Chris E.
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A review said this spot was unpretentious, which is my favorite type of restaurant. I had to see for myself. 100% agree— I cannot speak highly enough of La Central! This was my final dinner in Argentina. I didn’t know anything about vermouth, but the staff was so friendly and walked me through selecting the perfect drink for me (Lunfa Rosado, which I did drink two of 😂). I also did not know that this was VERY lgbtq+ friendly space 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 it was so lovely to be surrounded by community on my final night in Argentina. ❤️
I started with a delicious focaccia, followed by the eggplant with chimichurri and the tomato ceviche. I do not normally do veg dishes at restaurants but these were the exception. These dishes were PERFECT. 20 out of 10. The bread was so soft and perfect with the olive oil, simple. I don’t know how they made that leche de tigre taste just like the original 😭 but it was delicious. I followed these dishes with the pastelitos de carne which tasted like they were made with love. I felt like I was eating inside someone’s house. So warm and rich with flavor. I tried two additional vermouth cocktails, the “Será que no me amas” which I loved, and the Circo Beat which was not my favorite. I don’t like sweet drinks but this drink could have used a bit more sweetness, still good though. Dessert was DIVINE. The pavlova crust had a perfectly soft crunchy texture, and the fruit embellishments were delectable.
I will certainly he returning when I come back to Mendoza. The menu is extremely vegetarian/vegan friendly. My waiter was Nico, so sweet and helpful! Pay him more!!!!!!!!!! 🩵🩵🩵