You walk in expecting a nice dinner in Shawnee, Kansas. What you get instead is Michelin-star-level service, presentation, and hospitality, delivered with warmth, confidence, and zero pretension. The kind of place where the plates look like art, but you immediately destroy them because the food smells too good to admire for long. Then the owner comes to your table -- and not in the "just checking in" way. No. She guides you. She explains everything: where the menu comes from, why it exists, what flavors are about to happen, and why you're about to rethink your life choices up to this point. She speaks with passion, clarity, and genuine pride -- and suddenly you trust her with your entire evening. Possibly your future. The menu itself is a beautifully orchestrated mix of Spanish, Mexican, Italian, and Argentine cuisine, and somehow none of it fights for attention. Every dish knows exactly what it's doing. Appetizers? Fantastic. Main courses? Outstanding. Desserts? Referred to as "more than delicious," which sounds like exaggeration until you taste them and realize it's just accurate reporting. And the wine -- oh, the wine. A Malbec lineup that could convert people who "don't really like red wine" into people who suddenly have opinions about terroir. Think it's only a dinner spot? Incorrect. They also serve lunch, featuring amazing sandwiches and small plates that make you wonder why you're ever eating lunch anywhere else. And yes -- there's brunch, which is just unfair to other brunch places trying their best. What truly seals the deal, though, is the owner herself. She is kind, genuine, passionate, and unforgettable. If you're lucky enough to meet her, you'll leave feeling oddly uplifted -- well fed, well treated, and slightly convinced the universe wanted you there that night. This is not a "walk in when you have time" restaurant. This is a run, don't walk dining experience. Put it on your list. Move it to the top. Then go -- and thank me later. read more

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I ordered ahead of time to get food to go. Upon entering I was a bit confused about the restaurant , there is a seating area up front for while you wait. The menu looks like there are a lot of options both food and drinks. I will go back and eat there when I have more time to do so. The food I got was good and had good flavors. read more

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There's something suspicious about the reviews for Buenos Aires Restaurant in Shawnee. They're either glowing five-star praises or scathing one-star warnings. My experience leans toward the latter, though I'm giving it two stars solely because our server was kind and genuinely tried his best. I initially asked for a cocktail menu, having seen several drinks featured on their Facebook page. The waiter informed me they don't have a bar, had just gotten their liquor license, and could only make a drink if I provided a recipe. That was a red flag. He ended up calling the owner, who texted over a few recipes. At that point, we settled for sangria because I didn't feel comfortable letting someone wing a cocktail from memory. Then came the next blow: they were out of all steak items and all desserts. This was frustrating, especially after ordering a pitcher of sangria under the assumption we'd be enjoying a full meal. We ordered the "Taste of Argentina" to sample a variety. The first dish to arrive was an empanada and it was passable, but the filling was slightly cold, clearly reheated, likely in an air fryer. That was fine. Next came a plate with a basic ham and cheese sandwich, a small salad, and potato salad. The sandwich was generic, something you'd expect from a deli cooler, though the salad was fresh. The second plate was, frankly, inedible. Everything tasted like it had just come out of a microwave. The pizza was soggy, the chicken with cheese was flavorless, and another meat-and-cheese item had a strange, off-putting taste and again, cold in the center. The only remotely decent thing was a sausage sandwich, which was just okay. What baffles me is that it wasn't even busy. It was just one other table occupied, so there's really no excuse for this low level of quality. For a $40 sampler plate and a $40 pitcher of sangria, we received maybe $5 worth of food, both in taste and presentation. I won't be returning, and frankly, I'm confused by the flood of five-star reviews. Based on our experience, they do not reflect reality. read more

