Not far from city for walking and don’t need to pay entrance fee. But you need to walk on the main road that hv the ton of dusk when car passing. The waterfall is beautiful in falls season but it’s just small waterfall

The trail is easy to walk for anyone, including children. Theres not much elevation and still if you want to make it easier you can always walk through the route instead of the walking trail. Great for a nice and short walk if you have some spare time in El Chalten.

This is one of the free walks/hikes in El Chaltén and an absolute must-do. The trail is very flat, making it an easy and enjoyable walk, and it only takes about an hour to reach the destination. The scenery along the way is quite picturesque, adding to the charm. There’s a car park available at the site, and toilets are provided, but be prepared—bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer, as the facilities were in poor condition when we visited. One of the best parts is that there’s no park fee, so it’s a great option for anyone exploring El Chaltén on a budget. Highly recommended!

very pretty waterfall and the hike isn’t too far off of the main road. you can park in the main carpark for a short walk, or you can do it as part of a 1.5km hike :)

The waterfall is not very big and amazing, but if you have about 2 hours and don't know how to spend it - have a walk to it. Compared to other points of interest, the road is flat and takes 30-40 min to get there from the end of the city or just 5 min from the parking near the waterfall. The water is clear and you can drink it, as well as there're a lot of calafate berries nearby.

Beautiful waterfall! Pretty full of people midday but worth it for the view! To avoid paying to get into the park, you walk up the road instead which I imagine isn’t as pretty of a walk as the trail

A beautiful walk from El Chalten to this waterfall, one hour at slow step but it's worth the effort no doubt.

Amazing coffee, super delicious desserts and yogurt parfait as well. Very friendly service. Cozy place to rest a bit after the hike

Our favorite cafe in El Chaltén! The Paisa Arepa and Serrano Bruschetta are great, and they also have a nice orange poppyseed cake.

Coffee was so good and you can see Fitzroy from outside seats. (Don’t expect too much though) While I was enjoying my coffee outside, wind blew and my wife’s hot chocolate was spilt but they refilled kindly. I recommend this place.

Great coffee and light breakfast in El Calafate. I was missing my daily cold brew after a week in Argentina. But, was pleasantly they had cold brew here. We also liked the hot chocolate and arepas, went back twice in as many days

In my opinion, the best coffee in town. I normally order a flat white, but we decided to try their Americano. A lot of places add either too much or too little water, but Paisa has it spot on – it’s one of the nicest cups of coffee I’ve ever had. We went back a second time and will probably visit another two or three times before we leave. Great place!

One of the best Cafes in El Chalten. Great Coffee and Food! Would highly recommend it.

Pretty coffee place in El Chalten. The coffee is really good.

Best food in El Chalten. Super friendly service, cozy atmosphere and delicious food, especially beetroot crepes.we visited twice during our short stay and every dish we had was good

I was so happy to eat here after a long day of hiking! Arrive early because it is popular (for a reason). My tour guide recommended it, so I decided to try it. The steak in particular was mouth-watering, I would come back for it. I also liked the empanada I had, and tried some bites of lasagna and trout. You can’t choose wrong, but I’ll be back for the steak. The staff are really kind and friendly, including the owner. If you’re in town, this is the place to go.

we had an amazing experience at this restaurant. the owner has license plates all over the restaurant from all of his travels all over the world. he creates a beautiful atmosphere that permeates through the culture of the restaurant. All of the waitresses are all super attentive, enthusiastic, and kind. it made our visit feel like we were at an Argentine’s house. we absolutely recommend this place for an unforgettable experience in El Chaltén!

This place it’s just amazing! Our hotel recommended us this place on our arrival and it was so good that in a two day trip we went there twice. The place is so cool and the staff so kind and welcoming! And the owner so fun! 🤩 If we ever return to Argentina, we will come to El Chalten just to visit this place again!

Great charming spot! We went tonight to have dinner there as a recommendation from our stay and it did not disappoint! We had the bife with potatoes, the guanaco lasagna and the pear and blue cheese salad. Everything was delishhhhh!

This was the best dinner I had while in El Chalten. The restaurant is relatively small and busy so go early, make a reservation, or expect to wait. The food is worth it. Our family ordered salads, lamb ravioli, lamb casserole, and salmon ravioli. They give bread for the table too. The salads were fresh and big enough to be an appetizer for two people. It was relatively difficult to find good salad on our vacation through Patagonia so this was very welcomed. The entree portion sizes were perfect and we all left full. The lamb ravioli was excellent and exactly what I hoped for. They served refreshing homemade lemonade for our table when we requested a non-alcohol, non-soda drink option. They accepted credit cards without charging extra, but only accept tips in cash USD or pesos. Highly recommend.

Best food we had in Argentina. They have a good food selection/variety, but this is clearly a steakhouse. All food is good but go for the meat. Bife de Chorizo is the most popular for good reason. Simple steak and potatoes dish but prepared absolutely perfectly. The portion is huge and quality is high. My wife had the tenderloin in Malbec reduction and returned a clean plate back to the server. Good wine selection and reasonable prices. We shared a good bottle of Malbec for $40000. Atmosphere is cozy charming and fun. Place is very popular, be prepared to wait. Most tables are two person but they have a couple of larger ones for big parties which were full all night with hiking tour groups. Try to leave room for dessert.

