Argentina Guide
Tierra del Fuego
Eating
1 Bodegón Fueguino San Martín 895 Convivial place, its sheep-skin-covered benches packed with young gringos appreciating the home-brewed beer, interesting – and tasty – picada menu and good-value pasta dishes. Opening time: Closed Mon
2 La Cabaña Luis Martial 3560 Part of the Cumbres del Martial complex, this cosy mountain cabin serves tea, cakes, chocolate and delicious selections of cheese and smoked cold cuts in earnestly alpine style.
3 Chez Manu Luis Martial 2135 
02901/432253 www.chezmanu.com Stunning panoramic views from huge windows and gourmet French food using local produce – centolla, of course, plus fish, melt-in-the-mouth lamb and seafood – make this one of the city's most sought-after dining spots, though it is a bit expensive.
4 Chocolates Ushuaia San Martín 783 www.chocolates-ushuaia.com.ar Simple café and chocolatería serving a fair range of chunky sandwiches, though most patrons are here for the great hot chocolate, accompanied by an enormous slab of cake or two.
5 Gustino Maipú and Lasserre 02901/430003 www.gustino.com.ar Smart new restaurant attached to the Hotel Albatros, with full length-window views of the Beagle Channel, where you can wash down creative regional dishes with a glass of vino from the most comprehensive wine cellar in town.
6 
Kaupe Roca 470 02901/422704 www.kaupe.com.ar Hands down the best restaurant in Ushuaia, Kaupe's service is friendly, the food delicious and the decor unpretentious in what is just a family home with a fabulous view. Try the sea bass in black butter sauce with capers, or splash out on the excellent seafood degustacíon menu. Reservations essential.
7 La Rueda San Martín 193 The best of a cluster of parrillas at the western end of San Martín, serving generous portions of well-cooked lamb at knockdown prices. Tackling the popular tenedor libre will satiate even the strongest carnivore cravings.
8 Tante Sara San Martín 175 www.cafebartantesara.com.ar Popular confitería and panadería, which does a fine line in fresh, oven-baked baguettes and rolls, in addition to simple coffees and teas.
9 Tante Sara Pizza y Pasta San Martín 137 Not to be confused with the confitería of the same name, this rather stark pizzeria is arguably the best in town, and also serves very commendable pasta.
10 Tía Elvira Maipú 349 02901/424725 Tía Elvira specializes in fresh seafood, including excellent mussels and delicious centolla, and offers a respectable list of Argentine wines.
11 El Turco San Martín 1410 Local favourite, serving hearty portions of pizza, home-made pasta and empañadas by the dozen with good-humoured service. The lunch menu is unbeatable value. Opening time: Closed Sun lunch time