Top Buenos Aires Food & Drink Classes

Learn to cook one of Argentina’s best delicacies in a small-group, hands-on cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. You’ll be taught all the techniques for making empanadas from scratch, including folding, crimping, and how to fill them. As you eat your empanadas, enjoy a wine tasting with Argentina’s best wines—including Malbec and beyond—from regions like Mendoza, Salta, and Patagonia.

Get a taste of Argentina's local cuisine with this interactive dining experience in Buenos Aires, which immerses you in Argentine food. Master the art of correctly closing empanadas before sitting down to a meal of authentic Argentine cuisine, including steak, paired with unlimited wine tastings from around the country. Finish by learning how to prepare "maté" tea paired with a sweet “alfajores.”

Immerse yourself in the culinary heritage of Argentina in this cooking class with wine tasting. Your host will teach how to prepare one of the most emblematic Argentine dishes: empanadas, delicious pastry turnovers that are filled with either meat or vegetables. Afterward, your efforts will be rewarded with a tasting of some excellent Argentine Malbec wines.

Enjoy empanadas, steak, charcuterie, and much more on this small-group foodie tour in Palermo.Your guide takes you to the best spots in this area of Buenos Aires, where you try traditional Argentine food, including sweet and rich *dulce de leche.* Food and booze are included, so you don’t need to pay on the spot.

Two of Argentina’s tastiest and most beloved treats are “empanadas,” savory pastries filled with meat or cheese, and “alfajores,” a sweet biscuit ‘sandwich’ filled with dulce de leche. With this cooking class, learn how to make both specialties from scratch, then tuck into your delicious homemade snacks. No experience is necessary, and it’s a fun experience for all ages, including children.

This experience is more than a meal; it’s an immersion into Argentina’s asado culture. You’ll go beyond tasting by lighting the fire, controlling the embers, understanding each cut of meat, and learning why timing is essential on the parrilla. You’ll also join a vermut workshop, crafting your own drink as locals do during the traditional asado previo, while sharing wine, stories, and customs. Guided by a local expert, this relaxed and hands-on experience combines authentic food, cultural insight, and genuine participation, revealing how Argentines truly come together to cook, connect, and celebrate.

Explore Buenos Aires’ Palermo neighborhood through your tastebuds on a small-group foodie tour. Visit several different restaurants, where you sample at least eight local dishes and drinks to fill you up—vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with prior notice. Your guide teaches you about Argentinian culinary traditions and answers any questions you may have. Choose from day or evening tours to suit your schedule.

Step into the heart of Argentine culture with a relaxed afternoon centered around one of the country’s most cherished traditions: mate. This experience invites you to slow down, connect, and share meaningful moments while learning how to prepare and enjoy mate the local way. Set in a warm and welcoming Spanish school environment, you’ll feel right at home as you sip, chat, and meet fellow travelers from around the world. More than just a drink, mate is about connection—and this gathering captures that spirit perfectly. You’ll learn the authentic ritual of preparing and serving mate while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere that makes it easy to meet new people. It’s a chance to experience Argentine culture in an immersive and friendly setting, sharing conversations and traditions that go beyond the classroom.

Learn to cook two of Argentina’s baked delicacies in this family friendly cooking class in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Learn about the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance of making empanadas and alfajores, the beloved local dulce de leche-filled cookie. As you make your treats, you’ll drink mate tea and hear stories about Argentine culture. When everything is baked, you can enjoy your creations.

This is not a traditional cooking class or a typical food tour. Here, you’ll experience Argentina the way locals live it: gathered around the fire on a private Palermo Soho rooftop, sharing food, drinks, music and stories. You’ll take part in the famous ritual parrillero by grilling authentic choripán over charcoal and preparing homemade chimichurri while discovering the passions that define Argentine culture. Throughout the experience, you’ll dive into the world of Maradona, Messi, football celebrations, local slang and the incredible crowd energy that international artists constantly talk about after performing in Argentina. With vermut, Fernet with Coke and fresh choripanes straight from the grill, you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like you’ve been invited to a real Argentine gathering among friends.

Immerse yourself in Argentinian cooking—far beyond just eating in local restaurants—during this Buenos Aires Private Cooking Class Experience. A local chef teaches you how to make traditional Argentinian dishes like Chipa, meat empanadas with homemade dough and chimichurri, humita, and flamed dulce de leche pancakes. Afterward, sit down to eat with your group what you made paired with wine.

Master the art of making Argentinian empanadas during a small-group cooking class that ensures you receive personalized attention from your guide. You’ll learn how to prepare the classic South American snack before cooking and (of course) feasting on the fruits of your labor.

Enjoy two quintessential Buenos Aires experiences in one day with a private tour. First, take to the dancefloor with an expert instructor to learn how to tango, then head to the kitchen to discover the secrets of Argentine cooking under the guidance of a local chef. Finally, sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner of homecooked cuisine.

