eL Limón — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

El Limon is a quintessential neighborhood bar created by Lucas Dávalos, a 20-year veteran of the bar circuit in Buenos Aires. Just like San Francisco’s ABV, El Limon draws you in like a magnet thanks to its large open window to the right of the entrance. The open window allows you to peek inside to observe the action at the bar counter, but also lets bartenders interact with the guests outside.

The relaxed, laid-back feel of the space coupled with a concise but delicious list of drinks may inspire you to start looking for an apartment in Palermo, just so that you can call El Limon your neighborhood bar. Adding to the homey atmosphere of El Limon is its bar counter that is the same height as the working stations, making you feel more connected with...

Imagine the coolest little cocktail bar in Bushwick NYC (I know many this reminds me of in BK), with the best music you’ve probably never heard (and some you have), with a simple but fun cocktail menu (Negroni sous vide…), equally fun bar bites, in a city of bars trying largely too hard.

Don’t get me wrong, there are great cocktail bars in this city. But El Limón is the most honest and down to earth spot.

I would never throw this word around lightly, but this bar is the epitome of a “cool” neighborhood spot.

Shoutout to their team, hope to see them shoot for 50...

El Limón is a must-visit bar. The cocktails are expertly crafted and watching the bartenders work is mesmerizing. The bartenders have an impressive knowledge of different spirits and how they interact and can therefore recreate certain cocktails even if they don't have the exact ingredients. As a former bartender, I was in awe of the talent here. If you have the chance, please...