Barbecuing in the Heart of Buenos Aires
Outdoor BBQs, Porteño-Style
In Buenos Aires, sharing a barbecue outdoors is one of the most natural ways to bring friends and family together. Time stretches out over slow-cooked meat, long conversations, and rounds of mate or cold drinks. Kids run around, grandparents settle into folding chairs, and no one is in a hurry.
Why Buenos Aires Works So Well for a BBQ
Parks and green spaces across the city make it easy to plan an asado-style picnic:
- Friendly, social vibe – Porteños are used to gathering in plazas on weekends, and it’s normal to see groups with coolers, folding tables, and a portable grill.
- Good infrastructure – Many spots offer picnic tables, playgrounds, toilets, drinking water, and nearby waste baskets. Some areas are close to bars, ice cream stands, and kiosks for last‑minute supplies.
- Active surroundings – You’ll often find running tracks, fitness stations, tennis or volleyball courts, and dog parks nearby, so people can move between food and activity.
What’s on the Grill
Typical spreads include choripán, tira de asado, vacío, simple salads, bread, and plenty of chimichurri. Lunch easily turns into merienda, with facturas or ice cream to finish.
Before you go, you can use our website to check nearby amenities—filtering for restrooms, playgrounds, picnic tables, water points, or fire‑friendly areas—so your Buenos Aires BBQ day runs smoothly from first mate to last spark of the coals.