The Secret Kitchen of San Telmo: Learn to Make Empanadas

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 11 guests
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English, Spanish
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Join us in San Telmo for a hands-on culinary adventure. Craft authentic empanadas from scratch, savoring stories and wine in Buenos Aires' historic heart. Finish with sweet alfajorcitos!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step into my historic San Telmo home, in the city’s oldest neighborhood. We’ll start with a traditional mate as I tell you a few stories about San Telmo, the bohemian heart of Buenos Aires, where tango was born, and every corner has a story to tell.


Let’s dive into making empanadas! We’ll knead, roll, and shape the dough from scratch, just like my grandmother taught me.

You’ll choose between classic beef or vegetarian filling, and I’ll show you how to fold them perfectly using the “repulgue” technique.

While we cook, we’ll sip on Malbec, and for dessert, we’ll make alfajorcitos de dulce de leche.

It’s going to be a warm and delicious experience you’ll love!

Sample Menu

MAIN
patties
empanas made by you
DESSERT
TO SUCK YOUR FINGERS
alphajorcitos de dulce de leche (traditional Argentine dessert)

What You Get

Lunch
Dinner

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

I invite you to cook empanadas at my family’s home, right in the heart of San Telmo, the oldest and most picturesque neighborhood in the city! We’ll start with a well-prepared mate while I share stories about this bohemian corner of Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango, where magic can be found on every corner. Then, we’ll get hands-on with the dough, making empanadas from scratch—kneading, rolling, and shaping them just as my grandmother taught me. You can choose between the classic beef filling or a veggie option, and I’ll show you how to seal them with the traditional repulgue. We’ll pair the experience with a delicious Malbec, and for dessert, we’ll make exquisite alfajorcitos filled with dulce de leche. Come and immerse yourself in our culture and traditions through all the senses! We can’t wait to cook, laugh, and share stories with you at home!

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
22/07/2024 - 01/06/2026
MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
11:30 - 20:30
THURSDAY
11:30 - 21:30
FRIDAY
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SUNDAY
11:30 - 20:30

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

México 1320, México, Comuna 1 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, AR, C1097

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In the heart of San Telmo, a 100-year-old apartment welcomes you with a secret garden, full of greenery and a fountain. It’s a warm and bright space with incredible views of the Obelisk, Palacio Barolo, and Congress. A lovely place to share and enjoy with others!
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Earliest available date: May 16, 2025
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10 meals
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