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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. [$]"
Sarah Geiger
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"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."
Caroline Rose Travel
"You know those places that seem like a hole in the wall, but the food is so good? This is that kind of place. Their empanadas are simply delicious! Get a few and you've got yourself an affordable lunch or snack. They also serve locro if you want to try the traditional Argentine stew."
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