Overshadowed by the gourmet restaurants of Buenos Aires, Mendoza has always come just below the mark, but in recent years the region has heeded its calling for creative cuisine, creating an emerging gastronomic scene to complement the fine wines of this region.

Whether you want to dine at traditional steak houses and buffet barbeque shops, feast on homemade pastas at Italian trattorias, enjoy fresh fish at elegant French bistros or just wolf down hotdogs and fries, you’ll be satisfied. And before you go for that tiramisu or chocolate cake on the menu, don’t forget Mendocinos love their ice cream, and with heladerias and gelato shops sprinkled on nearly every corner, its no wonder outdoor sports and excercise are so popular here.