Step into the heart of Argentine-Italian tradition with this immersive cooking experience in Buenos Aires. Inspired by the recipes passed down through generations of Italian immigrants, this hands-on class invites you to slow down, cook from scratch, and reconnect with the emotional side of food. In a warm and carefully curated kitchen setting, you’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta, a classic pomodoro sauce, and a traditional tiramisu—just like a true “Nonna.” More than a cooking class, this is a cultural journey into the flavors, stories, and traditions that shaped Buenos Aires.

First space in Latin America where Mate is the real protagonist! A must do in Argentina, taste this iconic infusion. In MATEA EXPERIENCE you are going to learn how prepare your first Mate. This masterclass will keep your five senses awake.

Join us for a Premium Wine & Food Tasting Experience at a specially selected location in Buenos Aires. Enjoy exceptional Argentine wines from different regions, paired with local gastronomy and gourmet twists. Meet our host in an intimate and relaxed setting. We work exclusively with high-quality wines from small, boutique producers that offer authentic character, unique profiles, and outstanding quality. Our tasting journey crosses Argentina: From the dry heights of the northern valleys, through the legendary vineyards of Mendoza, and into the fresh, cool climates of Patagonia — exploring the diversity of terroirs and styles along the way. Food pairing options: • Afternoon tasting with Argentine tapas, charcuterie, and appetizers • or a lunch experience featuring regional dishes Both include dessert and abundant wine. We invite you to relax, taste, learn, and enjoy — exploring wine varietals, local flavors, cultural history, and the unique personality of Argentine wine country.

No visit to Buenos Aires is complete without seeing a tango show, but choosing a venue from the hundreds on offer can feel overwhelming. Enjoy fine dining, Argentine wine, and a spectacular tango show at the Astor Piazzolla Theatre. During this experience at Piazzolla Tango in the historic Guemes Gallery, learn about the history and culture of tango in Buenos Aires after an optional traditional Argentinian dinner. Enjoy complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Argentine tango at the "Señor Tango" show, created by Fernando Soler. Enjoy dazzling performances by talented dancers and vocalists, and enhance your experience with a delicious 3-course meal and wine. A night of passion, culture, and unforgettable entertainment awaits you, with hotel pickup and drop-off available for added convenience.

The best, most authentic way to experience an Argentinian “asado” (BBQ) is at someone’s home. An even better way is on a beautiful loft, in one of the best neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. More than a thousand people have enjoyed our delicious asado! We are "The Best of Buenos Aires" I am originally from Las Pampas and my family still has a farm there where we raise cattle and horses. Asados are a core part of Argentinian culture. It’s how we gather together to celebrate almost any event and there is a ritual to making the fire, the meat, and how we share the food. Over the years, I’ve become the go-to grill master at every event - even when I’m a guest I end up in charge of the grill! I love sharing my culture with the world and I’m excited to welcome you into my beautiful home and share an authentic Argentinian meal with you. I can also do Boat trips to TIgre, Futbol tickets and Polo trips! ask me about it.

This tour is designed so that the passengers can have a broad overview of traditional Latin American food with a unique selection of dishes that will surprise them. We will try different dishes: Empanadas, Tequeños, Natural Juice, Arepas, Vermouth, Ceviche, and Ice cream. But it's not just about food. We'll walk through the beautiful streets of the Palermo Soho neighborhood, a very lively and eclectic space, with fashion and design stores. There are great works of graffiti and urban art that will surprise you!

Squeeze all of Buenos Aires’ most visited sights into one small-group city tour. Admire the Casa Rosada presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo and stroll down the grand Avenida de Mayo, then explore the cobblestone streets of historic San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. Head to La Boca to snap photos of the brightly painted houses along Caminito, then explore the buzzing port of Puerto Madero and pay a visit to the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita’s grave.

Become an official yerba mate expert with this small-group tasting and drink-making workshop in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Meet your Yerba Mate experts and instructors and learn where the popular drink comes from, how the tea is produced worldwide, and how to brew the perfect cup. Sample your drink with Argentine sweets and receive a diploma certifying your participation in the workshop.

“Bertie and Aby will show you the spirit and diversity of Argentina with small production wines and delicious regional food pairings” We are Bertie and Aby - an English sommelier and an Argentine chef. In 2016 we started Wine Discovery. Our tastings are focused around wine, food and good company, all shared around a big table - the Argentine way! Aby has been cooking traditional Argentine food every since she was a child, helping at (big) family gatherings and Bertie has worked as a sommelier since 2008. Together we want to share our knowledge and passion for Argentina’s wine, cuisine and culture! Our experience is designed to be enjoyed by everyone - whether you are just mildly interested in wine or an expert, our wine tastings are a fun and relaxed affair! Enjoy great food, generous pours and good company! Cheers!