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The Callao branch is less crowded and more
comfortable, with its leather-backed settees
and director's chairs. Menus are the same;
steak and chicken dishes join a list of over 50
different pizza choices. The
empañadas
,
another house specialty, are large and crusty.
Either branch (and there are others) is fine to
eat in.
LA ESQUINA DE LAS FLORES
Avenida Córdoba
1587
Natural foods
Inexpensive
As you approach this “Corner of Flowers” and
spot the vividly painted exterior with red, blue
and yellow flowers it seems natural that it
serves healthy foods. The foods, freshly made
on the premises, change daily, but you'll often
find vegetable lasagna, vegetable and cheese
stuffed
empañadas
, pizzas and pastas, plus a
help-yourself salad and fruit bar. There's a
take-out store and bakery as well. The interior
is very basic, with weathered tables and chairs
and worn linoleum. The food's the thing here.
RODIZIO BARRIO NORTE
Avenida Callao 1292
4814-1776
Brazilian steakhouse
Moderate
Rodizio is a Brazilian-style steakhouse where
the waiters meander through the restaurant
with grilled meats on large sword-like skewers.
They stop at each table and carve whatever you
desire. You'll sample different cuts of beef,
