If you also love a good parrilla, traditional empanadas and Argentine wines, this guide is for you. That’s because we’ve decided to select some of the best Argentine restaurants in São Paulo for you to enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
After all, in São Paulo, you can taste true Buenos Aires cuisine without having to take a plane. So take advantage and check out places that serve a variety of typical dishes and delicious desserts such as alfajores and dulce de leche.
Best Argentine restaurants in São Paulo
Martín Fierro
With over 40 years of history, the restaurant started out serving only empanadas and is now a reference in São Paulo when it comes to Argentine cuisine. The menu includes classics such as chorizo steak and ancho steak, as well as starters such as morcillas and mollejas. For those who can’t give up desserts, there are homemade alfajores that can’t be missed!
📍 Rua Aspicuelta, 683 – Vila Madalena
Juanito’s Empanadas
The house specializes in authentic Argentine empanadas and prepares them as tradition dictates: handmade dough and lard, except for the vegan version. There are various flavors, such as mild meat, cheese and onion, chorizo and special options on weekends. It also offers handmade alfajores and dulce de leche mousse, perfect for finishing off a meal.
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Chimichurri Parrilla
Specializing in Argentinian cuts of meat, Chimichurri Parrilla is famous for the herb sauce that gives the place its name. For this reason, the menu includes dishes such as Vacío with chimichurri and grilled vegetables. The space is informal, with high tables that help create a relaxed atmosphere, but it is also very busy, especially at weekends.
📍 Avenida Professor Alfonso Bovero, 730 – Perdizes
Casa Porteña
Casa Porteña offers a complete experience, including themed décor reminiscent of the Argentine capital. The cuts range from the classics to an exclusive selection, with meat from Angus cattle fed a different diet, resulting in incomparable flavor and tenderness. Among the highlights is, for example, the Ancho steak, one of the house’s flagships. In addition, the starters and side dishes follow the style of the Buenos Aires houses, with options such as chinchulines, morcilla and empanadas.
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DiBaco Meat and Wine
In a charming old house in Perdizes, DiBaco Carnes e Vinhos offers a selection of 180 wine labels. Specializing in Argentine meats prepared on the parrilla, such as strip roast and chorizo ste ak, the restaurant perfectly combines Argentine cuisine with an extensive wine list. In addition, its cozy and sophisticated space is ideal for special dinners.
📍 Rua Cardoso de Almeida, 1.414 – Perdizes | Rua Jacques Felix, 365 – Vila Nova Conceição
Pobre Juan
Inspired by typical Argentinian houses, Pobre Juan is one of the most renowned meat houses in the country, famous for its premium parrilla. Snacks include jamón croquetas and mini empanadas. In addition, the house stands out with its traditional Pobre Juan steak, with accompaniments such as grilled vegetables, fried porridge and biro-biro rice.
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