the side of the entries the favorites are soups and crepes.

If you are one of those saved for the dessert, the homemade flan with dulce de leche is a delight!

La Fuegia is among the star restaurants in El Chaltén, they have excellent table service and chefs of high culinary level.


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El Parador

This small wood and stone house offers those who pass by the possibility of eating in their living room or simply ordering to go. 

The Parador has a short menu, 100% homemade and very tasty, it is also a rotisserie. The most popular dish is lamb stew, lentil casserole and potato omelette. On the dessert side, the chocolate volcano is exquisite. 

To complement the flavors, they offer natural drinks such as smoothies and craft beers or Argentine wines.



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Recommended grills ..

La Oveja Negra

If you have in mind eating a Patagonian roast lamb or crossbreed , the Black Sheep is a great option in El Chaltén. It is a very cozy restaurant, built all in wood with windows that overlook the mountains. To complement the flavors of red and white meat they offer Patagonian craft beers and national and international wines.

For starters, the provoletas, lamb sweetbreads or beef chorizo are recommended. While for the main course the beef eye seems to be the most requested. As accompaniments, you can order salads, mixed or sweet potato puree, griddle fries, Spanish or stick type.
At the end of meals, the house invites shots of calafate liqueur , a typical Patagonian drink that is worth accepting.



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Como Vaca

On the La Vaca grill they stand out for the delicious Patagonian wood-fired pork . But you will also be able to find all the Argentine cuts of meat such as the roast strip, empty, entraña and rump tail.

To accompany the meats they offer kidneys, pork chorizo, sweetbreads and chinchulines. You can also find other typical Argentine foods such as locro and fried empanadas, they can be lamb or vaccines.

In the dessert menu you can find Argentine classics such as flan with dulce de leche, rice pudding and cinnamon, vigilante (cheese with sweet potato or quince paste) and apple pancakes with rum.



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El Chaltén

The strength of the El Chaltén grill is its smoked lamb with french fries and the lemon trout papillote. They are the must-sees! 

In addition, you can order pasta or salads. The wine list and draft beers are another of its strengths. It is a small restaurant and quite popular, so it is advisable to stop by and book in advance.

The restaurant has a small museum , where Antiques belonging to the first settlers are exhibited. 

The El Chaltén grill has two parts, one is the restaurant-museum and another is easier to take away or eat inside without table service.



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Estepa

It is one of the classic grills of El Chaltén, you can taste the house specialty known as Cordero Estepa, a lamb bathed with El Chaltén fruits and prepared in a oven made of clay. 

You can also try p vegetarian latas, calzones, pizzas, pastas, fish and meat.

They have a wine bar to choose national and imported brands along with varieties of craft beers. 



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Vegetarian and vegan options

Cúrcuma

It is a vegan restaurant and shop , specializing in natural-organic products, without tacc and in preparing special food for trekkings. Also, in your store  They sell energy bars, nuts and dried fruit, ideal for the mountains. They also have home-made chocolates, highly recommended.

Cúrcuma is a warm space, located a few meters from the main street but in a quiet passage to enjoy the food inside or outside with views of the hills. The dishes to eat in the place are very well elaborated and with very striking presentations together with a tableware with beautiful designs.

Among the recommended dishes are: the entrance pumpkin cream with celery sticks , as main the mushroom risotto and quinoa with baked vegetables . The natural juices are also something to highlight: green smoothie with avocado, apple and coconut milk and the lemonade with ginger and mint.

For the confectioners, don't miss the avocado, cocoa and kiwi mousse . 



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Prana

The place is simple, clean and the staff stands out for their good service. The menu is abundant in options and has a menu for vegans and celiacs. 

The star dishes are gnocchi risotto and vegetarian lasagna . Vegetable soups with fine herbs are also delicious. 

Prana is characterized by its variety of smoothies and fruit juices, I recommend the shot of coconut milk with seeds and cinnamon.



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Where to eat pasta

Maffia Trattoria

A small but very well decorated restaurant, it is the most popular restaurant for Italian and Mediterranean food , so it is advisable to make a prior reservation.

The recommended dishes are trout sorrentino with mushroom sauce , guanaco goulash and for the sweetest palates, nutella ravioli, the tiramisu and the homemade flan with dulce de leche and cream.

Maffia Trattoria has an excellent and varied wine cellar to complement the flavors of each plate. A drinks bar is also offered on the terrace. I suggest you order some of the drinks accompanied by Calafate liquor, unbeatable! 



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Patagonicus

Located a few meters from the bus terminal, it is a spacious restaurant with a great variety of pizzas . The most recommended is provolone and among the pastas, the Sorrentinos of smoked ham with herbs and four cheeses stand out. They also have a great variety of craft draft beers , I recommend the one with a touch of raspberry flavor. 

Another feature A highlight of the site is that it has beautiful views of Fitz Roy and for those who want to get there by car, it has its own parking lot.



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Ruca Mahuia

The restaurant is warm and quiet, it has 60s decor. The menu has a variety of homemade dishes. You will be able to find sorrentinos, ravioli, potato gnocchi, lasagna and different types of spaghetti. 
The most outstanding dishes are the ravioli stuffed with lamb and spaghetti with salmon, zucchini cream and saffron. They also stand out for their variety of pizzas, the Margarita on the stone or in the clay oven is the most requested.

