BUENOS AIRES FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
From Dulce de Leche to the Parrilla: Five Evening Hours Tasting Buenos Aires
A compact, 5-hour Friday evening culinary walk that moves from La Casa del Dulce de Leche through San Telmo, into a Malbec tasting, and finishes with a parrilla dinner—an efficient primer on porteño flavors.
From Dulce de Leche to the Parrilla: Five Evening Hours Tasting Buenos Aires.
Embark on a tantalizing five-hour culinary journey through Buenos Aires that begins at La Casa del Dulce de Leche, threads the old stalls and bohemian atmosphere of San Telmo Market, includes a guided tasting of Malbec and Torrontés with cheeses at Tierra Mendocina, and culminates in an Argentine meat dinner at El Revire Brasas Bravas Restaurant before a downtown hotel drop-off.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
La Casa del Dulce de Leche — the origin of a national favorite
The tour opens with a tasting at La Casa del Dulce de Leche, where you learn about the production and taste the signature Argentine milk candy that anchors countless local desserts.
San Telmo Market — stalls, antiques and a bohemian pulse
A walk through the old San Telmo Market exposes the stalls and bohemian atmosphere that define this neighborhood’s street-level culture and makes for lively sampling between tastings.
Tierra Mendocina tasting and a parrilla finale at El Revire
The itinerary pairs selected Malbec and Torrontés wines with a variety of cheeses, led by a sommelier, and finishes with a three‑course dinner of Argentine meats at El Revire—including one drink per person during dinner.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Over roughly five hours you move from a focused tasting and origin story of dulce de leche to a wandering market visit, then settle into a guided wine tasting and a proper grilled‑meat dinner—each stop framed by a licensed guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese and ending with a downtown hotel drop‑off.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening tour suits — and key limits to plan around.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for walking between market stalls and tasting venues.
Dress comfortably for an evening outing—light layers for changing temperatures and shoes suited to cobbled or uneven surfaces.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The experience runs approximately 5 hours.
When does the tour depart and how often?
Departures are on Friday afternoons with a stated start time of 6:00 pm.
Where is the meeting point?
Meeting point is Plaza Dorrego, Humberto 1º 400, C1103 CABA, Argentina.
Are gratuities or hotel pickup included?
Gratuities are excluded from the price; pick up at hotels is also not included.
Is the tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
The tour is wheelchair accessible in parts (wheelchair must be foldable and the passenger must have assistance); stroller access is supported.
What is included during the tour?
Included are tastings at La Casa del Dulce de Leche, a wine and cheese tasting at Tierra Mendocina with a sommelier, a three‑course dinner at Revire (appetizer, main, dessert) and one drink per person during dinner, a licensed multilingual guide, and drop‑off at downtown hotels.