A gourmet tour in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita

In the last few years, the cuisine of Santa Rosa de Calamuchita has been embellished to such an extent that it is not exaggerated to say that it has become one of the best in the country. What is more, various criollo and native recipes recovered with local products have been incorporated to its typical dishes. This is an invitation to go on a tour that will clearly reveal what we are talking about and vindicate those who try to preserve the classic flavors and present new proposals at their restaurants everyday.


La Vaquita, Close to Paradise

Ever since 2000, this petite restaurant has opened its doors to feed just thirty customers, as its owners consider that this is the exact number of people they may entertain without neglecting their excellent service. And they certainly succeed! The esthetics of the venue, both indoors and outdoors, consists in the typical rural store. Just crossing its door, visitors will be delighted by a wide array of cheese, cold cuts, jams and homemade sausages. And everything is produced in the area.

A very complete wine cellar with labels from all over the country is completed by the tips provided by an expert sommelier that helps customers choose the right wine according to the situation.

But the most attractive feature that definitely makes this place unique is the variety and quality of its dishes prepared right in front of the customers. Starters made with cold cuts and mozzarella cheese are impossible to put into words. Beef, chicken, pork and rabbit combined with mushrooms and local sauces. Pasta made on request. Not to mention desserts!

This family business has soared and still preserves its essence, at the same level as the best restaurants in the country.


La Pulpería de los Ferreyra, a Classic in Santa Rosa

An old slogan synthesizes this place where traditional and regional cuisine earn the applause of the most demanding customers: “This Pulpería has always been my dream. I have put my big loves into it: as a husband, as a father, as a brother and as a friend. Visitors will always be welcomed. Be careful not to close the door because I will keep it open”.

La Pulpería de los Ferreyra is located in front of the Old Chapel, in the very center of town. This gastronomic venue where time has passed but the will and commitment of its owners to delight customers remain intact opened up in 1992. The beauty of its architecture, its yard and the galleries that surround the imposing restaurant invite guests to go on chatting with the family and friends at their tables after having a meal.

Its special decoration, its waiters dressed as gauchos and folkloric songs give evidence that la Pulpería de los Ferreyra is a real temple of Argentinian tradition.

Food is excellent: locro, humita, empanadas, parrillada, goat, trout, pacú, homemade pasta and puchero criollo are some of the specialties accompanied by a select wine cellar with the best labels in the country and even some worldwide known trademarks.


El Águila, a Site with a View

A few meters away from one of the accesses to the City of Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, there lies this exclusive restaurant called El Águila, whose name stands for “The Eagle” in Spanish and is closely related to its location. The point is that this spot features one of the best views of Mount Champaquí, sentry of the entire shire of Santa Rosa de Calamuchita.

Chosen to have lunch or dinner with friends, the trays of assorted cheese and cold cuts made with regional products are ideal to be combined with a typical Swiss cheese fondue, one of the specialties that together with craft beer make customers feel they are in a distinctive and select place.

The panoramic view of the entire city is simply indescribable. A real excuse to stay longer at this venue.