Disappointed with Food in Argentina

[VincentKMcMahon]

Question about spicy food - I grew up in a Mexican restaurant, so I can make my own...if the ingredients are available. I've heard from others that jalapeno or habanero peppers and such are hard to find. Any tips which markets might carry them? Or will I have to grow my own? lol
Likewise, are there any Korean or Thai markets that might stock items imported from those countries?

The vegetable shop at the corner of Jujuy and Venezuela sells them. 20 seconds walk from the Venezuela subway stop on line H

 

[daveholman]

Thanks. I'm writing that down

 

[carride]

The best of the BA classics. from the creator/reviewer of the past go-to food guide PickUpTheFork website. https://www.saveur.com/culture/best-dishes-buenos-aires-argentina/

 

[Jerry Nelson]

Where was you before? Might be a comparative issue here.

Why does it even matter where they WERE (not WAS) before??? They're HERE now.

 

[on the brink]

Why does it even matter where they WERE (not WAS) before??? They're HERE now.

Grammar corrections like that are not only petty, but superfluous as well. The poster's meaning was quite clear.

It helps to keep in mind that many on this board are not native English speakers.

 

[devilclam]

When I really want to rile up Argentinians I tell them that dulce de leche is just caramel with extra dairy.

Like I heard someone telling some Americans the other day that dulce de leche was like peanut butter without the peanuts... And I thought to myself... You had caramel right there and chose to compare it to peanut butter....??

At least as an American I'm used to criticism about our culture and political exports (and usually I agree). Here, sometimes it feels like talking to a coddled child.

 

[on the brink]

Must confess that I'm no fan of "dulce de leche", which is hard to get away from here. Whatever is not made of DDL, it has some slapped on, or mixed in.

 

[BenStone]

This is a funny thread. I'm enjoying it.

I kinda have to agree. I found Argentia Steak Houses in other countires are better than many here in Argentina. I suspect the economy has something to do with it. Resturants will change their suppliers to a lower cost and raise margins in hard times.

As a long time steak connoisseur myself, I've found price really makes a difference. More expensive steak resturants are - somehow - better. Imagine that!

I found this one to be fantastic

Parrilla Aires Criollos​

However, last time I went there with a family of 5 the price was $225 USD. Which is not terribly high for 5 people. In San Francisco or New York it would have been 2X that much (and much better) but still a good one! Great service. Nice atmosphere.

 

[perry]

This is a funny thread. I'm enjoying it.

I kinda have to agree. I found Argentia Steak Houses in other countires are better than many here in Argentina. I suspect the economy has something to do with it. Resturants will change their suppliers to a lower cost and raise margins in hard times.

As a long time steak connoisseur myself, I've found price really makes a difference. More expensive steak resturants are - somehow - better. Imagine that!

I found this one to be fantastic

Parrilla Aires Criollos​

However, last time I went there with a family of 5 the price was $225 USD. Which is not terribly high for 5 people. In San Francisco or New York it would have been 2X that much (and much better) but still a good one! Great service. Nice atmosphere.

There is a lot of myths that argentinian steak is the best in the world . There is absolutely no comparison to Kobe Beef from Japan and other options . Feedlot meat has a much more stronger flavour and is not half as good as pasture raised beef . Nowadays in Argentina 80 percent of meat sold is ffeedlot beef . In 2002 it was the reverse with pasture raised meat being the norm and certainly you can taste the difference

 

[sergio]

There is a lot of myths that argentinian steak is the best in the world . There is absolutely no comparison to Kobe Beef from Japan and other options . Feedlot meat has a much more stronger flavour and is not half as good as pasture raised beef . Nowadays in Argentina 80 percent of meat sold is ffeedlot beef . In 2002 it was the reverse with pasture raised meat being the norm and certainly you can taste the difference

True. The quality has dropped. Now you have to go to the better parrillas to get quality beef.