Quite easy but windy hike, this review goes mostly to the National Park organizers that charge 45 thousand pesos for small trails and they dont invest money!!! look at the toilets in the picture please 🤢🤢🤢

Super beautiful landscape a must in el Chalten we did sounds with instruments and 3 condors were above our heads, it’s a short walk and in 25 minutes you are there, magnificent view

Very nice viewpoint; one of the not quite many easily accessible ones from which Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre can be seen together. Somewhat steeper but very passable trail; nice place for sunrises and sunsets (quieter at these times too).

Here we go, the first day of our 3-day Patagonian trekking adventure, in El Chalten to see the glorious Fitz Roy snowy peak. The hike up was kinda steep but the trekking pole helped. Just make sure you adjust your pole correctly to your height. And an important tip: plant your pole close or beside you— not outward not diagonally. The tour ended in the shallow basin of a picturesque waterfall where you can wade barefoot in the slightly freezing water. If I had known ahead of time I would’ve brought my aqua shoes and a bimpo towel but that didn’t stop me from taking a refreshing feet plunge.

Great spot to watch the sunset - very easy hike that can be done in 20 minutes to the top, all uphill but not strenuous. Great views over the town and to the mountains in the west as well as rainbow mountain to the east. Lovely end to a light day of hiking before full day treks. Well signposted and great views had of condors.

El Chalten is an area of breathtaking scenary, the mountains rise up vertically making for amazing photos. There are numerous day hikes that you can do from any one of the many trails in and around the town to experience this wilderness. The town itself is merely to support tourists and climbers. During winter it was really quite with most places closed. The experience is not about the town but rather the countryside around it, just amazingly beautiful.

Really cool walk, very easy to do. We arrived in El Chalten around mid-afternoon and wanted to tick off somewhere to see. The map said it would take around an hour but it was much quicker than that, around 40mins at a good pace. Nice views of the town! The wind can be quite strong at times so be careful.

The trek from El Chalten to Fitz Roy was not easy at first. However, the clear waters of Lake Capri, the flawless blue sky, and the majestic peaks that we encountered after struggling to climb gave us an indescribable sense of emotion.

Long hike up to 24-25km return, with awesome view. Definitely a challenging hike up at the last stretch, with strong cold wind with snows at times.

This mountain in Patagonia and near to Chaltén village is a majestic peak surrounded by natural beauty areas.

The magic must seat mountain outside of El Chaten! The first stop on a multi day hiking & backpacking expedition with Photopills, we hiked to viewpoints just below the peak and then around to the backside and Cerro Torre. Amazing area

What a beautiful hike. We did this hike in about 6 hours. I know it says 8-12 on different websites, but it wasn’t a bad hike at all. The last part before you get up to the lake is a lot of elevation in less than a mile. Lots of people on the hike and it’s very well marked.

Fitz Roy -- A tale of granite mountain in Patagonia shaped by nature and time . I would recommend starting early in the morning to spend more time and enjoy the view .. Start before 7 am (personal suggestion). Entry fees is 45000 pesos ,if you start after 8-9 am . The first 2 kilometers of the trek and the last 1.5 kilometers is hard . Bring enough food (since the trek takes around 7-10 hrs ), i wont suggest carrying more water , after 7-8 km you have the glacier flow water to drink . If you want hiking poles you can rent them in the shops . Dont forget to cover both the lakes -- Laguna Madre (mother) and Laguna Hija (daughter)

Wow. It’s drop your jaw gorgeous. Highly recommend you start early before the 7am busses arrive. It’s worth it not only for the way up, but more importantly on the way back down the narrow path passing all those people.

Corn soup was nice but we did not enjoy the croquetas. The locro was very good. Unfortunately the pork shoulder even though it had been braised it was quite dry.

Friendly staff, but understaffed. Slow service. Empanadas were delicious. Pork with red wine and honey reduction was only okay, fried potatoes undersalted. Excellent banana, apple, blueberry smoothie. Stuffed squash was definitely the star of the dinner. Decent selection of beers, a couple wines. Small interior.

Really good service and food. We had a local Argentina stew and squid ink ravioli stuffed with Salmon. The latter was exceptional! I was truly surprised considering the humble decor of the restaurant.

Wine price/quality is ok but food isn't that great. seems it's been cooked while ago. Not something you expect from the restaurant. Tried both lamb and pork 3 of 5 could be much better in Argentina.

It was the best dinner ever in South America. Food, Service, Mood.. everything was perfect! I ate Amazing beef steak, tasty homemade pasta and fresh prawn salad. I want to visit here again to eat other menu:-)

Had the misfortune of choosing this restaurant for our Christmas Eve dinner. They are understaffed and didn't fulfill the menu. Lamb wasn't seasoned, no salad, no choice for dessert. I would not recommend this restaurant. Also it was over priced for what we got. Feel ripped off

We had the lamb and stew and both were pretty amazing after a long day. One thing I couldn't quite understand was that the staff were content to say the restaurant with full without encouraging people to queue. Just ask how long the wait is you'll be settled.

I had an amazing dinner at The Estepa Restaurant Bar last night! It was a great place for spending time with friends after long day hiking or activities. The server was attentive and made great recommendations from the menu. While the wait time was a little longer than expected, but the staff kept us informed, and offered more tasty pans and toasts for us. Surprisingly, not only the food quality was great, but also the services were friendly and generously! From the overall experience. I’ll definitely tell everyone coming to El Chalton and highly recommend it. A great experience!

