Argentina Guide
The Northwest
Cafés
1 La Casona Virrey Toledo 1017, and at 25 de Mayo and Santiago del Estero Both branches, open round the clock, churn out a never-ending supply of empanadas, including the best cheese pasties in town.
2 El Corredor de las Empanadas Caseros 117 Pleasant decor and a large patio are the settings for outstanding empanadas, humitas, tamales and other Northwestern dishes.
3 El Farito Caseros 509, Plaza 9 de Julio Tiny empanada joint, dishing out delicious piping-hot cheese and meat pasties all day long.
4 Heladeria Fili Av Güemes 1009 In a handsome Art Deco building, one of the two best ice-cream places in town.
5 Heladería Il Gelato Buenos Aires 606 The other of the two excellent ice-cream parlours in Salta.
6 Mercado Central La Florida and San Martín A number of small stalls serving all the local fare at very low prices; great for a lunch-time snack.
7 El Palacio de la Pizza Caseros 427 It lives up to its name, with the best pizzas in Salta by far. Also good empanadas.
8 Van Gogh Plaza 9 de Julio The best coffee in town, excellent cakes, quick meals, appetizing snacks and the local glitterati are the attractions, plus live music late at weekends.