El Charrúa
A long-established downtown parrilla serving generous, charcoal-grilled portions at fair prices; its empanadas and locro are also excellent.
A long-running parrilla at Caseros 221, self-described as a wood-fired grill house, known for its large portions and good value, with a large number of reviews in Salta. Signature dishes include the two-person mixed grill platter, rib-eye steak and provoleta grilled cheese; the Salta empanadas and locro are also well received. Takeaway empanadas come with hot sauce. It is about three blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio, and there is a second branch on Güemes Street. Open for both lunch and dinner; for the dinner rush, call ahead to book.
Opening hours
Daily, approximately 11:30–15:30 and 19:30–23:30
Nearby sights
- Convent of San Bernardo
- Church of San Francisco, Salta
- Plaza 9 de Julio
- Salta Cathedral
- Cabildo of Salta
- Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
- Monument to General Güemes
- Calle Balcarce Peñas