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EATING
Though limited to just a handful of streets, the tourist area of La Boca does contain a
number of traditional Argentine eateries - mostly offering classic steaks and pastas.
As long as you don't expect fine cuisine, you shouldn't be disappointed.
PROA CAFE $
MAP
CAFE
GOOGLE MAP
( 4104-1003;
www.proa.org/eng/cafe.php
; Av Don Pedro de Mendoza 1929; mains AR$45-80;
11am-7pm Tue-Sun)
Chef Lucas Angelillo presides over this airy eatery on the top floor of
Fundación Proa. Stop in briefly for a fresh juice and gourmet sandwich, or stay longer and
order a meat, seafood or pasta dish. Don't miss the rooftop terrace on a warm, sunny day -
you'll get good views of the Riachuelo, hopefully without its corresponding scents.
IL MATTERELLO $$
( 4307-0529; Martín Rodríguez 517; mains AR$80-120; noon-midnight Tue-Sat)
This Genovese
trattoria serves up awesome lasagne bolognese and
tagliatelle alla rucola
(tagliatelle with
arugula). For a special treat, however, try the
tortelli bianchi con burro foso al aglio
(pasta
pillows stuffed with chard and Parmesan in a burned garlic sauce). For dessert there's a
great tiramisu and seasonal
crostate
(cream-filled pastry). Also in
Palermo
(
ITALIAN
4831-8493; cnr
Thames & Gorriti)
.
EL OBRERO $$
( 4362-9912; Agustín R Caffarena 64; mains AR$60-100; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Mon-Sat)
The
same family has been running El Obrero since 1954, and a number of famous people have
passed through over the years, including Bono and Robert Duvall (check out the photos on
the walls). You'll also see old Boca Juniors jerseys, antique furniture, old tile floors and
chalkboards showing the day's specials and standard
parrilla
fare. Take a taxi.
PARRILLA
