Location: Santiago del Estero
Top Restaurants in Santiago del Estero
Top Things to do in Santiago del Estero
Top 10 restaurants in Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Santiago del Estero (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo ðel esˈteɾo], Spanish for Saint-James-Upon-The-Lagoon) is the capital of Santiago del Estero Province in northern Argentina. It has a population of 244,733 inhabitants, (2001 census [INDEC]) making it the twelfth largest city in the country, with a surface area of 2,116 km². It lies on the Dulce River and on National Route 9, at a distance of 1,042 km north-northwest from Buenos Aires. Estimated to be 455 years old, Santiago del Estero was the first city founded by Spanish settlers in the territory that is now Argentina. As such, it is nicknamed "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of Cities). Similarly, it has been officially declared the "mother of cities and cradle of folklore."
Things to do in Santiago del Estero
1. La Lenita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Uncle B
This is not only the best parilla in Santiago, but a lot of other places too. The bife de chorizo was superb. Perfectly cooked, no excess fat, no gristle. Service was excellent; friendly and fast. Prices less than I would ever have imagined, more than fair. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great value meal in Santiago!
2. Blue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Milagros P - Yerba Buena, Argentina
El lugar es divino, muy finamente decorado, la comida me parecio bien del estilo gourmet y el precio no es elevado, recomendable!
3. Parrilla 1900
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By RMartinSDXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Just a few blocks from the main square of the city, is this well run "Parrilla". A renovated old house, this barbecue restaurant offers traditional meat dishes with sizeable portions and good quality.
Service wise, its very well run. The waiters are very helpful and attentive; the ambience has a rustic look, and there is enough space to have a nice dinner without been bother. I went a couple of times with my family and we try to order as much as we can, trying different dishes and options.
The salads and side dishes are big and enough to share for a couple. The meat cuts are very good but try to avoid the steaks since it might be a little hard and overcook since its not something usually order. Try to order the typical cuts, like Vacio and Tira.
English is rare in the entire northwest so rely on your guests and the occasional sign language. Open at night and late, so go after 22pm. Very good overall.
4. Forum Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By RMartinSDXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Really nice refurbish train station. The place is just in front of the bus terminal and in the middle of a huge newly made convention centre.
This bar its a typical argentinean style cafe that serves some small sandwiches and bar food. In fact, its more like a coffee place rather than a bistro but the place is very nice. You would not find a better place to have a coffee and its in the nicest area of the city. If you would like a place to relax and work I would strongly recommend it. By far the best place.
5. Mia mamma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By RMartinSDXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the few restaurants in the City its just a few meters shy to the right of the Santiago del Estero Cathedral. They have an executive menu during the lunch time from Mondays to Fridays for a reasonable price including a drink. The staff is very friendly but not bilingual but they try their best.
The food is good. By far the best dishes are the meat dishes and the home made meals. Pasta's are not recommend it and would avoid it. The salad bar its okay and its give you a healthy side choice besides the typical fries. They usually don't rush the service so if you are in a hurry, tell them, cause usually you would spent more than an hour eating there (like the locals do). Prices are okay even if you eat from the full menu.
Good overall experience. Would come again for sure.
6. Gran Coventry Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Janet G - Sydney, Australia
As a place to eat in Santiago del Estero, the Coventry restaurant is one of the better choices even if the service is slow. I've eaten at this place on and off for over twenty years and I really wish they would motivate themselves to change the menu. The food is predictable but at least eatible. On my last visit I had trout...definitely from the freezer and never caught in the local Rio Dulce.
7. Las Totoras
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Morituri2011 - Rome, Italy
Also here, the atmosphere is that of a feeding place. The food is ok but just misses that touch to make it impress. Seems to obey to the general mood of this town. To much used to receive tourists to improve on quality.
8. Parrilla El Gordo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
9. Croccantino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
10. La Brava
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
