Where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires: the definitive list
Big cities have secrets that few know, and where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires is one we want to share with you. Those who already know us are aware that we’re always searching for different experiences. That’s why, to eat differently (abundant, good, and cheap), you need to step outside the traditional porteño circuits and go further than downtown, Palermo, or Recoleta, and step into the bodegones of Buenos Aires neighborhoods open to everyone.
In these corners, you’ll find the true porteño essence. Dishes to share, good wines at affordable prices, and classic desserts. As soon as you walk in, you can feel the immigrant legacy of the past, reshaping recipes into what has become the famous porteño gastronomy.
With this guide from Rentennials, we want your next trip to Buenos Aires to encourage you to go beyond the classic tourist neighborhoods. You’ll not only discover a whole different vibe but also bodegones where you can enjoy dishes for all tastes.
Why look for options to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires?
When visiting Buenos Aires, one of the first things we want is to experience its gastronomy. Enjoy cosmopolitan flavors and dishes designed by some of the best chefs in the world. Yes, that’s partly true, but when we see the prices at these places, we think twice before entering. One night may be worth it, but what about when we want to go back to traditional dishes and flavors?
To know where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires, you need a sharp eye, step outside the social media bubble, and embrace flavors that might even take you back to childhood. Minutas, parrillas, pasta, fish, seafood, and more await you in bodegones that seem frozen in time—and that’s exactly what makes them magical.
Why look for options to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires?
When visiting Buenos Aires, one of the first things we want is to experience its gastronomy. Enjoy cosmopolitan flavors and dishes designed by some of the best chefs in the world. Yes, that’s partly true, but when we see the prices at these places, we think twice before entering. One night may be worth it, but what about when we want to go back to traditional dishes and flavors?
To know where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires, you need a sharp eye, step outside the social media bubble, and embrace flavors that might even take you back to childhood. Minutas, parrillas, pasta, fish, seafood, and more await you in bodegones that seem frozen in time—and that’s exactly what makes them magical.
Where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires?
We could have stuck to restaurants in the more touristy areas—there are plenty. But instead, we chose to step away from the most traditional neighborhoods, like downtown, Palermo, or Recoleta, so you can dare to go further. You’ll see for yourself: the experience of eating delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires bodegones improves infinitely when the dishes are combined with the porteño essence that not everyone knows.
Here are our recommendations:
Los Bohemios (Atlanta)
In the heart of Villa Crespo, next to the stadium of the legendary Club Atlético Atlanta, you’ll find Los Bohemios. It’s a gastronomic proposal that combines classic flavors with abundant dishes to share. Squid rings, pasta, pork shoulder in different preparations, meats, and much more await you in this neighborhood classic. Check out the menu and prices here.
A good idea is to combine lunch or dinner at Los Bohemios with a walk through Villa Crespo, one of the neighborhoods where the Jewish community settled in Buenos Aires.
Useful information
Address: Humboldt 538
Hours: Monday 8 p.m.–12 a.m. | Tuesday to Sunday: 12–4 p.m. / 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
Phones: 4856-9260 / 4855-1207 / Whatsapp 11-631-3810
@losbohemios.restaurante
El Boliche de Nico
If you’re asking where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires, but exclusively parrilla, here you’ll find the answer. In the neighborhood of Villa Urquiza, you’ll find one of the best meat bodegones in the city: El Boliche de Nico. You’ll find the classic cuts, complete parrilladas, provoleta in different styles, and excellent traditional desserts. One recommendation? Combine several cuts, especially the vacío with the asado de tira.
Getting to El Boliche de Nico is really easy by car. You can park on the street and the neighborhood is very pleasant to walk around. Very close by is the famous Donado and Holmberg gastronomic hub. A great idea is to have lunch or dinner and then go for a drink at one of the bars along Donado Street.
A note: in 2025 El Boliche de Nico expanded and opened a new location in Palermo. We recommend visiting the original one to truly experience the neighborhood atmosphere.
