Food in La Pampa
Discover the secrets of the asado criollo and take a close look at a ritual that is part of the Argentine tradition.
Geographic location: province of La Pampa, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: by plane, to Santa Rosa airport. By bus, from different parts of the country, or by car via Ruta Nacional 5.
Area: 143,440 sq km
Altitude: 279 meters above sea level (average)
Climate: temperate humid.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
Tips: the asado is a “ritual” for Argentinians. Immerse yourself in the culture and enjoy it.
Tasting the typical food of the villages is a way to get to know their culture. Did you know that a typical dish of La Pampa’s plain is the asado criollo? Cattle, sheep or goats are used to prepare it. But the ritual does not only require delicious meat; it can also include chorizos and morcillas, kidneys and gizzard, chinchulines and salads, provoletas [made of provolone cheese] and barbecue sausages, a picada [charcuterie board] and a typical Argentine sauce: the chimichurri. Have you ever tried them?
Beyond the ingredients, the preparation is essential to obtain the typical flavor. That is why each cook has their own secrets in the way of lighting the fire, distributing the meat on the grill, cooking times and in the distance that separates the grill from the fire. The more you know about asados, the more you can enjoy this worldwide famous food. Enjoy it in the province of La Pampa.