Top Buenos Aires Food & Drink Classes

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 the rich tradition of yerba mate with a unique experience in Cañitas, Buenos Aires. You'll learn about the history and importance of this iconic beverage while learning how to prepare your own mate blend. With a local guide, you'll enjoy a tasting session that includes yerba mate, a bombilla, hot water, and spices, as well as traditional snacks. This sensory and dynamic activity will allow you to become a true yerba mate cebador in a magical setting that enhances every moment.

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.

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.

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.

Taste your way through Argentina’s best-known culinary delicacies, all in just one excursion, on this small-group tasting tour. Meet your local guide in Buenos Aires’ vibrant Palermo neighborhood, and get ready to explore: You can look forward to trying everything from empanadas and choripán sandwiches to Argentine wine, steak, and more. Along the way, learn more about the city’s rich culinary heritage.

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.

Take a break from Buenos Aires sightseeing to learn about one of Argentina's most important and beloved drinks: mate. Mate is an herbal tea made from naturally caffeinated weed. Discover where it’s grown, how to infuse it, and how to drink it in the traditional way, with a straw bulb. You’ll also learn the history of mate and how it became part of daily Argentine life.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of mate, Argentina's most iconic drink, right in the heart of Buenos Aires. At our Mate Bar, designed as an authentic pulpería adorned with gaucho and countryside décor, you’ll uncover the secrets of mate in a way you can’t experience on your own.

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.

The Ultimate Argentinian Asado: Steak & Wine Experience The Argentinian Asado is more than just a meal—it’s a centuries-old tradition that brings people together around fire, meat, and wine. Join a renowned grillmaster—who has worked at top Buenos Aires steakhouses and on The Bachelorette—for a hands-on BBQ experience, where you'll grill Argentina’s best cuts and pair them with Malbec & Torrontés wines. What’s Included: ✅ Master the fire – Grill premium cuts over wood embers ✅ Taste local favorites – Enjoy choripán, provoleta, Chimichurri & dessert ✅ Wine pairing – Savor Malbec & Torrontés ✅ Exclusive setting – A small-group Asado in a private home Book now to experience Argentina’s legendary Asado!

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.

Aby is a Buenos Aires native who will teach you everything you need to know about making and enjoying mate! During the activity you will learn about the history of Yerba Mate in Argentina, the local customs and how to prepare and enjoy this wonderful drink. We will show you the traditional way to enjoy mate, but also show you the how it is enjoyed in other regions. The experience is held at our private tasting room in the heart of Palermo.

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.

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.

Explore Argentine culture through its cuisine in the comfort of a local's home. Taste mate and alfajores and learn to make empanadas from scratch, including the dough and filling. Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on experience! We'll allow for some time to get to know each other. You will have a chance to learn about the local culture and way of living, directly from a local. Sustainability and health are at the heart of what I do, and I care deeply about the details. I carefully source ingredients produced through sustainable, environmentally respectful practices that also protect our health and ensure dignified working conditions for the people behind them. The beef is grass-fed, the eggs come from free-range hens, the vegetables are seasonal, local, and organic, and the flour, oil, cheese, wine, and other staples are organic as well.