Argentine Food in Santander: Alfajor, Empanadas, Fried calamari and More
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Argentine Food in Santander: Alfajor, Empanadas, Fried calamari and More

Find alfajor, empanadas, fried calamari, argentinian empanadas and more among 31 Argentine restaurants and food shops in Santander. Guest review highlights, linked to the city map.

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Santander’s Argentine food businesses are a solid plan for grilled meats and imported pantry goods on the north coast. This guide groups Santander Argentine restaurants and food shops by what guests mention most in reviews, including alfajor, empanadas, fried calamari, argentinian empanadas. Each listing links to the city map card. 31 places · 12 highlights

Alfajor

Guests keep naming alfajor in Santander. These 9 spots lead on rating signals. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…and lovely people! We ordered a pizza, empanadas and alfajores. We loved it.Order typeDine inMeal typeLunchFood: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5”

  1. Restaurante El Faro de Suances · 4.6★ · 1,000 reviews · Travesia del Muelle, 17, bajo C, 39340 Suances, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Pastelería La Marcelina · 4.6★ · 266 reviews · C. Cardenal Cisneros, 54, 39007 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. Via Mazzini 43 - Heladería Artesanal · 4.2★ · 356 reviews · P.º de Pereda, 24, bajo, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  4. Gauchita · 4.8★ · 137 reviews · C. Cádiz, 3, 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  5. Di Piazzolla · 4.8★ · 125 reviews · C. Floranes, 13, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  6. Cocoa Santander · 4.7★ · 93 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 11A, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  7. La Casita de las Empanadas-Nueva Montaña · 4.8★ · 54 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 7, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

    …welcome from the moment you walk in. And don’t miss the alfajores: they’re spectacular! A perfect sweet touch to end your visit.Food: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5

  8. La Casita de las Empanadas-Nueva Montaña · 4.8★ · 54 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 7, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

    …and gave us great advice. We had some empanadas and alfajores (both white chocolate and brownie flavored). Spectacular!! We’ll definitely be back!Food:…

  9. Dulce de Leche BAR-CAFÉ · 3.9★ · 88 reviews · Pje. Arcillero, 3, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Empanadas

Argentine food seekers in Santander often chase empanadas. Here are 8 matches. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★. Guests have noted: “…we visited twice in one day, first time we had empanadas and second time Margherita pizzas. Oh and of course they serve a variety of the…”

  1. El Gallinero · 4.6★ · 1,079 reviews · C. Tetuán, 37, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. El Bulín de la Tasca · 4.4★ · 951 reviews · C. Gándara, 3, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. Pastelería La Marcelina · 4.6★ · 266 reviews · C. Cardenal Cisneros, 54, 39007 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  4. Panadería La Antigua · 4.4★ · 305 reviews · C. San Fernando, 16, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  5. Di Piazzolla · 4.8★ · 125 reviews · C. Floranes, 13, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

    Best empanadas in Santander! Delicious and fresh empanadas, friendly owners. Tip: I think platano tastes much better with Nutella than with Dulce de Leche…

  6. Gauchita · 5★ · 57 reviews · C. Hernán Cortés, 1, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

    Stumbled upon this gem and were so glad we did. Empanadas were absolutely delicious but what really made this place special was the warmth of the proprietor…

  7. Dulce de Leche BAR-CAFÉ · 3.9★ · 88 reviews · Pje. Arcillero, 3, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  8. La Argentina Bar · 5★ · 22 reviews · C. Tres de Noviembre, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

    If you come to Santander, you have to stop by La Argentina. They have amazing empanadas and the staff are lovely, a 10 out of 10!Food: 5Service: 5Atmosphere: 5

Fried calamari

fried calamari focus: 6 Santander places with stronger review support. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★.

  1. Mercado del Este · 4.2★ · 10,557 reviews · C. Hernán Cortés, 4, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Bar Restaurante Neptuno Santander, Maques de la Hermída 2 · 4.5★ · 1,581 reviews · Esquina con, C. Marqués de la Hermida, C. Nicolás Salmerón, 2, 39009 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. El Gallinero · 4.6★ · 1,079 reviews · C. Tetuán, 37, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  4. Parrilla La Leña Santander · 4.7★ · 922 reviews · Pl. la Leña, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  5. Origen Restaurante Asador · 4.6★ · 1,013 reviews · C. la Torre, 79, 39012 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  6. Restaurante Parrilla Ginés · 3.6★ · 2,502 reviews · Av. Castañeda, 15, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Argentinian empanadas

argentinian empanadas in Santander: 7 directory picks ordered by rating and volume. Average directory rating among them: 4.7★.

