Buenos Aires food tour
BUENOS AIRES FOOD TOUR - Lunchtime in Buenos Aires is a serious affair to porteรฑos. This four-hour walking food tour begins in historic San Telmo and winds its way south to the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca, tracing the immigrant flavours that define porteรฑo cooking. Along the way, youโll enjoy 10+ tastings that reveal why Buenos Aires is one of the worldโs great food cities.
The tour starts stong with classic lunchtime staples, lengua a la vinagreta, tender beef tongue dressed in sharp vinaigrette, alongside porotos y vinagre, tortilla de papas, and a refreshing vermouth y soda, the cityโs favourite midday drink. Then itโs time for a proper choripรกn, sausage hot off the grill and finished with chimichurri, followed by slices of fugazza rellena (cheese-and-onion pizza) and fainรก, the chickpea flatbread that Buenos Aires pairs with pizza as standard.
In La Boca, meat takes centre stage. Expect smoky tira de asado beef ribs cooked over charcoal, rich morcilla, and the beloved milanesa napolitana, breaded beef topped with tomato and melted mozzarella. Empanadas make their appearance too, both classic beef and onion-and-cheese, showing the Italian and Spanish roots woven into the cityโs food culture.
The meal finishes on a sweet note with alfajores de maicena, filled with rich dulce de leche, and a shared moment over yerba mate.
Why this tour is awesome
Buenos Aires is famous for its meat, but the cityโs real food story is far broader. Knowing where to go, what to order, and how the dishes fit into daily porteรฑo life takes local insight. This tour isn't about fine dining, its about the dishes and recipes treasured by locals.
With 10+ tastings, youโll experience the real Buenos Aires cooking, from classic market dishes and pizza traditions to charcoal-grilled meats and beloved sweets. Along the way, youโll gain a deeper understanding of the cityโs immigrant food roots and leave with the confidence to continue exploring Buenos Airesโ food scene beyond the obvious stops.
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Join our four-hour 10+ tasting tour of Buenos Aires
Choripan with zingy chimichurri in San Telmo
Visit local spots in the San Telmo and La Boca neighbourhoods
Cheese and onion fugazza rellena
Classic baked empanada carne and empanada onion and cheese
Smoky charcoal grilled meats
Tira de asado charcoal-grilled beef ribs
Milanesa napolitana breaded cutlet with mozzarella
Hand-made maicena alfajores with creamy dulce de leche
Classic alfajores with yerba mate
Includes
- Price US $89 per person
- Lanugage English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings 10+ tasting menu. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
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- Guide Led by one of our superb Buenos Aires food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 10 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat and dairy are used in all tastings
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 3-4 tastings (out of 10 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 10 total)
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are no vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as gluten is used in 8-9 tastings (out of 10 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as milk and butter is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 10 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for mild allergies as peanuts are used in just 1 tastings (out of 10 total). There are no other known tree nuts
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable as there are typically no seafood tastings
- Severe allergies Due to the nature of local eateries, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Buenos Aires food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseย contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, pleaseย contact usย before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itโs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Buenos Aires food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from theย Estatua de Mafalda statue along Calle Defensa in San Telmo neighbourhood. It's easy to reach by taxi from the downtown area. There will be more details on your booking voucher.ย
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps