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Grilled meats, milanesas, empanadas, polenta, choripanes… If there is one thing that Argentina excels at, it is its
food. The South American country has a wide range of typical dishes , marked by tradition and Italian influence, as well as by the power of each of its flavours.
In addition, Argentine cuisine offers a wide range of culinary options suitable for all audiences and all profiles, so if you are curious to try any of these dishes, do not hesitate to take the plunge.
Of course, the best option would be to try this food firsthand in Argentina itself. However, if a trip to the South American country is out of your budget, don’t worry, we have the solution. Since Zaragoza offers a wide selection of Argentine restaurants, ready to simulate the same atmosphere, proposals and flavors that you would experience firsthand in the Latin country. Therefore, we present you five of the best Argentine restaurants in Zaragoza.
CREOLE SOUL
If you want to experience a great trip of Argentine delicacies, one of the locations you cannot miss is the Alma Criolla Bar. Located on Calle Mayor, 53, in the Old Town of Zaragoza, this establishment seeks to satisfy Aragonese palates with a proposal marked by organic and quality products.
Unlike other Argentine restaurants in Zaragoza, Alma Criolla Bar stands out for a menu consisting solely of empanadas. Some of its most notable empanadas include dishes with mild meat, spicy meat, fugazzeta (onion, mozzarella and oregano), pumpkin, spinach or mozzarella with sweet and sour peppers.
Alma Criolla is a must-stop for anyone interested in this traditional Argentine dish. In addition, the restaurant is part of the Repsol Guide, a selection of the best restaurants and food establishments in the country, so it is one more incentive not to miss the opportunity to visit them if you are looking for a good Argentine empanada place in Zaragoza.
ARGENTINE ASADOR CHE RESTAURANT
Located in the Puerto Venecia shopping centre, ” Che Restaurant ” defines itself as a “family business characterised by constant effort and dedication”. With several establishments located throughout Spain, in cities such as Madrid or Mallorca, “Che Restaurant” has earned its place as a benchmark among Argentine restaurants and grills in Zaragoza.
And to achieve its differentiation, this restaurant opts for the open buffet format on a grill. The waiters are responsible for serving you the best cuts of beef, chicken and pork grilled over charcoal, among which the Creole chorizo, chicken thigh, sirloin tacos, beef flank steak or pork with chimichurri stand out.
These cuts are also accompanied by delicious starters such as empanadas, fried or roasted potatoes, rice, salads or vegetables. And, of course, they don’t forget the cherry on the cake: their homemade dessert recipes, such as dulce de leche pancake or chocolate brownie. A safe bet that won’t disappoint you if you’re looking for a good Argentine grill in Zaragoza.
ANDES EMPANADAS
Another Argentine empanada place in Zaragoza? Don’t worry, because Andes offers you products that give a slight twist to the traditional Argentine menu. Andes Empanadas is committed to the concept of fusion cuisine, through a menu of empanadas with international flavours.
In addition to the classic selection of soft beef empanadas or “re-spicy” beef empanadas, customers can sample delicacies such as the “Cheeseburger” empanada, the Maravilla empanada (in honour of the Argentine boxer Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez), the mixed ham and cheese empanada, the “pulled pork” empanada, the pizza empanada or even the kebab empanada. A proposal that seeks to satisfy all palates in Zaragoza.
Andes Empanadas also has vegetarian options, such as its Chop-Suey empanada or its spinach empanada, and sweets such as its “Andesitos” (mini croissants made with 100% butter) and its “Pops”, which include dulce de leche, chocolate or strawberry flavors. And although you can always go to its two locations in Zaragoza, located at Paseo de las Damas, 7, and Calle del Coso, 49; Andes Empanadas also has the option of home delivery through Just-Eat, Uber Eats or Glovo. So don’t wait any longer and experience the flavor of its products.
LA MILONGA CHILL & GRILL
Located in the heart of Parque Pignatelli, this restaurant offers a combination of Argentine and Mediterranean dishes, which has the inhabitants of Zaragoza completely in love, and which offers both a daily menu and a la carte options.
Some of the most outstanding dishes on the menu include starters of empanadas criollas, “La Milonga” Russian salad or provoleta with tomato and basil; or grilled dishes such as caracoles a la llauna with ali-oli or morloncho, which consists of grilled blood sausage, longaniza and criollo chorizo. In addition, La Milonga also has a varied offer of sandwiches, grilled dishes such as ribs of lamb and cachopos, or hamburgers. Among the latter (which can only be ordered in the evening after 8:30 p.m.), its “San Telmo” hamburger stands out, with Provolone cheese, grilled onion and gaucho sauce.
And, of course, you can’t miss the last tango, a good dessert, among which the tiramisu with dulce de leche or the “De la hostia” cheesecake stand out. A unique gastronomic offer among the Argentine restaurants in Zaragoza, while enjoying the views of the Pignatelli Park.
MALVON EMPANADAS
With more than 90 franchises distributed throughout Spain, Empanadas Malvón has two locations in Zaragoza, specifically on Calle Alfonso and on Paseo de Fernando El Católico.
This establishment is committed to a “gourmet” empanada format, which seeks to satisfy the most sybarite palates of Zaragoza residents. Therefore, in addition to its soft meat and spicy meat empanadas, you can also find caprese empanadas, cochinita empanadas, humita empanadas, Roquefort and pear empanadas or special cheek empanadas.
The Empanadas Malvón offer includes the possibility of purchasing individual units or purchasing economic packs of 6, 12 or 18 empanadas in total. In addition, their craftsmanship is not limited only to empanadas, as they also offer homemade desserts, such as their cornstarch alfajores or cocoa brownie or their milk chocolate franui. Take advantage and enjoy their products, both by ordering them at the premises or with the possibility of ordering their products to your home from their website.
In this way, these restaurants in Zaragoza are the vehicle that offers a union between Spain and Argentina through one of the most loved facets by people: food. Through their varied offer, which captures the authentic flavors of the South American country for all tastes, you no longer have an excuse not to try the flavor of Argentina without leaving the Aragonese capital. Bon appetit, “wacho”!
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