The best places to eat in Salta

Walking down Vicente López street you can see from its sidewalk the garden of Viracocha, a restaurant where you will find the best Andean food, offers succulent dishes and craft beer with tables in different rooms and at the fresh air.

If you visit this rest, you will find the classic salteñas empanadas with a lot of juice, be careful when you bite them, be careful not to stain! The most popular are stuffed with meat cut with a knife, chicken or humita. They all have eggs hard, spices and you can taste them baked or fried.

Viracocha has some beautiful murals that adorn your patio, there are also different rooms in the house decorated and decorated with an authentic style.

This restaurant It is very well cataloged for its excellent table service, its gastronomy varied and by the traditional atmosphere that is accompanied by shows of folk and Andean music.

Before start with the main course, I recommend the following entrees: The humitas with  choclo (corn), the kid stew casseroles, the soup quinoa or goat skewers in marinade.

A classic de Peña La Soñada is to accompany the entrees with a classic Salta amalaya (wine traditional Salta).

The flavors of La Criollita are spacious and generous, among which stand out are the cheese and humita empanadas. But they also have other varieties very rich like pumpkin with cheese, broccoli or spinach with white sauce.

In addition to empanadas, you can eat locro, guaschalocro (corn, meat, bacon and legumes), tamales, humitas and other  traditional foods of the province. 

Is another classic Salta when it comes to looking for the richest empanadas, but here only They sell meat empanadas (cut with a knife, the most popular), chicken and cheese. They are small but exquisite.

The place has its mystique, since it is hidden without a poster that announces it on the outside and inside unfinished walls. He is over forty years old, a fact to keep in mind Note is that there are always long lines, go early!  

Don Salvador It has a spacious living room with an elegant design with wooden details, it is surrounded by windows that overlook its patios.

Among the most requested dishes is the beef tenderloin with stuffed white wine with garlic, grilled salmon with avocado sauce or grilled pacú with potatoes al oven and sauteed vegetables.

To further enhance the dishes accompany them with an exquisite red wine Salteño Tukma.

The letter in Meet is more sophisticated, you will be able to find dishes like salmon ceviche, candied sweetbreads and everything with a regional touch, like their empanada of quinoa and goat cheese.

Also yes You are a fan of signature cocktails, they have a good selection of wines salteños.

Meet en relatively new, opened in 2019 but never ceases to amaze its diners with the exotic dishes of its kitchen, in addition to its modern atmosphere and sophisticated.

This is a restaurant that you will find several proposals  gourmets, specialized in what they called "high altitude cuisine", which would fall into the category of  kitchen Andean with an emphasis on pre-Columbian flavors and ingredients such as llama, purple wheat, quinoa and amaranth.

Among the dishes that I recommend you try is the llama carpaccio, the trout of the thaws of Yala and the goat medallion. They also have a successful letter from wines with vineyards over two thousand meters high. 

Balcarce works in a recycled house from a century and a half , on the corner of Miter and Necochea (city center). The menu was designed by its owner, chef  Claudio Otaegui  (also owner of the Andean cuisine restaurant Viracocha based in Salta and Cachi).

José Balcarce  was founded twelve years ago by chef Abelardo “Lalo” Angelina and was a pioneer, promoter and reference of Andean cuisine of the XXI century in the Northern Argentina.

It is  the  grid Most popular in Salta, it is  located in the center of the city.  It is one one of the most sought-after steakhouses by those who visit this destination, since it has with  dishes made from beef, pork and different fish.   You can eat outside  in its gardens  or else  inside at the living room.

The dishes are plentiful and  some days  there is  music on vivo  (traditional of the city).

At the time of choose what to eat from your menu, the best options are:  grilled pacú with Creole sauce,  the famous  chorizo  and a attractive  entrecote.

For those who leave room for dessert, I recommend the tiramisu and its unique  flan with dulce de leche or cream.

It is about blocks from downtown but it is worth getting to La Candelaria to enjoy of the best Argentine meats and the folklore of Salta.

Set in an old colonial house with remodeled rooms, patio and gallery with tables.

