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El Sanjuanino
Empanada Restaurant$$$$
Buenos Aires
This place is famous for their empanadas. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Amazing empanadas!"(4 Tips)
"Las mejores empanadas de humita (flavor corn paste)"(3 Tips)
"A must visit Argentinian restaurant in Buenos Aires."(3 Tips)
"Uncomplicated, authentic argentine comfort food!"(7 Tips)
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John TaylorApril 13, 2016Order at least two or three of the delicious empanadas per person; they are on the smaller size than some of the mammoth hand pies you see around town.
Allison NiksichFebruary 22, 2018Best empanadas in the city!!! I tried spicy beef, chicken and veggie - hard to pick a favorite I almost ordered seconds - 👍👍👍
EpicuriousMarch 24, 2015You can taste your way through several variations of empañadas (including our favorite, humita, with creamy corn baked into a crisped salty-sweet crust) at this quirky joint. Read more- Cemal BuyukgokcesuJanuary 3, 2015Amazing empanadas, good steaks, great service, very authentic ambiance. Try matambre as a starter, it is delicious. A must visit Argentinian restaurant in Buenos Aires.
Gê Di LuccaNovember 4, 2011I think Time Out should review the ratings here. Its far away from being one of the best empanadas in BA. Btw I ordered cheese and onion, where were the onions? Carne picante was just OK.Terrible wine
From The World BlogOctober 17, 2012Empanadas are really good, together with wine in the penguin jar. Try the fried one, better then others! More at http://fromtheworld.me/2012/01/06/bue-el-sanjuanino/
Leonardo UedaFebruary 18, 2015Really fair prices for good and local handmade empanadas! Try their wine too! Oh, the decoration downstairs reminds me old medieval pubs!
Ninah RandolphAugust 30, 2016The jamon y queso and carne picante empanadas were my favorite. Casual place with carry-out counter. Fairly small so get there early
Michael JohnstonJune 12, 2017This is definitely a good option in Recoleta. Friendly staff with varied menu though empanadas were certainly the highlight. If looking for parrilla can do much better elsewhere but enjoyed.
Shannon LowSeptember 9, 2018Tasty cheap eats. 3 empanadas make a light lunch. Spicy beef, Roquefort and the fried empanada were all nice.
Tom MJanuary 16, 2018So cheap and really nice empanadas, don't order the salad if its just for one as its huge :) great service too- Tom MJanuary 16, 2018So cheap and really nice empanadas, don't order the salad if its just for one as its huge :) great service too
- C StreetsJune 2, 2016The humita is kind of like a tamale; it has the consistency of cream of corn wrapped in corn husks. The empanadas are great.
Oli GoldschmidtSeptember 8, 2014Best empanadas in the country!!! Great traditional atmosphere and very reasonable prices. Tip: can't miss the San Juaninas soft.
- Alexandre T.November 15, 2014One of the great simple pleasures of Argentina - empanadas originales. Uncomplicated, authentic argentine comfort food!
Adriana SampaioJune 24, 2015Nice food, not so great wine. They have a special gluten free menu for celiac!
Michelle AlexandriaMarch 29, 2016The empanadas were amazing! From the ones I tried my favorite was the queso y cebolla empanada.
Josh NeufeldDecember 10, 2012The day we ate there the locro was scary -- a bit like skeleton soup. The empanadas were delicious, tho', especially the carne picante
J.September 17, 2014Best empanada of Buenos Aires. Order Sangria to drink. Refreshing and a awesome way to get drunk! LOL ;)
FoodSherpas.comAugust 24, 2011Right with beef and great wine, the staple food that many associate as "Argentina" are Empanadas. and some of the best come from El Sanjuanino.
- Amazing empanadas! Best in town always. Awful service though.
Sergio AndradeDecember 30, 2019Havia um pedaço de barata na empanada. A experiência mais nojenta que já vivi. Awfull and disgusting experience, there was pieces of a cockroach on the plate.
john haydonDecember 13, 2012This place is a little out of the way, but is definitely worth it. Treat yo'self!!
Carol CorbettApril 5, 2012Tried empanadas everywhere in BsAs and this won for their special fried empanada
Rafael CarvalhoMay 15, 2017Food isn't that great. Waiter service very poor. Tiny tables on the saloon. There are better places in BA for a meal!
- Nayara Cristina JorgeSeptember 8, 2017Esse local deveria ser uma entidade na cidade! Comida muito bem servida, autêntica, deliciosa, caseira e com preço honesto. As empanadas, os cortes de carne e o spaguethi a bolonhesa são fantásticos!
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El Sanjuanino
Posadas 1515 (e/ Av. Callao y Ayacucho)
C1112ADA Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires C.F.
Argentina
C1112ADA Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires C.F.
Argentina
Open until 4:00 PM, reopens later (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM–1:00 AM
+54 11 4804-2909
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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