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Restaurant Menus with Prices for Buenos Aires

Well some prices are the same as the USA in some restaurants now here. Ususally this time of year. I just posted this on X today. A burger (very small) and french fries was $23 USD. That is the same or more than what I can get in the USA. Prices have really gone up. What I noticed is a huge slow down in tourism from foreigners. Usually this month is packed but it's mostly locals eating in most restaurants now.
I have been saying since last year prices are the same as Europe or the States! Now people believe me. Look at the cost for a pizza or go to breakfast. A simple breakfast was affordable before and now you will pay the same as the States or Europe or Australia. And prices are still going up.
 
Went to Anafe Restaurant in Colegiales last night. It's a Michelin Bib Gourmand award winner and very flavorful food. Great service too.

I posted a review here:


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I had a nice lunch catch up with BowtiedMara from X. Extremely smart guy that really knows Argentina well. Met up for him for dinner on a previous trip and always enjoy talking about real estate, politics and the economy of Buenos Aires. Always see eye to eye on him.

Had lunch at Malvon in Villa Crespo.

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZxwSLYsVnbWzKqyf8

Posted photos of the menu here -

 
I went to Don Julio today. I'll post a separate review in the Don Julio thread but here are my impressions today. I put photos of all the menus on an X post.


Today I saw this article going around and had to share it here. A couple went out for dinner at Don Julio, one of the most famous (and touristy) restaurants in Buenos Aires, and their bill ended up being over 200,000 pesos. Yup, just for two people.







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And no, we’re not talking caviar or vintage champagne, just the usual: steak, apps, dessert, wine. At this price point, it’s not about a local dining experience anymore, it’s a straight-up luxury. Look, I love good food and I get that Don Julio is known for top-notch meat and service, but honestly, this feels like they’re milking the tourist hype hard. You can still get a killer asado in BA, with great quality and service, for a fraction of that price.
What do you all think?


– Has anyone been recently?
– Any solid steakhouse recs that don’t cost a kidney?
– Is Don Julio still worth it, or is it just overhyped now?
 
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Honestly? I went last year because everyone was hyping it, but I wouldn’t go back. Yeah, the steak was great, but not 100,000-pesos-per-person great. You’re paying for the name and the tourist experience.
If you want amazing meat and local vibes, try El Pobre Luis in Belgrano or Parrilla Peña near Recoleta. Way cheaper, and just as tasty.




 
Still good food, sure. But the value? Not there anymore. I remember going in 2022 and it felt pricey but worth it. Now it’s just inflated, especially for tourists.
If you want the “Buenos Aires steak experience” without the Don Julio bill shock, try La Cabrera (go for the early bird promo) or Corte Comedor in Chacarita, amazing meat and more local crowd.








 
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