The Villa Ortúzar bodegón that became popular for its kilometric snacks is celebrating its 80th anniversary

One of Villa Ortúzar's emblematic bodegones is

: historically it stood out for being a place of passage that sold

, but over time it gradually incorporated more Spanish

until today, in which The

stand out , which are one of the largest that can be obtained in the City of Buenos Aires.     

This Spanish restaurant with suburban decoration was founded in 1943

by the Asturian immigrant Antonio López and will be 80 years old on February 11.

Today it

and is managed by the third generation of relatives, along with the descendants of the original partners who accompanied Don Antonio on this project. 

Cervecería López is located at

and has an eclectic audience: young people, families, seniors, and even celebrities: the common denominator is that they all like 

, three pillars that make the difference of the place.  

What is Cervecería López like?

The place has space on the sidewalk, a semi-covered rear patio and two spacious rooms.

(Photo: Emanuel Fernandez)

This

is located in what used to be a bocce ball court and over time

.

It currently has two very spacious rooms connected by a corridor and a semi-covered rear patio.

In total, if you count the space with tables on the sidewalk, it

. 

The decoration is typical of a neighborhood restaurant and the

 that were donated by the clients themselves stand out.

There are also 

hanging in squares on the walls;

the floor is made of a mosaic that looks somewhat worn, the ceiling is covered in dark wood and

. 

"

. In the 80s, classics of Spanish food such as tortillas and squid rings were added. In the 90s we added grill and in the 2000s, the

. A few years ago we incorporated pizzas and super milanesas", details Alejandro Martín Frota, the local manager. 

The setting is simple and on the walls there are hanging pictures with advertisements from yesteryear.

(Photo: Emanuel Fernandez)

During this temporary journey,

and in general you see well-known personalities from different fields, from actors to musicians, conductors and media chefs. 

Another regular is Zorrito Von Quintiero

, keyboardist for Charly García and bassist for the Ratones Paranoicos.

The musician -who is also a renowned gastronomic entrepreneur- says that this is one of his favorite restaurants in the City.

In fact, at one time 

.

"My dad started studying high school and graduated as a master builder, but he had a hobby: he liked gastronomy.

It had an outdoor terrace and a huge sidewalk where people sat down to eat every summer," he recalls in his book "I'm Zorry." 

What to eat in Lopez Brewery

Picada is one of the most characteristic dishes of Cervecería López.

(Photo: Emanuel Fernandez)

At Cervecería López there is what is called "comida de fonda", with extra large portions designed to share and at a very good price.

A fact to keep in mind: the table service costs just $160 and brings

. 

One of the stars is the "Picada López"

that brings raw ham, natural cooked ham, gruyere cheese, mortadella, leberwurst, sausage, roasted bell peppers, stuffed green olives, black olives, vinaigrette aubergines, lima beans, cheese plate, homemade matambre and Russian salad.

The squid rings to the Roman of Cervecería López. Photos Emmanuel Fernández.

It is kilometric

: according to the menu specification it costs $8,200 and

.

The chopped half costs $7,000 and three people eat. 

The Spanish omelette is among the "house specialties"

: it is made of potatoes, onion, red chorizo ​​and is ideal to

.

It is large, like most of the dishes that are served in this restaurant, and its cost is $2,300.

A dish that many customers order to accompany it is the

: the portion costs $3,700 (the average, $3,100). 

The Spanish omelette can be ordered cooked or baby and comes in XL format.

(Photo: Emanuel Fernandez)

For a table with friends

: keep in mind that they are served in a round format, they occupy the circumference of a pizza and under them there is

.

They are available in three versions: Neapolitan, fugazzetta, calabresa and cheddar, bacon and verdeo.

, which is real. 

The Lopez Brewery picada brings Russian salad.

Photo: Emmanuel Fernandez

Another option to share is Zorrito Von Quintiero's favorite dish: the

Very retro

: it costs $4,200 and three people can also eat. 

In the hot entrees, the

($2,400) and the

($2,000) stand out.

Among the cold ones, a strong point is the

($2,000) and the

($2,200). 

As for beers, López works the AB InBev line and has classic Quilmes, Stout, Stella Artois and Patagonia (Pilsen, Amber and IPA 24.7) on its taps.

You can order a chopp, a ball and also

.

A bomb: the super milanesa of veal with bacon and cheddar, eat at least three people.

(Photo: Emanuel Fernandez)

There is also

, vermouths, long drinks (Negroni, Campari, Cuba Libre and Gin Tonic), soft drinks, flavored waters and a 1.5-liter jug ​​of lemonade and mint. 

The desserts are homemade and to share:

.

There is also pudding, tiramisu, chocotorta, charlotte, banana split and dulce de leche pancakes, apple with ice cream and

.

Lopez Brewery.

Alvarez Thomas 2136, Villa Ortuzar.

IG: @cervecerialopez

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