After an exhausting week filled with work, strict schedules, and pending responsibilities, it's always comforting to pause and break the routine to recharge energies. What better way to do it than to enjoy a family lunch in nature, in countryside restaurants? Just an hour and a half from Buenos Aires, the quiet town of San Antonio de Areco stands as a refuge of tradition and serenity for those looking to escape the urban hustle.
Visiting these towns is a perfect combination of rest and tradition. Besides savoring a delicious criollo barbecue, the little ones can experience contact with country life and farm animals.
One of the standout spots is Parrilla Don Manuel, located by Route 8 and the Posta de Morales collector street. There, you can enjoy a rural lunch with a wide variety of grilled cuts and desserts, before exploring the charms the city has to offer.
"Cold cuts are a must at the entrance, just like the tongue in vinaigrette and Russian salad," they point out from the grill. You can also taste fried meat empanadas and the classic field raw ham. French fries and assorted salads are excellent options as side dishes.
San Antonio de Areco offers tourist attractions such as the Ricardo Guiraldes Gauchesco Museum, the Las Lilas de Areco Museum, the Ruiz de Arellano Square, and the La Recova Art Museum. It is an ideal place to rediscover the flavors and customs that shape the Argentine soul.
The town, with its cobblestone streets, old pulperías, and strong gauchesca identity, has become a favorite destination for lovers of criollo cuisine. Its countryside restaurants are known for delicious wood-fired grilled meat, homemade empanadas, and traditional desserts such as flan with dulce de leche.
San Antonio de Areco, with its hospitable population and serene environment, is a perfect destination for a weekend getaway. The main dishes are of high quality, with cuts such as achuras, chorizo, ribs, vacío, matambre, and chicken. A getaway to this rural corner guarantees an unforgettable gastronomic and cultural experience.