El Patacón
Discover El Patacón in Bariloche. This restaurant offers a refined dining experience with cocktails and group-friendly seating. Currently unrated. Reserve your table.
Discover a highly-rated Bariloche gem with a 4.6-star rating. Enjoy delicious Argentinian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Plan your visit today.
Nestled in the heart of Bariloche, this popular eatery offers a delightful taste of Argentinian tradition. With an impressive 4.6-star rating from nearly 20,000 reviews, it's clear this establishment has captured the hearts (and appetites) of many. Diners consistently praise the quality and flavor of the food, with particular highlights including their hearty empanadas and generous portions of milanesas, prepared in traditional clay pots. The experience extends to a spectacular, shareable dessert, a sweet finale that perfectly complements the savory dishes. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a great spot for groups looking to experience authentic local cuisine.
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Price Range (Budget-friendly)
Budget-friendly dining ($) - Affordable options for everyday dining
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Casual)
Walk-in friendly. No reservations needed. Casual dining experience.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome
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🍽️ FOOD • Dishes ordered: We had a feast of meat empanadas, french fries, and a full salad. We followed that with milanesas in clay pots: one napolitana and another with onion and Roquefort cheese. For dessert, we had a Copa del Tío. • Quality: Everything was absolutely delicious. The Copa del Tío is a spectacular and enormous dessert, perfect for those with a sweet tooth. It features creamy ice cream, generously topped with dulce de leche, fresh fruit pieces, crunchy walnuts, crumbled cookies, and a rich portion of chocolate. Each ingredient creates a delightful and varied experience, making it a true feast. • Quantity: The portions were enormous and more than sufficient. • Star recommendation: Don't miss the milanesas in clay pots! 🍷 DRINKS • Selection: We had the house wine, which we mixed with 7UP. 💁 SERVICE • Attention: The waiter was very attentive and gave great advice on portion sizes. • Details: Although you couldn't reserve and there was a queue, the wait was worth it for the incredible food. 🌿 AMBIENCE • Music/noise: There were many children at the table next to us who were yelling and playing, which was quite annoying, but that's something the restaurant can't control. 🛎️ EXTRAS • WiFi/Bathrooms: There was Wi-Fi. 💡 FINAL VERDICT • ✔ Strong points: The high-quality, delicious, and incredibly generous food portions (especially the Copa del Tío), and the attentive, helpful service. • ❌ What to improve: The waiting time to get a table. • 🌟 Secret tip: Don't be put off by the queue; the food is worth the wait. Best Milanesa ever. And really big. It worth to ask for half each person. Just bear in mind that usually you need to wait to be seated between 30-40 mins. The queues are big to get a place inside. However, close to the restaurant they have take away service. Very good staff, friendly at all times. 100% recommended What a wonderful restaurant!! Several rooms in two floors, fast and friendly service and delicious food. You definitely have to try the milanesa, the best I have had in argentina. On top of that the prices are lower than average in Bariloche. A must visit if you are around.
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October 18, 2025
🍽️ FOOD • Dishes ordered: We had a feast of meat empanadas, french fries, and a full salad. We followed that with milanesas in clay pots: one napolitana and another with onion and Roquefort cheese. For dessert, we had a Copa del Tío. • Quality: Everything was absolutely delicious. The Copa del Tío is a spectacular and enormous dessert, perfect for those with a sweet tooth. It features creamy ice cream, generously topped with dulce de leche, fresh fruit pieces, crunchy walnuts, crumbled cookies, and a rich portion of chocolate. Each ingredient creates a delightful and varied experience, making it a true feast. • Quantity: The portions were enormous and more than sufficient. • Star recommendation: Don't miss the milanesas in clay pots! 🍷 DRINKS • Selection: We had the house wine, which we mixed with 7UP. 💁 SERVICE • Attention: The waiter was very attentive and gave great advice on portion sizes. • Details: Although you couldn't reserve and there was a queue, the wait was worth it for the incredible food. 🌿 AMBIENCE • Music/noise: There were many children at the table next to us who were yelling and playing, which was quite annoying, but that's something the restaurant can't control. 🛎️ EXTRAS • WiFi/Bathrooms: There was Wi-Fi. 💡 FINAL VERDICT • ✔ Strong points: The high-quality, delicious, and incredibly generous food portions (especially the Copa del Tío), and the attentive, helpful service. • ❌ What to improve: The waiting time to get a table. • 🌟 Secret tip: Don't be put off by the queue; the food is worth the wait.
October 10, 2025
Best Milanesa ever. And really big. It worth to ask for half each person. Just bear in mind that usually you need to wait to be seated between 30-40 mins. The queues are big to get a place inside. However, close to the restaurant they have take away service. Very good staff, friendly at all times. 100% recommended
December 14, 2024
What a wonderful restaurant!! Several rooms in two floors, fast and friendly service and delicious food. You definitely have to try the milanesa, the best I have had in argentina. On top of that the prices are lower than average in Bariloche. A must visit if you are around.
December 5, 2024
We really enjoyed our meal here and thought it was one of the few places that had good value for your meal. We split a Milanese as it’s huge, a side of potatoes, gnocchi and wine for only 40,000. We were happy with it. It can get quite busy so we recommend coming early.
March 29, 2024
This place was recommended by a friend for their Milanesas. It didn’t disappoint! Tasty with lots of melted cheese…. We had the beef and chicken milanesas and both were great! Worth your visit I assure you!
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