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mature crowd because a large portion of its clientele is older than 40. D ancing begins at
about 1am Tuesday to Saturday and there is no admission charge if you're already dining.
If you do not eat here, admission ranges from $15 to $20 (£10-£14), depending on the
day. The ideal is to come her e late in the ev ening, dine, and stay ar ound for a night of
dancing.
P. Dealessi 750 (at Guemes on Dique 3). & 11/4894-1328 or 11/4894-1329. w ww.asiadecuba.com.ar.
Reservations recommended. Main courses $10-$20 (£6.80-£14). AE, MC, V. Daily 1pm-5am, of ten later
on weekends. No metro access.
Cabaña las Lilas ARGENTINE Widely considered the best parrilla in Bue-
nos Aires, Cabaña las Lilas is always packed. The menu pays homage to Argentine beef ,
which comes fr om the r estaurant's priv ate estancia (ranch). The table “ cover”—which
includes dried tomatoes, mozzar ella, olives, peppers, and delicious garlic br ead—nicely
whets the appetite. Clearly, you're here to order steak: The best cuts are the rib-eye, baby
beef, and thin skirt steak. Order sautéed vegetables, grilled onions, or Provençal-style fries
separately. Service is hurried but professional; ask your waiter to match a fine Argentine
wine with your meal. The enormous eatery offers indoor and outdoor seating. In spite of
its high prices, it's casual and informal; patrons come in suits or shorts. They also offer a
large and very good salad bar, so even vegetarians can be happy here.
Alicia Moreau de Justo 516 (at Villaflor in Dique 3). & 11/4313-1336. Reservations recommended. Main
courses $10-$30 (£6.80-£20). AE, DC, V. Sun- Thurs noon-12:30am; F ri-Sat noon-1am. M etro: L. N.
Alem.
Sorrento del Puerto ITALIAN When the city decided to reinvigorate the port
in 1995, this was one of the first five restaurants opened (today you'll find more than 50).
The sleek modern dining r oom boasts large windo ws, modern blue lighting, and tables
and booths decorated with white linens and individual r oses. The outdoor patio accom-
modates only 15 tables, but the inside is enormous. P eople come her e for two r easons:
great pasta and even better seafood. Choose your pasta and accompanying sauce: seafood,
shrimp scampi, pesto, or four cheeses. The best seafood dishes include trout stuffed with
crabmeat, sole with a Belle Marnier sauce, Galician-style octopus, paella Valenciana, and
assorted grilled seafood for two. A three-course menu with a drink costs $12 (£8.20).
Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 430 (at Guevara on Dique 4). & 11/4319-8731. Reservations recommended.
Main courses $10-$25 (£5.50-£14). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Fri noon-4pm and 8pm-1am; Sat 8pm-2am.
Metro: L. N. Alem.
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Moderate
La Bisteca Value PARRILLA Puerto Madero's La Bisteca offers a wide range of
meal choices at incredible value for the money. This is an all-you-can-eat establishment,
locally called a tenedor libre. A three-course lunch is about $12 (£8.20), and dinner ranges
from about $12 to $20 (£8.20-£14). I f you came to Argentina for beef , definitely stop
here. The high quality of the meat surprised me, considering the price and bottomless
portions. There really was no limit to the number of times I could fill my plate at the
various grills in the r estaurant. For vegetarians, there is also a div erse salad bar. In spite
of the restaurant's large size, the lighting and seating arrangements wor k to create small
intimate spaces. At lunchtime, the place is full of businesspersons, while at night y ou'll
find a mix of couples, friends, and families.
Av. Alicia M oreau de Just o 1890 (at P eñaloza on Dique 1). & 11/4514-4999. M ain c ourses $5-$7
(£3.40-£4.75). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon-4pm and 8pm-1am. No metro access.
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