Get ready for one of the culinary experiences that fallbrings to Buenos Aireswith the first Barbecue and Empanada Festival on May 2 and 3.
Authentic Argentine flavors: everything you need to know about the Barbecue and Empanada Festival coming up this weekend
At this festival, barbecue takes center stage. You’ll find more than 35 stalls and food trucks: from choripán sandwiches to ribs, including rump tail, pork shoulder, flank steak, offal, flank, tripe, pamplonas, and ribeye—you’re sure to find your favorite cut.
But this is a festival of barbecue and empanadas, so you’ll also discover empanadas representative of every region of Argentina, each with its own ingredients and flavors.
There are the classic Salta-style empanadas as well as the typical empanadas from Jujuy, Tucumán, La Rioja, San Juan, La Pampa, Chubut, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Estero, and the Litoral region.
Don’t miss a fair that brings together the country’s best barbecue chefs, showcasing all the techniques, cuts, and styles that make barbecue a national passion. Stroll among ribs, entrails, flank steak, choripán sandwiches, ribeye, pork shoulder, flank steak, sweetbreads, offal, and much more.
Plus, a national empanada festival where you can sample versions from all regions of Argentina—perfect for discovering their typical ingredients and the unique characteristics that make each one special
Pair this festival with a great wine pairing
The Barbecue and Empanada Festival will feature a selection of wines from Mendoza, craft beers, and classic drinks like Fernet and vermouth. Excellent Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon for pairing with meat dishes, plus beer to go with your empanadas.
On the weekend of May 2 and 3, you have a date at the Buenos Aires Racetrack: it’s you, a great barbecue, and the best empanadas. Invite friends, your partner, family, and anyone else because in spring, in Buenos Aires, people get out and about.
📍Palermo Racetrack (Entrance at Avenida del Libertador and Dorrego)
📅 May 2 and 3. From 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
