Salta, a land that makes you fall in love with its flavors

Gastronomy allows you to get to know a region and its culture through its culinary and productive expressions. The gastronomy of Salta is praised by all who visit this province of Northern Argentina and represents the greatest cultural manifestation of its people.

This “know-how” that remains alive in the people of Salta makes Salta a province rich in recipes, products, aromas, flavors and stories around its food.

Salta has all the reliefs (mountainous, mountainous, highlands and plains), all the climates (cold, temperate and subtropical), which allows the development of a wide variety of crops that enrich the food supply and make possible a cuisine that is characterized by its diversity.

Throughout the province you can enjoy gastronomy that is nourished by the ingredients of each region.

Corn, the main ingredient in so many recipes; in the Calchaquí Valleys, white wines such as Torrontés and red wines such as Malbec and Cabernet, and spices such as paprika and cumin; craft beers from the Lerma Valley; the legumes from the south of the province; sweets and jams; the cheeses, meats and quinoa of the Puna; and tropical fruits such as mango, papaya and passion fruit so characteristic of the Mountain Jungle in the north. All of them and many others are ideal to accompany any identity recipe.

The characteristic empanadas from Salta made with knife-cut meat, tamales and humitas in which corn is the base that connects with the earth, asado and locro, are the most traditional and outstanding foods of Salta, which can be found in every corner of the province.

The interesting thing about these preparations is that there are as many recipes as there are cooks, since each one adds their secret: different ingredients, different cooking and preparation methods, among others. The preparation of a regional dish brings into play knowledge transmitted from generation to generation, thus configuring an identity brand.

On the other hand, at the fairs and festivals that take place throughout the year, you can also enjoy the regional dishes offered at various stands and allow them to be tasted, always accompanied with the famous “high altitude Salta wines”, among which The white Torrontés stands out, the emblematic strain of Salta.

A proposal of distinguished restaurants in Salta that offer outstanding dishes of great identity that highlight the culinary roots of Salta, reflect its history and tradition, while promoting local commerce, placing emphasis on local production and fresh seasonal products. , highlighting the commitment to environmental sustainability, agroecological production and food quality in general.

Sustainable gastronomy is synonymous with a cuisine that takes into account the origin of the ingredients, how they are grown, how they reach the markets and finally the dishes with seasonal products, respecting the planet’s environment, climate and biological diversity. and contributing to the preservation of culinary traditions.

Km0 Restaurants seek to ensure that diners enjoy healthy and nutritious food, defending cultural and biological diversity.encouraging direct purchases from small local producers, thus helping the sustainability of the local economy.

Salta has a diverse gastronomy full of nuances, textures and flavors, which become the perfect pairing for an unparalleled experience.