Sara claims to be titleholder of the empenadas world championship (if in fact there was ever such a…read moretitle) but hers are without doubt the best of these delicious meat pies you will ever find anywhere. Located just a block or so off the main square. The individual empenada ovens are out back lined up like a row of brick beehives on small tables. You'll probably eat at least a dozen or so, and they aren't small these empenadas. After that continue on with a bowl of Locro, a traditional Argentine stew. Unforgettable, this little place.

La Oficina or La Ofi has been my favorite breakfast and dinner spot here in Tucuman. In the morning…read morethe streets are pretty loud so I retreat inside and enjoy good wifi. At night the outside tables are usually taken but if you can snag one I would recommend the chicken or beef empanada and the sfijas. Watch out for the hot juice explosion when you bite into these though. They are the same empanadas as at the Fabrica across the street, and they are the best. It's pretty informal, I've seen guys in suits hold meetings alongside young couples eating pizza. They stay open during the week from 5:30pm to 1:30am, and during the weekends from 7pm to 2. In the mornings they are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 3pm.

The empanadas were really good. Try a few! Would have rated it five stars but for the flies.read more

This place seems to be a Cafayate favorite. The walls are covered in signatures from guests and…read morenotes about how wonderful their meals were. It was casual and cozy. The menu is limited: empanadas, humitas and tamales. However, they offer a dozen different types of empanadas. Intriguing concoctions like "Greek" and "Pumpkin" empanadas were listed alongside traditional favorites. My boyfriend decided we needed to try all of them! I ordered a humita just to mix it up, and I was not disappointed. I especially appreciated the clumps of fresh goat cheese hiding in the corn meal. The empanadas are solid. I didn't particularly care for some of the more exotic ones, but my boyfriend said that the Salteño was "the best he's ever eaten". Side note: He did have some major gas for the rest of the evening. Not necessarily a deterrent for him, but I made sure we stayed away for the next few days!

Excellent bodega in an excellent location with wonderful food and very friendly staffread more

This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Argentina. The atmosphere is spectacular with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating, covered patio and al fresco dining. The music is soft and romantic. The staff is very attentive and the food is outstanding.