Wine Regions Restaurants

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  • 1. Brindillas

    $$$

    Partners in life and in the kitchen, Mariano and Florencia traveled the world working in restaurants; they’ve brought that experience to their own intimate eatery, which offers a sophisticated tasting menu. The space may be small (it sits only 18 people), but you can expect delightful culinary creations with consistently appealing flavors and presentation. Staff can recommend wines by the glass or bottle to match the seasonally changing five- or seven-course menus.

    Guardia Vieja 2898, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, 5507, Argentina
    261-496–3650

    Known For

    • Five- and seven-course tasting menus
    • Quiet setting
    • Professional service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and Jun.
  • 2. Chez Gastón at Algodón

    $$$$

    Nestled between a golf green and tennis courts, Chez Gastón serves up unpretentious and fresh local cuisine in the smart Algodón Wine Resort. Surrounded by ancient olive groves and vineyards, you can sit outside on the brick patio where pine-log tables are surrounded by comfy couches with puffy white cushions. Many of the products used, such as the olives, fruits, and walnuts, are harvested right on the property, and bread is baked daily in a clay oven. Ask about the Smoky tasting menu. 

    RN144, Km 674, San Rafael, Mendoza, 5603, Argentina
    260-442–9020

    Known For

    • Farm fresh ingredients
    • Algodon wine pairings
    • Meat straight from the grill

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
  • 3. Cundo Cocina

    $$$$

    Warm up with a tasting of Uco region wines at Cundo’s cellar door before taking your seat at the table. Adhering to local terroir philosophy, chef Seba Juez prepares three- and six-course paired tasting menus using only regionally sourced ingredients in his al fresco kitchen (even in winter), which sits neatly in front of Malbec vines. A wintry starter might include roast beets with grilled ricotta, or seared mollejas (sweetbreads).

    Ghilardi Km 3, La Consulta, Mendoza, M5567, Argentina
    261-707–3214

    Known For

    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Paired tasting menus
    • Vineyard and mountain views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No dinner, Reservations essential, Tasting menu only
  • 4. L'Obrador

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    Daniel Ancina, his wife Graciela, and a team of cooks will greet you at this typical ranch house, about 20 minutes from town; then they'll fill your wine glass, introduce you to the other guests, and seat you family-style at a long table. Regional cuisine rules; little pots of sauces for spreading on pan casero (homemade bread) line the center of the table and out of the mud-brick oven comes a platter of crisp baked empanadas followed by a protein—goat, lamb, beef, chicken, or chorizo.

    Camino Bentos 50, San Rafael, Mendoza, 5600, Argentina
    260-460–1347

    Known For

    • Everything cooked on the spot
    • A warm intro to the local cuisine
    • Hard to find, but worth the effort

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential
  • 5. La Azul

    $$$

    While this family-run winery also cultivates peaches, plums, cherries, and apples, La Azul's boho restaurant is a go-to in this corner of Uco Valley, and especially busy on weekends. Sink into a cozy armchair or pitch up under the trellis vines to enjoy tasty empanadas, stews, and barbecue prepared and served by local chefs with lovely views of the Andes. There's a small guest house with four rooms.

    R89, Tupungato, Mendoza, 5561, Argentina
    2622-603–443

    Known For

    • Traditional Argentine staples
    • Views of the Andes
    • Locally grown fruits

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. La Cayetana 1865

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    Hidden between the vineyards of Maipú is this historic manor, lovingly restored as an intimate restaurant, which serves a five-course tasting menu of farm-to-table Argentine cuisine (including recipes from a 19th-century cookbook found on the property) paired exclusively with Ver Sacrum wines. Tastings, cooking classes, and live art shows are all on offer, and the limited lunchtime reservations fill up fast.

    Manuel Cruz Videla 2605, Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
    261-639–2757

    Known For

    • Ingredients picked from the garden
    • Authentic Argentine cooking
    • Delicious wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. Jun.–Aug.
  • 7. La Madeleine

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    There's a friendly atmosphere in this small bistro, which started out as a teahouse until the French owners expanded into Argentine-Franco breakfasts, lunch, dinner, and a wine bar.

    Mitre Oeste 202, San Juan, San Juan, Argentina
    264-427–7825

    Known For

    • Delicious cakes
    • Eclectic wine list
    • European menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 8. Tupungato Divino

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    Overlooking Tupungato volcano and the family vineyards, this small restaurant is the perfect spot for a lazy lunch in wine country. The colorful tasting menu is served with flair, from the assortment of starters to the juicy steak and hearty pasta dishes, and the final tasting platter of puddings.

    Ruta 89, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
    2622-15–448–948

    Known For

    • Sampler of starters and desserts
    • Excellent Valle de Uco cellar
    • Great valley views
  • 9. Al Antojo del Cocinero

    $$$

    This intimate eatery serves up comforting Argentine cuisine each evening for a maximum of 10 tables in a romantic, candlelit garden. The menu changes regularly, but some favorites include homemade gnocchi and shrimp gratin.

    Av. Ballofet 173, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina
    261-333–7364

    Known For

    • Comforting food
    • Intimate setting
    • Argentine tasting menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 10. Azafrán

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    This character-filled spot is more than just a restaurant: grocery shelves are stocked with local olive oils, smoked meats, and homemade jams, and more than 80 wineries are represented in the wine shop, where an old press has been converted into a tasting table. Offering a welcome break from parrilla fare, the two short tasting menus give traditional Argentine ingredients a creative twist. Excellent value in the heart of Mendoza city.

