Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Carritos
The name
carrito
originated several de-
cades ago when this area was largely
unpopulated. On weekends, when
porteños
came here to fish or enjoy the waterfront,
the only food to be had was supplied by the
men in horse-drawn carriages (
carritos
)
who sold sausages and sandwiches.
Unlike their predecessors, the restaurants here
tend to be quite expansive. Located one along-
side the other, they are filled with talk, laugh-
ter, music and large family groups -
particularly on weekends. You can “
carrito
hop”
and pick the one that most appeals to you, but
be prepared to wait for a table.
It is best to
reserve ahead,
especially on
weekends.
A
4782-1751) on
Rafael Obligado is the “grandmother of all
carritos
,” with two huge dining rooms and walls
lined with old family photos. Noisy and a lot of
fun, it specializes in Italian food. There's live
music and comedy shows on Friday and Satur-
day nights.
Moderate.
Nonna
Immaculata
(
Look
(
4783-1375), also on Rafael Obligado,
is hard to miss. Renowned chef Pedro Muñoz
has taken the
parrilla
to new heights, and
added original dishes along the way. Excellent
service, original decor and brilliant cuisine
have made Look a Costanera Norte favorite
since 1981.
