What to eat in El Calafate?

There are many restaurants available in the small village and also great options in different hotels. All of them offer international dishes, but there are some great options we can suggest to taste during your visit to El Calafate.

The Patagonian Lamb

Called in spanish “Cordero al Asador” or “Cordero Patagonico al asador”, the Patagonian lamb is the king of the local specialties. Be sure to try some while you visit the area, either costillas de cordero (rack of lamb) or bife de cordero (lamb steak). The preferred way to cook it here is by roasting or grilling, and the lamb is reared locally on the Patagonian steppe. A great place to go is La Tablita, a restaurant or “parilla” where you can taste this exquisite lamb.

El Calafate berry

The city itself is actually named for a berry  “el calafate”. It is a violet fruit used in jams, desserts and special infusions in the area. Some people say that if you taste or eats  Calafate, you will return to  Patagonia. Try the patagonian lamb with Calafate sauce!