Buenos Aires Café – Spanish
Stepping into Buenos Aires Café feels like a vibrant escape to an Argentine corner, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of golden, hand-crimped empanadas and bubbling, herb-crusted provoleta. Guests linger over communal boards of artisanal cheeses and zesty boquerones, savoring a social dining experience that celebrates the bold, rustic flavors of the pampas in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Buenos Aires Café, Waller Street, East Cesar Chavez, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78702, United States https://www.buenosairescafe.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, detox, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, candida, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Bread - $7: House-made bread served with compound butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Olives - $7: House-marinated olives & citrus zest Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Provoleta Small - $15: Charred Argentine provolone topped with herbs & diced fresh tomato, bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Provoleta Large - $28: Charred Argentine provolone topped with herbs & diced fresh tomato, bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Board - $20: Selection of cheeses, chef choice of Argentinian preserve, fruit & chapa bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- La Gran Picada - $25: Two cheeses, serrano ham, boquerones, olives and bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Boquerones - $8: Marinated white anchovies, lemon confit, pan tomate Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Empanadas
- Spicy Beef Empanada - $6.5: Spicy ground beef, yellow onions, raisins, green olives, fresh herbs, traditional spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mild Beef Empanada - $6.5: Mild ground beef, yellow onions, raisins, green olives, fresh herbs, traditional spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Empanada - $6.5: Organic & free range roasted chicken, red bell peppers, yellow onions, fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Empanada - $6.5: Spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Onion & Cheese Empanada - $6.5: Caramelized onions & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lentil Empanada - $6.5: Lentils, mushrooms, apples & spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Main Courses
- Roasted Chicken - $27: Oven-roasted, free-range bone-in quarter chicken with fresh herbs & spices, served with mascarpone polenta and wilted organic spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Gnocchi Quartet - $25: Handmade pumpkin-cinnamon, sweet potato-chipotle, cilantro jalapeño, and potato-herb gnocchi, sautéed with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, haricot verts, and roasted red bell peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Potato Pie - $23: Argentine style Shepherd’s pie, certified Angus ground beef, hard-boiled eggs, green onions, raisins, green olives, red bell peppers & herbs finished with creamy mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Salmon - $40: 6oz grilled citrus glazed Scottish salmon, grilled asparagus, garnished with organic field greens and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Skirt Steak 8oz - $35: Served with side and chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Tenderloin Steak 6oz - $38: Served with side and chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Tenderloin Steak 8oz - $45: Served with side and chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Parrillada for 2 - $70: Morcilla, salchicha parrillera, chef's beef selection, & chicken. Served with roasted onion and red bell pepper, chimichurri & criolla sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Signature Sandwiches
- Lomito Beef Sandwich - $28: Grilled PRIME Angus beef tenderloin, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mila Sandwich - $16: With tomato, lettuce, mayo on baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Sandwich - $18: Free-range grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, chipotle aioli, French baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Choripan - $16: House-made Argentine staple bratwurst, baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides
- House Fries Small - $5: Garlic & parsley, chimi aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- House Fries Large - $10: Garlic & parsley, chimi aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Brussels - $9: Fried finished with spicy ponzu & honey glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Carrots & Thyme - $9: Roasted rainbow baby carrots and thyme Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Four Milks Cake - $10: Sponge cake soaked in signature four milks, whipped cream, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Dark & Spicy Crème Brûlée - $12: Madagascar vanilla, arbol chile, and cayenne pepper infused dark chocolate custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Panqueques - $10: House-made sweet crepes rolled with dulce de leche and torched sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan De Buenos Aires - $9: Traditional creme caramel with dulce de leche and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Pie - $9: Graham crackers crust, lemon filling, Italian torched merengue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Alfajor De Maicena - $4.5: Traditional Argentine corn starch cookie, filled with dulce de leche, and rolled in coconut flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Espresso - $3: Single shot
- Mexican Coca-Cola - $4: Regular
- Quilmes Lager - $7: Argentina
- Buena Onda Cocktail - $15: Austin Gin, Luxardo Montenegro Select Pilla, Liber & Co Ginger, fresh lemon