10 Most Popular Foods in Argentina

This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links, at no cost to you.

Most people travel because they want to try foods, and the population of such travelers is much. For foodie travelers, Argentina has some good foods to offers. Foods in this country give a unique combination of flavors from France, Spain, and Italy.

This article lists the 10 most popular foods in Argentina that every traveler must try whenever they visit the country.

1. Asado and Parrillas

Asado and parrillas are the national dishes of Argentina. Asado does not represent a single dish. Rather this word is used for the barbecue and the grilling method. Asado and parrillas consist of platters, appetizers, meat galore, chorizo, and morcilla, i.e., Argentinian sausages. The meat is cooked slowly until it gives good tenderness. It is widely available in restaurants across the country.

Recipe for asado and parrillas

2. Empanadas

Empanadas are either baked or fried dough that is stuffed with meat. It gives a meaty flavor in every bite. Empanadas is one of the well-known street foods in Argentina. The common meat used in this food is hand-sliced or minced beef with onion and cumin seasoning. It also has other varieties like chicken, cheese, ham, sweet corn, etc.

Recipe for empanadas

3. Choripan

Choripan is an Argentinan hot-dog. The main ingredients used in this food are bread, i.e., pan and chorizo, and the food is named after them. It is also one of the highly loved street foods in the country.

Recipe for choripan

4. Faina

Faina is a special pizza and one of the must-try foods in Argentina. It is one of the cheesiest pizzas in the world, heaven for cheese lovers. It has a thick crust, a high amount of cheese, and light sauce. The toppings in faina are green olives, dried flakes of chili, and oregano.

Recipe for faina

5. Milanesa

Milanesa is influenced by Italian cuisine. This dish is normally cooked and served at lunch. It is prepared with pounded chicken or beef. The meat is covered with breadcrumbs which are either baked or fried. Also, for toppings, people normally use cheese, tomato sauce, ham, and fried eggs.

Recipe for milanesa

6. Chimichurri

This Argentinan pesto is served with grilled meat. This food does not have a single recipe because people add whatever they like. For instance, chili pepper, parsley, oregano, garlic, and olive oil.

Recipe for chimichurri

7. Provoleta

Provoleta is the ultimate food for those who crave cheese. It is around and a thick slice of provolone cheese. The slice is put directly on the grill and is taken out once the cheese gets a little crispy and brown. It is sprinkled with oregano and drizzled with olive oil.

Recipe for provoleta

8. Dulce de Leche

This Argentinan food translates to candy or milk. This desert must be on your list whenever you visit Argentina. For making dulce de leche, condensed milk is combined with sugar to form thick caramel and a little vanilla.

Recipe for dulce de leche

9. Humita en Chala

Humita en Chala is more of a snack than food. It is prepared with corn, onions, goat cheese, and different spices. First, it is wrapped in husks of corn. Afterward, it is boiled or steamed. Most people also use it as the main course.

Recipe for humita en Chala

10. Alfajores

These delicious cookies are the transformed version of French macarons. These tiny sandwich cookies are stuffed with various flavorings that include sweet jams, chocolate, and mousse, etc. While the cookies are produced from the crumbly shortbread.

Recipe for alfajores

Sources:

Traditional food in Argentina

17 delicious Argentine food dishes you should be eating right now