Argentine Food in San Sebastián: Empanadas, Milanesa, Skirt steak and More

San Sebastián is famous for Basque cuisine, and Argentine parrillas add asado options for residents and food travellers. This guide groups San Sebastián Argentine restaurants and food shops by what guests mention most in reviews, including empanadas, milanesa, skirt steak, alfajores. Each listing links to the city map card. 20 places · 6 highlights

Empanadas

empanadas surfaces in reviews for 7 directory places around San Sebastián. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★. Guests have noted: “The food was great! We tried the chorizo an, squid, empanadas and croquettes. All greatFood: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5”

1. Patagonia Gastrobar Centro · 4.3★ · 1,305 reviews · Hondarribia Kalea, 23, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
2. La Porteña · 4.5★ · 619 reviews · Zorroaga Pasealekua, 27, 20011 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

   …place of our table. The food is good: Salads, pizzas, empanadas and milanesas. The desserts are sweet. They have take away and deliver.Meal typeLunchPrice…

3. Goxonela · 4.8★ · 254 reviews · Ametzagaña K., 33, 20012 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

   …friendly and helpful people, we really enjoyed the empanadas and while we were there we could see lots of people coming in for great coffee and delicious…

4. Tendido Cinco · 4.2★ · 476 reviews · Secundino Esnaola Kalea, 40, 20001 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

   …typeDine inMeal typeLunchPrice per person€10–20Food: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5Recommended dishesMilanesa Napolitana, Empanadas Argentinas, Costilla A la BBQ

5. Las Muns · 4.6★ · 244 reviews · Elkano Kalea, 1, 20004 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

   A great stop off for some tasty varieties of empanadas. My personal favourite was the Goats cheese with caramelised onions, but all of the options are really…

6. 1985 - Cantina Argentina · 4★ · 492 reviews · Reyes Catolicos Kalea, 9, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
7. Lo de Juan delicatessen · 5★ · 29 reviews · Borroto Kalea, 14, Loc 23B, 20009 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Milanesa

Argentine listings in San Sebastián tied to milanesa: 4 places below. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★. Guests have noted: “…chicken, juiciest burger, and one of a kind milanesa (chicken with cheese, guacamole, etc). And large portions!Price per…”

1. Patagonia Gastrobar Centro · 4.3★ · 1,305 reviews · Hondarribia Kalea, 23, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
2. La Mila Milanesa · 4.6★ · 755 reviews · Vitoria-Gasteiz Kalea, 8, 20018 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
3. La Porteña · 4.5★ · 619 reviews · Zorroaga Pasealekua, 27, 20011 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
4. 1985 - Cantina Argentina · 4★ · 492 reviews · Reyes Catolicos Kalea, 9, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Skirt steak

Reviews tip readers toward skirt steak at 3 Argentine spots in San Sebastián. Average directory rating among them: 4.3★.

1. Patagonia Gastrobar Centro · 4.3★ · 1,305 reviews · Hondarribia Kalea, 23, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
2. ARENALES DONOSTIA · 4.6★ · 716 reviews · Boulevard Zumardia, 11, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
3. 1985 - Cantina Argentina · 4★ · 492 reviews · Reyes Catolicos Kalea, 9, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Alfajores

Diners in San Sebastián mention alfajores a lot. Here are 3 clear matches from the directory. Average directory rating among them: 4.7★.

1. Délices Maiatza · 4.8★ · 692 reviews · Estella Lizarra, 5, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
2. MEYVI Café & Cakes · 4.6★ · 435 reviews · Ategorrieta Hiribidea, 35, 20013 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
3. Goxonela · 4.8★ · 254 reviews · Ametzagaña K., 33, 20012 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Outdoor seating

Looking for outdoor seating in San Sebastián? These 2 listings come up often in guest reviews. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★.

1. Délices Maiatza · 4.8★ · 692 reviews · Estella Lizarra, 5, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
2. Patagonia Gastrobar Centro · 4.3★ · 1,305 reviews · Hondarribia Kalea, 23, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Staff friendliness

In San Sebastián, staff friendliness stands out across 2 Argentine spots in our directory, ranked by ratings and review volume. Average directory rating among them: 4.8★.

1. Las Muns · 4.6★ · 244 reviews · Elkano Kalea, 1, 20004 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
2. Nüda Café · 5★ · 125 reviews · Urbieta Kalea, 66, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Frequently asked questions

How were places chosen for this San Sebastián guide?

We cluster listings by review keywords in our San Sebastián directory, then rank each place by rating and review volume. Mentions come from public review summaries, not paid placement.

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