Argentines are very fond of meat, so all restaurants in Buenos Aires will offer carne asado, which is meat stuffed with lamb giblets and roasted over charcoal.
What other meat dishes are worth trying in Buenos Aires? Bif de chorizo is a giant steak that weighs about a kilogram and a half and is 5 centimeters thick and is grilled. Bif de lomo are ribs, also grilled.
Try the local sausages: chorizo, a big, spicy pork sausage that's more like sausage, and salchicha, a thin pork sausage that's delicious and very juicy.
Pizza, milanesa chops, fried potatoes, pasta, empanadas with a variety of toppings, provoleta cheese, salads, and hamburgers of all kinds are also popular.
Of course, don't forget the local herbal drink mate, considered one of the symbols of Argentina. It is brewed in a pumpkin pot (calabas) and drunk with a metal bombilla tube. Locals say it invigorates and improves digestion - just what you need after a hearty lunch.
The best restaurants in Buenos Aires offer a wide range of excellent Argentine wines. Be sure to try the Malbec, Torrontes and Sauvignon.
