Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a popular golf tourist location for good reason: It is home to some of the best courses in Argentina. Notable courses include The Jockey Club, which has two Alister Mackenzie designs, and Buenos Aires Golf Club in Bella Vista, hosts of the 2001 Argentine Open and the 2000 EMC World Cup, respectively. Those seeking kosher restaurants in Buenos Aires may have to search a little more thoroughly for them than for golf courses, but options do exist.
El Pasaje Express
El Pasaje Express is actually two restaurants. To abide with kosher law, El Pasaje Express is broken into one restaurant for meat and one for dairy. El Pasaje Express has outdoor seating, which is heated and broken into two sections. The cuisine is local, with traditional Argentine dishes comprising the majority of the menu. The menu is in Spanish, but the waitstaff is helpful in translating where necessary. El Pasaje Express is located in the popular Palermo district, in the Abasto Shopping Center.
El Pasaje Express
Pasaje El Lazo 3141
Buenos Aires, Argentina
011 +54 4806 0084
elpasajekosher.com.ar
El Galope
El Galope serves mostly Middle Eastern cuisine and would be considered a steakhouse if not for the menu variety. It is located in what once was the Jewish community of Buenos Aires. In addition to steak, El Galope features pitas, salads and a variety sandwiches. Desserts and the wide list of kosher Argentine wines are available.
El Galope
Tucumán 2633
Buenos Aires, Argentina
011 +54 4963 6888
Kosher McDonald's
When in Buenos Aires, your first thought isn't going to be to find the nearest McDonald's. However, this Buenos Aires McDonald's is the only kosher one outside Israel. While there are no dairy products, the menu is what you'd expect, including all of the American favorites. Those who aren't on a kosher diet can walk across the Abasto Shopping Center food court to the non-kosher McDonald's.
Kosher McDonald's
Avenida Corrientes 3247
Buenos Aires, Argentina
011 +54 4959 3709
mcdonalds.com.ar
About The Author
Mark Rhyman has been working as a freelance writer since 2005. His work has appeared in numerous online and print publications, including Think+Up and "Sports & Leisure Magazine." He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the State University of New York at Brockport.
