Where to Eat Sandwiches in Buenos Aires: 12 Must-Visit Spots

At Áncora, sandwiches have their own dedicated section on the menu and serve as an introduction to the restaurant's contemporary Río de la Plata-inspired cuisine. The concept revolves around quality ingredients, precise technique, and balanced flavor combinations. One standout is the Club Sandwich, made with grilled chicken, tomato, lettuce, ham, melted cheese, and crispy bacon, served on toasted bread with golden fries on the side.

The Chivito offers a generous take on the Uruguayan classic, featuring juicy ribeye steak, ham, bacon, cheese, egg, vegetables, and homemade mayonnaise. The result is comforting, substantial, and expertly executed.

Good to know: The experience is rounded out by classic cocktails, aperitifs, and a wine list curated by Aldo Graziani.

Where: Comodoro Pedro Zanni 351, Retiro.

In Versalles, A Coruña turns its bocadillos into one of the menu's main attractions. As the name suggests, the focus is Spanish cuisine. Highlights include the Spanish omelet sandwich with chorizo and aioli, the calamari sandwich with capers and aioli, the fritter sandwich with roasted peppers and paprika mayonnaise, and the cured ham sandwich with black olives.

To pair, opt for a cold draft beer, cider, or vermouth with soda or grapefruit. The experience comes together in a warm dining room with Galician touches or, even better, on the spacious sidewalk terrace, open from 6pm on weekdays and from noon on weekends.

Good to know: Save room for dessert. Favorites include red wine-poached pears with cream, orange and saffron custard, and bread pudding with dulce de leche and cream.

Where: Irigoyen 1801, Versalles.

At its Villa Devoto location, Buche Salumería celebrates the sandwich with an entire menu section called Los San-Buche. The stars are generously filled sandwiches served on different breads with Italian-inspired ingredients, including cured ham and lardo with Gruyère, prosciutto with olive-oil tomatoes and Parmesan, and spianata salami with Parmigiano Reggiano and butter. Other options include pastrami with pickles and mustard, lightly smoked turkey with Gouda and seasonal chutney, and Brie with pistachios and roasted tomatoes.

The experience continues with a selection of artisanal crustless tea sandwiches, honoring a beloved Buenos Aires classic. Traditional ham-and-cheese and salami-and-cheese options sit alongside more sophisticated combinations such as prosciutto and Gruyère, Argentine roast beef with Fontina, and porchetta with Gouda.

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Good to know: All San-Buche sandwiches can be ordered on focaccia, ciabatta, a classic baguette roll, or a squash-seed baguette.

Where: Asunción 4085, Villa Devoto.

In Colegiales, Biasatti Pastificio elevates focaccia with artisanal versions made from dough prepared with biga—a pre-ferment rested for 24 hours—and 75% hydration, creating an airy crumb and crisp crust.

One of the most tempting choices is the mortadella focaccia with pistachios, basil pesto, creamy ricotta, and stracciatella, a combination that perfectly captures the Italian spirit of the menu. Other highlights include prosciutto with arugula and Parmesan butter, and a vegetarian version with roasted eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, burrata, fresh basil, and Parmesan.

Good to know: Everything is available for takeaway. At home, a few minutes in the oven brings the focaccia back to freshly baked perfection.

Where: Jorge Newbery 3202, Colegiales.

At Sifón—the modern tavern inspired by the classic soda siphon—the sandwich section features two creations that embody the restaurant's spirit. The vegan option centers on oyster mushrooms served on ciabatta with hummus, fresh vegetables, and pickled red onion.

Meanwhile, the fried chicken sandwich (available only at the Chacarita location) comes on a brioche bun with sriracha, pickles, cabbage, sesame seeds, and pumpkin purée, which balances the flavors beautifully. Both are served with fries.

Good to know: Between sunset vermouth sessions, live music events, and a relaxed rooftop terrace, there is always something happening.

Where: Jorge Newbery 3881, Chacarita; Av. Corrientes 1660, Paseo La Plaza.

Located on one of Parque Chacabuco's most traditional corners, Mondongo & Coliflor serves XL sandwiches on sourdough ciabatta, accompanied by fries. The menu balances porteño classics with more adventurous combinations.

Options range from the essential milanesa sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise to more elaborate choices like striploin with chimichurri butter or pork shoulder with cheese and caramelized onions.

There's also a Caesar-style sandwich with chicken, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing, while the choripán comes in classic form or topped with provoleta cheese, always served on French bread.

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Good to know: Sandwiches are available for takeaway with a drink included, or can be enjoyed in-house with wine or an ice-cold beer.

Where: Del Barco Centenera 1698, Parque Chacabuco.

