La Alacena

Palermo is the neighborhood with the highest concentration of restaurants in Buenos Aires. Discover hidden gems, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in the rich culinary culture of Palermo (and avoid tourist traps!). From traditional empanadas to sizzling asados, this guide will lead you to the best dining spots, bars and cozy cafés, ensuring you experience the city's gastronomic treasures like a true porteño.

This guide is for all foodie lovers! It's packed with recommendations for discovering the most extraordinary hidden culinary gems in Buenos Aires. I'm always on the hunt for hip new spots and Buenos Aires is a total foodie wonderland with more options than I can count. But no worries, I've sorted out my absolute favorites for you to enjoy. So get ready! In this guide, you will find recommendations from AM breakfast bites and adorable cafes to those worthy of fancy dinners. Oh, and I will also add, some local/insider tips :)

A collection of popular and lesser-known places in Buenos Aires to explore, eat, drink, photograph, co-work, find community, and so much more! 🇦🇷 Nearly all of these I have been to myself, the remaining others I have been recommended repeatedly, but haven’t yet had the chance to visit. Even so, I've included everything here so you won't miss out! Inside, you’ll find 150+ unique recommendations sorted and subcategorized among the following sections: Sightseeing, Museums & Art Galleries, Outdoor Spaces, Day Trips, Cafés & Bakeries, Restaurants & Food, Nightlife, LGBTQ+, Shopping, Street Photography, and Bonus (rotating events & more!) As a bilingual, queer, and solo female traveler having spent 6+ months in Buenos Aires, this list is my treasured resource to daily life and tourism in the city with an emphasis on cultural immersion. I’ve included a wide array of free activities, affordable options, and a few handpicked higher-end experiences for passerby travelers and nomads alike. Buenos Aires is massive and has lots to offer, but is also home to hidden beauty and unique gems waiting to be discovered. I recommend you explore at your own pace, strolling the beautiful neighborhoods and leaving room for serendipity while sorting through the places in this guide that resonate with you the most!