Hi pink,
Choripan is a traditional Argentinean asado sandwich made of grilled sausage and bread. It is usually eaten at the beginning of the asado, as a starter. It goes very well with chimichurri, salsa criolla or provenzal.
The origin of the local choripán dates back to the 19th century, when the gauchos in rural areas prepared asados and started the habit of eating the chorizo between two loaves of bread. Later, this tradition reached urban areas, becoming today a typical dish in Argentina.
It is currently considered one of the ten favorite dishes of Argentines. It can be eaten in street stalls, particularly in street carts located at the gates of popular festivals in any region of the country. It is estimated that in Argentina about 600 million choripanes are consumed per year, at an average of 15 per person.
A few moths ago, the choripán, the typical Argentinean food, was named one of the five best sandwiches in the world.
Places to try Choripan in Buenos Aires:
CHORI
The choripanería al paso is located in the Buenos Aires neighborhoods of Palermo and Mataderos. As well as in La Plata.
This place offers more than ten options. Among them, for those who are vegetarians and choose to eat: eggplant paste, spinach, goat cheese, honey and smoked cheese.
For the classics, there is the typical choripán de cancha with chimichurri, among others.
📍Location: 1653 Thames St, Palermo
EL DESNIVEL
This is a classic bodegón with grill, which has become an institution in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of San Telmo.
The asado, the vacío and the bondiola characterize the place, although the alternative of the choripán or meat sandwich of your choice is a real eye-catcher.
📍Location: 855 Defensa St, San Telmo
LA CABRERA
This grilled meat restaurant was three years in a row among the 50 best restaurants in Latin America. Beyond the delivery service, diners can go to José Antonio Cabrera 5127 or simply to the "Choribondi", an idea on wheels that travels to different places.
The food truck is a rolling grill that travels to different events, fairs and exhibitions.
📍Location: 5127 Cabrera St, Palermo
SOLOMIA PARRILLA
This is one of the first parrillas in Núñez, since 2004, which stands out for its harmonious and neat fusion between classic and modern.
The Chori Chipa, for example, is homemade chorizo sausage on cheese bread with salsa criolla or chimichurri dip, both ideal sauces since they don't overshadow the flavor of the meat and highlight the flavor of the bread.
According to its owners, quality stands out when thinking about bread. For them, the cheese flavor is the perfect combination. They also recommend the butterfly cut, which is cooked with medium heat on both sides.
📍Location: 1699 Quesada St, Nuñez
LA DORITA
This traditional grill with more than fifteen years in the Buenos Aires scene has five branches: Puerto Madero, Palermo Botánico, Palermo Hollywood and Belgrano.
All of its premises are reminiscent of the typical porteño bodegones with decorative details that make it a relaxed space.
There, the most popular dish is its Choricampi, a sausage wrapped in homemade country dough served with creole sauce and chimichurri.
📍Location: 1982 Humboldt St , Palermo
📍Location:2593 Bulnes St , Palermo (Botánico)
📍Location:2130 Ciudad e La Paz St , Belgrano
For the porteños the best place to try choripan is at the carts along the waterfront in Puerto Madero.
Each stand has its own specialty and unique style, so exploring the waterfront carts can be a fascinating gastronomic experience. In addition, the presence of these carts contributes to the local economy and cultural identity of the region.
I hope you enjoy the best choripan in town!