Nearly a century old and recently restored, Almacén y Bar Lavalle has reopened with a concept that blends the spirit of a modern bodegón with classic comfort food. Among its standout dishes are pebete sandwiches served on brioche-style buns. One favorite features 18-month-aged cured ham from Córdoba, Mar del Plata cheese, butter, and arugula.

Another crowd-pleaser is the house burger, served on an oval pebete-style bun and made with striploin beef, Brie cheese, sweet-and-sour pickles, roasted peppers, pickled onions, and green chimichurri.

Perhaps the most original offering is the year-round vitel toné pebete, filled with sliced veal, fresh lettuce, and the classic tuna-caper sauce—a sandwich version of one of Argentina's most iconic dishes.

Good to know: All sandwiches come with either a slice of Spanish omelet or fries. Brioche can also be swapped for French, whole wheat, or toasted pita bread.

Where: Lavalle and Rodríguez Peña, San Nicolás.

La Zarpada Almagro brings back the spirit of 1990s pizza cafés with a contemporary twist. Its menu ranges from Roman-style pinsa to sandwiches, comfort-food classics, and homemade pasta, all served in a space packed with references to Argentine pop culture.

The Mortadela Zarpado sandwich pairs abundant mortadella and burrata with house-made pesto inside freshly baked Roman pinsa bread. Made with wheat, rice, and soy flours and fermented for 48 hours, the dough is light, airy, and crisp.

The retro-inspired setting features murals of Sandro and Isabel "Coca" Sarli, a working piano, foosball tables, and a bar designed for lingering.

Good to know: La Zarpada was one of the pioneers that introduced and popularized Roman pinsa in Argentina.

Where: Bulnes 910, Almagro.

On the historic corner of Chile and Bolívar in San Telmo, La Poesía remains a landmark of Buenos Aires culture, where the legacy of writers and artists now coexists with jazz, books, and comforting food.

One of its signature dishes is the pastrami sandwich, served on figazza bread baked in-house and filled with pickles, tomato, lettuce, caramelized onions, and Dijon mustard. Its generous size makes it ideal for sharing alongside a basket of fries.

The menu also features house-made charcuterie boards, traditional Argentine comfort food, sandwiches, breakfast and afternoon tea options, craft cocktails, and cellar beer.

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Good to know: They make their own pastrami and offer around 15 different sandwiches.

Where: Chile 502, San Telmo.

Ciro combines a spacious terrace with a menu where sandwiches take center stage. At its Palermo and Puerto Madero locations, the focus is on house-made breads—from focaccias to sourdough paninis—designed to highlight every ingredient.

One standout is the Ciro Toastie, prepared with house focaccia, cherry tomatoes, natural cooked ham, and melted Danbo cheese.

The menu also includes filled cornettos, available with prosciutto, arugula, and cheese or with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Richer options include focaccia stuffed with mortadella, pesto, and stracciatella, the Three-Cheese focaccia, and porteño classics such as lomito and milanesa sandwiches.

Good to know: Specialty coffee, fresh juices, and aperitifs like Aperol Spritz and Carpano Rosso with soda or tonic complete the experience.

Where: Pierina Dealessi 1350, Puerto Madero; Guatemala 4798, Palermo.

At Chori Star, sandwiches are built around carefully selected meats and slow cooking methods designed to maximize tenderness and flavor.

Menu highlights include the Bacon & Cheddar Chori, featuring premium chorizo, cheddar sauce, red onion, crispy bacon, and cheese, as well as the Provoleta & Roasted Peppers version with roasted vegetables and confit cherry tomatoes.

The menu also features slow-cooked pulled beef sandwiches, available in classic versions or topped with provoleta cheese, plus pulled pork, grilled chicken, and bacon-and-cheddar combinations.

Good to know: Every sandwich comes with golden, crispy fries in a fast-casual concept focused on quality ingredients.

Where: San Justo Shopping, Av. Brig. Gral. Juan Manuel de Rosas 3910, San Justo; Parque Avellaneda Shopping, Autopista Dr. Ricardo Balbín, km 9, Salida Acceso Sudeste, Sarandí.

Molina now has more than ten locations across Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area. Founded in Liniers in 2018, the project revives the neighborhood coffee shop tradition with approachable service and excellent coffee.

Among the standout sandwiches are two hearty classics. The Club Sandwich combines chicken, bacon, pork loin, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and aioli on brioche bread for a generously loaded, traditional-style creation.

The pork shoulder sandwich features beer-and-honey braised pork, pickled red onions, and Tybo cheese, also served on brioche, balancing sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors.

Good to know: Molina adapts to each neighborhood with takeaway coffee windows and comfortable dining rooms designed for relaxing, chatting, or working.

Where: Floresta, Saavedra, Colegiales, Cid Emperador, Sáenz Peña (Tres de Febrero), Flores, Villa Pueyrredón, Parque Chacabuco, Villa del Parque.