Mendoza (MDZ) - the ultimate Q&A thread
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Very Valid points... staying in the Uco Valley does cut your night-life options. Having said this, for those looking for "action" at night I wouldn't have MDZ on a short-list in the first place. So a balance of some nights in Uco and others in Mendoza proper, or perhaps Chacras de Coria (as an alternative) are a very good way to go.
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I'm also headed down to San Rafael for a couple of days to get "off the beaten track." I was there once, many years ago, and liked the rural, non-touristy atmosphere. Any food, wine or general tips for that area?
EDIT: I just got the below information from La Azul. BTW, they're closed Mondays.
I'm definitely going to try them, but I'll need some other Mendoza area restaurants, too. I'm not necessarily looking for the absolute "best" restaurant, just ones that have excellent food, pleasant atmosphere, reasonable service and good value. Any recommendations? I see some other restaurants mentioned in this thread, so I guess I'll start "researching" them, and looking at sites like tripadvisor. Thanks.
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• Visit and tasting (1) .................................................. .................$ 200 per person.
• Lunch (2) .................................................. .................................$ 620 per person.
(5 course menu + wine tasting + visit to the winery and Gran Reserva wine tasting).
• Children's Lunch............................................. .............................$ 280 per person.
• Lunch a la carte (3):
o Entry ........................... from $60
o Main Course ................ from $ 250
o Dessert .........................from $60
o Wines .............................. from $ 80 to $ 450 per bottle
Prices are in Argentine pesos.
(1) Visiting Days and Hours: From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30, 11:30, 16:00 and 16:30 /Spanish, Portuguese or English.
(2) Days and Hours Lunch: From Tuesday to Sunday from 12:30 to 15:00.
(3) Does not includes visit.
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Pricing aside, I think La Azul offers a different type of Mendoza meal experience. The same can be said for the lodging services at their Posada.
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Also, what do you mean by a "different type of experience?" Much better (I'm hoping!)?
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Prices and their relative impact on a budget is a very very personal thing. I would never consider La Azul to have high-prices, perhaps others should also chip in with comments. And yes, by different I do mean it in the very positive sense.
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What's the "next best" option for a winery lunch in Mendoza? I figure I can't go to La Azul every day (and they're closed Mondays).
And what's convenient to the Park Hyatt in Mendoza for dinner? Including, perhaps, more casual restaurants. After a 5-course winery lunch, I'm not sure how hungry we'll be for dinner.
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Just to name a short few places that come to mind....
I like Familia Zuccardi, Ruca Malen has a nice restaurant although I'm not crazy about their wines, and Alejandro Vigil's Casa El Enemigo is another place I would recommend.
I like Familia Zuccardi, Ruca Malen has a nice restaurant although I'm not crazy about their wines, and Alejandro Vigil's Casa El Enemigo is another place I would recommend.
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From the reviews, La Azul doesn't seem inexpensive, but definitely sounds worth it. I think you'd have to go to Stellenbosch in South Africa for a better winery lunch deal.
What's the "next best" option for a winery lunch in Mendoza? I figure I can't go to La Azul every day (and they're closed Mondays).
And what's convenient to the Park Hyatt in Mendoza for dinner? Including, perhaps, more casual restaurants. After a 5-course winery lunch, I'm not sure how hungry we'll be for dinner.
What's the "next best" option for a winery lunch in Mendoza? I figure I can't go to La Azul every day (and they're closed Mondays).
And what's convenient to the Park Hyatt in Mendoza for dinner? Including, perhaps, more casual restaurants. After a 5-course winery lunch, I'm not sure how hungry we'll be for dinner.
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Lagarde has a great lunch. Near the PH you can go to one of my favorite places - Ituzaingo it's a closed door will need to email and see if he has availability.
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Just had lunch at La Azul on Tuesday. Best meal of our trip. Tried to book 3 days prior and they were full (it was carnaval - so very busy with Brazilians), but luckily tried again in the morning and they had a cancellation. Bill for 2ppl was ARS 1120 for a 5 course meal, paired with wines (free refills if you ask kindly). The place is fantastic and super relaxed, service is friendly, and the food was delicious regional dishes, especially the slow-cooked pork for main, which just melts in your mouth. Wines are pretty good, and you can pickup some decent bottles of Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc for AR$80 (U$5) which is such a bargain it's ridiculous.
The big letdown was Primula: cute place, but absolutely chaotic service. Only 4 simple mains on the menu (lasagna, tagliatelle, pork ribs) and yet they managed to take 2h to bring them.
The big letdown was Primula: cute place, but absolutely chaotic service. Only 4 simple mains on the menu (lasagna, tagliatelle, pork ribs) and yet they managed to take 2h to bring them.
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Many thanks for your report !!! ^^^
Are you coming by EZE on your return back home...?
Cheers,
Alex / Gaucho100K
Are you coming by EZE on your return back home...?
Cheers,
Alex / Gaucho100K
Just had lunch at La Azul on Tuesday. Best meal of our trip. Tried to book 3 days prior and they were full (it was carnaval - so very busy with Brazilians), but luckily tried again in the morning and they had a cancellation. Bill for 2ppl was ARS 1120 for a 5 course meal, paired with wines (free refills if you ask kindly). The place is fantastic and super relaxed, service is friendly, and the food was delicious regional dishes, especially the slow-cooked pork for main, which just melts in your mouth. Wines are pretty good, and you can pickup some decent bottles of Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc for AR$80 (U$5) which is such a bargain it's ridiculous.
The big letdown was Primula: cute place, but absolutely chaotic service. Only 4 simple mains on the menu (lasagna, tagliatelle, pork ribs) and yet they managed to take 2h to bring them.
The big letdown was Primula: cute place, but absolutely chaotic service. Only 4 simple mains on the menu (lasagna, tagliatelle, pork ribs) and yet they managed to take 2h to bring them.
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Just had lunch at La Azul on Tuesday. Best meal of our trip. Tried to book 3 days prior and they were full (it was carnaval - so very busy with Brazilians), but luckily tried again in the morning and they had a cancellation. Bill for 2ppl was ARS 1120 for a 5 course meal, paired with wines (free refills if you ask kindly). The place is fantastic and super relaxed, service is friendly, and the food was delicious regional dishes, especially the slow-cooked pork for main, which just melts in your mouth. Wines are pretty good, and you can pickup some decent bottles of Malbec or Sauvignon Blanc for AR$80 (U$5) which is such a bargain it's ridiculous.
Has anyone had lunch at the nearby Gimenez Riili winery? They get good reviews. I'm trying to find out more information.