El Baqueano - Cocina Autóctona Contemporanea

A great and unique place. The tasting menu is an extraordinary experience - many dishes (in my opinion, that is a big advantage, minimalistic), each of which is an interesting combination of different tastes and textures, with perfectly matched wines (they bring out completely new tastes). Another advantage is the appearance of the dishes - they look artistic. Apart from the taste experiences, the location of the restaurant is worth noticing - on a hill almost 300m above the city with a wonderful view on the sun setting behind the Andes. The staff is very nice and helpful. They are willing to talk about the dishes and your experiences.

I had an amazing dinner from start to finish. It’s an interactive experience and the waiter (Nicolas) was very knowledgeable and patient to explain me the story behind the dishes. The food was very creative and a good way to discover local cuisine. From Farm to table is the philosophy. Absolutely recommend

El Baqueano is a Michelin-level quality restaurant, one of the top 50 in Latin America, and a true gem of the Argentinian dining scene in Salta. We were enchanted by its location on top of Cerro San Bernardo, looking down on the city as the lights began to twinkle in the distance. Upon arrival, we were met with attentive service and two delicious amuse bouche that began to explain the restaurant's weltanschauung. The eight course tasting menu is incredible for its variety and use of local produce, cuisine, and reconstruction of dishes and ingredients from Salta. The variety of flavors and textures were phenomenal, from a dish showcasing the importance of maiz three different ways to a granita palate cleanser at the end of the meal that I am still thinking about days later. The wine list varies from the very affordable to special bottles. El Baqueano should be on the list of anyone who wants to eat well.

Dining at El Baqueano, perched on Cerro San Bernardo, was an extraordinary culinary journey that far exceeded my expectations. The experience began with a guided tour of the restaurant’s impressive facilities, setting the tone for what was to come. We were welcomed with a trio of petits bocados, each inspired by a different region of Salta and highlighting the unique fruits and crops of the area—a thoughtful and delicious tribute to local terroir. The eight-course tasting menu with wine pairing was simply outstanding. Each dish was beautifully presented and expertly explained by the attentive staff, showcasing a deep respect for local Salteña cuisine. The main course was a highlight, with the chef himself coming to our table to describe the inspiration and techniques behind the dish, adding a personal and memorable touch. For the principal dessert, the pastry chef provided a detailed explanation, further elevating the experience. The wine pairings, all from the region, complemented each course perfectly and demonstrated the richness of Salta’s viticulture. Having dined at several Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, I can confidently say that El Baqueano is on par with the best, both in terms of creativity and execution. The entire evening was a celebration of local flavors and culinary artistry. One small suggestion: during the welcome bites, no drinks were served, and instead, guests are given a menu to select a cocktail or aperitif. I believe the experience would be even more seamless if a signature cocktail or appropriate pairing were included as part of the welcome, ensuring the flavors of the bites are enhanced rather than potentially overshadowed by mismatched drinks. Overall, El Baqueano is a standout restaurant that honors the best of Salta’s gastronomy. I was truly and pleasantly surprised by the level of excellence, and I wholeheartedly recommend this experience 100%.

I usually don’t bother writing reviews after a bad restaurant experience, I just leave. But our dinner at El Baqueano was so awful that I had to speak up. Before the meal even began, we informed the staff—twice—that two of us (including myself) have a mild cilantro allergy that causes nausea and vomiting. Despite this, we were served a dish that our friends (seated separately, even though we were a party of eight) immediately identified as containing cilantro. When we asked the waiter to confirm, he simply snatched our plates away without offering replacements. The experience didn’t improve. There was no explanation of how the tasting menu would proceed, no written menu to guide us, and shockingly bad dishes, one even featured fish smothered in barbecue sauce. Each course was worse than the last. I took a single bite of each, just to give it a chance, but couldn’t keep eating, even though I was starving. We left after three hours, refusing to eat the 2 last dishes, still hungry and furious. Service was nonexistent. We kept sending dishes back, but no one asked why. Unlike a Michelin-starred restaurant we dined at days prior (similarly priced!!) where staff engaged with us throughout, this meal was painfully long and dull. To make matters worse, our server could barely describe the dishes, resorting to vague explanations like “something.” He was chaotic and not engaged with us at all. After nearly three hours, we asked for the manager, who offered us a single drink as compensation, for an entire uneaten meal. At that point, all we wanted was to leave.

I had dinner there with a co worker while visiting Salta for work last Wednesday and we booth god food poisoning. The concept is nouvelle cousine but the menu is very poor, on top of that they serve us something bad that made us sick.

One of the best fine dinings we had (and we try to go in every vacation in one restaurant, so it was not our first time). Perfect quality of the ingredients, amazingly aligned sequence of courses, exquisite taste - without being overly fancy: It is very refreshing if fine dining is that excellent while working without lobster, truffels etc. Cooking that well with local products is the real art. Also we want to mention the very considerate and attentive service! A truly perfect experience we would totally recommend!

Wonderful dinner experience. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing. Food was out of this world delicious, 5/7 dishes were incredible, the other 2 just regular fantastic. Wine pairing was perfect as well. All wines and food was from the region and seasonal, very little meat (2/7) and fish (1/7), which some might criticize but we found it perfect (this is not a steakhouse). Service was very welcoming and helpful, very good English as well. They were able to accommodate us even on a short notice. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Salta! (PS: stunning views of the city!)