We can’t say enough good things about our experience at Estapas in El Chaltén. Despite it being almost 11 PM, the Christian greeted us with a warm smile and went out of their way to ensure we were served with exceptional care. The customer service was truly remarkable—kind, attentive, and heartfelt. As for the food, it was absolutely outstanding. The salmon was cooked to perfection with flavors that delighted our taste buds, and the ribeye was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Each dish reflected the passion and skill of the team. Estapas is a true gem, combining top-notch food, exceptional hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a must-visit for anyone in El Chaltén. Highly recommend!

After a long day of hiking we were treated to some lovely Argentinian meals, they were even able to tailor a dish to make it vegan. Great service, highly recommend!

Wonderful food! The lentil stew especially hit the spot! The baked cheese dish was delicious as well. We had a group of 10 and they were very accommodating. Great place!

We just went for drinks during happy hour. Nice place and good service. We were inside but the outside area looked tempting, just needed a less windy day, haha good luck with that. Good beer selection, but only taps: rubia and IPA included for happy hour. We loved the music here and stayed for a few.

Guanaco empanadas roasted in a brick oven, ribeye steaks grilled to perfection, the best chimichuri in town, and a delicious wine selection.

The staff are lovely but the food is disappointing for the price. We ordered the steak which was tough (the cauliflower purée was delicious though). The lamb stew was decent but sadly the fish was inedible, almost off and the pasta was so chewy. It has the potential to be great but does too many dishes and it’s a shame.

Great and good priced place in the center of El Chaltén. Several vegetarian options on the menu, the carrot and aubergine pizza was really good. And huge! One pizza is good for many, or as lunch the following day. Good value for money. Love music in the evening!

We tried the tortilla, pizza and lamb sandwich. I must say that they didn't taste good and it took time for the food to arrive. However, it was pretty cheap, the music and vibe were good and the waiter was very nice.

Never had a burger with such bad meat. Full of strings, bone pieces, etc. GF ordered salad and got a bowl of raw shredded cabbage and carrots.

Nice bar to enjoy a beer with several options for food and beverage. Their two draft beers (American Pale Ale & Dark IPA) are tasty and can be found in Happy Hour in the evening.

Great beer, be aware of staff not being clear on happy hour charges. Check prices with staff before ordering. Free WiFi!

Great pizza and beer!! 🤗

The service and beer were great. The food was nice and cheap

We arrived early and we're seating with no one at adjoining tables. When the food arrived, so did about a dozen flies. Mentioned it to our waiter and he covered our steaks with a napkin to keep them off. They were still buzzing around. Definitely detracted from the ambiance...don't.expect flies at a high quality restaurant. Once we had eaten most of our meal, and the restaurant filled, the flies disappeared, likely to visit other patrons. We had beef tenderloin for two. The sizes and cooks varied on the 4 pieces. We ordered medium rare, but a thick piece was rare. The tenderloin was a little on the tough side, not almost melt in your tender. The service was friendly. The casual ambiance was a plus. As an example, the wine list was a visit to their wine cabinet with prices displayed and pick your own bottle.

Warm and cozy restaurant that is a little on the pricey side but delicious. We got the mashed pumpkin with honey which was rather sweet but cravable. The beets with goat cheese were cooked perfectly, slightly firm with the skin left on for a little texture. Pumpkin ravioli with a creamy cheese sauce held a great balance between sweet and savory. We got two ribeyes one asked to be cooked medium and the other medium rare. The medium rare steak was rather rare for me so, I asked them to throw it back on the grill for me and it was still juicy. The server recommended a bottle of wine for us that wasn't expensive and paired perfectly with our meal. fantastic service! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Great food and atmosphere. Service was very attentive. The portions were indeed huge and we were stuffed despite only ordering 2 dishes (lamb and provolone). Very generous with the house wine which was pretty good too! Excellent place to dine at after a long day of hiking.

Went here twice when I was in El Chalten a week ago. The food is excellent and the steaks are well cooked. The beef is highly recommended and you do get a taste of it being grilled. The house wine is well suited for the flavour profile of the steaks. Treat yourself after a busy day hiking! It's well worth it

The lamb here was awesome! Great sides as well, we got the lamb for 2 and 3 sides and that was more than enough for 3 people. There was also live music from a local group, which was nice!

Friendly and quick service. Everything on the menu is excellent. We had the famous lamb à la parilla with a little chimichurri on the side. We don’t normally eat red meat, but everybody said it was so good and we were not deceived! Definitely a must try when in El Chalten.

The lamb here became the best one in my life. The taste, hardness, everything perfect.

I am a big nature fan and so when I had a few hours to kill while in town, I decided to come over here and check it out. The reserve is taken care of very nicely and there is a lot of birdlife to view. The price was a little steep, if I recall about the equivalent of $10, but I suppose that is also to help out the refuge since it is privately run. If you have the time, this is a nice stop while in town, but I would not go out of my way to visit either.

We had a lovely stroll around the reserve. It was quite windy and I was a tad underdressed, so we rushed it a bit. But it was beautiful. We had drinks at a cool cafe/bar afterwards! Across the street.

The Laguna itself was great with great wildlife visible for us. However, what really made me sad is that I saw two white horses in really bad condition tied up outside of the Laguna for several days in a row without appropriate feed or water. As a place preserving wildlife providing good care of local animals should be a no-brainer. Otherwise a beautiful place.

It is walking distance from downtown El Calafate. What you can see is purely depended by weather. The weather was okay when I started, but soon I encountered unexpected rain and snow, so I did not see much at all except goose everywhere and flamingo at distance, bird observation stations did not help either.