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Shawnee, Kansas, look no further than this hidden Argentinian gem. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by stunning decor that instantly transports you to the heart of Buenos Aires. Warm wood accents and vintage photographs create a welcoming and immersive atmosphere. Tonight I tried the spinach pie, and fell in love. It's rich, perfectly seasoned, and baked in a delicious pie crust. Before that I went for the cheese empanada. Trust me-don't skip the empanadas. Absolutely divine. Each one is golden, filled generously, and packed with authentic flavors that make it hard to stop at just one. All in all, this place is a standout for its ambiance, hospitality, and mouthwatering dishes. Whether you're here for a dinner or afternoon tea, it's the kind of spot you'll want to return to again and again. read more

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What a letdown this was. My parents had gone twice previously and enjoyed the food and, shall we say, interesting atmosphere so we did their wedding anniversary there as just a fun, interesting thing to do. But from the moment we walked in the vibe was strange. The owner wasn't there and while she should be able to take a day off, I don't think things are up to her standard when she's not there. First impression is it feels like an antique store, so crowded with furniture (could literally lose half the chairs and still be plenty full of furniture) that it's hard to maneuver around and the tables are jammed together. Maybe with the owner there, it has a warmer atmosphere, but there were just 2 people working and 3 other tables. So it just felt strange. Anyway, we came in and the waiter greeted us right away. My mom had made reservations which he seemed confused by but he sat us at a table with the reserved sign. The tablecloth was dirty under the placemats. You get paper napkins you'd use at home in a napkin holder so kind of a confusing concept (is it casual or fine dining?). Anyway, the waiter brought us waters right away and then that's where things got extra odd. It probably took 30 mins before he took our orders. It wasn't busy and food wasn't coming out of the kitchen at a crazy pace so not sure why there was such a wait. My mom had raved about the tastes of Argentina (ToA) so me and my fiance and my mom all got that and my dad got the choripan. The waiter said it may take a bit for the food to come out and would bring some empanadas to snack on and like 5 mins later he brought out the ToAs for the 3 of us and an empanada for my dad. Said the kitchen was faster than he expected. That plate set a very poor start to the meal. It was a barely dressed pile of spinach with 3 slices of tomato and 2 pieces of onion, a tea sandwich, a random roasted red pepper, a scoop of potato salad and a lukewarm empanada. The empanada was poorly reheated - it had cold cheese in the middle, which I assume was meant to be melty as the pastry was warmish. After about 10 mins, my dad's sandwich came out. It was just a spinach salad and the sandwich, which while big, didn't seem like a good deal for $30-some. Then our second plate of the ToA which was actively bad came out. It had a mini choripan, which was decent but it was literally a piece of sausage in bread with mustard and lettuce. And the 2 milaneses were gross. Both looked and tasted like they'd been leftovers from yesterday, reheated in the microwave. Same with the pizza. Tasted like yesterday's frozen pizza reheated in the microwave. I only ate half of the plate. Then it finished with a pretty good dessert plate, so I'll give them that. My impression of ToA is that they use leftovers to make it. They do a daily tea service and probably prep most of this stuff ahead and throw whatever there is extra of into the ToA. My mom said it's different every time she's there, which would explain the randomness of it all. I was so disappointed because I have read all the good reviews and even had them from my family and it was all so mediocre. If I were voting solely on the food, it'd be a 2. But we did have a nice waiter and I know the owner is hustling to make the business a success and I don't want to wreck her rating. But my advice would be to trim the menu down to like 3-4 apps, 5-6 entrees, and a couple of salads, things that are delicious and fresh. Currently she's doing too much: lunch, dinner, brunch, afternoon teas, tango dances, and a podcast, that's too much, especially when you are resorting to serving customers leftovers from those meals in the form of a mixed tastes dish. And it can't decide if it's high end or not. Change tablecloths between customers and give cloth napkins if you are going to use tablecloths, or just wipe down the tables in between customers and do the napkin dispensers. And just to put a finer point on it, if you can't do it all the way successfully, pare back until you can. Shorter, more focused menu can be prepared fresh for customers (get the microwave out of the kitchen). Remove furniture so it's a comfortable space, and not so crowded. Keep the place settings simple, and remove the huge sugar service from the tables when it's not tea time. It's an interesting concept, but I just can't see how you'd keep it in business with how she's running things right now. read more

