Food

[Ries]

In the last five years, there has been a big expansion of vegetarian and organic options in BsAs. But its a lot scarcer outside of the capital.

 

[kerriem]

I'm vego and haven't had any major problems in restaurants in Argentina, although I have been eating a lot of ravioli con salsa rosa! And quite a few salads and pizzas. I've been able to find lentil burgers at some markets in Palermo too. I'm in Peru at the moment and there is a lot of vegetarian food mostly due to the large Chinese influence, but there are also a few vegetarian local dishes e.g. beans and rice and quinoa soups. Brazil is also good for vegetarians as beans and rice is one of the major staples there. I admit that I have let my 'standards' of vegetarianism slide in Argentina a bit - there have been a few times when I've tasted beef or chicken stock in my meal or just removed the jamon from a sandwich and eaten it anyway. In short, don't let the cuisine put you off your trip, you'll always be able to find something.

 

[Mano Negra]

Here at The 5th Floor we are currently developing a gourmet vegan puerta cerrada. The second menu trial is this Thursday (though sadly booked out) but if you follow the info on our FB page, you'll know when our next event is.

 

[bexdreiling]

Despite the fact that in better neighbourhoods and the city centre have good veggie offerings, the traditional family offering will be meat heavy. If you are with a host family you should let them know well in advance you are vegetarian. The price of vegetables, believe it or not, rises and falls with the tide here. A few weeks ago I paid 45 pesos for a kilo of tomatoes, on saturday I paid 18. So the amount and variety of veg that a typical family will buy changes depending on price and availability.

Staying with a host family sounds like you are going to be dependent on them rather than buying your own food?

Thank you for your advice! Yes, the host family provides 2 meals a day and is provided extra money to help with the expenses of having an extra person live with them.

 

[Mano Negra]

Thank you for your advice! Yes, the host family provides 2 meals a day and is provided extra money to help with the expenses of having an extra person live with them.

It seems to me that both the quality gets worse and the pice gets higher a s you move to "better" neighbourhoods. Better cheaper fruit and veg in Villa Crespo than Alto Palermo in my recent experience of moving.