What a beautiful place! We spent 1½-2h there. It's "just" a beautiful path through through this little nature reserve with some information signs. But there are so many birds and you can observe them from the path or some observations stands and little refugios. Winds are strong there, beware! The lady at the entrance was nice and explained as a lot. There is also a toilet in the entrence building. Absolutely worth the entry fee.

Nimes Lagoon, an important bird watching centre in El Calafate, 25 minute walk. We saw Upland Geese, black-faced ibis with their long curly like beaks, Southern Lapwing, flamingos and many others. From the reserve you could also walk down to the shore of Lake Argentino. We did this. On the shore we found a Lapwing nest with four eggs in it guarded by two Lapwings, we thought the nest was dangerously exposed to predators and peoples’ dogs that were out on the beach.

Beautiful nature walk through a peaceful bird sanctuary. Give yourself about 1-1/2 hours to fully enjoy the loop that takes you on a path through rolling fields to Lago Argentino for exquisite viewing of the birdlife.

Nice view for town and Fitz Roy

Go only if you have spare time to spend and if you hv done the mirador los condores hike. This is free but the hike is much tougher with steep ascent and descent. Hiking shoes required definitely. I guess there's a reason why it's free. You get a view of el chalten as well. Google map will ask you to cross a river but that's not the way. Look for the metal bridge along the river, cross it and hike to yr right. There is only 1 path.

(Translated by Google) It is a perfect viewpoint to see Cerro Chalten from the Mirador de Los Cóndores! In half an hour or so you are at the top ⬆️ and the views are spectacular! Be careful with the force of the wind and the cold! You will need a ticket 🎟️ to access! You can take it out at the time of access and only cards 💳 are accepted for this! 😊 (Original) Es un mirador perfecto para ver el Cerro Chalten desde el Mirador de Los Cóndores! En media hora más o menos estás arriba ⬆️ y las vistas son espectaculares! Cuidado con la fuerza del viento y el frío! Necesitarás entrada 🎟️ para acceder! Puedes sacarla en el momento de acceder y solo se admiten tarjetas 💳 para ello! 😊

(Translated by Google) Totally overcrowded with tourists. Only recommended in good weather when there is a clear view of Mount Fitzroy. The waterfall is beautiful, but if you have seen the Iguazú waterfalls before, it is no longer so spectacular. More as a starting point for trekking tourists. The flora is very interesting and you can easily observe the Andean condors from there. (Original) Total touristisch überlaufen. Nur bei gutem Wetter zu empfehlen, wenn der Blick zum Mount Fitzroy frei ist. Der Wasserfall ist schön, wenn man allerdings die Wasserfälle von Iguazú vorher gesehen hat, ist das nicht mehr so spektakulär. Eher als Ausgangspunkt für Trekking Touristen. Die Flora ist sehr interessant und man kann von dort aus gut die Andenkondore beobachten.

(Translated by Google) Much better than the Mirador de los Cóndores and, above all, free! El Chaltén Viewpoint (City & Fitz Roy) The ascent/descent is easy (green) Paredon Viewpoint Trail Sendero Mirador del Paredon The ascent/descent is quite demanding due to the nature of the path (red) (Original) Viel besser als der Mirador de los Cóndores und vor allem kostenlos! El Chaltén Viewpoint (City & Fitz Roy) Der Aufstieg/Abstieg ist leicht (grün) Paredon Viewpoint Trail Sendero Mirador del Paredon Der Aufstieg/Abstieg ist recht anspruchsvoll aufgrund der Wegbeschaffenheit (rot)

(Translated by Google) Popularly known as the capital of Trekking, we went on a day trip from El Calafate along Route 40, we stopped in La Leona, we went up to the Las Aguilas viewpoint and Chorrillo, where you could breathe nature and peace. We had lunch at Rancho Grande. (Original) Popularmente conocida como la capital del Trekking, fuimos en excursion de un día desde El Calafate por la Ruta 40, paramos en La Leona, subimos al mirador de las Aguilas y al Chorrillo, se respira naturaleza y paz. Almorzamos en Rancho Grande.

(Translated by Google) Trail within private land. The locals recommend it but the park rangers do not and it does not appear on tourist maps. You skirt the town at its limit against the Río de las Vueltas. You will find a parking-type esplanade next to a large bridge. Cross the bridge and take the path to the right. It is very narrow and very very steep. Supposedly it is about 3 km. Upstairs the view is exceptional. The wind snatches away anything you have in your hand. Tel, glasses, everything. So be careful. (Original) Sendero dentro de un terreno privado. Los locales lo recomiendan pero el guardparques no y no aparece en los mapas turísticos. Bordeas el pueblo en su límite contra el rio de las vueltas. Vas a encontrar una explanada tipo estacionamiento al lado de un puente grande. Cruzas el puente y agarras el sendero a la derecha. Es muy angosto y muy muy empinado. Supuestamente son unos 3 km. Arriba la vista es excepcional. El viento te arrebata cualquier cosa que tengas en la mano. Tel, anteojos, todo. Así que a andar con cuidado.

Nice hike! Not too hard, although the views are pretty much the same the whole trip. Once you finish the track there's a nice view. But if you week walking towards right you migh find a big group of boulders and rocks, and there, there's an even better view to the river and Cerro Torre.

