Eating Out in Mar del Plata

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Eating Out in Mar del Plata

September 17th, 2008 | Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

In Mar del Plata and looking to try something other than the fancy restaurants at the hotel where you are staying? Why not go where the locals go: Parilla Garay. Said to be one of the best parillas in town, this restaurant serves up a mean asado.

From a distance, or even up close, it may not look like much, but the food speaks for itself, as does the crowd. On weekends and during lunch it may be difficult to get a table, as the place is not built to handle large crowds. The food is worth the wait.

Parilla Garay is a casual establishment located on Santiago del Estero 2801 in Mar del Plata. There are Read more

Sundays in San Telmo

August 15th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Best Shopping, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Continuing on our exploration of Buenos Aires brings us to San Telmo, the oldest neighborhood in the city. San Telmo stands out as having some of the best preserved colonial structures in Argentina. Throughout the years the cobblestone streets have seen their fair share of tourists, but the cafés, tango parlors and antique shops that line them have managed to keep their original charm.

San Telmo is brought to life by the artists and dancers that frequent its streets. The main public square of Plaza Dorrego is a constant stream of pleasant traffic, and is also home to a semi-permanent antique fair and tango shows on Sundays.

Visitors can also stop by the Museo Histórico Read more

Best Steak in Buenos Aires

August 12th, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

You know you can’t come to Argentina without sitting down to enjoy its world famous Argentine beef, and there is no better place to dine than Cabaña las Lilas. Widely hailed as the best parilla in Buenos Aires, this popular restaurant serves up the finest Argentine beef straight from their own ranch!

Needless to say the place is pretty much always packed and meals are pricey (a complete meal will cost you about $35 US), but it is completely worth it. The opening table spread includes dried tomatoes, olives, peppers, and mozzarella and garlic bread to start you off. And then there’s the steak. The best cuts are the baby beef, the rib-eye, and the thin skirt steak. Read more

La Boca and the Caminito (The Mouth and the Way)

August 4th, 2008 | Argentina - Best Shopping, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

With a great majority of flights into Argentina landing in Buenos Aires, it is more than likely that you will spend some time in this fantastically European capital city. There is a lot to see and do in Buenos Aires, and the Argentina Gringo wants to make sure you don’t miss the highlights.

The neighborhood of La Boca, on the southern side of the city, is a great place to explore. It is full of colorful buildings and houses, as well as many excellent tango clubs and taverns/restaurants. One of the best soccer clubs in the world is based here, La Boca Juniors. If you happen to be in town while they are playing try to Read more

Don't Miss Out on the Dulce de Leche

July 26th, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Gringo Favorite, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

There is far more to Argentine cuisine than the steak, although that is one of this Gringo’s personal favorites. Nowadays the Argentine cuisine has been heavily influenced by the country’s European roots, and many dishes mimic those of Italy, Spain, France and England. As one of the major food producers in the world, Argentina is full of variety when it comes to dishing it out.

The most common dishes include red meat, pastas and white bread, due to the country’s mass production of wheat and meat, as well as beans, corn, milk and soybeans. The most popular meat dish is generally considered to be milanesas, in which beef, chicken or veal is combined with beaten eggs and seasoned Read more

Buenos Dias Buenos Aires

July 6th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Gossip, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - News, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Places to Stay, Argentina - Relocation, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Welcome to the Argentina division of the Gringo Report! Being an avid traveler and a certified Gringo, I have dedicated this site to helping other Latino-challenged people navigate through the glorious country of Argentina. Whether you are planning on visiting, investing in, or expating in Argentina, you will find a variety of information regarding everything from where to get the best Argentine steaks to how to get past all the red tape when it comes to residing or investing.

From the gauchos out in the country, to the Tango dancers in Buenos Aires, and the countless businesses popping up in the growing metropolises, Argentina is a country on the move! So sit back, and Read more