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Softly lit outdoor dining terrace at Anna Bistro, Mendoza
Children
Argentinians, as a rule, adore
children and, much to the
chagrin of couples and peace-
loving singles, restaurants will
happily accommodate families
with noisy infants. Big parrillas
and upscale restaurants will
have high chairs, but there is
rarely room for maneuvering
strollers. Child portions are
usually available, or visitors can
ask for a spare plate and dish
out a portion from their meal.
North America. Lunchtime
dining is cheaper, as most
restaurants offer a midday fixed-
price menu encompassing three
courses plus a beverage. By
comparison, à la carte dining in
the evening is more expensive.
Prices on menus do not usually
show the obligatory 21 percent
Impuesto de Valor Agregado or
IVA (value-added tax or VAT ).
In addition, some of the more
upscale restaurants in Buenos
Aires and other tourist areas
charge a cubierto (cover charge)
of AR$10-25 per person. Service
charge is almost never included
in the bill, and a typical tip would
be 10 percent of the bill, left on
the table or handed to the waiter.
Credit cards are accepted
in most restaurants, with Visa
and MasterCard being the
most popular, but in far-flung
provinces or villages off the
beaten track, it is important
to carry cash. Travelers' checks
may be accepted in big hotels
or restaurants.
country, so most restaurants
will have fresh squash, salad,
potatoes, and other roots.
Fruit is abundant and cheap.
Smoking
Following a nationwide ban in
2011, smoking is prohibited in
any enclosed public space.
Recommended
Restaurants
The restaurants listed in this
guide have been selected with
budget, variety and quality of
cuisine, and setting in mind, and
aim to provide the visitor with
the best possible choice of
restaurants in an area. Listings
have been arranged by region,
starting with Buenos Aires.
Within each particular region,
the entries are defined by
separate themes, including
Traditional Argentinian
(embracing indigenous
cuisines) and parilla , Modern
Argentinian, Italian, International,
and Vegetarian. Taken together,
these themes form an accurate
reflection of the food choices
available today in Argentina.
A DK Choice entry is
considered to be an outstanding
restaurant. It might be a romantic
place, have great views or
fantastic design, be excellent
value, have a significant dish, or
fabulous outside eating. Most of
these are very popular, so make
a reservation where possible.
Food Hygiene
In well-visited areas of Argentina,
food hygiene and health
standards are generally good.
Visitors should drink purified
water, bottled carbonated water,
or gaseosas (soft drinks) if they
are wary of the water. Bottled
water is available in kioskos ,
hotels, bars, and service stations.
Avoid salads and uncooked
vegetables in the smaller towns
and villages in the subtropical
regions and in villages that are
less visited. Shellfish and seafood
on the coast are generally fresh
and properly washed, but treat
open-air markets and roadside
vendors with caution.
Wheelchair Access
In big cities, upmarket
restaurants will have ramps
or designed access. Elsewhere,
however, few eateries make
special provision for wheelchair
users. That said, Argentinian
waiting staff are generally
helpful and will do everything
short of knocking down a wall
to open a door and make a
diner feel welcome.
Vegetarians
Vegetarian restaurants are not
common in Argentina and it
is important to insist “ No como
carne” (I do not eat meat).
Vegetables are grown across the
 
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