La Fonda del Tío in Río Negro Province

"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"

"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!"

"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."

"We shared a half portion Milanesa Napolitana, fries, and salad. Delicious and fresh and our server was very kind to try to communicate with us in English as we tried (badly) in Spanish. It all worked out and we got exactly what we wanted with plenty to take home for tomorrow’s lunch. The meat was very tender and well seasoned. The sides were tasty and the service was quick and attentive. Would recommend coming hungry and early enough to get a spot in line. Bring cash for tip but you can pay your bill with card."

"This was one of my favorite meals in Bariloche, and on our whole trip. We arrived at dinner time and there was a line outside. That usually is a good sign. We waited around 45 minutes but that was worth it to me. The inside has such a cozy and exciting vibe. So many people enjoying their meals and being waited on by a team of men bustling around in dark red jackets. I knew this was about to be a great meal. I was with two friends. We decided to split a 1/2 order of the Milanesa Napolitana and the daily special which was two chorizos on a bed of mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables; covered in a rich and herby sauce. We also started with two of the empanadas as a snack. They were very crispy, but the fillings were just ok. The Milanesa was a show-stopper. You have to get this while you’re here and split it. Even with three hungry men it was a lot of food! It was delicious too. Definitely don’t order if you can’t eat cheese. The chorizos were nice too, just not as great as the Milanesa. We really wish that we had ordered some of the pastas too. We also enjoyed a bottle of the house wine which (I think) our waiter said was one of the only Malbec wines that is made in Patagonia instead of up north in the popular wine country. I would love to visit again one day!"

"I went two weeks ago to with my familia. The kitchen prepares traditional Argentinan food, high quality and very tasty, with a variety of dishes. The service was excellent, the decor and ambiance are very pleasant, the atmosphere isn't noisy, and it has nice tables with wonderful views. The only downside is the long wait, but it's worth it. I recommend this place for a family meal or to try something new."

"I ordered 1 milanesa plus fries and salad. They offered complimentary bread. Super yummy but too much for two. I suggest ordering 1/2 milanesa for 2 people."