Flan inspires fierce opinions in Argentina, but Aspi’s dulce de leche version became a Buenos Aires reference point. Creamy, velvety, and served with light caramel, it remains one of the city’s most memorable desserts.

Swiss chard pakoras from Gran Dabbang, served with carrot chutney, yogurt and roasted-red-pepper sriracha.

Plot your way through Buenos Aires’s essential wine bars, from tucked-away Chacarita rooms and Palermo rooftops to Retiro design bars and Recoleta classics, with bottles that stretch well beyond the expected Malbec.