Entering an Argentinean restaurant for the first time may generate a very normal doubt: what to ask to get it right. If you are not familiar with the typical cuts, starters or desserts, it's easy to look at the menu and not knowing where to start.
At Bacacay Argentine Grill, in the heart of Alicante, we receive many people who want to enjoy a good grill for the first time and leave with the sensation of having a good experience. to have made the right choice.
What should I ask for on a first visit?
If it is your first time in an Argentinean restaurant, the best thing to do is to not to overcomplicate and focus on testing most representative of the experience. The most common thing to do is to ask:
- Typical appetizers to share
- A grilled cut of meat
- A good garnish
- An Argentine wine to accompany
- A classic dessert to close
Start with something to share
In Argentinean cuisine, food has a lot to do with the and shared table. Therefore, a good way to start is to order several starters. Here usually stand out options such as:
- Empanadas
- Provoleta
- Some starters to whet your appetite
This allows you to start with flavor, to enter into context and do not go directly to the meat without preparation.
Meat: the center of the experience
If there is something that defines an Argentinean restaurant, it is the grill. Therefore, on a first visit, it is worthwhile to ask for a cut that allows you to taste that part of the menu. Depending on your tastes, you can search:
- Juicier cuts
- Cuts with more flavor
- Sharing options
- Grilled meats that allow you to appreciate the grill well.
If you are accompanied, a very good idea is to share meat and try more than one option.
Which accompaniments usually fit best
The garnish also matters. It is not just an add-on. Well-chosen, it helps to balancing food and complete the dish.
It is normal to accompany the meat with simple and tasty options that do not require a lot of time and effort.or take the limelight away from it, but do complete the experience well.
And to drink?
In an Argentinean barbecue, the wine usually has a lot of weight. If you want a more complete experience, ask for an argentine wine is a very good choice.
It goes particularly well with meat and is also part of that style of food. more leisurely, more social and more enjoyable.
If you prefer something lighter, you can also start with a more informal drink and leave the wine for another visit.
Don't skip dessert
Many people think that after a good grill there is no room for dessert. But on a first visit it is worth it. leave a small space.
Argentine desserts have a lot of personality and are an important part of the closing. Especially if you have a sweet tooth, this is usually where a lot of people end up with fall in love with the experience.
Do you want to try an Argentinean grill in Alicante?
If you want to find out what to order in an Argentine restaurant without complications, at Bacacay we make it easy for you.
We are in the center of Alicante, very close to the Central Market, and we work to ensure that every meal is enjoyed as it should be: good meat, good atmosphere and an experience to repeat.
Reserve your table at Bacacay and come and enjoy your first Argentinean barbecue as it should be..
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