Food & Dining
Of course one of the main highlights of traveling is the opportunity you have to taste the local tastes or “sabores”. Cordoba is no exception to the rule. Here you can find some of the best traditional foods in Argentina known to the locals as “Comida Criolla”. Cordoba has a wide range of restaurants to choose from. Whether you are on a tight budget or you are willing to splurge on fine dining you have many options to choose from. A typical breakfast in Cordoba consists of coffee, juice and a danish or “factura” as they are known to the locals and breakfast is served from 7am-10am in most all restaurants and corner cafes. Lunch is the biggest meal of the day and most restaurants open from 12pm-3pm to serve lunch. It is common to find Pre-fixe meals that offer a beverage, main dish and dessert. Most locals eat a snack or “merienda” at around 5 or 6pm which usually consists of coffee, tea, and/or a pastry. Please be aware that dinner is served late in Cordoba. Most restaurants are not open to serve dinner before 9pm and usually stay open until 1am or 2am.
The types of restaurants in Cordoba range from fast-food to fine dining where high quality food and wines are served. The most common type of restaurant is the Resto Bar where you can find anything from Pizza to Steak and Pasta and they are located on all city blocks. One type of restaurant you cannot miss while you are in Cordoba is the Parrilla or Parrillada. This is a meat-lovers paradise where you will be served a traditional Argentine Barbecue that normally includes organ meats along with pieces of steak and a variety of salads usually at a fixed price. It is best to ask a local Cordobes for the best Parrilla in the area and they will be happy to lead you in the right direction!
How much does it cost?
You may spend from $ 10 pesos (basic) to $ 60 pesos (good parrillada). It depends on the places and the food.
Remember that USD 1 = $ 3 pesos Argentinos (approximately).
WINE – Malbec and Torrontes – The Red and White gems of Argentina.
Wine is a staple during most Argentine meals and the Argentine people are among the top per-capita consumers of wine in the world. Visit a local “Vinoteca” or wine shop to check out the wide selection at prices which probably can’t be compared in your home country.
Malbec:
As you may or may not know, Malbec is the most popular grape grown in Argentina. It is a native grape to France and was brought over to this continent by immigrants during the 16th century for cultivation. This grape has found its home here in Argentina and the best Malbec wine comes from the Region of Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza has become world famous for the cultivation and production of this variety because of the unique growing climate of dry, hot days and cool nights which is perfect for the Malbec grape to flourish. Malbec is a very flavorful grape and makes an outstanding wine full of richness, complexity and gives a mouthful of fruit flavors ranging from cherry to tobacco.
Malbec pairs great with the Argentine BBQ or Asado as well as with a variety of cheeses and pastas.
Torrontes:
Torrontes is the only white grape that is native to Argentina. Cultivated mainly in the north of the country in the area of Salta, this is a dry yet fruity variety which is excellent for a light lunch or as refreshing summer cocktail.
ASADO
The well-know Argentine Asado is a gastronomical delight and a concoction of different meat cuts of the cow. Normally cooked over wood or coals, this is by far the most popular and typical meal in Argentina.
Generally an Asado is served with an empanada to start and then it is preceded by sausages of various sorts and eventually more meats cuts and organ meats. Some Asados include chicken, pork, lamb or goat cuts as well. Most people enjoy potatoes or salad with their Asado and a good glass of red Argentine wine such as the popular Malbec.
The tradition of eating an Asado with friends or family runs deep in the heart of Cordoba’s culture and almost all festive occasions are followed by an Asado. Consider yourself lucky if you are invited into someone’s residence to enjoy an Asado in their home. In the city and countryside, you can enjoy and Asado in many local restaurants called Parrillas or Parrilladas.
EL MATE
The Mate pronounced “mat-hay” is an infusion prepared with leaves of the yerba mate plant which is indigenous to South America. This drink originated from the Gaucho cowboys provides an energetic pick-me-up similar to caffeine. Drinking or “tomando mate” is a very common ritual in Argentina. Remember, everybody drinks out of the same straw.
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