Out of the three main trails (Torre, fitz roy, tumbado), it is very close to the fitz roy in difficulty. So it's like the second hardest but not by much. There are two Miradors and the top. The higher one requires 30-60min extra steep hill but gives a 360° view of the area. Definitely worth it. Lot of people warn about the wind, maybe I got lucky on the weather but it really wasn't that bad. A small windbreaker was enough. No need for big boots or sticks either. Watch out for the cows tho, I accidentally got too close to a baby and mama wasn't happy. Tried charging me. Would not recommend.

THE MOST AMAZING PLACE IN CHALTEN. For me this was the most beautiful location, you get to see Fitz Roy, laguna torre and the glaciar at once and is not that hard. I highly recommend doing this one. And is not as crowded as Laguna de los tres

Amazing view of Cerro torre if weather permits. When there is cloud coverage you always get an amazing view of Lago Viedma , Cerro Huemul and Cerro solo. Don't sleep on this hike.

Most definitely one of the best views from El Chalten. This trail is about 3700 feet up and over 5 miles long. I didn't quite go to the very top, but you don't have to for the best views in my opinion. Even though it was terrible weather on the way up, the clouds began to break and the sun shown through just before sunset. You never know what the weather in patagonia will be so bring lots of layers. All in all it took about four hours round trip with an extra hour or so at the top. Probably the best, accessible but not easy, view in the this part of the park! You can see Cerro Torre (hidden in clouds), Laguna Torre (center with the campground below it in the greener trees), and Mount Fitz Roy (breaking from the clouds on the right).

Absolutely gorgeous, and worth the 12 mile (round trip) hike. The end of the hike does climb a steep wall in order to get the best views, and probably takes a certain level of fitness. Highly recommend. The views are great throughout and the change in terrain is entertaining, especially coming out of the forested area... You'll see what I mean!

What a hike! One of the two tough hikes we did in El Chalten. Beautiful hike with a huge climb at the end of the way out. Took a lot of effort but look at the views. Be ready to sweat for sure

Save this place for your last night of dinner in El Chalten! I made a last minute reservation. Arrived to a full restaurant at 830pm and was seated at the bar which I didn't really like. Managed to sit at a proper table after a while when people started leaving. I ordered a golden lager, petite ribeye steak (medium rare according to their level) and a baked stuffed potato with cream cheese and green onions. The steak came out perfectly and went really well with the chimichurri and criolla sauces. I also asked for additional bbq sauce to try. The petite portion is definitely enough for 1 so do not over order. The bread basket was also great with the butter and black bean dip. Prices are reasonable for such quality steaks. It was a rainy evening so there was a period where it was quiet with just a few tables but im sure it would be very busy on normal days. Reservations recommended! Service from the male server on 16 Mar dinner was good.

I loved everything about this restaurant! Great food, delicious cocktails, very friendly staff, amazing dessert (affogato), and a surprise warm mulled wine to finish off the meal. The place felt cozy and refined. This was the fanciest restaurant I ate at while in town. My beef tenderloin was grilled to perfection!!

We order trout steak and fig salad. Trout is so big and salad is so delicious. Price is reasonable.

An excellent dining experience in El Chaltén. Awesome food, great wines, including from Patagonia, also by the glass, and fantastic service.

Such great meat 🥩 and empanadas. The owner and staffs are super nice as well.

Our favorite meal in El Chaltén! Delicious steak, trout ravioli, grilled veggies, and Argentinean special cheese. Wonderful wine selection - we learned a lot about Argentinean wines! Exceptional and friendly service.

Had a really great time here. Service was excellent and the food delicious. Would recommend!

My experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The dish I ordered was not tasty at all, and when I asked to have it replaced, the waitress refused and said I would have to buy a new one. On top of that, the portion was very small and definitely not worth the price. I’m not a picky person, but the food was honestly terrible and should never have been served. It’s a shame that this is the level of service here. I definitely do not recommend this place

Wow, the best steak I’ve ever had in my entire life (and I’ve had a lot). I couldn’t recommend this place more for its steak, the atmosphere and service. It so good we had to come twice. The chimichurri was fantastic so with the chips and so was the wine. Reasonably priced two huge steak and bottle of wine came to £43 including service. We wish we had space for desserts because they looked incredible. If you’re in El Chalten and love steak you have to eat here.

Just ate at the restaurant. Decent food but the milkshake was not good at all. We enjoyed looking at the old photos on the wall. Agree with other reviews that this seems like a once-great spot now past its prime. Worth a visit though if other, better places have long waits.

The hours on google may not be correct. We were in El Chalten for 4 days and this place was only open on one of those days. So if it looks closed, just wait a few days and they may open up. We each ordered half a pizza. Flavour was good, but dough was not the best. We also ate at laborum pizza and for comparison I would say this pizza is less greasy and cheesy (which I personally prefer as Laborum was too greasy and cheesy but if greasy and cheesy is your thing you will probably prefer laborum) however, dough wise I preferred laborum. Taste of ingredients I would say they are en par. This place has ample seating.

Fantastic experience. The lady serving 14 of us on New Year’s Eve was amazing!! Great food, service, beer and pisco sours ;) ❤️ thank you!!

Great atmosphere and delicious food. Service were very friendly and welcoming. We had dinner twice, both vere absolutely worth the 5 stars.

Loved the meat with fresh chimichuri and fries. Lamb stew was great. Wonderful, friendly service. Didn't try pizza.

