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"Bar El Federal is one of over 70 of Buenos Aires' "Bares Notables." These are old, traditional cafe/bars where Argentines of literary, musical, and political fame used to meet and discuss ideas. Bar El Federal is one of 5 'Bares Notables' in the San Telmo neighborhood. The others are: Bar Sur, Bar Británico, La Poesia, and Bar Hipopótamo. These bars have well conserved Argentine history and tradition, which you'll see in photos and decorations on the walls. The insides are full of dark wood and give the feeling of stepping back in time. The menus in these restaurants are usually quite similar if not exactly the same. They have raviolis, gnocchis, and other pasta dishes, as well as several meat options (of course, this is Argentina)! There are also the standard cafe options with media lunas. They generally don't do lunch promos but have some of the best Spanish Tortillas in the city. We went on a Friday afternoon around 2:30 pm and had no problem to get a table inside or outside (the weekends do get pretty crowded and waits are longer). We ordered: Spanish Tortilla (highly recommended) Pumpkin ravioli with fileto sauce Turkey ravioli with 4 cheese sauce Three item salad Lemonade The total was 4780 pesos (About $20 USD) I've tried several of the pastas here, and the pumpkin ravioli is the absolute best. I prefer it with the mushroom sauce. "
"Try the Spanish tortilla (omelet) and a picada (charcuterie board) at this historical bar."

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After immersing myself in this port city on the Río de la Plata, affectionately known as "BA" by locals, I crafted this guide for a friend with food, culture, and outdoor enthusiasts in mind. Buenos Aires is a very walkable, though sprawling, European-feeling South American city made up of many distinct neighborhoods. Among them: trendy Palermo, Parisian-like Recoleta, Spanish Plaza de Mayo, bohemian San Telmo, vibrant Boca recalls Southern Italy. Italian, Spanish, and French heritage is tasted in its love for pizza, cheese, bread, meat, wine, and coffee. The guide includes both affordable and world-class restaurants and hotels, but mostly, find luxury in slow travel where you truly get to know the culture. Virtual explorers and trip planners alike, explore Buenos Aires with this interactive guide. Check out what to SEE + DO, where to EAT + DRINK, places to STAY + REST, and ways to COME + GO around Argentina's largest city. In addition to cultural immersion, this comprehensive guide provides: 1. Interactive map 2. Portable, mobile-first format 3. "Remixable" make-your-own itinerary 4. "Living" guide that receives updates This guide is intended for you to make your own. Explore at your own pace within your available timeframe. Visit all of the sites or just those that call to you. Skip around or simply glance on the way to your next meal. As a travel expert and creative, I built AMG Inspired to design quality architecture and support sustainable tourism, defined as “tourism that respects both local people and the traveler, cultural heritage and the environment.” Be sure to tag @amginspired in your photos.
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