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So, I've heard about this place all over the web in a few different places. I'm glad that it's super close by. The decorative interior is amazing. It's like an antique mall meets home meets restaurant. The staff were super friendly and the owner is amazing! I ordered the Mate tea. You gotta know what this is. There are 2 kinds...in a tea bag and you can do a traditional version in a gourd. We decided to try then"Taste of Argentina". It's 4 courses and super filling. This takes a bit of time, so come hungry and come with no requirements on your time. read more

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Open less than a month, this place is the epitome of South American charm and hospitality. The owner Claudia greeted us the minute we walked in and suggested a big booth up front. She was quick to point out all the little nooks in the restaurant if patrons want to have a leisurely game of cards or chess. Before even looking at the menu, she suggested the Taste of Argentina option--an epic sampler plate of all of her favorites, including empanadas, chicken Milanese, Argentinian pizza and the list goes on. After the fifth course of small plates, we were all stuffed. But the food kept coming, including her homemade raviolis. She finished us off with a smattering of her homemade cakes and tortes. Best $35 I've ever spent. If you're in a hurry, this isn't the place for you. Everything is prepared to order, so our lunch was a leisurely two-hour culinary adventure. I'm tickled to have stumbled across this place, a perfect mix of sweet and savory options. (And ladies, there's a fab tea service, if that's your jam.) read more

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I've never been to Argentina, the food at Buenos Aires on Johnson Drive does not entice me to go. The Argentinaian food I've had in Miami, Chicago, and even Provo Utah was fantastic. Please do not expect fantastic at the Shawnee location. Steak was tough and poorly seasoned. Empanadas were sub par. Breading was wrong and not constructed properly. Fun decor. read more

I was so excited to try this place due to all the positive reviews, but the quality of the food is very poor. My steak was tough and quite flavorless, and my husband's chicken was a low quality chicken Parmesan that was raw in the middle. I am not sure they even have a kitchen there, it seems like things were just reheated via microwave. My side salad was romaine with tomatoes on top, no dressing. The empanadas were ok, but not worth the price. The server was very nice and did her job well, offering to replace the chicken, but it just wasn't good enough to wait 20 minutes for another. It was SO expensive for the quality. Honestly, the five star reviews are baffling, maybe I am missing something! I so badly wanted to support local and find a hidden gem, but this was a major let down. read more

The food here was delicious. Tried all the different empanadas, they were all fantastic. I also tried the Milanesa sandwich was outstanding. The desserts were good as well. I tried the Argentian cakes and the dulce de leche cheesecake. Everyone in our party loved the food and the owner was so friendly. Prices are a little high, so only 4/5 stars. read more

What a tea time delight! My friends and I enjoyed a lovely Saturday afternoon tea that was relaxed and easy going. The environment makes you feel like you traveled outside of Kansas and the menu for tea was such a lovely assortment of savory and sweet. Each was delicious. Service was exceptional. read more

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Way over priced. This is not fine dining, but they are priced like they are. This is casual dining in a very quirky environment. Prices should be half of what they are for the amount and type of food. read more

I took 5 of my family members over the weekend. They were not thrilled about getting out of the house, hangry, and kinda skeptical about trying Argentinian cuisine. They ordered food that they couldn't pronounce (lol) and sat waiting patiently as the chef prepared in the back. Once the dishes arrived, their eyes lit up and the whole vibe changed. I watched as they devoured plate after plate, all smiles and sparkly eyed. I'd say I have a pretty picky family, but everyone agreed, this was the best food we have ever eaten! Everything from the appetizers to desserts were out of this world!!! It's a family owned restaurant, and they put SO much love into everything. I always leave here feeling so fulfilled and happy. If you're hungry, having a bad day, or just want to try something new, please give this place a try. You won't regret it Side note: this is not American food. It's not fast food. So be patient while they prepare, and get your taste buds ready for the best flavors you'll ever have in Kansas.My mouth is watering as I type this lol Oh! They are also the only place in KC to serve high tea every day at 4pm!! You're welcome in advance read more

