Comments on: Matador’s favorite spots in Buenos Aires, Argentina

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:40:22 +0000

Commenting on this post a year and a half later some things have changed. Fortunately, barrio chino is still alive and kicking – albeit much more populated now; stores have popped up everywhere, a huge corporate style restaurant has opened, taking some business away from the dozen or so other spots. But have no fear, the counter in Asia Oriental market still serves up the best won ton soup I have ever had.

The city in general has advanced a lot in many ways – Santa Fe now goes two ways!!! But its always nice to read back to what people enjoyed a year, two years ago and to see whats happened to maintain its low-key status and what has blown up into a tourist attraction. For the most part, the places you named in this article have stayed what they were meant to be, barrio-local dives and delicacies.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:18:54 +0000

I am absolutely gobsmacked that nobody mentioned La Confiteria Ideal on Suipacha. It’s a fabulous fin de siecle cafe downstairs and upstairs (most afternoons) there’s a traditional tango milonga. (It’s shown extensively in “The Tango Lesson” by Sally Potter and “Tango”.) Lots of incredible wood panelling, stained glass, waiters in white coats, etc.
And then there’s the wonderful tango scene.
This is really worth the visit.

By: Carlo Alcos

Carlo Alcos — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:54:57 +0000

Well, in that case, make sure you also check out http://matadortrips.com/how-to-take-the-bus-in-buenos-aires-like-you-know-whats-going-on/

Safe travels!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:18:45 +0000

This article is perfect timing – my husband and I expect to arrive in Buenos Aires in a few weeks (depends how long it takes to travel through Paraguay). I’ve been so looking forward to seeing BA for myself…and now I’ve got a cheat sheet to help me get started. Thank you!

By: Simone

Simone — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:11:06 +0000

Josh, I am right there with you! The desire to go immediately is driving me crazy.

By: joshua johnson

joshua johnson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:20:59 +0000

sometimes I feel like the only dude who has never been to South America and I am at a party with all you fine folks who know every nook and cranny and it is giving me some sort of complex!

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:16:01 +0000

Great article on one of the most underrated cities. Buenos Aires has enough culture to keep you busy for months and months. Has anyone tried Al Carbon? It’s right on Avenida Florida. I had a great experience there. Also, as touristy as it can be, Cafe Tortoni can’t be missed.