Buenos Aires ·San Telmo ·Restaurant
Abuela Pan
Great vegan options €
San Telmo's warmest secret: a grandma-run vegetarian kitchen where the Sunday lentils and still-warm whole wheat bread are worth the detour, just ask what's vegan before you sit down.
What to order
- 1 Sunday lentil dish
- 2 Specialty of the day (vegetable-based)
- 3 Whole wheat bread
Insider tip
Go on a Sunday for the lentil dish, which seems to be the most reliably plant-based item on the menu. Ask the owners directly what's vegan that day, reviewers describe them as genuinely friendly and approachable, so don't be shy. Avoid assuming the empanada or anything 'homey' is dairy-free without checking, as Argentine home cooking almost always involves cheese or eggs.
The area
San Telmo is the old city, cobblestones and all, the Sunday market draws crowds but the neighbourhood earns a visit any day for its food and atmosphere.