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This was an unexpected delight. We grabbed a drink at Drastic Measures and then did dinner at Buenos Aires just across the street. The atmosphere was so fun and eclectic and the food was AMAZING! I had the Taste of Argentina and it was so much amazing food. read more

Had dinner at Buenos Aires (Johnson Drive) with two friends on a Thursday. One of us had been previously. I had not. We were all amazed at how good the food was!! All three of us ordered the dinner sampler: appetizer sampler plate, entree sampler plate, and dessert sampler plate! It is literally 2-3 bites of the entire menu. Don't worry. They have boxes for leftovers. Claudia, the owner and chef, makes everything from scratch. The chicken empanadas with the buttery flaky pastry and scrumptious savory filling were amazing. There is something for everyone at Buenos Aires. The Orange cannolis made my eyes rollback! Simply incredible!! The restaurant is absolutely adorable. It was like walking into an old time living room with red velvet furniture. I can't wait to go back for High Tea at 4pm. Simply lovely!! read more

Some of the best Empanadas I have ever had. The owner and staff were amazing as well. I can't wait to go back !

We had a wonderful tea room lunch complete with empanadas, Argentinian pizza, a tower of sweet and savory treats, tiramisu and chocolate cake with tea and lemonade. The service was lovely. It does take some time, but we felt transported to an old world eatery. read more

The food, the service, and the atmosphere are fabulous. I would highly recommend the restaurant. read more

We drove in from Lawrence to try this restaurant and were really looking forward to it. The ambiance was amazing, but that is the only positive thing I have to say about this place. After being seated at a table that was so close to the table next to us that the back of our chairs touched the whole time, we waited 15 minutes for the waiter to come to our table. Since their kitchen is wide open, we realized that the only two employees in the restaurant that evening were the waiter and the chef, who I saw licking her finger to taste something and continue making food. The waiter did not speak English and my friend had to go back and talk to the chef regarding a question he had about the menu. I ordered the tea service and instead of coming on a tier full of "assorted finger sandwiches, tartlets, hors D'oeuvres, and pastries", it came on two small plates with 3 of the same finger sandwiches that looked like they were on Wonder bread, a piece of stale pound cake, and two more small pastries. The kicker was that they never even brought me TEA! My friends were STILL waiting on their food after 90 minutes of being seated, which is when we decided to leave. We offered to pay for the drink my friend had and my poor excuse for tea service, but since the waiter did not understand what we were saying, we went back to tell the chef why we were leaving. She responded with, "ok". What a waste of time and gas. read more

Cozy place. Check out desserts to your right & left as you enter. Very friendly & helpful service. This is not a quick, eat-and-run. Plan to enjoy it leisurely. Food highlights: beef empanadas, potatoes brava a la crème, croque monsieur, chimichurri sauce best I've ever had, and desserts-omg. Best chocolate cake I've ever had (& I've had a lot!), dulce la leche/cheesecake light and bursting with flavor. This is a gem. Just opened couple months ago. One note - don't see that they serve alcohol of any kind, but no sweat. You can bring your own wine, or before/after dinner head to one of the many downtown Shawnee establishments. read more

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My friend and I shared the afternoon tea for lunch. It started with delicious empanadas for eof us and then an assortment of tea sandwiches and pastries. The service and food was wonderful. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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A two star rating is pushing it! We had a Wednesday night 6:30 p.m. reservation for 4 people and we were seated at a table for 8, next to another noisy table for 8. The rest of the restaurant was empty. It was obvious that a table had not been prepared for us in advance. We asked to be moved but were told the other tables were set up for 3 not 4. Finally two tables were scooted together by the server. It was a train wreck from that point on. The wine we selected was not available because they hosted a party the night before. There was only 1 steak left to be had because they had hosted a party the night before. Regrettably, I had that 1/2" over-cooked steak, swimming in a plate of wine. It was not a filet mignon as noted on the menu. The Merlot Sauce consisted of a steak sitting in the middle of the plate in a puddle of Merlot. The server had trouble delivering it because there was nothing thick about it - definitely NOT a sauce. The house salads had no apparent dressing on them. Everyone else's food was average at best. I, too, think there is something very suspicious about the 4-5 star ratings on this site. We will not spend another $100 for below-average experience/food. read more

