What to Eat in Argentina: 7 Must-Try Local Dishes

"Located inside the eponymous winery in Las Compuertas at the heart of Luján de Cuyo’s wine district in Mendoza, this bistro focuses on produce from its own gardens and nearby fields to prove that a truly Argentine dish need not center on meat. The seasonal dish Roots showcases only root vegetables—various carrots, beets, and radishes—as a reflection of the garden’s cultivated diversity in colors, sizes, and fragrances. These roots are treated with multiple techniques: boiled, roasted, left raw, pickled, and subjected to lactic fermentation, with each method revealing a different nuance from sweet to acidic. Textures range from soft and delicate to crunchy and even explosive, as chef Juan Ventureyra explains, creating a complex, plant-focused plate that still feels distinctly Argentine." - The MICHELIN Guide