For more than half a decade,
Villa Luro, a neighborhood in the west of the City, has climbed positions as a gastronomic circuit:
year after year it adds restaurants and bars with the most diverse proposals.
His is a very broad target
, ranging from innovative foodies to young people exclusively beer lovers and neighbors looking to "eat out" the old-fashioned way.
The great change in this
neighboring neighborhood of Liniers, Velez Sarsfield, Versalles, Monte Castro, Parque Avellaneda and Mataderos
began more than twenty years ago:
along with the
growth of towers with 10 floors and more, young couples with young children arrived, who renovated the landscape and the habits of the neighbourhood
.
This is how the tire shops and auto parts stores gradually disappeared and bars, cafeterias, ice cream parlors, breweries and restaurants emerged.
As a trace of the past years, there are also some
low houses, chalet type, that still survive and maintain the neighborhood charm of its streets.
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Bars and restaurants of a pole that grows
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The first shops to arrive were located around the Ejército de los Andes square
(Rivadavia height 10,300, between Corvalán and Albariños).
They timidly began to expand along Ramón L. Falcón boulevard, García de Cossio street, Larrazábal avenue and later, they advanced through internal streets where they coexist in harmony with neighborhood stores and hardware stores that resist modernity.
Little cafes and ice cream parlors are the busiest during the day, with their attractive and varied offer.
As the sun goes down, the birrerías transform the area with their garlands of lights, music and young people who come to enjoy the night in the west of Buenos Aires.
However,
not only the neighbors and nearby people try the novelties
.
More and more cars arrive with visitors who want to know these renovated streets.
Crocca, the first local to arrive at the Villa Luro pole.
Photo: Emmanuel Fernandez.
As an added value, the circuit has excellent accesses such as Rivadavia and Juan B, Justo avenues, the 25 de Mayo Highway and the Sarmiento train station, which bears the name of the neighborhood.
As in the entire City,
parking is a complicated mission, but not impossible (at least for now).
The more than 30 establishments that make up this pole are not the only culinary attraction in the area:
Emilio Castro Avenue (from General Paz to Basualdo) also offers a varied gastronomy.
5 new bars and restaurants in the gastronomic center of Plaza Los Andes in Villa Luro
1.Brest Patisserie
Brest, the newest coffee shop in the area.
Photos: Emmanuel Fernandez
It opened its doors five months ago.
In the summer they added tables on the sidewalk and soon they will add a deck on the street.
The decoration is minimalist and the counter fridge
full of puddings, mini gateau (small cakes), sweet squares, macaroons and cakes stands out.
With the premise of
fusing the classic with the modern, they offer innovative cakes
such as the bowl of cheesecake, made up of a white chocolate foam, cheesecake and red fruit gelée ($1,290).
In the offer of portions of cake there is no lack of red velvet
($1,000),
carrot cake
($1,000),
pastafrola
(sweet potato or quince, $500 each),
alfajores
(from $190),
duo of scones
(sweet or salty, $400) and
cookies
($490).
From the menu, “tea time” stands out, a proposal for a snack for 4 (or 6 snack) with drinks and savory and sweet options ($4,900).
To accompany all the sweet options, a specialty cafeteria, tea blends, smoothies, milkshakes and lemonades.
Every day there is a new promotion with drink and something sweet.
They offer lunches with salads, rolls, cakes, omelettes and sandwiches.
Acassuso 5183. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Instagram: @brest_patisserie 2
2. Milanese station
Milanese station, in Villa Luro: Photo: Instagram.
At the corner of Acassuso and Guardia Nacional, it stands out for its three floors with murals and luminous seats that attract the attention of passers-by.
They have only been in the neighborhood for two months and it is already a meeting point for neighborhood gatherings.
The terrace is the most sought after area.
It allows a wide view, has open air and a lot of vibes.
Approximately 25 tables fit on the first floor and on the ground floor the tables are located on the sidewalk.
As the marquee indicates, the star dish is the Milanese.
Chicken or meat, they are served in two sizes: individual (alone, $1,990, with toppings, $2,390) and to share where 3 eat, bite 4 (alone, $4,600, with toppings, $4,880).
Milanesa to share at Estación de Milanesas.
Photo: Instagram
There are twenty very powerful deck options.
The most requested are the Chicago (crispy bacon, cheddar, barbecue, egg and caramelized onion) and the Madero (cheddar, egg and green).
Others have basil, spinach, blue cheese, cooked ham, mushrooms, and more.
