Los Galgos Bar

This all-day cafe made a comeback in 2015 after closing in 1948, and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Argentina’s golden tango era when you see the original furniture and photos from the ‘40s on the walls. Come for lunch after touring the nearby Obelisco, Teatro Colon, and Plaza Lavalle—order the roasted mussels, the flan with dulce de leche, and a glass of malbec. Los Galgos is also one of the traditional spots leading a vermouth resurgence in Buenos Aires, and you can get two-for-one cocktails during their daily happy hour from 5-7pm.

Pietro and I are lunching in Los Galgos, a classic example of a Buenos Aires bodegón — a cantina-style restaurant where Spanish and Italian culinary influences fuse in inimitable Porteño fashion. Pietro writes honestly about the city’s cuisine, and while his words are cushioned by affection and respect, his point resonates. The plates before us seem defined by, if anything, their randomness, by the apparently willy-nilly additions of extra cheese, tomato, sauce or chocolate.

They include every recognizable variety of drinking den, from hidden joints like the Harrison Speakeasy, to restaurant bars such as Casa Cavia; from historical standard bearers like Los Galgos, to the theme-park extravaganza Uptown, whose entrance exactly resembles a New York subway station — tile walls, turnstiles, sliding train doors and all. While they all keep an eye trained on global cocktail trends, each saloon has a distinctly Argentine edge.

Este favorito de San Telmo desde hace mucho tiempo, dirigido por el famoso chef y propietario Leandro “Lele” Cristóbal y su mano derecha Mercedes Solís, es conocido por sus platos porteños con influencia española e italiana, como pastas y milanesas. Si buscas un bocado rápido, haz una parada en La Vermutería en la parte delantera del restaurante, el pequeño bar de vermut y tapas de Café San Juan. Arriba de la cocina, también encontrarás un taller y un espacio de producción, donde el restaurante realiza regularmente clases de cocina y eventos especiales.

One of the notable bars in Buenos Aires, this place had a trendy vibe and was more what you’d associate with a cocktail bar back home, from memory (I had 3-4 negronis and don’t recall much). From (hazy) memory, food was only served after a certain hour, one that was much later than early bird westerners are accustomed to. Still, it was a really cool place (we sat upstairs) and although I don’t remember the food, I remember I enjoyed it.

Our favorite things to eat in Argentina were the empanadas, the medialunas (croissants), and the alfajores (dulce de leche cookie sandwiches). You can pretty much find all of these items on every corner, at every kiosk, at every coffee shop – but obviously some are better than others. The best medialunas and alfajores we had in Buenos Aires were at Los Galgos, a traditional Argentinian café that’s been open since 1930.

The flan mixto at Los Galgos, a cherished café dating back to 1930, is pure tradition. It’s made using the classic 12-egg recipe from Doña Petrona, Argentina’s most iconic cookbook author and culinary figure, whose recipes have shaped home cooking. Slow-cooked for 90 minutes, the flan achieves a rich, creamy texture and is topped with dulce de leche from El Abascay organic dairy and a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

A historic 1930s watering-hole on the verge of permanently shuttering in 2015, Los Galgos (The Greyhounds) was rescued by sommelier Julián Díaz and designer Flor Capella. Retaining original details such as the wooden counter – which can surely tell a few stories – this bustling bar notable opens from breakfast to late-night drinks. Try the award-winning revuelto gramajo (ham and eggs).

Los Galgos revive la nostálgica cultura de los cafés de la ciudad para la era moderna. Ubicado en una esquina revitalizada en Tribunales que data de la década de 1930, el café sirve un cortado bien hecho, además de comida sólida durante todo el día” dice Eater y señala que “Los sándwiches tostados de jamón y queso atraen a los trabajadores del juzgado a desayunar”.

From my experience in any city, it’s hard to find great restaurants located in the central district. A little research goes a long way in preventing a bad meal when visiting the main tourist sights. Los Galgos Bar is an excellent choice for classic Argentinian fare with notable awards from the city and even being featured on the Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil.

Cantina Los Amigos ( Loyola 701): Literally named "The Friends" this is a traditional gathering spot for friends and families in the neighborhood of Villa Crespo. Don't expect fancy, refined dished but rather large portions that can't be contained in a traditional plate. This place is better enjoyed with a group of people to sample more dishes.

Los Galgos is a historical bar of Buenos Aires that keeps the best of their traditions since 1930. Its Italian Nuova Simonelli coffee machine and the highest quality coffee grains ensure a unique coffee blend. It is also proud of keeping up with the traditional values of the local gastronomy: best own elaboration with utmost simplicity.

Uno de los bares más emblemáticos de la ciudad, con el ambiente típico de la Buenos Aires de los últimos 90 años, de la mano de una gastronomía local de alta calidad. Opción 1: Croquetas de pescado con emulsión de ají y lima. Opción 2: Buñuelos de acelga con alioli.

En pleno microcentro porteño, más precisamente en la Avenida Callao al 501, el bar notable Los Galgos recibe a decenas de clientes todos los días. Se trata de una pieza histórica restaurada, parte del patrimonio porteño con más de 90 años de vida.

It is great for happy hour cocktails and small share plates such as Spanish tortilla and focaccia. They have both a lunch and dinner menu too if you have a bigger appetite. The place gets its name from greyhound dogs (Los Galgos in Spanish).

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At the end of the 19th century, Los Galgos was a residential building. Later, the building housed a Singer sewing machine shop and later a pharmacy. In 1930, a Spanish immigrant opened a warehouse and liquor store.