Long lines in Buenos Aires

The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.

4 places in Buenos Aires · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons: Yotam Nachum, CC0

1. 1

   Don Julio

   Parrilla · Palermo

   Get: Ojo de bife and provoleta

   One of the most famous steakhouses in the world. Expect: long waits even with bookings; they bring out sparkling wine. Beat it: book weeks ahead.

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   Guatemala 4691, Palermo, Buenos Aires · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Pizzería Güerrín

   Argentine pizza · San Nicolás (Corrientes)

   Get: A slice of muzzarella pizza, standing

   The classic porteño pizzeria. Expect: lines at night. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

   Also on the list: Where locals eat in Buenos Aires.

   Avenida Corrientes 1368, C1043 Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   El Cuartito

   Argentine pizza · Retiro

   Get: Fugazzeta pizza

   Pizza and football memorabilia. Expect: waits at dinner. Beat it: go early.

   Also on these lists: Where locals eat in Buenos Aires, Where the famous eat in Buenos Aires.

   Talcahuano 937 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Café Tortoni

   Avenida de Mayo

   Get: Chocolate con churros

   Buenos Aires' oldest café. Expect: 20 to 40 min to get in. Beat it: go at opening.

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Buenos Aires, Where the famous eat in Buenos Aires.

   Av. de Mayo 825 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing