10 Affordable Restaurants in Mendoza Where You Always Eat Well

Fast food, yes—but with carefully sourced ingredients and a gourmet spirit. Guchini has made its mark in Mendoza with one clear premise: well-thought-out, tasty, straightforward sandwiches, perfect for a quick bite or sharing with friends. Everything revolves around the ritual of the sandwich as an excuse to get together, whether with friends, family, or after a long day.

Among its hits there are several sure bets, but two define the place: the Guchicken, perfect for after work or school, and the milanesa sandwich, a classic Argentine favorite reinterpreted with respect and personality. Guchini is a must—if you haven’t seen it on social media yet, you need to go, try it, and see what it’s all about.

Good to know: Located just steps from Plaza Italia, they encourage you to enjoy your sandwiches outdoors by lending deck chairs, blankets and even bocce sets to put together a picnic with good company.

Where: San Lorenzo 577, Mendoza City.

Warm, simple and honest. That’s Bigalia’s kitchen: a pizzeria that respects Neapolitan tradition while bringing it into everyday Mendocino life, with no fuss and lots of flavor. Here everything revolves around well-made pizza: carefully prepared dough, few ingredients, an open kitchen, and a product that makes you want to come back.

The Margherita is their calling card and signature dish. Sourdough with 48 hours of slow fermentation, quality ingredients and high-temperature baking result in a light, flavorful pizza that needs no embellishments. A classic that proves simplicity, when done right, never fails. A must on any trip to Mendoza.

Good to know: It’s certified as Pizza DOC in Mendoza—a seal of authenticity and quality for traditional Italian products, applied to Neapolitan pizza that follows strict ingredient rules.

Where: Sarmiento 776, Mendoza City.

More than a restaurant, Cariñito works as a meeting place. The experience is designed for sharing, conversation and enjoying without watching the clock—no surprise the average stay is over an hour and a half. The concept is built on familiar flavors, recipes with history and a welcoming approach that makes every diner feel at home.

The dish that best captures this identity is the humita with banderita-style asado, a combination that brings together two worlds coexisting in their kitchen: Andean and Argentine gaucho traditions. Family heritage, roots and flavor in a plate that connects with memory.

Good to know: It has a 4.9 rating on Google, especially praised for its design and atmosphere, attentive service and the tastiness of its dishes.

Where: Perú 776, Mendoza City.

Flor del Desierto starts from a simple yet powerful idea: turning the familiar into something surprising. Its cuisine takes recognizable Argentine flavors and reinterprets them with creativity. The desert appears as both concept and metaphor—a territory that, rather than a limit, becomes a starting point for creation.

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The menu works with local ingredients and products, applying modern techniques while always respecting the ingredient. The empanada-inspired cannelloni is one of the best examples of this playfulness: a dish that’s instantly recognizable, yet surprising in form and execution. Everything is designed so diners feel comfortable, while still daring to try something different.

Good to know: It now adds a family-friendly bonus: a kids’ playroom and a children’s menu with homemade, tasty options designed just for them.

Where: Sarmiento 681, Mendoza City.

Bosco is part of Mendoza’s living gastronomic history. Led by the Barbera family—pioneers in the field for over 70 years—the project was born in the heart of Parque San Martín, offering bodega-style dishes reimagined through product and technique, always supporting local producers and regional ingredients. From milanesa with pasta to a reinvented shepherd’s pie, the menu is constantly renewed without losing its modern cantina spirit.

More than a restaurant, Bosco functions as a gathering place. The entire experience is shaped by its natural park surroundings, present from start to finish.

Good to know: The Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe has become its iconic dish, both for its flavor and the shared-table experience it creates.

Where: Av. Del Prado S/N, Mendoza.

A classic in Guaymallén and Mendoza. The cantina at Club de Campo Mendoza combines experience, service and well-executed cooking. Behind it is Séptimo Día, a family project led by Marisol Álvarez and chef Mauro Pellegrino, with more than 25 years in gastronomy and hospitality.

Among the never-fail classics is the Neapolitan-style milanesa, a simple, beloved dish prepared with technique and respect for tradition. The experience is completed by a stunning landscaped background, with golfers in motion providing the scenery.

Good to know: Check the menu and book ahead—the offerings vary by day, ranging from executive lunches to four-course Sunday menus, plus brunch and traditional dishes.

Where: Elpidio González 3778, Mendoza.

Capri needs no introduction: it’s one of Mendoza’s oldest and most beloved pizzerias, with excellent ratings and a loyal clientele that’s been coming back for decades. Known as “the palace of pizza,” it opened on November 22, 1962, founded by Bartolomé Carrió—and 61 years later it remains alive, unchanged and relevant.

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The concept is clear and straightforward: pan-style pizza, medium-thick crust, overflowing mozzarella and crispy edges, baked in high-temperature gas pizza ovens. The undisputed hit is the mozzarella pizza, along with the classic triple-decker crustless sandwiches, though combinations like mozzarella with salted anchovies, the special with peppers, and the triple ham, cheese and vegetable sandwich also stand out.

Good to know: Do this: sit at the bar, order pizza by the slice and pair it with draft beer. Your slice arrives in just one minute—or less.

Where: Lavalle 109, Mendoza City.

Talking about El Gallego means talking about XXL milanesas that are already part of Mendoza’s gastronomic folklore. Famous across the province and the country, these giant portions go viral every time they hit the table. The nickname “El Gallego” comes from the owner’s father, an Andalusian from Granada, at a time when all Spaniards were called “Gallegos.”

The menu offers seven or eight varieties of milanesas, all meant for sharing. La Gallego (Neapolitan-style with cooked ham, fried egg, cheddar and bacon), La Marinita with melted cheese, tomato, prosciutto and arugula, La Cuyana with creamy cheeses and olives, and the ever-popular “La del barrio,” topped with homemade pesto tagliatelle, are among the favorites. And it’s not all about milanesas—there are also pastas, Spanish omelet, and a must-order finale: homemade flan with dulce de leche and cream, a family recipe.

Good to know: Seating is first come, first served—and you can’t leave without trying the legendary “De Locos,” a mountain of ingredients designed to be shared by up to 12 people.

Where: Italia 5694, Mendoza.

At Margha, everything revolves around simple, conscious, open-kitchen cooking, with a wood-fired oven as the heart of the pizzeria. The concept invites you to sit without rushing, watch the dough being worked and let the pizza ritual do its thing. Nothing feels forced—the vibe is relaxed, neighborhood-style and welcoming.

The real differentiator is the process. Behind every pizza there’s experimentation and alchemy: flour blends, hydration levels, temperatures and constant testing until achieving a light, crispy dough with that unmistakable wood-fired char. Without sticking to a single style, Margha takes the best of Neapolitan, stone-baked and New York pizza to create a result that’s its own—approachable and label-free.

Good to know: The Margherita best represents them—a classic Italian pizza reinterpreted to highlight local products like Mendoza tomatoes and olive oil. Simple, balanced and honest, and a favorite among many.

Where: Beltrán 721, Godoy Cruz, Mendoza.

A safe bet for many, La Central Vermutería is one of those ideal places to go with friends, order a vermouth and let the table fill up with shareable plates. The concept revolves around tapas and a kitchen designed for grazing, tasting and reordering, always with clear, well-executed flavors.

The menu, with Spanish and Italian influences, changes with the seasons and features small plates that work both on their own and together. From fainá with red onion and paprika to prosciutto croquettes with romesco and Sardinian cheese, everything invites a relaxed, unstructured experience. Add to that special care in presentation and atmosphere, where food dialogues with art and design.

Good to know: Vermouth is the undisputed star. With more than 18 local and international labels, La Central boasts the largest vermouth selection in the province, designed to pair with and elevate every dish.

Where: Av. Bartolomé Mitre 794, Mendoza City.