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Let There Be Hot Sauce: La Fabrica del Taco

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La Fabrica del Taco, Palermo’s authentic Mexican taqueria, can convert even an Argentine palate to picante ways.

La Casa Polaca Offers Kitsch, Borscht and… Live Piano Music

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I sauntered up to the tall black gates when the uniformed groundskeeper approached me and asked if I had a reservation. I didn’t. And it was a Friday night. He corroborated both facts, and added that there would be a 45-minute wait. As many onlookers would agree, La Casa Polaca imbues an air of exclusivity and intrigue. A tiny sign by the gated entrance whispers the presence of a restaurant, and a few small windows at the ground level peer into a curious dining salon. And so, we were especially excited about getting in when the news came of an available table.

California Burrito Company Draws in Buenos Aires with Taco Tuesdays

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Chilling at CBC’s Taco Tuesdays in Buenos Aires.Taco Tuesdays at the California Burrito Company (CBC) are a chaotic mix of funk, food, fun, and two-for-one Margarita specials, all in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires. Though often thought of as a cliché marketing ploy in the U.S., this aptly named night isn’t just about discounted tacos. It’s a hodgepodge of social networking, drinking, live music, and yes, fantastically authentic California-style Mexican food, in Buenos Aires.

Spotlight on Belgrano, Buenos Aires – An Insider’s Favorite Hangouts

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Belgrano Neighborhood Buenos Aires ArgentinaThe barrio of Belgrano has been around since 1885 and, during that time, it went from being a town, a temporary capital and a city, to a unique neighborhood in Buenos Aires. It is divided into five non-official sections: Belgrano C, Belgrano R, Belgrano Bajo, Chinatown and Barrio River. It also has the second most transited cross streets in BA: Cabildo and Juramento. However, what makes Belgrano distinctive is its beauty and tranquility. The best places in Belgrano are the ones you never hear about; these are just a few.

Like Veggies? Chow Down at La Escondida

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La Escondida Parrilla Patio Palermo Buenos AiresA parrilla might seem an unlikely place to head for vegetarian options, but La Escondida in Palermo Viejo hides a fabulous self-serve vegetarian meal – in the form of a salad bar. Yes, a salad bar. I never imagined that I would recommend a salad bar. When I think salad bar, I think hospital cafeteria. This salad bar, however, is totally different. This salad bar had roasted eggplant, roasted potatoes, bitter micro-greens, leaf lettuce, radicchio, curly endive, flageolet beans, chickpeas, lentils, pickled vegetables, and – get this – candied shaved fennel, yummmmm! And there was more.