  1. El Bulín de la Tasca · 4.4★ · 951 reviews · C. Gándara, 3, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Pastelería La Marcelina · 4.6★ · 266 reviews · C. Cardenal Cisneros, 54, 39007 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. Gauchita · 4.8★ · 137 reviews · C. Cádiz, 3, 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  4. Di Piazzolla · 4.8★ · 125 reviews · C. Floranes, 13, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  5. Gauchita · 5★ · 57 reviews · C. Hernán Cortés, 1, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  6. La Casita de las Empanadas-Nueva Montaña · 4.8★ · 54 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 7, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  7. La Casita de las Empanadas-Nueva Montaña · 4.8★ · 54 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 7, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Sidewalk cafe

We ranked 3 Santander places where sidewalk cafe shows in guest notes. Average directory rating among them: 4.2★.

  1. Restaurante Parrilla Ginés · 3.6★ · 2,502 reviews · Av. Castañeda, 15, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Panadería La Antigua · 4.4★ · 305 reviews · C. San Fernando, 16, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. Cocoa Santander · 4.7★ · 93 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 11A, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Fried squid

fried squid is easy to find among these 3 Santander directory picks. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★.

  1. Restaurante El Faro de Suances · 4.6★ · 1,000 reviews · Travesia del Muelle, 17, bajo C, 39340 Suances, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Parrilla Brasas · 4.4★ · 1,323 reviews · C. Peña Herbosa, 3, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. Asador El Escondrijo · 4.2★ · 1,378 reviews · Bo. Adarzo, 106, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Homemade pizza

Top rating signals for homemade pizza in Santander lead to these 4 spots. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★.

  1. Verderame Pizzería · 4.7★ · 1,056 reviews · P.º Canalejas, 31, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. La Tasca · 4.4★ · 1,337 reviews · C. Peña Herbosa, 11, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. Pizzería Pinocho · 4.1★ · 881 reviews · C. del Sol, 42, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  4. Di Piazzolla · 4.8★ · 125 reviews · C. Floranes, 13, 39010 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

2 Argentine directory cards in Santander align with menu del dia. Average directory rating among them: 4.2★. Guests have noted: “Food: 5 stars for steak specials. 3 star for menu del dia. Overall 4.5 stars. Went on Saturday and they had Menu del dia at 13Euros. It…”

  1. Parrilla La Leña Santander · 4.7★ · 922 reviews · Pl. la Leña, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Restaurante Parrilla Ginés · 3.6★ · 2,502 reviews · Av. Castañeda, 15, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Milanesa

Looking for milanesa in Santander? These 2 listings come up often in guest reviews. Average directory rating among them: 4.2★. Guests have noted: “Absolutely INSANE portions of the milanesa, and I think it’s completely worth the price. We also ordered a burrata (didn’t take a picture)…”

  1. El Bulín de la Tasca · 4.4★ · 951 reviews · C. Gándara, 3, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Dulce de Leche BAR-CAFÉ · 3.9★ · 88 reviews · Pje. Arcillero, 3, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Artisan ice cream

From the Santander map: 2 places with strong artisan ice cream review signals. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★.

  1. Helados Artesanos Marena · 4.9★ · 211 reviews · C. Hernán Cortés, 59, 39003 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Via Mazzini 43 - Heladería Artesanal · 4.2★ · 356 reviews · P.º de Pereda, 24, bajo, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Arroz con bogavante

2 places in Santander earn a spot here based on arroz con bogavante review mentions. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★.

  1. Bar Restaurante Neptuno Santander, Maques de la Hermída 2 · 4.5★ · 1,581 reviews · Esquina con, C. Marqués de la Hermida, C. Nicolás Salmerón, 2, 39009 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. Parrilla La Leña Santander · 4.7★ · 922 reviews · Pl. la Leña, 39001 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Beef empanada

We ranked 3 Santander places where beef empanada shows in guest notes. Average directory rating among them: 4.8★.

  1. Gauchita · 4.8★ · 137 reviews · C. Cádiz, 3, 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  2. La Casita de las Empanadas-Nueva Montaña · 4.8★ · 54 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 7, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
  3. La Casita de las Empanadas-Nueva Montaña · 4.8★ · 54 reviews · C. Francisco Tomás y Valiente, 7, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Frequently asked questions

How were places chosen for this Santander guide?

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

Do you take reservations through ArgentoDir?

No. ArgentoDir is a directory. Use each place’s phone or website (on the city map card) to book or order.

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