It is advisable to go early because there is a queue to enter.


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Where to have ice cream in El Chaltén

Domo Blanco

Handcrafted ice creams in El Chaltén since 1998 , it is the only ice cream parlor with fresh and natural products. They have more than 50 creamy flavors, with water and fruits of the region . The star flavors are pistachio, dark chocolate and Calafate fruit.

The atmosphere is pleasant, they have a cafeteria and exquisite cakes. The ice cream parlor is ecological and if you bring your own container they will give you a good discount.



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Cafes and bakeries

Lo de Haydee

Walking along the boulevard that begins at the bus terminal you can reach Lo de Haydee, a cafeteria and bakery that offers fresh and very tasty products. 

You can have a delicious coffee or hot chocolate inside and taste a chocolate cake or some of the most requested products such as cheese breads, walnut croissants, coconut cookies, fruit puddings, chipás or palmeritas .

It is one of the places that closes later in El Chaltén so there is no specific time to enjoy its rich products.



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Primo’s Coffee Bar

A modern and different place in El Chaltén invites you to have the best coffee in the area. The coffee beans are ground at the moment and you can take it at the outdoor tables in front of the foodtruck of Primo's Coffee.   

There are also simple snacks such as sweet and salty cookies, chocolates, sandwiches and alfajores . Another point in favor is the smoothies of milk or water, the one with red fruits is delicious! 



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La Nieve

A confectionery located inside a wooden cabin, where you can order to carry or consume in your living room. You will be able to find a variety of cakes with cream, mousse, sponge cake, brownies and many more.

The most cake popular is the cheesecake with berries. In the same place they produce chocolates, alfajores and cakes. They also sell fruit jams typical of the region.



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Where to eat chocolate

Josh Aike

Is the El Chaltén's most famous chocolate shop. It is a cabin decorated all in wood with small tables inside that give a certain mountain air.

In addition to offer artisan chocolates with milk, bitter and white , they can also be enjoy fondues and cakes . The most recommended is La Choco with high concentration of cocoa and the portion of chocolate and almond.

Can be seen from the open kitchen how they produce chocolates and those foods that are can perform at the moment.



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Chocolatería El Chaltén

An excellent place to take a break and recharge. You will find a variety of chocolates produced by themselves and you can also try hot chocolates with wine to white chocolate with churros. 

The place has tables to sit down or you can take take away. It is open very early. Visitors come to take some products to later consume during trekking in the mountain.



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Del Bosque

A cozy and well-decorated place. You can have a hot chocolate inside the premises or order it to go. They also offer you to accompany it with portions of homemade pudding, cakes, bills or a small square of chocolate. 

They have a showcase where you can choose from more than 30 varieties of chocolates in branch, fillings, squares or cookies with toppings. The ones that have more output are those with semi-bitter cocoa, those filled with nutella and dulce de leche.



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The restaurants with the best wine list

La Vinería Grill

The cellar has a selection of more than 100 wines from the most important wine regions of the country. They have a specialized and bilingual staff who can advise you on what you are looking for. 

In addition, they have a small kitchen and a wood fire, where you can accompany your Glasses of wine with meat sandwiches (traditional Argentine cuts).

They also have vegetarian options like pasta and grilled vegetables. The place has an excellent location overlooking the Fitz Roy cordon.



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La Vinería

More than 200 labels of small and medium production wines. An ideal place to taste a wide range of exquisite Argentine wines from the different wine-growing areas of our country, which at the same time can be accompanied by a gourmet bite according to each variety, empanadas or the delicious house hummus. 

In this place attended by its Owners, you will be able to find a wide selection of artisanal beverages, thrown away and in bottles. sold as sparkling wines, distillates and whiskey. 



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Places to have a drink.

La Zorra Taproom

This brewery bar has the format of a warm and spacious house with wooden interiors and furniture, a view of the beer-making room and windows overlooking the Urban Nature Reserve “Ribera de las Vueltas ”.

It has capacity for several people inside and on the terrace. La Zorra  It has several places in Patagonia and also offers a food proposal: the menu has German dishes, Patagonian smoked meats, Argentine classics and tapas. 

It is an ideal place to have a drink with background music and incredible views of El Chaltén.


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Patagonia Rebelde

A cool bar decorated all in wood with a large terrace at the entrance and on the roof. Besides being a bar, you can also dine, its forte are grilled meats although they also have vegetarian options. 

You can enjoy draft beers, classic drinks like fernet, campari, gin tonic and cynar. In addition, there are unusual drinks that are delicious like the tasting of ombú cane.

Every night local musicians play live (to the cap).



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Cayetano

Cayetano is a small place with rock music playing in the background, it has a varied menu of international dishes as well as traditional dishes from the region such as Patagonian lamb, grilled trout and empanadas. 

It is an informal bar, where young people who visit this city usually hang out. The most requested beers are blonde, ipa and black beers. 
The rest of the bar has limited space but in season it also has tables outside.



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Cervecería Artesanal El Chaltén

One of the first undertakings that were made in the town. Works since 1999 . Good atmosphere and good beers (3 types) . The food is fast but very rich, you can combine your beer with pizzas, bravas and empanadas. If you eat in the place, they usually give a free soup as entrance. 

Behind the premises they have their own brewery that can be visited throughout the day to see the production and taste the different varieties. 



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