PEÑA LA VIEJA ESTACION — Restaurant in Salta

I recently visited this restaurant and found it to be a great place for tourists. The prices are reasonable, and the quality of the food matches the price point. What sets this place apart is the live music and dance show that accompanies your meal, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere.

To ensure a table, it's important to make a reservation in advance through their website. The live music adds an extra layer of entertainment to your dining experience, creating a memorable evening. The performers were talented, and the music was fantastic, adding to the overall ambiance.

However, I did encounter one issue during my visit. One of the singers exhibited rudeness towards customers. Specifically, he used a laser beam to point at people who were using their phones, creating an uncomfortable and shaming experience in front of the crowd. This behavior was unnecessary and detracted from the overall positive experience.

Despite this unfortunate incident, everything else about the restaurant was enjoyable. The food was tasty, the prices were reasonable, and the live entertainment was a unique addition. I would recommend this place to tourists who are looking for a lively and entertaining dining experience, but it's important to be aware of the possibility of encountering some rudeness from one of...

Overall, we enjoyed the experience.

We are tourists that don't speak fluent Spanish, so it was nice that they had a menu in English.

We made a reservation for 8:30, which I highly recommend. We showed up around 8:15 and were one of the first to arrive, so we were able to select the table we wanted! We were also able to order before anyone else and had our food served amongst the first. We were able to finish eating prior to the show starting, so we were able to watch it versus trying to watch and eat at the same time.

They had breaks in the show every 10 minutes or so, which allowed time for ordering drinks and dessert.

We loved the dancing, sadly they didn't dance that long and after about 15 minutes of dancing, a band came on, and then it didn't feel like a special show at all. Just a band playing music and singing. Since we aren't from South America, we didn't know a single song, but the crowd did, and they all sung along.

The food was delicious, and most items were priced around 15000. They did charge an extra 3000 for the show and 800 for table service, which was more annoying than anything else. One set fee should...

📝 Unbelievable night and a must for anyone in Salta that wants to experience Argentine folklore. The dances, music and entertainment by the people on the stage were just so captivating: everyone had a great time in such a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Well done!

📍 The peña is located on Balcarce, a few blocks away from the main square: a good 15 minutes walk. Inside it's pretty big and nicely decorated with many pictures on the walls. It felt cozy.

🍴 I only ordered a salad and a dessert. Food was good, nothing exceptional (but I can't judge on more sophisticated dishes). For the salad I had to pick 5 ingredients and they got 1 wrong at the end... but no end of the world for that.

☝🏼 Be sure to be there latest at 21:00, especially if you're a larger group. Even better: reserve a table in advance, otherwise you'll have a big risk to not find a place. The peña is...