Buffet 21 is a buffet (tenedor libre in Spanish) and wood-fire barbecue (parrillada), both of which are unique to Uruguay (and Argentina). Best items are the steak, chicken breast or chorizo sausage from the barbecue, mussels from the grill, and the Chinese buffet. The salad bar is quite good as...
At first glance, you might take Medialunas Calentitas for just another pastry shop. Enter inside and you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find a cozy little café in the back, great for reading the paper or relaxing and watching the bakers at work in the open kitchen. As with many popular spots in...
With windows overlooking Plaza Cagancha, quiet second-floor CCMA is an enticing spot for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat while in central Montevideo. Part cafe, part gift store, part gallery, dance floor cum artist space, CCMA wears many hats. Ask the staff about the week's events and you just...
Café Central has carved its niche among the many cafés of Montevideo—its three locations on 18 de Julio are a testament to its popularity and success. Travelers will be pleased to find that the menu smacks of home—European pastries, cakes and coffees are served up alongside traditional...
One of the best-kept secrets of central Montevideo, Kaffetería El Galpón is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of 18 de Julio. At lunch, you’ll be one of very few customers, which makes this café a great place for sitting and reading, or even studying....