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Where to eat in Puerto Iguazú: parrilla, river fish and the best restaurants
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
On the Argentine side of the frontier — La Rueda, Aqva, La Cabrera and other central spots, with what each does best
In Puerto Iguazú, on the Argentine side, you eat well right in the centre — most restaurants sit along Av. Córdoba and Av. Victoria Aguirre. The scene mixes Argentine parrilla, river fish like surubí and pacú, and classics such as empanadas and pasta. Well-known names include La Rueda, Aqva, La Cabrera and El Quincho del Tío Querido.
Quick answer: Puerto Iguazú's best restaurants cluster on Avenida Córdoba and Avenida Victoria Aguirre in the walkable centre. For parrilla, try La Cabrera Iguazú or El Quincho del Tío Querido, which offers live folk-and-tango shows. For river fish, La Rueda 1975 and Aqva specialise in surubí, dorado and pacú. La Toscana Trattoria serves pasta, while empanadas appear on most menus. Book ahead on weekends.
Puerto Iguazú is small and walkable: almost every good restaurant is a few blocks from the centre, so it's easy to decide on the spot. Below is a selection of places loved by locals and travellers, with what each does best. Prices and menus change often — always confirm at the venue.
Where the restaurants are
The dining hub is concentrated on Av. Córdoba and Av. Victoria Aguirre, right in the centre, plus the nearby streets. You can walk between most options. The area comes alive at night, and on weekends the most popular spots fill up — it's worth booking ahead.
Parrillas (Argentine grill)
For the classic parrilla, La Cabrera Iguazú (Av. Córdoba) is the branch of the famous Buenos Aires grill, focused on premium cuts. El Quincho del Tío Querido (Av. Perón), with around 30 years in town, pairs grilled meats with a live folk-and-tango show at night. La Rueda 1975 (Av. Córdoba 28), open since 1975, also grills meats alongside its fish.
River fish (surubí, pacú, dorado)
The most typical dish on the frontier is river fish. La Rueda 1975 is a benchmark for surubí, dorado and pacú, prepared in several ways. Aqva (Av. Córdoba, corner of Carlos Thays) leans into regional Misiones cooking, with surubí as the star — even as ravioli. Both are great ways to taste the river on a plate.
Classics, pasta and empanadas
If you want pasta, La Toscana Trattoria (Av. Córdoba 454) is an Italian trattoria famous for spaghetti finished inside a wheel of parmesan (reservation only). blends Mediterranean and Argentine flavours, with fish, meats and shared plates. And Argentine , baked or fried, appear on almost every menu — perfect for a quick meal.
Frequently asked questions
- Where to eat in Puerto Iguazú?
- In the centre, mainly along Av. Córdoba and Av. Victoria Aguirre. That's where well-known places like La Rueda 1975, Aqva, La Cabrera and La Toscana are; El Quincho del Tío Querido sits on Av. Perón. Most are within walking distance.
- What food is typical in Puerto Iguazú?
- The most typical dishes are river fish — surubí, dorado and pacú — plus Argentine parrilla (grilled meats), empanadas and pasta. Regional Misiones cooking adds local ingredients from the rainforest.
- How much does it cost to eat in Puerto Iguazú?
- It depends on the place and the menu, and prices change often. Confirm values directly at the venue before ordering. Bring Argentine pesos or a card and check which payment methods are accepted.
- Is there parrilla and river fish?
- Yes. For grill, try La Cabrera, El Quincho del Tío Querido and La Rueda; for river fish like surubí and pacú, La Rueda 1975 and Aqva are the references. Several places serve both meat and fish.
- Are there restaurants near the centre?
- Yes, most are right in the centre, along Av. Córdoba and Av. Victoria Aguirre and nearby streets, a few blocks apart. On weekends it's worth booking at the busiest places.
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