Useful information
Address: Av de Los Incas 4257
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12–4 p.m. and 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
Phone: 116-758-3930 / 4554-7018
GEVS (Gimnasia y Esgrima de Vélez Sarsfield)
We go a little further and arrive in Villa Santa Rita, one of the neighborhoods that has remained unchanged over time. Few buildings, houses from the 1950s and 1960s, and clubs that managed to rise again after many crises. One of those is Gimnasia y Esgrima de Vélez Sarsfield, popularly known as GEVS. Today, besides being the cradle of neighborhood football, it’s a bodegón that attracts people from all over the city.
What are the dishes like? Abundant, to share, and with very local flavors. Empanadas, special milanesas, pasta, and meats prepared with their own twists are some of our recommendations.
Although it’s far from downtown or the better-known neighborhoods, getting there is simple and it’s a very safe neighborhood. Dare to eat and then walk its streets.
Useful information
Address: Joaquin V. Gonzalez 1511
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m.–12 a.m. | Sunday closed
Phone: 4648-2337 / 4963-8916
El Ferroviario
If the question of where to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires hasn’t been answered yet, this will be the one. In the west of the city, literally next to the Vélez Sarsfield stadium, lies one of the most famous parrillas: El Ferroviario. The proposal is simple: all-you-can-eat parrilla, cuts of every kind, and you eat what you want. Plus, if you prefer something less abundant, you can order dishes separately.
The beauty of this place is that it’s not just about the food. A central part of the proposal is its atmosphere and service. Nothing goes unnoticed and there’s always attention to make sure the client has a spectacular time.
A tip: make a reservation or arrive early, especially on weekends. And don’t worry if you don’t eat meat! There are other dishes for you.
Useful information
Address: Reservistas Argentinos 219
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12–4 p.m. and 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m.
Reservations at this link
@elferroviariook
Spiagge di Napoli
On Avenida Independencia, in the heart of Boedo, you’ll find this Italian bodegón founded almost 100 years ago: Spiagge di Napoli. Here tradition is alive, and the dishes carry that touch that reminds you of childhood flavors. The typical Italian atmosphere, the amazing service, and the abundance of pasta take you back to a Buenos Aires of the past.
The specialty? Homemade fusilli with the sauce of your choice. After lunch or dinner with one of their traditional dishes, you can go for a walk around Boedo, a neighborhood with some tango secrets.
Useful information
Address: Av. Independencia 3527
Hours: Monday to Sunday 12–4 p.m. and 8 p.m.–12 a.m. | Sunday night closed.
Bar Alemán
In this article we wanted to cover a large part of the city, and we couldn’t miss a bodegón where eating delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires is also an experience from another origin. In Devoto, you’ll find Bar Alemán, a place with a Central European flair and, of course, typical foods from different regions of Germany.
Yes, their menu includes not only German specialties but also pasta and milanesas. But we have no doubt: order the goulash and German sausages with sauerkraut.
Useful information
Address: Av. San Martín 5992
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
Phone: 4501-0814
@baralemandevoto
How to get to the bodegones to eat delicious and cheap in Buenos Aires?
All the bodegones we recommend have the advantage of being in neighborhoods away from the most central and touristy areas. This means two important things: traffic is lighter, and parking spaces are easier (and cheaper if you decide to pay for parking).
So now you know, open Waze or Google Maps and let yourself be guided through the streets of Buenos Aires.
Tips to enjoy your trip in Buenos Aires
- Plan your routes ahead of time. Buenos Aires is big, and getting from one place to the bodegón you chose takes time. Build an itinerary to optimize and visit several neighborhoods in one day.
- Rent a car if you’re moving outside the center. Traffic in Buenos Aires is heavy, but outside the central areas, you can drive more calmly.
- Try as many dishes as you dare. It may seem obvious, but don’t miss out on anything.
- Walk through the neighborhoods. The city is safe to walk around, with the usual precautions of any big city.
- After a good dinner, enjoy the nightlife. From tango shows to bars and milongas, the city has options for every taste.
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