    Sarmiento 765, Mendoza, Mendoza, 5500, Argentina
    261-429–4200

    Known For

    • Creative Argentine cuisine
    • Colorful decor
    • Charcuterie
  • 11. Bonafide

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    A popular gathering place for both locals and visitors just one block from Km 0 (the very center of town), Bonafide serves up fresh coffee, sandwiches, cakes, and other goodies for the road. Grab one of the window seats with leather couches and take advantage of the Wi-Fi.

    San Martín 102, San Rafael, Mendoza, 5600, Argentina
    260-442–0420

    Known For

    • Coffee
    • Decent Wi-Fi
    • Cheap bites
  • 12. El Rancho

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    This spit-and-sawdust-style eatery has monster-size steaks, irresistible BBQ smells, and cheap wine by the jug. If you've had a long day in the mountains and need a place to refuel, old-school El Rancho is open daily for lunch and dinner, it also serves coffee and snacks outside of mealtimes.

    RN7, Km 1147, Uspallata, Mendoza, 5545, Argentina
    2624-420–134

    Known For

    • Big portions
    • Comfort food
    • Reliable choice in the mountains
  • 13. Fuente y Fonda

    $$$

    Priding itself on cooking dishes like your Italian nonna would make, Fuente y Fonda offers hearty Argentine fare in family size portions that are designed to be shared by big groups. Expect deep dishes filled with stuffed cannelloni, cheese and ham-topped milanesas, or roast meats.

    Montevideo 675, Mendoza, Mendoza, 5500, Argentina
    261-429--8833

    Known For

    • Big portions
    • Great milanesas
    • Lively family atmosphere
  • 14. La Juanita

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    This colorful spot is known for its large dishes of warming pasta, succulent local trout, and king-size milanesas. Decor is minimal but service is warm, and there are splendid mountain views.

    Ruta 52 Uspallata, Uspallata, Mendoza, Argentina
    261-15–653–4699

    Known For

    • Mountain views
    • Homemade pasta
    • Empanadas
  • 15. La Juntada Pulpería

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    Serving a buffet of salads and starters followed by a main course straight from the grill, La Juntada updates the classic pulperia (tavern) atmosphere with a good wine list and a fresh lick of paint. Expect typical Argentine fare such as grilled goat kid that's well prepared.

    R92, Vista Flores, Tunuyán, Mendoza, 5565, Argentina
    262-266–6355

    Known For

    • Big buffet
    • BBQ aromas
    • Traditional folk music

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
  • 16. La Marchigiana

    $$$

    They've been serving homemade pasta at La Marchigiana since 1950, and many of the recipes were passed down from founder Nonna Fernanda; today her descendants carry on the tradition in the kitchen. The original premises burned down in 2006, but a modern version with underground parking is just as popular with Mendocinos looking for a reasonably priced meal (and a great lasagna). There's a second restaurant at Ruta Panamericana 3200 in Godoy Cruz.

    Patricias Mendocinas 1550, Mendoza, Mendoza, 5500, Argentina
    261-423–0751

    Known For

    • Italian cuisine
    • Homemade pasta
    • Suited and booted waiters
  • 17. Parrilla y Restaurant Don Mario

    $$$

    Mendocinos have been coming here for years to get their basic beef fix—lomo and bife de chorizo are grilled to perfection at this comfortable country-style restaurant. Pastas, grilled vegetables, and salads are also on the menu. Their other restaurant in Palmares is a bit more upmarket.

    25 de Mayo 1324, Guaymallén, Mendoza, 5500, Argentina
    261-4310–810

    Known For

    • Carnivore's menu
    • Old-school service
    • A Mendoza institution
  • 18. Pa’ Pueblo

    $$$$

    Inspired by local ingredients, dynamic young chef Alfredo Morales creates a delicious seasonal menu, cooking out of an upcycled San Juan casona. Order the six- or three-course tasting menus; dishes might include pork empanadas, artichoke ceviche, and flame-grilled pears with ricotta and pak choi.

    Maipú Este s/n, San Juan, San Juan, J5406, Argentina
    264-541–6201

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed., Reservations essential
  • 19. Posada del Jamón

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    This casual, family-run restaurant has been a staple in the valley for 30 years, serving up pork cooked in every way imaginable. There are also a surprising number of vegetarian options available, and all of the wines offered are from the neighborhood wineries. A little shop on-site sells unique artisanal items, such as hand-knit sweaters, blankets, and artwork.  If you like the place so much you don't want to leave, there are very reasonably priced cabañas for rent behind the restaurant.

    Ruta 92, Km 13, Tunuyán, Mendoza, 5600, Argentina
    2622-545–314

    Known For

    • Ham, ham, and more ham
    • Roadside dining
    • Friendly welcome

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 20. Remolacha

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    Delicious smells from the outdoor grill lure locals off the streets and into this popular and unpretentious restaurant in the center of town. Saffron-yellow tablecloths throughout brighten the low-ceilinged dining room and add a splash of color to the outdoor patio. A variety of typical dishes—including grilled goat, beef, chicken, and vegetables—are served for lunch and dinner.

    Av. J.I. de la Roza 199 Oeste, San Juan, San Juan, 5400, Argentina
    264-422–7070

    Known For

    • Argentine grill
    • Popular with families
    • Laid-back service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted

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