El Tropezón

Buenos Aires


Once a favorite of tango legend Carlos Gardel, this historic restaurant was shuttered for years before it was recently restored to its former glory. The food here is pricey for what it is – classic Argentine pastas, steaks, and so on – but it's worth it to come for a glass of wine and small plates at the glamorous bar.


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