Los Morteros
A northwest Argentine restaurant steps from the Purmamarca square, offering generous portions of llama, humita, and goat cheese pies at fair prices.
Located on Salta Street in Purmamarca, just steps from the central square. The menu features classic northwest home-style dishes: humita (corn dish), tamal, locro stew, goat cheese pies, llama and quinoa risotto, Malbec-braised llama, and lamb dumplings. A hot meat platter for sharing, with llama, beef, and pork, suits groups. Diners generally praise the generous portions, reasonable prices, and warm service. Some report that certain dishes and wines sell out, and a cover charge applies. Booking is recommended in peak season, and the kitchen stops taking orders at 22:30.
Opening hours
Thu–Mon 12:00–15:30 and 19:30–22:30; Tue lunch only; closed Wed (check the restaurant's social media for updates)
Nearby sights
- Church of Santa Rosa de Lima, Purmamarca
- Cerro de los Siete Colores, Purmamarca
- Paseo de los Colorados
- Posta de Hornillos
- Cuesta de Lipán
- Paleta del Pintor
- Maimará Cemetery
- Pucará de Tilcara