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LA ESTANCIA
Lavalle 941 (near Avenida 9 de Julio)
4326-0330
Grilled meats
Open daily, noon-3 am (less crowded at lunch)
Inexpensive
La Estancia has become a legend for the
leagues of people that have been well-fed at
these tables. Its location on Lavalle, in the hub
of the downtown area, makes it a mecca for
tourists, but that shouldn't deter you. Its stellar
reputation is well-deserved and, in spite of
many tourists, the majority of your fellow
diners are
porteños
. The quality and freshness
of the meat is unsurpassed and, as you wait on
line for a table on a busy night along with many
other hungry people, you can watch the gaucho-
clad chefs preparing meats over wood-burning
fires in the front windows. Although the tables
are close together and the waiters have large
sections to serve, they manage to provide
friendly service. The
parrilladas
which are
most popular are served sizzling and are enor-
mous.
CLARKS II
Sarmiento 645
4325-1960
Continental
Closed weekends
Moderate
This sister restaurant to Clarks of Recoleta is
even more attractive. Located in what was once
a fashionable tailor shop, it was converted into
