Pacha Cocina de Autor
A chef's restaurant opened in 2015 by chef Tomás Casado. Many diners call it the best restaurant in Cafayate, and reservations are needed.
A chef's restaurant at 143 Güemes Street Sur, beside the central plaza. Tomás Casado founded it in 2015, and it has about 590 TripAdvisor reviews, rated 4.5. The cooking combines local ingredients with techniques from around the world. Lamb dumplings, sirloin with sweet potato purée and sous-vide chicken breast are the most frequently mentioned signature dishes. Diners also recommend the peanut soup, ribeye marinated for several days in Argentine chimichurri, and chocolate lava cake. Vegetarian options are available. The wine list focuses on Calchaquí Valley wines. Prices are high for the town, but reviewers find the value good, and portions are not large. Dinner only, with limited seating, so book through the website or by phone. The indoor dining room has the better atmosphere.
Opening hours
Tuesday through Saturday 19:00–23:30; closed Sunday and Monday. Some sources say it is open Sunday, so please confirm.
Nearby sights
- Cafayate
- Plaza 20 de Febrero & Cafayate Cathedral
- Museum of Vine and Wine
- Bodega Vasija Secreta
- Bodega El Esteco
- Piattelli Vineyards
- Río Colorado Seven Waterfalls
- Los Médanos