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Argentina’s fourth largest city, Mendoza, doesn’t feature a large variety of ethnic foods like Buenos Aires– thankfully. Because what Mendoza does really well is the Argentine parrilla, or grilled meats, and pasta. The city, located in the country’s richest province and the heart of wine country, has world class dining alongside classic parrillas that will find the perfect match to your grilled selection.

Parrillas

Real Argentine Parilla

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Don Mario

With two locations just outside the city center, the only drawback to this fine parrilla is the required taxi ride. Once there, you will enjoy authentic grilled entrees of beef, lamb or fish, coupled with a wine section that counts over 45 bodegas and hundreds of wines.

25 de Mayo 1324
Dorrego, Guayamallen
Tel: 0261 4310810
Reservations: doerrego@donmario.com.ar
www.donmario.com.ar
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Ruta Panamericana 2650
Godoy Cruz
Tel: 0261 4394838
Reservations: palmares@donmario.com.ar
www.donmario.com.ar
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Sancho

Boasting a large interior patio, private rooms and an extensive wine cellar, this restaurant is an excellent choice for an upscale dinning experience. Although their specialty is parrilla, the menu is quite extensive.

Amigorena 65
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 5200400
$$$

Calle Sarmiento, best known as the pedestrian shopping street in Mendoza, transforms into a parrilla paradise after crossing to the west side of Plaza Independencia. Although it is no longer pedestrian only, the great selection of restaurants offers interior and street side seating options. The following three parrillas are located here.

Don Tristan

An excellent parrilla, located one half block west of the city’s center plaza, boasts some of the best parrilla for the best prices in Mendoza.

Sarmiento 658
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4238621
$$

La Florencia

Specializing in parrilla, this restaurant has anything but a limited menu. Meals to suit any craving coupled with a good assortment of wines and a comfortable atmosphere make this a popular choice among the budget conscious traveler.

Sarmiento 698
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4293088
www.elaflorencia.com.ar
$

Facundo

This casual parrilla restaurant is happy to boast something of a rarity in Mendoza: an extensive, all you can eat salad bar. Coupled with a casual atmosphere and twenty years of quality service, this restaurant will not disappoint.

Sarmiento 641
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4202866
$

Gourmet

Gourmet Spread

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Allure, Cocina de Autor

Although only open evenings, Wednesday thru Sunday, this gourmet restaurant is simply one of a kind. Chef Rodrigo Lillo will impress you with his nightly menu and extensive wine knowledge.

Belgrano 1169
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 4254808
$$

Decimo

Located on the tenth floor of a centrally located building, its hard to decide whether Decimo’s best feature is the gourmet food, endless wine list or amazing city views. Mixed together, this restaurant might just be Mendoza’s best dinning experience.

Garibaldi 7
Edificio Gomez 10th Floor
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4340135
decimowinebar@gmail.com
$$$

Bistro M

Located inside the impressive five-star Park Hyatt Mendoza hotel, Bistro M serves traditional dishes with French influences. The English speaking sommeliers and haute cuisine make this an excellent choice.

Chile 1124
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4411200
www.bistrom.com.ar
$$$

Italian

Il Baffetto Pizzeria

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Francesco

Although it only opened in 2004, Francesco is linked to Mendoza’s original Italian restaurant that opened in 1948. The traditional dishes, all prepared with the freshest ingredients, will all be perfectly matched by a recommended wine.

Chile 1268
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4253912
www.francescoristorante.com.ar
$$

Montecatini

Another excellent traditional Italian restaurant, with two locations, is an excellent choice if you are looking for great specialty pastas. They pride themselves on practicing the art of Italian cuisine.

Ruta Panamericana 2650
Godoy Cruz
Tel: 0261 4401097
www.montecatinimza.com.ar
$$

General Paz 370
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4252111
www.montecatinimza.com.ar
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La Albahaca

Although they offer a diverse menu of pastas, beef, fish and seafood, the homemade pasta is their specialty.

Espejo 659
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 0041
$$

Seafood

Seafood Platter

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Tasca la Plaza

Home to an excellent tapas menu of mostly seafood dishes, this restaurant is also known for its intimate style.

Montevideo 177
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4200603
$$

Mar & Monte

Mar & Monte specializes in seafood imported from Chile in two great locations. The conveniently located downtown eatery is countered with an intimate experience in their Chacras de Coria location.

Peru 765
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4380657
$$

Darragueira 648, Chacras de Coria
Tel: 0261 4965164
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Pubs & Pizza

Pub Scene

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Por Aca

The fact that during any major football games the bartenders hand out free shots of tequila after any goal scored by the supported team tells you much about this pub. Good music, good food and friendly people are all on the menu.

Aristides Villanueva 557
Ciudad Mendoza
$

Basilika

Good atmosphere, although often overly crowded, makes this an ideal spot for a pizza and cold beers with friends.

Aristides Villanueva 332
Ciudad Mendoza
$

El Punto

Good pub fare such as pizza, hamburgers and lomo sandwiches highlight this smaller, quieter nightspot.

Aristides Villanueva 305
Ciudad Mendoza
$

Arabic

Falafel Plate

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Kalamun

Open Thursday-Saturday evenings, this restaurant offers a unique Middle Eastern ambience and delicious meals. Be prepared to experience a unique oriental evening!

Godoy Cruz 670
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 4235657
$$

Al Yabal

This excellent Middle Eastern restaurant concentrates more on the meal than the ambience. Open on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Moron 249
Ciudad Mendoza
Tel: 0261 5176253
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