La Despensa

This place was recommended by the Inn, we live in San Rafael. We just arrived so we grabbed a few bikes and just went there. From the beginning the service was excellent, the employees and owners are very young and fun and... then the music was on (Dire Straits, David Bowie, Chuck Berry, etc.) We asked the waiter (who was also the owner) after suggestions and he recommended the BBQ ribs and the slowly boiled Pork Shoulder (Bondiola braseada). Both were absolutely fabulous! Before the dishes arrived, we were offered a by-court of honey fried eggplants for free, yes you have read it correctly. For the desert we had queso y dulce, an Argentine classic who was brilliant. Last but not least we were also recommended to try a local wine: Goyenechea Malbec. I'll take a bottle home. In short, great food, great service, great wine and great place. Go!

On a road trip across Argentina, I have to say that this was one of the most beautiful and most delicious places we were on the way. The most affordable and the funst and most beautiful service. We met the chef and what a great guy, this guy's here! If I'm ever back in Argentina, I'll try to come by. In any case, this place will recommend to all friends who visit Argentina.

Excellent food, fair price, good service. Voice cuts by Steak, extensive wine list. Large, beautiful beer garden in a park-like environment in the back

This place was recommended by the Inn we we're staying in San Rafael. We had just arrived so we grabbed a couple of bikes and went straight there.From the start the service was excellent, the staff and owners are very young and fun and thus the music was spot on (Dire Straits, David Bowie, Chuck Berry, etc). We asked the waiter (which was also the owner) for a suggestions and he recommended the BBQ ribs and the slow cooked Pork Shoulder (Bondiola braseada). Both were absolutely fabulous!Before the dishes arrived, we were offered - expense free - a side dish of honey fried eggplants, yes you've read it right. For desert we've had queso y dulce, an Argentinian classic which was awesome.Last but not least, we were also recommended to try a local wine: Goyenechea Malbec. I will be taking a bottle home.In short, great food, great service, great wine and great place. Just go already!

Going on a road trip all around Argentina I must say this was one of the nicest and most delicious places we stopped along the way. Most affordable and the most fun and nicest service. We actually met the chef and what a great guy, this guy is going places! If I am ever in Argentina again I will make an effort to come by. Definitely will be recommending this place to any friends who come visit Argentina.