Just wanted to buy a souvenir but they had to shove their radical political statement to my face. I will but it somewhere else 🤷‍♂️

Don’t rent sticks here! He gave us three sticks, returned one since it wouldn’t work (which means one of us had to hike with no stick). Got very mad at us trying to charge us for the three of them! I recommend renting around the corner where you don’t need a deposit and sticks looked way better.

Bad vibes and super expensive

A nice shop that had a variety of practical items for camping and hiking.

(Translated by Google) Quite a large souvenir and sundries store, they also sell merchandise. (Original) Tienda de souvenir y articulos varios bastante grande, tambien venden mercaderia.

(Translated by Google) I would doubt the bad comments a little: I went to El Chaltén twice and I always bought in this store, every time I went in they treated me very well and they have a variety of products. (Original) yo dudaría un poco de los malos comentarios: fui dos veces a El chaltén y siempre compré en esta tienda, todas las veces que entré me atendieron muy bien y tienen variedad de productos.

(Translated by Google) A variety of crafts and prices for all budgets. (Original) Diversidad de artesanías y precios para todos los bolsillos.

The negative (which is not really a negative) first. Yea, you're supposed to turn in an ID (but it doesn't have to be your passport). It's not really that uncommon here. And yes, equipment is a bit more expensive but show me a shop that isn't around here. I loved the shop and the personnel. Everything was fair. Furthermore (presumably) the shop owner has a lot of experience in the mountains and knows his stuff. He gave me advice and showed me his pictures on a not so common trip and that was totally for free. I got the equipment I needed for the tour and was very happy I could finish the hike and climb. Sure, in other places you'll find rentals with newer equipment but not so much here I think. I say thank you to Patagonia Hikes. Best rental in El Chalten. :-) visited March 2025

We had a great experience hiring hiking gear (tent, sleeping bags and mats, stove) from Patagonia Hikes. Prices were clear (there's a printed list on the counter) and reasonable. They also threw in some half full gas canisters for us so we didn't have to buy one for only one night. They asked us to check the gear before leaving and it was all in good condition, except the mats which were a bit worn but the sleeping bags were so comfortable and warm it didn't matter! The team were helpful and friendly and the return process was smooth. Just wanted to add our experience as I see other reviews are quite mixed.

Angelina was the nicest store clerk. She walked us through the different types of crampons and walking sticks and followed up vi WhatsApps. Her knowledge and expertise served us well on Laguna de los Tres.

I rented a sleeping bag here (0- -5c), no odor but was cold whole night in poincenot (mid April). Either the temp went below 0 or wrong recommendation(it seems the 0- -5c is 0 at limit and -5 max at survival, the comfort temp might be +3/5c). Staff was friendly, but they it is require to keep your ID doc/ usd till you return the item

The guy in the shop was super friendly but the gear we hired was all broken. None of the zips worked, so the tents weren't watertight. One of the sleeping bags wouldn't zip up. Fine if it's sunny but if it's wet and cold the gear isn't good enough. When we asked for a discount for having to return a day early they said we should have got in the sleeping bag in the shop to check it worked...

Rented tent/2x sleeping bags/2x mats for ~£16 a night and a rucksack for ~£4 a day (paying by cash). Solid tent with no issues, we had a great time camping 2 nights with it! Friendly staff and only required driving licence as deposit rather than hundreds of dollars as other places had asked us for. Would definitely recommend!!!

One of only two shops in El Chalten who offer rental tents. We rented some camping equipment last minute in peak season with no issue with availability. Staff were very friendly and allowed us to collect the night before without charging for an additional night. Recommend to thoroughly check the equipment before hiring, both zippers on the tent we hired were not functional which led to a cold nights sleep. In addition, the stove ignition was also broken. Thankfully we were able to ask for help from fellow campers on this occasion (luckily!). When we mentioned these issues to the shop on return, we were told the safety of the equipment is our responsibility, not theirs, and we were not offered a discount when asked. The shop did not seem too bothered by this and prepared the broken tent for the next rental. Cannot comment on all the rental equipment but just check what you rent before leaving the shop. Otherwise a great shop with well priced stock.

We recently had a dinner at Cúrcum. The food was really really good, with a great variety of options to choose from. We appreciated a lot The pumpkin risotto 🎃😊 The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern and cozy.Highly recommended!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cúrcuma, a fantastic vegan restaurant that truly exceeded my expectations. The service was exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure we had everything we needed. The food was outstanding, with a great variety of options to choose from. We enjoyed delicious wraps packed with fresh vegetables, a flavorful vegan pizza, and a burger meal with rice and potatoes that was cooked to perfection. The smoothies were also a hit, made with fresh fruit and blended to perfection. The atmosphere of the restaurant was modern and cozy, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Whether you're a vegan or just looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, Cúrcuma is a must-visit! Highly recommended!

The only place in town that has real smoothies. Be prepare to wait an hour or more for your food. This would be a good place to hang out for a slow rest day when you’re not in a rush. Not ideal if you want to grab a quick bite before hiking or driving. The kitchen technically only opens at 11 even though the restaurant itself opens before that. I came in at 10:30 and waited 2 hours for my food. The pizza was good, but was slightly burnt. The appetizer dip was great. They also do blue dollar exchange.

