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The Best Argentinian Restaurants in New York City

Estancia 460
Libertador
R40
El Mate
Sabor Argentino NYC
Porteño Restaurant
Balvanera
Buenos Aires Restaurant
Steak salad from Estancia 460 in New York City.
Estancia 460
Freshly cooked steak from Libertador in New York City.
Libertador
Spicy calabrian chili pork ragu topped with lardo, breadcrumbs and pecorino from R40 in New York City.
R40
Multiple dishes from El Mate restaurant in New York City.
El Mate
Baked empanadas from Sabor Argentino in NYC.
Sabor Argentino NYC
Grilled skirt steak with cous cous and carrot puree from Porteno in NYC.
Porteño Restaurant
Multiple dishes from Balvanera in New York City.
Balvanera
Fettucine and shrimp with homemade sauce from Buenos Aires Restaurant in New York City.
Buenos Aires Restaurant

If you’re in NYC, you don’t need to travel far to savor traditional Argentine cuisine. Influenced by Spanish and Italian colonization, Argentine cuisine has much to offer. In New York City, Argentine restaurants stand out from other latin food and steakhouses, serving a variety of roast meats, pastas, barbecues and other classics. Read the list here.

Fettucine and shrimp with homemade sauce from Buenos Aires Restaurant in New York City.
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Buenos Aires Restaurant
513 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-2775
Buenos Aires Restaurant captures the essence of Argentine culture on a plate. Its owner, Ismael Alba, focuses the restaurant’s vision on traditional Argentine food. They serve a variety of pastas, including their famous ravioli, grilled meats, and more. Located in the East Village, it is the perfect option for your next visit to the city.

Multiple dishes from Balvanera in New York City.
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Balvanera
152 Stanton Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 533-3348
Balvanera offers a variety of traditional dishes from different cities in Argentina. A native of Argentina, Chef Fernando Navas has years of experience and influences from Spain, Miami and New York. His unique menu highlights croquettes, empanadas, their meat platter and other classics. Balvanera is perfect to include in your itinerary.

Grilled skirt steak with cous cous and carrot puree from Porteno in NYC.
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Porteño Restaurant
299 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10001
(212) 695-9694
Close to the High Line and other attractions, Porteño Restaurant is attractive for visits to the city. On its menu, you can find the classic meat Milanese, a delicious salmon dish with vegetables and the pasta rigate with paprika chorizo – all three ​​stand out. Don’t forget to check out their diverse drinks menu. Bon Appetite!

Baked empanadas from Sabor Argentino in NYC.
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Sabor Argentino NYC
57 Seventh Ave South, New York, NY 10004
(917) 261-4422
Located in Greenwich Village, Sabor Argentino offers authentic Argentine food. Their team focuses on transporting your palate to Argentina with traditional dishes. On their menu they offer a wide variety of empanadas, grilled meats and fish, and sandwiches such as the classic choripán – a chorizo hot dog/sandwich with chimichurri.

Multiple dishes from El Mate restaurant in New York City.
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El Mate
550 Court Street, Brooklyn NY 11231
(718) 222-1102
This cozy restaurant is the perfect place to gather with the family. El Mate serves a variety of Latin dishes, including Argentine classics. Their popular dishes include original empanadas, barbecues and risotto. The Argentinian flan and pancake with dulce de leche are also highlights on their menu. So why not give it a try?

Spicy calabrian chili pork ragu topped with lardo, breadcrumbs and pecorino from R40 in New York City.
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R40
47-16 Vernon Blvd Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 440-9484
R40 puts a modern spin on Argentine cuisine and can be found in the heart of Long Island. The restaurant focuses on the innovation of traditional dishes such as provolone, choripán, vegetables, chicken milanese, and more. For dessert, they offer a tasty green tea panna cotta and a variety of alfajores.

Freshly cooked steak from Libertador in New York City.
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Libertador
1725 2nd Avenue, New York, NY
(212) 348-6222
Libertador is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. In the vicinity of popular museums like the Met and the Guggenheim, Libertador can be an easy stop among your tourist destinations. They offer breakfast and dinner menus, including Argentine Benedictine eggs, French toast with dulce de leche, seafood pasta and barbecue for two. Include a drop by on your next visit to the city.

Steak salad from Estancia 460 in New York City.
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Estancia 460
460 Greenwich St New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-5093
With views of the Hudson River, Estancia 460 has an accessible location for visitors from across the tri-state area. Its menu highlights classic empanadas and a variety of thin-crust pizzas. They also serve a varied selection of chicken milanesa, a popular Argentinian dish. Estancia 460 has an intimate atmosphere, making this a warm, inviting family restaurant. Don’t forget to stop by for your next big celebration.