Bar Arocena
Bar · Montevideo ·

Bar Arocena

Bar · Montevideo ·

Famed for chivito sandwiches: steak, ham, bacon, cheese, egg

chivito
quality meats
fresh toppings
fast service
terrible service
hygiene concerns
affordable
national sandwich
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Bar Arocena by null
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Bar Arocena by null
Bar Arocena by null
Bar Arocena by null
Bar Arocena by null
Bar Arocena by null
Bar Arocena by null
Bar Arocena by null
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Bar Arocena by null
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Information

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

UYU 600–1,000

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Restroom
Cozy
Trendy
Good for groups
Good for solo dining

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

+598 2600 0483
bararocena.com
@bararocena

UYU 600–1,000

Features

•Restroom
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy
•Credit card accepted
•Debit card accepted

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Jan 24, 2026

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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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Parts Unknown Season 11, Episode 2: ‘Uruguay’ Recap | Eater

"A Carrasco bar famed for serving the chivito, the country’s unofficial national sandwich: a towering combination of steak, ham, bacon, cheese, hard‑boiled egg, mayonnaise and assorted garnishes — a creation Anthony Bourdain dubbed a “terror‑inspiring heap of protein.”" - Chris Fuhrmeister

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Bar Arocena

Leonardos R.

Google
Original chivito experience. Locals took us there as the best chivito place and it didn't disappoint. Great food, nice atmosphere normal prices in a great neighborhood.

Jenn L.

Google
Our favorite chivito we had while visiting Uruguay! Definitely a must visit.

sandra P.

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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!

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!

Mina C. T.

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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. W.

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

Evan B.

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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!

Kyle A.

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