We spent 3 nights in El Chaltén city and ate here 4 times! Food is amazing - Loved everything we tried. Got the eggplant and dragon pizza x2 but also loved the pumpkin risotto

This place is vegan to the core, but I enjoyed it. The decor feels vegan, the food is vegan and maybe organic, and the friendly staff feel in tune with the place. We stared with a starter on the house, carot with lentil humus. I enjoyed the carrot, and my wife enjoyed the humus. For the main course, we shared a pumpkin soup and a rissito with a mix of vegetables. Both with coco milk. Enjoyed both dishes, both rich and creamy, with a lot of different flavours. To complete the meal, we had a juice drink with a touch of maca, whatever it is It's not cheap but all in all, it is very enjoyable

Went here 2x in 3 days. Great food, good smoothies, and thin lattes at upper end prices for a US casual restaurant with a cozy cafe vibe. I was pleased to know they grew some of their own veg. the owner was kind. the space was cute, and the service kind. You are captive in a mountain town so expect those prices, but we left full and happy splitting the wrap, green smoothie, and turmeric latte. This is a classic vegan/GF restro, so bring those expectations. Make your lady happy and take her here, your bodies will thank you for freshies.

I cannot say enough good things about Cúrcuma, this place was my saviour food-wise as I have celiac disease and it is not easy to find suitable food. They are 100% gluten-free (sin TACC), plant-based and it's also absolutely delicious. I had dinner here 4 nights in a row, and we also ordered lunch packs for our hikes to take away the night before. The owner and all the staff were super nice and it was very cozy for sitting. No doubt I would not have had such an amazing time in El Chalten if it hadn't been for this amazing place!

Good place to get traditional food. They also have coffee, dessert and wine options. Traditional and cozy vibe inside plus very kind staff. Food is just the right price for El Chalten. Love their carrot juice!

Very good prices, great traditional food, excellent service, we couldn’t be happier with our meal here

A cosy restaurant with vibes of home cooking. The exterior attracted me but the food and service enchanted me. Some restaurants often reminded you that the bill excluded service charge to hint for tips but no such pretensions here despite the warm service.

Felt like eating a home made dish. Not salty at all and delicious. Service was great and very friendly. We even took the leftover meal home.

Really delicious empanadas and stews here! The wine was the best we've tried in Argentina so far. Would definitely recommend!!

"La Senyera" is a family-managed and very traditional place to eat in El Chálten, that is located in an old sheep Shearing barn from the 1900's. We tried to visit it a couple of years ago on Autumn, but it wasn't open (I don't know if they actually open at low seasons), but we were luckier this last Spring, after some days trying, to be finally able to visit it (the opening hours are a little confuse, especially for those who are out on trails most of the day). The place itself have a simple decoration, and a cordial service, just a bit on the slow side (maybe because the house was almost full). They have a very extensive menu with very good prices: it includes a quite good variety of dishes between vegetarian (mains, salads and burgers), many types of empanadas, meats and traditional Argentine dishes, stews and desserts among other things. You get as a free starter a basket of delicious warm homemade bread with a garlic paste. We decided to order a Saffron with Chicken Risotto and a Carbonada (traditional stew with beef, corn, pumpkin, peaches, carrots, sweet potatoes, rice and vegetables), that arrived quickly, in around 15 min. Both were good, with a nice size and a simple presentation, more comfort-food like - but both lacked a little seasoning (salt). For dessert we ordered the traditional Martin Fierro (sweet potato preserve with cheese slices) and a Pastellito (pie of quince preserve, in our case); both were very good with an exotic flavor (to those that aren't used to regional desserts). We wished to try other regional dishes but we weren't so hungry at the day. Overall, it is a nice place to visit, if you manage to see it open and with vacant places to seat, especially if you look for some comfort-food dishes with lots of vegetarian or local cuisine choices, beside some unusual desserts that are different from what most of the places serve in the city. The prices are very good and the portions are also good - we paid at the time, with beverages included something around 15-20US$ (they don't charge service).

My best experience in El Chalten. A very cozy restaurant, typical mountain decor with great music. Traditional food, with lamb, locro, carbonada, soups, empanadas... It taste as homemade food. And the price for food and drinks are amazing!!! I really recommend.

We had lamb stew and fried steak. The portion was quite large, taste was ok. Staff were super nice and friendly. It opens whole afternoon, super convenient

Went at peak dinner time and waited quite a while. There isn't really an orderly q system so you hv to remember yr spot in the q. Wasn't feeling too well so ordered the lamb empanadas which and also the lentil stew with red chorizo which were both good. The lentil is good for 2 to share and is the perfect hot dish. It was too much for 1 as there is also the bread that comes before that. Go early if you can to avoid waiting.

I had the chicken and potatoes and my dad had the lamb and rice. Both were very tasty. Staff were super friendly. Only complaint was that my dad’s lamb was bone in and had a small portion of meat on the bone.

Good value, reasonably priced, filling, lovely staff, fun atmosphere. My husband was after a regular ‘pub meal’ (we are Australian) that wasn’t just steak, pizza or a burger at a huge price. The range of schnitzels here made it the obvious choice. Chicken schnitzel was huge. I had the trout sorrentinos with pink which was a generous serving and super tasty.

Not recommended. Had a pizza there, the waiter charge us tips without even asking … find that super rude.

Definitely a place where you get the most value out of what you pay for. The portion sizes are huge and the food is delicious. The place is usually packed so be prepared to wait but it’s well worth it. Would recommend one of their chicken dishes but they do have quite a few options to choose from. Looking forward to going back soon!

Fantastic steak, amazing salmon and wonderful wine. The atmosphere and waitresses were brilliant. Highly recommend.

