Originally Posted by
wembley14
My wife and I (and her parents) just returned from a vacation in Argentina. We visited Cava de Cano for lunch during our stay in Mendoza. This was our second time going to this restaurant, and it was just as good (and unique) as the first visit two years ago.
The restaurant is divided into small private rooms, where you are served a great meal. The initial course consists of many samples of different types of food. Beans, rice, squash, fruits, cheeses and sausages are just a small sample of what is served. This first course is then followed by four additional courses. These consisted of two different empanadas, a beef stew, and a pasta. The meal ends with a dish of ice cream covered in dulce de leche. Their own wine (a syrah) was also served throughout the meal.
The total for this meal was $30 (U.S.) per person, and there is no way a normal person could finish all the food that is served.
I highly recommend a visit to this restaurant during your stay in Mendoza.
I also can highly recommend our driver in Mendoza, if you have the need for a driver during your stay.
Our waiter told us they design the appetizer with 5 people in mind so for a party of 2 it's more than double what they plan you eating.
I think the only reason my wife didn't like parts of the 1st course (she liked a lot of it) was that some of it was cold food that she's used to having warm. She understood that's the way it is served there but she still is a little bit fussy when it comes to stuff like that.
The only stuff I didn't like was the blood sausage
I don't think I tried the cow parts either, but I did have tripe later in the trip.