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EATING
Hardly inspiring in terms of contemporary cuisine, the Congreso area caters mostly
for business with cheap
parrillas
(steakhouses) and quick takeout. Walk around the
side streets, though, and you're bound to stumble across some Chinese, Korean and
Peruvian gems. The biggest cultural footprint in this area, however, is Buenos Aires'
Little Spain neighborhood (in the blocks around Avs de Mayo and Salta); here you'll
find a few good traditional Spanish and Basque eateries.
CHAN CHAN $
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PERUVIAN
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( 4382-8492; Hipólito Yrigoyen 1390; mains AR$35-65; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Tue-Sun)
Thanks to fair prices and relatively quick service, this colorful Peruvian eatery is jam-
packed at lunchtime with office workers devouring plates of
seviche
(seafood cured in cit-
rus) and
ajiaco de conejo
(rabbit and potato stew). There are also plenty of
arroz chaufa
(Peruvian-style fried rice) dishes, easily downed with a tangy pisco sour or a pitcher of
chicha morada
(a sweet fruity drink).
PARRILLA PEÑA $
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PARRILLA
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( 4371-5643; Rodríguez Peña 682; mains AR$50-90; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Mon-Sat, noon-4pm
Sun)
This simple, traditional and long-running
parrilla
is well known for its excellent-qual-
ity meats and generous portions. The service is fast and efficient and it's great value. Don't
expect many tourists - this is a locals' sort of place. Also on offer are homemade pastas,
salads and
milanesas
(breaded steaks), along with several tasty desserts and a good wine
list.
PIZZERÍA GÜERRÍN $
( 4371-8141; Av Corrientes 1368; slices AR$8; 11am-1am Sun-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat)
A quick pit-
stop on Av Corrientes is this cheap but classic old pizza joint. Just point at a pre-baked slice
behind the glass counter and eat standing up with the rest of the crowd. Or sit down and or-
der one freshly baked - this way you can also choose from a greater variety of toppings for
your pizza.
Empanadas
(meat or vegetable pies) and plenty of desserts are also available.
PIZZERIA
