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.