Buenos Aires Café

"Network with live music, barbecue, and free drinks." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This place is one of Austin’s few Argentine restaurants and has held its own on the East Side for a while now. The empanadas are crusty (in the best way)—you should go for the chicken or vegetable options. If you’re here for lunch, the steak sandwich is one of the best we’ve had. And if you’re here for dinner, you’re also going to want to order a steak. As if we needed another East Side secret to try to keep, there’s a speakeasy bar under the restaurant called Milonga Room, with vintage ’20s decor and excellent cocktails." - nicolai mccrary, adele hazan, raphael brion

"Buenos Aires Cafe is one of Austin’s few Argentine restaurants, and it’s held its own on the East Side for a while now. The empanadas are crusty (in the best way), and there’s a pretty big menu of meat-heavy dishes—like steaks, grilled chicken, and Argentinean sausages—all served with their tangy housemade chimichurri. The dining room is cozy, with wood-paneled walls and floors, and has a buzzy energy that makes the whole experience feel very lively. And as if we needed another East Side secret to try to keep, there’s a speakeasy bar under the restaurant called Milonga Room, with vintage ’20s decor and excellent cocktails. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"In addition to fresh produce, you can order favorite dishes from local restaurants, like alfajores from Buenos Aires Cafe. Buttery cookies, rich caramel, and a sprinkle of coconut — they made my week so much sweeter." - Eater Staff

"The East Sixth Street restaurant is whipping up Argentinian dishes like milanesa (thin breaded fried meats) and churrasco meats until 10 p.m., and happy hour food and drink specials from 3 to 6 p.m. There are indoor dine-in services." - Polly Anna Rocha, Darcie Duttweiler