El Obrero

Locals and in-the-know tourists (plus the occasional celebrity) flock to this old school eatery in La Boca. Owned and managed by the waiters, El Obrero is a good stop for an authentic lunch after seeing the neighborhood’s famous painted houses. Keep in mind that La Boca is one of BA’s tougher barrios, so if dining here at dinner, be sure to travel by taxi, not on foot.