Plaza de Almas

Top choice in Salta & the Andean Northwest


This intimate, colorful and engaging multilevel place is popular with under-40 tucumanos and is one of the best of the city's many combination cafe/bar/restaurant/cultural centers. The short but interesting menu (mains AR$60 to AR$140) offers a range of kebabs and salads, among other international choices. There's candlelit outdoor seating, and an exhibition space on the top floor.

There's also a knot of bars around it, making it an appealing place to start or end your night.


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