A lovely Chocolateria with genuine spirit! We came back several times to see if 5 people could be seated, because there is limited seating and the chocolate there is highly recommended! But we got our spot and tasted the amazing brownie and hot chocolate! I’d say, this is a must see in El Chalten. Especially when coming back from a rainy day hike. The staff is very friendly. And the chocolate was amazing! ☕️🍫✨

This place was amazing - the dulce le che alfajores (the dark square ones) are the best we’ve had so far and the hot chocolate is foamy and not too sweet. Space is warm and cozy with a large shared table on the second floor. On a sunny day, the large window on the second floor has the best view of the mountains from the village. Go visit and buy some alfajores for the road!

The perfect place to warm up with a hot chocolate after a hike or on a rainy day! It's a slightly thicker and less sweet hot chocolate, which is exactly how I like it. I also got an alfajor, and it was better than the ones I'd had in Buenos Aires.

Nice cozy place, worth stopping by. It doesn't have many spaces to sit so you have to time it right. Hot chocolate was decent but not very rich (had to sacrifice some of the chocolates to make it as such). Service is a bit slow.

Nice, cozy place with unusual decor. Their signature and most popular cake seems to be brownie, which has a layer of dulce de leche and dark chocolate on top. It complements nicely their hot chocolate that, luckily, is not overly sweet like in many places - one can always add sugar if one so desires. Alfajores and chocolates are also available for purchase.

I really like this place. Staff were kind. I had the best alfajores here (triple chocolate Dulce de leche) , a bit expensive but it was amazing and worth it. Hot chocolate was very rich in coco and sugar served separately. I hope to comeback here next time. Thank you!

Had a great hot chocolate here. Loved the vibe if this place: super cosy, warm, and friendly staff. The building is adorable and there is a great collection of old climbing gear decorating the place. The chocolate was a tad pricey so we didn't try any, but there was a great selection and it all looked amazing

This is definitely a restaurant for (American) tourists. Service here is outstanding but the food was just okay, and you will pay a premium compared to other restaurants. The pros: The portions on the prix fixe were generous. The vegetarian dishes were creative and flavorful (more so than the carnivorous plates). The salad course was surprisingly delicious — blackened sesame seeds were *chef’s kiss*. The dessert was also outstanding! The service is 10/10. They give you free water (a very American trait, haha). The cons: The steak was underseasoned and a bit dry. Passable, but I’ve had much better in other parts of the country at a fraction of the price. Just about everything we ate was good — but missing some element of flavor that would push it from good to great (which is what I would hope for at this price point). It is expensive compared to other options. Feels a bit like a tourist trap — lots of English spoken here. We enjoyed our experience on the whole, and if you’re looking to treat yourself after a long day of hiking, this might fit the bill.

When in Argentina you really got to go for the asados because that is the heart of the cuisine. Asadores was a fantastic place, one of the owners man the grill while the other goes around to check on customers. If you're not particular about the doneness, its ok for you bcos we ordered the medium rare but it came a little overdone. Hence the 4 stars. Overall we would still recommend it for its interior, the grill and the meat of course. Go with an appetite and treat yourself after a day of hiking.

This restaurant offers a very intimate setting, with a max capacity of about 22 people. While we were there there was a party of 8-10 locals celebrating and then smaller tables of 2 and 4 made up of locals and outdoor enthusiast tourists like us. We enjoyed our pre-fix meal immensely! The vegetarian loved her meal as much as us omnivores and they easily accommodated my allergies. The owners navigated the power outage expertly. One of the partners came out to talk to us about the restaurant and the food. This experience was a highlight of our trip! Definitely contact the restaurant ahead of time to ensure you can get a reservation.

The food, the service, and the atmosphere was absolutely incredible ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ To pull off a 5 course vegan meal is no easy feat, especially when you factor in the meat heavy Argentinian culture. We showed up with your our two toddlers and all four of us left content and happy. Not to mention the quality live music sesh. Even if you do not follow a plant based diet you should give the vegan taster menu a shot!

What a treat after a long day of hiking! They have a fixed menu (65k ARS pp for 5 courses), meat or vegetarian. Very large portions, selection of various meats and freshly made. The restaurant was very busy so we made a reservation for later in the evening. Staff were very friendly and spoke good English. Yes it seems more expensive, but actually when you compare to the price of getting a couple of dishes at neighbouring restaurants it’s much better value for money.

I cannot say enough how amazing our experience was and how delicious the food is. The servers are very attentive, explain the menu and options we'll. The food is AMAZING (veggie and meat options). We were also honored to watch a local band perform during dinner.

I would recommend this restaurant to anybody coming to El Chalten. After an incredible day of hiking my husband made a reservation (on WhatsApp) to eat here. The food, service and experience were incredible. I would say this was the best fine dining experience I’ve had (I live in Seattle, USA). The vegetables and meat were high quality and so fresh. What made the experience so special was the service. William, the owner, is so kind and genuine. He talked to us, served tables and even filled water glasses. He is such a good leader. I would also like to recognize Hipo, our server, who was so attentive and made our night so special. Do yourself a favor and share a meal here, it is a great experience. We didn’t get the names of the other servers but everyone, including the chefs were incredible. From the empanada, the plate of meat, the salad and the dessert, everything was spectacular. You won’t find a restaurant like this anywhere else. I can’t recommend not only the food but the service enough. Take your time here and enjoy.