La Vieja Estación

A popular bar and restaurant set in a converted railway station building in the centre of Salta, with a cavernous interior and an outdoor terrace that fills up on warm evenings. The atmosphere is lively without being oppressive, and the wine list covers the main Calchaquí and Cafayate producers well.

Food leans toward the traditional: grilled meats, empanadas, and local stews. It is more reliable for drinking than for eating, but the quality is solid enough. Live folk music (peña-style) on weekends makes it a reasonable introduction to the local music scene.

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