Puerta cerrada restaurants conjure up the idea of a hidden treasure behind the tightly closed large doors you see here in Buenos Aires. As my friends and I walked down Corrientes in Almagro to A Little Saigon, I wondered what we’d find. The brightly lit lobby, Ben’s eager greeting and the amazing smells us as we stepped into the elevator all gave a delectable hint.

Walking into La Popular parrilla and restaurant is like walking into your nearest sports shop. From the roof hang shirts of football teams from all over the globe, and an avid football fan could spend their entire meal deciphering which belongs to which team. The theme continues throughout the dining experience: all of the salads are named after the fanaticos of Argentine football teams.

Looking for a hip, modern and exotically delicious new restaurant to try in Buenos Aires? Cilantró, founded by three Israeli immigrants, puts a whole new spin on Argentine dining. Buenos Aires’ new fusion craze can be difficult for restaurants to pull off, but Cilantró blends flavours from around the world and provides a menu that will satisfy any palette.

Ugi’s has become a bit of an institution in Buenos Aires. The rough and ready pizza establishment has been open for over 20 years in no less than 45 locations around the city and is famed for making only one thing; mozzarella pizza. That’s not to say it’s a mozzarella pizza to be hailed. As their advertising states: “The price is our pride.”