Buenos Aires Cafe
5-Course Argentine Heritage Tasting Event
Established all the way back in 2009 by Reina Morris and her daughter, Paola Guerrero-Smith, this East Austin institution is still lovingly preserving the traditions that have made this restaurant so popular. Here, you’ll find Argentine tapas like charred provolone with fresh herbs, house-marinated olives with citrus zest, and all manner of empanadas. Then move onto grilled meats drizzled with signature chimichurri sauce, exceptionally fresh seafood, and vegetarian options. The accolades just keep coming as well, with coveted spots on Infatuation's 2025 "Best Restaurants on the East Side" List and Eater's 2022 “38 Essential ATX Restaurants" List, and a commendation from Austin Chronicle as “one of the best dining options in the neighborhood.” We look forward to seeing everything Argentina has to offer, and to hearing all about the culinary traditions of the land of the tango!
About the Host:
Reina Morris
Co-Chef/Owner
A Buenos Aires native, Chef Reina Morris attended Instituto Gastronomico Argentino, hoping to hone in on the culinary skills she developed helping her mother prepare dinner.. In 1997, she emigrated to Austin with her family. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (formerly known as Texas Culinary Academy), she opened her first restaurant on South First Street in 2005. In 2009, she opened the East Austin location with her daughter, Paola Guerrero-Smith.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Fish, Shellfish, Peanut & Tree Nut Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.
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Lamb Empanada
lamb, cabernet sauvignon wine reduction
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Arugula & Pear Salad
sweet bartlett pear, taleggio cheese, light balsamic dressing
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Canelon Casero
housemade crêpe, roasted eggplant & mushroom, rosé sauce, parmesan
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Lomo al Malbec Reserva
prime beef tenderloin, malbec reduction, rustic roasted potato
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Madagascar Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
vibrant berry sauce
Buenos Aires Cafe
1201 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
More Event Info
Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:
Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Buenos Aires Cafe will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.
See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.
- Vegetarians: There is Lamb in Course 1, Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Pescatarians: There is Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 1, Course 3. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Dairy:
• Butter: Butter is in Course 3. Substitutions will not be provided
• Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided
• Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 2, Course 3. Substitutions will be provided - Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.
- Fish: This menu is fish-free.
- Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 1, Course 3. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.
- Tree Nuts: This menu is tree nut-free.
- Alliums: Course 1, 2, 3 4 have onions and garlic. Substitutions will not be provided.
- Mushrooms: There is Portobello in Course 3. Substitutions will not be provided.
Have Additional Questions?
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