Browse all 6 Argentine restaurants in the Outside Eats dining guide to the San Francisco Peninsula. Select any restaurant for photos, hours, directions, reviews, and the full profile.
- Cocina Milonga South San FranciscoTraditional Argentinian empanadas and pastries made with local ingredients and family recipes paired with yerba mate and coffee.
- El Sur Empanadas Redwood CityHandcrafted Argentine empanadas with French culinary technique using locally sourced ingredients. A cozy cafe offering authentic flavors.
- La Maja Empanada Redwood CityAuthentic Argentine empanadas with crispy golden dough and fresh ingredients. Cozy cafe offering chimichurri sauce and sweet treats.
- Rosi's Alfajores Daly CitySpecialty Latin American bakery in Daly City known for handmade Argentine alfajores, dulce de leche pastries, and South American sweets.
- The Empanadas King Redwood CityAuthentic Argentinian empanadas made from scratch with traditional family recipes dating back generations.
- Villa Del Sol Argentinian Restaurant South San FranciscoVilla Del Sol Argentinian Restaurant is an Argentine restaurant in South San Francisco, California.
Specialty Cuisines on the SF Peninsula
Only a handful of spots serve these, but each one is worth seeking out.
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About Argentine Restaurants on the SF Peninsula
Argentine restaurants bring a proud grilling tradition and European-influenced comfort to the San Francisco Peninsula, centered on beef, open flame, and the tangy herb sauce that defines the cuisine. The guide's Argentine category is a smaller but rewarding find for anyone who loves a good steak.
The parrilla, or grill, is the heart of it. Expect well-sourced cuts cooked over fire, from flavorful skirt and flank to ribeye, served simply and topped with chimichurri, the bright blend of parsley, garlic, oregano, and vinegar that cuts the richness. Empanadas are the other signature, hand-folded pastries filled with beef, chicken, or cheese, ideal as a starter or a snack. Provoleta, grilled provolone, and hearty sides round out the table, while Malbec is the natural wine pairing.
The food reflects Argentina's Italian and Spanish roots too, so pasta and milanesa, a breaded cutlet, often appear alongside the grill. Dulce de leche shows up in desserts for a sweet finish. Portions tend to be generous, and the meat-forward menu suits a hearty appetite and a good bottle of red.
The mood leans warm and social, well suited to a relaxed dinner with friends over shared plates and wine. Vegetarians will find the menu meat-leaning, though empanadas, provoleta, and sides offer options.
Use the list below to browse Argentine restaurants by city, then open a profile for hours, photos, and directions. Whether you come for a chimichurri-topped steak, a plate of empanadas, or a glass of Malbec, the Peninsula's Argentine kitchens deliver.
