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Ashley Gasque
"Recommended by Saveur Magazine - Empanadas are Argentina’s handheld anytime food, with each region imparting its own twist on these savory dough pockets. La Cocina brings a taste of the northwesterly Catamarca region with empanadas that stand apart for their thick, buttery dough, hearty stew-like fillings, and seasonings like paprika and cumin. While most shops rely on store-bought wrappers, La Cocina makes its dough from scratch, giving it a signature golden hue that’s earned the shop cult status. My favorite flavors? The classic chicken with green onions, potato, and hard-boiled egg; and the Pikachu, with cheese, sweet onions, and spicy chile flakes."
Ariel Blakeman
"Empanadas are omnipresent in BA. They come in all shapes and sizes, baked or fried, filled with all sorts of flavors. You’ll encounter the handheld pockets on every calle, but there’s something special about this dive-y empanada shop in Recoleta, which bakes up a handful of filling options sealed with a careful repulgue fold. The stewed chicken is a keeper, as is the Pikachu, loaded with cheese, onions, and mildly spicy red pepper flakes. La Cocina also has a second downtown location hidden in a local mall. [$]"
"When in Buenos Aires you HAVE TO try the iconic empanadas and this is the spot to go to. They're open for lunch and dinner and the most popular flavours are the chicken and the Pikachu ones. If you're looking another typical dish, they also have "locro" which is super popular in winter as it's a warm stew."

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