La Senyera — Restaurant in El Chaltén

"La Senyera" is a family-managed and very traditional place to eat in El Chálten, that is located in an old sheep Shearing barn from the 1900's. We tried to visit it a couple of years ago on Autumn, but it wasn't open (I don't know if they actually open at low seasons), but we were luckier this last Spring, after some days trying, to be finally able to visit it (the opening hours are a little confuse, especially for those who are out on trails most of the day). The place itself have a simple decoration, and a cordial service, just a bit on the slow side (maybe because the house was almost full).

They have a very extensive menu with very good prices: it includes a quite good variety of dishes between vegetarian (mains, salads and burgers), many types of empanadas, meats and traditional Argentine dishes, stews and desserts among other things. You get as a free starter a basket of delicious warm homemade bread with a garlic paste.

We decided to order a Saffron with Chicken Risotto and a Carbonada (traditional stew with beef, corn, pumpkin, peaches, carrots, sweet potatoes, rice and vegetables), that arrived quickly, in around 15 min. Both were good, with a nice size and a simple presentation, more comfort-food like - but both lacked a little seasoning (salt). For dessert we ordered the traditional Martin Fierro (sweet potato preserve with cheese slices) and a Pastellito (pie of quince preserve, in our case); both were very good with an exotic flavor (to those that aren't used to regional desserts). We wished to try other regional dishes but we weren't so hungry at the day.

Overall, it is a nice place to visit, if you manage to see it open and with vacant places to seat, especially if you look for some comfort-food dishes with lots of vegetarian or local cuisine choices, beside some unusual desserts that are different from what most of the places serve in the city. The prices are very good and the portions are also good - we paid at the time, with beverages included something around 15-20US$ (they don't...

(español siguiendo) We went here after hiking to the Mirador de los Condores in the rain, and we wanted something warm and cozy. La Senyera was perfect!! We ordered the vegetarian stew to share. I ordered a hot chocolate as well. Everything tasted AMAZING. The stew has sweet potato, pumpkin, corn, and peaches, and the complimentary bread basket was delicious with it. The hot chocolate was rich and thick (It reminded me of Spanish chocolate). The waitress was so sweet and they split our stew into two bowls for us. It was exactly what we wanted! The ambience and food were incredible and perfectly cozy for the cold evening. ❤

Fuimos acá después de un camino al Mirador de los Cóndores en la lluvia y queríamos algo caliente y acogedor. ¡La Senyera fue perfecta! Pedimos el estafado vegetariano con batatas, durazno, calabaza y maiz. Yo pide un chocolate caliente también. Todo fue riquísimo y la camarera fue amable. El pan complementario fue rico y perfecto con la sopa. El chocolate parecía como chocolate español... rico y grueso y tan tan increíble. El ambiente y la comida fueron perfectos para la...

Loved my meal here! Cosy homely atmosphere, almost like eating at your aunt's house. The one that can cook well. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. I ordered the carbonada, which was wholesome and hearty, exactly what is needed after a long trek. I was this close to licking the bowl clean. Would happily eat here...