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El Belga ‘The real Belgian fries’

Restaurant Belgian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Buenos Aires


Address

Defensa 961, C1065 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Website

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Rating on Google Maps

5.00 (913 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 12 to 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fries (14) Belgian (12) sauce (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 jacquesdutoitdotcom (Personal Finance N. 5 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Amazing food and even better service. Jurgen, the owner, is a really cool guy and loves to make his clients feel welcome and well fed. Do not give this place a miss if you want some incredible chips and also some amazing beef stew.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolás Omar González P. 5 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    A Belgian-related food place run by a Belgian man in the middle of San Telmo, Buenos Aires is the place of my all-time top 3 best fries since we ate at his place. At first glance, you will see a small spot on one of the market's entrances with a couple of chairs and tables to sit and eat. Then you will meet the chef, a nice guy who can switch from English to Spanish, Flemish, and Dutch, who will show you his offer: Belgian stew and Belgian fries. Go for the combo of stew+fries (which includes a sauce) and a soda (or beer if you prefer) and wait for the order. While you are waiting, he will have some conversation, and you can share some good stories and musical genres. And once you get your combo, you will understand the why of his perfect 5.0 stars. I cannot stress how rich the stew is and how little you know about fries after you try the first one. Each bite and each fry is equally crispy and soft (and the sauce you picked will make it even better). Give yourself a treat in your life and go at least once to meet this Belgian guy, chat with him about music and languages while you wait, and enjoy his food. And do not forget to give him five stars after that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan P. 6 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    The employees were all so kind and welcoming. They made sure we had a place to sit. And they were not kidding when they said they are the best fries in Argentina. They might be the best in all of the Americas, north and south. You for sure have to go with the Anadalouse sauce for dipping.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver F. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Fries in a league of their own. I love good chips and these are something else. Argentine potatoes with Belgian method.🇦🇷🇧🇪 Cooked in beef tallow with a supercrispy crunch without any oil. Very heartfelt service for a small shop
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom C. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Absolutely perfect thick-cut fries with INCREDIBLE homemade sauces. We initially ordered the curry one but it was so good we ordered the mayo just to try it. It absolutely slapped. And to top it all off, the couple who run the place were hilarious, cheeky, and made us feel right at home. Everyone should check it out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Atticus L. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    A brilliant little gem of the San Telmo market, make sure not to miss these steaming hot and crispy fat fries. Owned and operated by a very kind Belgian/Argentine couple (Jürgen and Veronica), this place is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite, a cold beer, and relax a bit before you move on through the bustling market. Since the menu is limited, the attention to quality in each order of fries is top notch, and the raw ingredients are carefully sourced to ensure the best quality and freshness. Highly recommend the Andalus sauce, which has a flavor similar to garam masala or berbere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bart De N. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Found this hidden gem walking by today inside the mercado. As a Belgian I can confirm these are the best fries I found on the American continent and it taste like home. The owner is Belgian and we received the best service. I had mayo and stoofvlees sauce combo. Yummmm 🤤🤤🤤.. Don’t miss out on little piece of authentic Belgian food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asger B F. 7 months ago on Google
    The fries are fantastic and the guy is an authentic belgian. He uses a lot of different sauces as well. Best regards the danish people
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 9 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Belgian frites as good if not better than Belgium. What really stole the show though was the dips, both the Andaluza (curry) and Alioli As well as the passion from the fantastic owners. Package those sauces and we will 100% import to Ireland.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fletcher C. 6 months ago on Google
    If you haven’t tried Belgian fries then this is a must visit. And if you have tried them then these are the real deal. The owner is from Belgium and is super nice. The dipping sauce we had was also delicious. They have a few sauces to choose from and two sizes of fries that they make right in front of you while you wait. Highly recommend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bart W. 5 months ago on Google
    The fries are very well prepared, they are crispy and they taste very good 👍. All sauces are homemade, as well as the stew. Highly recommended for an experience of a meal or a snack with Belgian fries 🍟😊! Friendly and passionate about their job 👏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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