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Buenos Aires Bodegones Highlight Neighborhood Bargains on Classic Dishes

Menu promotions display fixed peso prices to entice budget diners

Overview

  • Diario Uno’s mid-August series profiles five traditional bodegones with menu prices set in pesos, including a $4,500 vacío sandwich in Ayacucho and a $39,000 asado portion in Caballito.
  • A TN.com.ar article published August 13 notes El Bodegón de la Calle Ayacucho also serves vacío with fries for $9,000, underscoring its appeal to both locals and gastronomic tourists.
  • Featured establishments are largely family-run or managed by elder cooks, positioning themselves as custodians of porteño culinary heritage.
  • Special offers include shared portions and pair deals such as a $22,000 milanesa-and-fries promotion for two at Bodegón Olivera and a $13,000 homemade hamburger with fries at Bodegón de las Abuelas.
  • All price and portion details are reported directly from proprietors and lack independent verification, making them subject to change amid Argentina’s inflation volatility.