Is the first restaurant that locals mention when you ask where to eat. it receives mixed reviews but provides steaks and grilled patagonian lamb.
Don Pichón
Is a very good grill and restaurant.
La TolderÃa
Av Del Libertador Gral. San Martin 1177
Patagonic Lamb "cordero patagónico" is the main dish. Typical barbecue asado is very good. But if you are tired of meat, just try pizza and "empanadas" at La TolderÃa bar, Libertador 1177.
La Vaca Atada
Av Del Libertador Gral. San Martin 1176, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province
At La Vaca Atada The tied cow:-, ask the "milanesa completa". If you like meat, don´t even ask what is it, just surprise yourself. It is a dely.
Pura Vida
Is a colourful joint with tasty dishes and nice lake views managed by 4 youngsters with a 'vision'.
Don´t miss:
La Chancha y los 20
At La Chancha y los 20, Libertador 1250, ask for brochettes.One brochette is enough for 2 normal persons.
Sancho
At Sancho, 25 de Mayo 90, ask for the stuffed beaf, or "Bife de Lomo relleno".
Pizzeria La Lechuza
At Pizzeria La Lechuza A Patagonian Owl on Ave. Libertador try the great empanadas, pizza and different kinds of milanesas. If possible, avoid the English-language menu as it makes no sense.