A very special atmosphere is experienced by candlelight that combines excellent regional food to the sound of the chacareras and zambas.

You can enjoy: e mpanadas, grill (roast strip, loin, vacuum, ribs, achuras, sausages, blood sausage, entrails and tail of rump), humitas, Cazuela de cabrito, locro and the Candelaria dessert, the Salteña cake and the mix of sweets with cheese.

A grid with enough presence of tourists, since it is a few meters from the central Plaza 9 de Julio.   It has a show kitchen and a drink bar and desserts.

The menu is quite spacious, but undoubtedly the stronghold of Doña Salta is its steakhouse and grill. Among the most striking meats is the kid and the rabbit. Although classic Argentine cuts such as loin, entraña and ribs are among the most requested.

While You are waiting for your barbecue, I recommend you to ask for the popular ones as a starter Salta empanadas made in a large clay oven or charqui empanadas (a Salta specialty that is sun-dried meat). Another point in favor is that have a menu suitable for coeliacs.

Doña Salta It is a large house located in front of the San Francisco Church , in the heart of the historical Center. It has an unmissable patio and a very beautiful setting. The young men are dressed as gaucho and are very friendly.

Other recommendation is to always arrive early both at noon and at night because it tends to fill up.

The letter is varied in pasta, you can find panzottis black pink salmon, black shrimp sorrentinos and potato gnocchi with shrimp sauce. If you want to add another star dish, I recommend you as a starter or accompaniment to the goat provoleta with bacon. A delicacy!

To enhance accompany the flavors of these dishes with a chardonnay white wine.

The restaurant is warm and quiet,  the homey flavor and the production in sight.  It is advisable to go early because there is a queue to enter.

You are looking for a place to eat  homemade pasta and 100% Italian? Then Mamma Mia is the place. To start they offer you an entry, the a popular mini pizza.

Then you can continue with the variety of main dishes such as cannelloni, gnocchi, lasagna, stuffed pasta and spaghetti. 

The star dishes are: the humita or spinach crepes, the Mamma combination (ravioli, spaghetti and sorrentinos with bolognese sauce) and the meat lasagna and spinach.

For those who They are looking for something sweet, a must is the red fruit cheesecake or the sweet Cayote with cheese, walnut and a Salta nougat.

La Fogata has an extensive menu that covers all types of dishes, but they stand out for the tasty  stuffed pasta. 

Inside the menu we advise you to order the  goat cheese sorrentinos with sauce sauteed vegetables  or ricotta gnocchi with smoked salmon sauce. 

If you want close the meal with a delicious dessert, I ordered the traditional pancake with sweet milk or apples al rum!

Ma Cuisine proposes dishes for all tastes with the incomparable touch of typical French gastronomy. The menu is continually renewed.

Baskets smoked salmon, squid stuffed with blood sausage, prawn casserole garlic, squash torrejitas with egg or the delicious mushroom crepes are some of the star dishes of Ma. Cuisine.

Also, They have a outstanding wine bar , where you can find the traditional wineries Salteñas such as: Tukma, Bad Brothers, Tacuil, Finca Notables and San Pedro de Yacochuya.

Say "Salta" is almost synonymous with saying "empanadas", are two words that go very united. So you will not get tired of trying them because there are many varieties and they are all delicious.

In Rincón Gourmet the empanadas are made of meat, cheese or jerky (a typical meat of the north that is parked in brine in the sun). The secret of this place located in a traditional corner of town is that they know what the proper oven temperature is they come out exquisite and ready to enjoy with a glass of Cafayate wine.

I recommend enjoying these delicious empanadas with the spicy sauce of the home, gives it a special touch!

Adelina se located on Paseo Balcarce , a pedestrian street where there are several peñas and traditional restaurants. The restaurant is spacious and well lit, It has a varied menu of traditional and alternative meats such as llama and rabbit. They also offer cooking for celiacs and a menu in English for those who want more detail about the dishes. 

