Bar Arocena

Bar · Montevideo

Bar Arocena

Bar · Montevideo

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4W6V+3CC, Av. Alfredo Arocena, 11500 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

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Bar Arocena in Montevideo serves up Uruguay’s legendary chivito sandwich, loaded with quality meats and fresh toppings in generous portions.  

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4W6V+3CC, Av. Alfredo Arocena, 11500 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Get directions

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UYU 600–1,000

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4W6V+3CC, Av. Alfredo Arocena, 11500 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay Get directions

+598 2600 0483
bararocena.com
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UYU 600–1,000

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Bourdain had: chivito sandwiches with steak, ham, bacon, cheese, hard boiled egg, mayo, and garnishes (“unofficially Uruguay’s national sandwich”), and beer. Lunch date: Ignacio “Nacho” Mattos, head chef and owner of Estela, Café Altro Paradiso, and Flora Bar.

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"In Montevideo, Uruguay, order a chivito at Bar Arocena (open 24 hours)."

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sandra perez

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Although we ate a great chivito with fried sweet potatoes and onion rings, the service was not good. We asked the waiter for knives and forks to eat the chivito but unluckily we had to use our hands!

Elsa K

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The glass they offered me was dirty and smelled like mold. Also? I accidentally went to Men’s room and saw the cook use the bathroom and walk out without washing his hands. HE DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS AFTER USING BATHROOM. Ewwwww Despite wanting to vomit, I didn’t want to cause a scene for the group and ate the food. It wasn’t bad. But I really question the hygiene at this restaurant.

Mina C. Trandafilovski

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I do recommend coming here hungry, as the chivito sizes are rather generous. We came here at lunch, and even though they were busy, the service was very fast.

Ricardo Blanco (Mr. White)

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The server bluntly lied about Patricia producing gluten free beer only 😂😂😂😂 Gramajo and Chivitos still make up for the terrible service

Evan Bertrand

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The best chivito I have had so far in Uruguay. The chivito Arocena is large with quality meats and fresh toppings. Our order was ready very quickly. I definitely recommend a visit!

Lauren H

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Delicious sandwich! I will say the prices on the menu look like they have gone up from many I saw online. But overall affordable for the portion size you are receiving. Came after I read this spot was the home of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite sandwich. Did not disappoint!

Kyle Anderson

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Chivito Arocena is delicious! Definitely the best that I've had in Uruguay.

Tom Poole

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We had three chivito's. One of us is a big man with a big appetite, he had a big traditional chivito, his wife had a standard size traditional chivito, I had the vegetarian chivito. We all agreed that these were the best chivito's we'd ever had!!! My vegetarian chivito had grilled eggplant & zappolito, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, melted cheese and a dash of pickle (couldn't see it, but it added a delicious flavor). I look forward to going back to Arocena's for another!