Amazing ambiance, fantastic food. Like trip to Argentina! Loved it. Thank you! The desserts were authentic and amazing. Highly recommended. read more

Best empanadas I have ever had and I lived in BA for 8 weeks and ate PLENTY of empanadas lol. Our desserts were amazing too!

We were excited to try this place, but it was a major letdown. I ordered a steak that came out bland and clearly not grilled--there wasn't even a hint of sear or smoke. I didn't hear a kitchen working a grill, just the microwave beeping over and over. I told my wife, "If I can't smell a steak cooking, we're in the wrong place." Honestly, the Army served better field chow than this. Very disappointing experience. read more

Heard about a new restaurant in downtown Shawnee and decided to give it a try. It's a large space with an open kitchen so you can watch them prepare the food if you like. Claudia makes it a very personal experience, she makes you feel like a guest in her home. We got the sampler, which is a lot of food at a reasonable price. It was all good, but the empanada's really stood out. Great addition to Shawnee, highly recommend. read more

Great food, ambiance and servers. Went with friends and thoroughly enjoyed the Taste of Argentina "sampler". The amount of food was more than we could eat so go very hungry and prepare for leftovers. And be sure to make room for the decadent desserts. read more

Stopped in tonight for the first time. Tried the empanadas which were delicious. The dough was flakey and not dry. Then we tried the Matilda chocolate cake and the deuce de leche cheesecake. I told the owners son it was the best chocolate cake I have tasted. It was moist and the flavors were exceptional. Most restaurants over bake their cakes and they are dry. Not here they do it right so don't skip dessert. They cheesecake was also delicious and very creamy. We will definitely be back to try more things on the menu. Such a nice cozy place and people. read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely recommend trying the sample option. We look forward to going back!

Amazing Food! Great atmosphere! Owner and staff are charming, knowledgeable about the food and culture. The best meal I have eaten in a long time!! I will definitely be going back soon!! read more

Although the decor is lovely, the food was not good. I could tell the chimichurri sauce did not have fresh parsley. Additionally, the chicken and beef milanesa were hard and flavorless. For the price, I was expecting a better food experience. I was truly disappointed and will not recommend this restaurante to any of my friends. read more

A beautiful jewel box of a room. Walls covered with artwork. Somehow both cozy and luxurious at the same time. All due to the generous delightful nature of Claudia. She makes and personally shares her excellent food with great love and care. The tasting menu was delivered in courses, each delicious item was described, and boxes were provided early, knowing so much more was to come. A final dessert plate filled with assorted treats, enough to need another small box to take home. This is, by far, my new favorite restaurant. I can't wait to bring other friends here for the first time, knowing how much they will love it. read more

The food is delicious and we tried everything! The first time sampler meal is very generous. Was so full and brought home at least 3 more meals on the leftovers alone. The service & space is spectacular. Highly recommend you go in, meet Claudia who is awesome, and have a great time while eating wonderful food. Beautiful artwork and fun stuff to check out while your eating. GO NOW! Maybe a tango lesson too... read more

Going here is like a lovely evening in an international restaurant. The hospitality is so warm, the food is excellent (and so much of it!)and we had a great time. There were a few minor service issues, but they were more than made up for. We had the special meal that included empanadas, unlimited soft drinks (they don't have a liquor license, but you can bring wine), a tea tower loaded with small pastries and sandwiches, entree, side and choice of large home-made dessert. There were so many leftovers (especially from the tea tower) that we were encouraged to take home. It was all so good and an excellent value. The owner is lovely and so very welcoming. read more