La Rioja Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in La Rioja

November 11, 2017 Agatha Simes

Discover the best restaurant in La Rioja, Argentina including Joaquin, La Cuchilla, El Diego, Origenes, La Vieja Casona, Motel ACA Chepes, La Stanza, Torrontes, Avellaneda Restaurante, Sucree
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1. Joaquin

Rivadavia 537 | La Rioja, La Rioja 5300, Argentina Wheelchair Accessible Spanish +54 380 446-6257
Excellent
15%
Good
68%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Joaquin

Warm and peaceful place high on the Special Capital city for tourists.

Reviewed By MEF-M - London, United Kingdom

As mentioned in other posts La Rioja not really geared up for tourism.
Went for dinner on Wednesday evening around 9pm. Only ones there. Seemed like the best option available from looking on TA and wandering around. Quite close to libertador hotel (again probably best of limited selection).
Had stuffed chicken breast and sautéed potatoes which was fine. No ambiance, played horrific covers of the Beatles on repeat!!

2. La Cuchilla

Frente a la iglesia, La Rioja, Argentina Lunch
Excellent
60%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

La Cuchilla

Reviewed By Nicolas Francis... F - Cordoba, Argentina

excelente comida, muy sabrosa y platos abundantes. los precios acordes al lugar. la atencion fue de lo mejor! sin dudas lo recomiendo

3. El Diego

Principal S/N a 50 Mts. Ruta Nacional 76, La Rioja, Argentina Argentinean, South American +54 9 380 466-8394
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

El Diego

Reviewed By Silvano G - Turin, Italy

Giovedì 8 marzo - Siamo partiti in auto dalla città di La Rioja per raggiungere la città di Villa Union ed a circa 250 Km. di distanza ed a 20 Km. dal Parco Talampaya, usciamo dalla strada 76 per percorrere una strada sterrata che ci condurrà a questo ristorante in aperta campagna nei pressi del paese di Pagancillo, Ambiente molto rustico ed una accoglienza festosa. Ordiniamo "humita en chala", piatto tradizionale della zona andina che consiste in chicchi di una pannocchia di granturco fresco pestati e cotti nel grasso con cipolla, pepe e formaggio. Questo impasto viene successivamente bollito, avvolto e legato nelle sue stesse foglie. Un piatto completo, veramente buono ed esteticamente soddisfacente. Alla fine del pasto ci viene offerto dal proprietario un piatto di uva nera appena colta e veramente squisita. Consigliato.

4. Origenes

Catamarca y PB Luna, paseo cultural castro barros | Pelagio b Luna y Catamarca, La Rioja 5300, Argentina Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Argentinean, South American Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +54 380 442-8036
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 170 reviews

Origenes

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Reviewed By adamwhu - Lincoln

My friends and I were in La Rioca for boxing and were invited to eat at the restaurant.
We were made very welcome (as we have been ever since we arrived in Argentina) and the service that we received was first class. We sat outside in the beautiful Terrace and were served the most lovely food.
I recommend this restaurant very highly to anyone that visits La Rioca!

5. La Vieja Casona

Rivadavia 457, La Rioja, Argentina Reservations, Waitstaff Steakhouse, Barbecue, Argentinean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +54 380 442-5996
Excellent
13%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 227 reviews

La Vieja Casona

Reviewed By Michelle B

The beef tenderloin was very good. The pasta was cooked too long but the sauce was okay. The price is reasonable and the waiter was very nice.

6. Motel ACA Chepes

J.V. Gonzalez y Las Heras | Chepes, La Rioja 5470, Argentina Argentinean, South American +54 3821 42-0102
Excellent
10%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 20 reviews

Motel ACA Chepes

Reviewed By 30Jose - San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina

Íbamos camino a Mendoza y decidimos parar aquí. Tiene todo lo justo y necesario, muy buena atención, buenos precios, limpio, En la Ypf, funciona el comedor que te saca del paso, sino dos cuadras mas adelante al frente de la Shell se come bien en "coma bien y punto". No hay muchas opciones en Chepes y la función de descanso, y lugar cómodo y limpio la cumplió con creces.-

7. La Stanza

Calle Dorrego 164, La Rioja F5300COD, Argentina Takeout, Reservations, Delivery Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +54 380 443-0809
Excellent
43%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 128 reviews

La Stanza

Reviewed By VinB87 - Antwerp, Belgium

Let's not beat about the bush: La Rioja is not a tourist wonderland. People here eat very late (after 10 pm), which can be a bit of a pain when, like us, you've got a night bus to catch.
At 9.30 pm, we were the first people here, but we were very warmly welcomed by the owner, who even gave us some tips on where to go next on our trip.
The food was a welcome change from Argentina's endless meat-heavy parilladas. We had the mushroom and chicken risotto and the chicken with spinach and lemon. Both were lovely. A deliciously lukewarm slice of apple cake a la mode to finish up, and we were all set for our night bus.

8. Torrontes

San Nicolas de Bari 475, La Rioja 5300, Argentina International Dinner +54 380 447-0700
Excellent
30%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 30 reviews

Torrontes

Reviewed By Silvano G - Turin, Italy

Lunedì 5 Marzo - Siamo arrivati da poco tempo in hotel e dopo aver preso possesso della camera, vista l'ora tarda, scendiamo nella hall per recarci a pranzo nel ristorante dell'albergo. Tavoli ben tovagliati, personale affabile, ambiente elegante. Ordiniamo il menù del giorno (zuppa di mais, risotto con funghi e vegetali) ed un ottimo vino bianco Torrontes. Porzioni molto abbondanti tanto da doverne avanzare. Eccellente la zuppa di mais e molto buono il risotto con funghi. Rinunciamo al dessert in cambio del caffè. Consigliato.

9. Avellaneda Restaurante

Calle Avellaneda 293, La Rioja F5300GJE, Argentina Reservations Lunch, Late Night +54 380 443-9198
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Avellaneda Restaurante

Reviewed By BSebastien - La Rioja

Very friendly service. Beautifull menu. Traditional and modern. Great winelist. Worth the walk. And worth the little extra cash compaired to other Argentinian restaurants.
One thing... The locals that come here think they have to use half a bottle of perfume before they go out. Ah well... The wine smells way better than that.

10. Sucree

Calle Avellaneda 232, La Rioja F5300GJF, Argentina HK$78 +54 9 380 424-0847
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 10 reviews

Sucree

Reviewed By Ezequiel B - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fuimos a comprar algunas cosas de pasteleria para visitar a familiares y no fallo. Muy ricas cosas y con buenos detalles. Recomiendo. Precios elevados.

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