Between the Star starters, I recommend you try: the fried pacú steaks, the ribs pork with barbecue and honey or the traditional meat or onion empanadas from Salta.

In Adelina folklore musical shows are organized, ideal for those who want to enjoy the musical culture of Salta.

In Greeners you will find the richest breakfasts, brunches and lunches and 100% veggies. They have a menu for vegans, vegetarians and celiacs.

Meals stars are: the stir fry of vegetables with pears and baked potatoes, the salty and sweet pancakes, organic scrambled eggs and for those who They are looking for something sweet they have bowls with granola and seasonal fruits that are Delicious and very fresh. There are also the croissants stuffed with dulce de leche and covered with sunflower seeds. These last two options you can accompany them with bran bread, homemade jams or guacamole.

Another must of Greeners are their fruit smoothies, the red fruit is a delight.

In Chirimoya they have a great variety of vegan and gourmet dishes!

The dishes star are:  the vegan lasagna, the quinoa tenderloin with baked potatoes, the coya wok, Neapolitan-style aubergines with grilled vegetables, five colors and the quinoa salad

Attention and service is the best, they are warm and take all orders with pretty fast.

Traditional cuisine, very neat and elegant. The menu is extensive and has a menu for vegans and celiac disease. The star dishes are panzottis with black olives and mozzarella with pine mushroom sauce, homemade salad greens, the red sorrentinos and the quinoa Burger (Quinoa and beetroot burger with avocado mattress)

Also they have varieties of salads, soups and vegan cakes. And if you stayed with want something sweet, the Homemade Cup will surely like you, it has ice cream, meringue and strawberries!

On a street The wide and wooded area of the city is Santa María Café. The cafeteria is a spacious house, with high ceilings and exposed brick, that receives fresh flowers on each table.

It is a place canchero with a wide variety of coffees and sizes, the most recommended are the cappuccino, American and smoothie. They have all kinds of sweet and salty food and offer excellent service.

In the walls of the premises exhibit works by local artists that change with different exposures. The current sample is by Salta artist Laura Asaro.

The best of Santa María is brunch with t ostadas of country bread, avocado, poached egg, coffee with milk and fruit salad. And if you prefer a more energetic option, too there's yogurt with granola and fruit, which is a total delight!

In a corner on the boulevard of Paseo Güemes (the new gastronomic pole of the city) is located Café del Tiempo, which is characterized by being a recycled house very cool, for its delicious house coffees and for its signature cuisine.

I recommend when choosing your coffee to go for the following options: machiatto, creme, bonbon, mocha or black.

In each corner where you look is surprised to find a good piece of furniture Recycled period along with books that were left by travelers.

One moment ideal to visit this cafe is during the sunset accompanied by a delicious infusion.

Much more than a resto, La Casona del Molino is an authentic encounter with the folklore of Salta. Occasional performers bring their guitars and drums and the show is “put together” there.

They are not shows that follow a script, the people present join the club to enjoy the dance and music. It is a very different experience from the traditional clubs.

It is visited by many Salta people who love Salta's folklore, traditional songs sound as well as the best songs from Los Nocheros, El Chaqueño Palavecino, Los Huaira etc.

It is a colonial house from the VXIII century, its spacious rooms decorated with period objects: lamps, paintings, piano and furniture date back to that time.  It has adobe walls and rustic ceramic floors, the tables are arranged in these rooms and in the same way in the patio .  The patio has its charm, it is outdoors, next to the fig tree and the grill.

Here you can eat the richest empanadas in Salta , they are made with the typical recipe; the meat cut with a knife and with seasonings from the valleys. Other recommended foods are kid stew, Andean potatoes and tamales.

For dessert, the mix of sweets with quesillo is a delicacy that is only offered here, and another must-see is the Salta nougat with dulce de leche!

Grizzly is a bar with live music, where you will find an atmosphere of young people, they have a huge bar with a variety of drinks and, most importantly, the stage, where each week, from Wednesday to Sunday, different groups of jazz, pop and rock amp; roll play live. 

It is ideal to go out for a delicious drink and listen to good music, and meet cool people!