You can also opt for single
($1,900)
or double
(from $2,100) hamburgers with potatoes, Milanese sandwiches with potatoes and various toppings ($2,180), and the inevitable French fries with many presentations: alone, with cheddar, with meat , with green…
The bar on the ground floor offers draft gin;
canned, draft and bottled beer;
various cocktails;
squeezed juices;
sodas, lemonades and grapefruit.
Acassuso 5202. Open every day. The kitchen, from 11.30 to midnight and the bar until approximately 1 am. IG: @estacion_de_milanesas
3. Tonic House
Casa tonica, the trendy bar in Villa Luro.
Photos: Emmanuel Fernandez
With an art deco style that mixes with Greek mythology, Casa Tónica baptizes most of its cocktails with the names of the most important mythological deities.
They landed in Villa Luro two months ago and prevail in the nightlife of the gastronomic center.
Those who like more tranquility can opt for the "subtracted"
part
and those who seek more movement can access the
bar and counter sector where they can eat "on the go".
The gintonería offers
more than 15 varieties of gin
that can be accompanied with starters (from $550 to $1,890), skewers (from $1,500) and dishes such as stuffed tortilla ($1,650), squid with alioli ($2,400) or French fries with scrambled egg and crispy bacon ($1,750).
Among the main options (2 meats, 2 pastas and a rice)
the braised bondiola with sweet potatoes ($3,400) stands out.
Also, there are salad options (from $2,050).
Innovative cocktails in Villa Luro.
photos: Emmanuel Fernandez
The bar shines with cocktails with striking presentations
such as a frozen palette, a chocolate coin and even a clock.
On certain days of the week the house awaits visitors with various proposals: on Sundays there is “Jazz & Tonic”, with live jazz and gin tastings.
On Tuesdays, wine tastings.
From Thursday to Saturday they have the presence of artists who sing live during dinner and DJ until closing.
Av. Rivadavia 10.101. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and Sunday from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Instagram: @casatonicagintoneria
4. Garcia Restaurant
Garcia Restaurant.
Photo: Emmanuel Fernandez
The place that opened its doors in January has the charm of being
a renovated old house.
It has an internal patio with two lounges, and, in front, a bar with the kitchen in sight.
Also, tables on the sidewalk.
The menu is very homemade.
It has six entries, such as burrata with roasted tomatoes ($1,600) or squid rings ($2,500), which are the most requested.
Among the main dishes, the lacquered ribs with sweet potato puree ($2,500) and the García milanesa with cheddar, bacon, fried egg, almonds and French fries ($2,900) stand out.
The clay oven is commanded by the chef from Salta who bakes empanadas from her land.
They also offer salads (from $1,200), fish (from $2,500) and pasta made on the spot (from $1,300).
In the desserts, flan and bread pudding shine, mega homemade ($1,500 each)
García de Cossio 5727. Open from Monday to Saturday, at night. Instagram: @garciaengarcia
5. Mich Bar
Bar Mich, since October in Villa Luro.
Photo: Instagram
In front of Boulevard Ramón L. Falcón and one block from Av. Rivadavia is Mich bar.
Although it does not have a patio, you can enjoy the heated outdoor space as it has many tables on the sidewalk and deck.
It is the ideal place to have a cocktail or a beer with friends and accompany it with some tapas.
The Mich minced sweeps orders
.
It is a table with various fried foods such as squid rings, onion rings, chicken tenders, and mozzarella accompanied with various sauces.
They also offer burgers, pizzas and hot dogs.
The specialty of the house is the bar that prepares classic and signature drinks.
Basualdo 103. Open every day, from 6 to 2 am and on Fridays and Saturdays until 4 am. Instagram: @oficialmichbar
Bonus track: next opening
soul and fire
Alma y fuego, will open in a few days.
In the coming days, he will inaugurate Alma y fuego,
a restaurant that will have a Josper oven (it works at a high temperature, works on coals and leaves the meats crispy and with a slightly smoky flavor), an open grill and a semi-à la carte kitchen. view.
The hall located in front of the square, at the corner of Anselmo Sáenz Valiente and Rivadavia, will have capacity for 43 people.
There will also be an outdoor deck for another 40 diners.
But,
the heart of the premises will be the subsoil.
It is an underground cellar with capacity for 20 people.
It will be an intimate space that will have its own proposal.
There will be wine tastings, tasting cycles, charcuterie talks, etc.
It is also suitable for all kinds of personal and/or business meetings.
This will be the cellar of Alma y fuego.
The menu will be based on selected cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables.
There will also be cooking dishes such as pasta, rice, as well as fish and vegetables.
exclusive artisan delicatessen from the cava sector.
Av. Rivadavia 10,399. It will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, noon (executive menu) and night.
look too
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