The best all-you-can-eat buffets to combine quality and quantity

Perhaps the most romantic and pleasant option for an all-you-can-eat. Club Sueco is like a direct trip to Stockholm. Located inside an Anglican monastery, surrounded by beautiful gardens and with a timeless aesthetic, the Nordic cuisine experience is immersive.

Brunch, known by its Swedish name Smörgåsbord, is served on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring a cuisine shaped by the seas and extreme cold of the region. Expect classics like gravlax (Nordic-style marinated salmon), kottbullar (delicious Swedish pork meatballs made famous by Ikea), herring, and liver pâté. Among the sweets, there’s the rice pudding known as ris.

Tip: Unlike typical buffets, here the etiquette rule is not to rush. Take it slow—the salmon never runs out.

Where: Azopardo 1428, San Telmo.

A classic among all-you-can-eat spots. La Bistecca is the ideal place for those who love mixing. For those who enjoy seeing sushi, charcuterie, and grilled sweetbreads all on one plate. The quality of everything served is above average; it’s just a matter of taste whether you want to mix it up or not.

The grill is the highlight of the buffet, offering all kinds of meat. The key is to plan ahead to know what to eat without getting full on the bread served at the start. The price is around $30,000, but drinks aren’t included. Check the restaurant’s Instagram for daily prices.

Tip: The giant chocolate fountain is the main attraction. Everyone wants a photo with it, but take it before you start eating to avoid the line later.

Where: Alicia Moreau de Justo 1890, Puerto Madero.

Asu Mare is Peruvian slang for something akin to "Wow!"—which is what this restaurant aims to evoke as soon as you step inside. A feast of flavors, aromas, and colors awaits, guided by renowned chef Dangelo De la Cruz.

There are three locations, but the all-you-can-eat option is only available in the Abasto neighborhood. It tends to get crowded, especially with Buenos Aires' Peruvian community—a good sign. The price is around $20,000, depending on the day.

A good traditional serving is the "Seven Color Dish," which includes: chicken with rice, chanfainita, red noodles, small ceviche, Huancaína potatoes, roasted corn, and mote. This gives you a great sample of what the buffet has to offer.

Tip: If it's your birthday and you bring three or more people, you eat for free.

Where: Anchorena 429, Abasto.

One of the oldest restaurants in Buenos Aires, the building is worth a visit alone, once belonging to the Duhau family and playing a key role in Argentina’s political history. The dining hall keeps that history alive. But what really matters is the food.

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Currently, it offers a lavish all-you-can-eat service, and it's a favorite among social media accounts that show tables filled with piles of food.

Tip: The tortilla stuffed with breaded meat and four fried eggs is an atomic bomb worth trying at least once in your life.

Where: Sarmiento 1334, Centro.

You could say María Fedele is the Italian version of Club del Progreso. Also located in a historic building in the city center, this time inside the Associazione Nazionale Italiana. The hall creates an atmosphere of being in Calabria, accompanied by musicians walking around playing Italian canzonettas.

The fixed menu includes antipasto, pasta, and meat dishes. Technically, it’s not a traditional all-you-can-eat, but you can order as much as you like if you can handle it.

The starter alone features 13-14 dishes, including cured meats, prosciutto, mortadella with pistachios, pasta with boscaiola sauce, melanzane alla calabrese, homemade bread, longaniza with tomatoes, and more. Afterward, there’s a pasta and meat dish, always decided by the chef’s whim. The house dessert tasting includes an excellent tiramisu.

Tip: Although it's known for its four-course dinner, you can repeat any dish. Focus on the antipasto—it’s better than the pasta and meat courses.

Where: Adolfo Alsina 1465, Centro.

Crossing General Paz into Wilde, you’ll find a true carnivorous feast at El Tano. You need to go with an appetite and be ready for an all-out meat experience. Maybe not the best spot for a romantic, quiet date. You know how the night begins, but not how it will end—it often turns into dancing between tables if the vibe is right.

The ribs are huge, and the vacío melts in your mouth. Other hits include pizza-style matambre and cheese-filled potato omelets. And if you need a break from meat, the pasta is all-you-can-eat too. Save room for the bomb-like desserts.

Tip: They serve crispy, tender sweetbreads—be sure to ask if you’re a fan.

Where: Av. Bartolomé Mitre 5735, Wilde.

Many diners fantasize about calculating how much sushi they could eat at an all-you-can-eat. At La Pescadería, you can test it out, but it’s not just unlimited rolls and nigiris. The menu also features ceviche and seafood platters worth trying.

The kitchen also serves dishes like fish and chips, shrimp croquettes, and salmon and squid buns that might be better choices than classic sushi. There are few seafood-specialized restaurants in the city, so don’t waste a visit on just one type of dish. Peruvian desserts like tres leches and suspiro limeño are also available, but check if they’re included. The buffet price is around $30,000.

Tip: Take advantage and visit their store next door to buy fresh fish and seafood, or prepared dishes to take home.

Where: Crisólogo Larralde 1716, Nuñez.

This list needed a quality all-you-can-eat pizza spot. Until recently, Palermo had Scrocchia, which offered Roman-style pizza in buffet format, but it closed and is reopening in a new neighborhood. For now, head to Ramos Mejía, and only on Sundays.

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Pompeya offers Neapolitan pizza for $11,000 (as of publication) and you can order as many as you like. They use organic flour and a wood-fired oven.

Tip: The house hit is "La Deluxe with pesto and goat cheese," and the most classic is the pepperoni. Don’t miss La Venecia with mortadella and pesto, or La Verdolaga with prosciutto.

Where: Alem 325, Ramos Mejía.

The most popular of the all-you-can-eat grills. It gets crowded, which is why they now take reservations—though, according to social media complaints, they don't always answer the phone. Believe it or not. El Boliche de Darío is a classic in the western suburbs of Buenos Aires, with three locations.

Very competitive prices: as of this writing, the buffet is $17,400 and includes salads and fries. The dining hall, like many grills of this type, is noisy and bustling with excitement over the endless stream of meat. The desserts are typical of local bodegóns. Go hungry, with no expectations of a quiet evening—perfect for groups celebrating anything.

Tip: The buffet includes sweetbreads and chinchulines. Don’t forget to order them if you want them.

Where: Av. Canónigo M.C. del Corro 399, Floresta.

The most popular of the all-you-can-eat grills. It gets crowded, which is why they now take reservations—though, according to social media complaints, they don't always answer the phone. Believe it or not. El Boliche de Darío is a classic in the western suburbs of Buenos Aires, with three locations.

Very competitive prices: as of this writing, the buffet is $17,400 and includes salads and fries. The dining hall, like many grills of this type, is noisy and bustling with excitement over the endless stream of meat. The desserts are typical of local bodegóns. Go hungry, with no expectations of a quiet evening—perfect for groups celebrating anything.

Tip: The buffet includes sweetbreads and chinchulines. Don’t forget to order them if you want them.

Where: Av. Canónigo M.C. del Corro 399, Floresta.

To wrap up this list, we step away from the traditional all-you-can-eat concept, but still keep the spirit of eating as much as you can. The Mexican chain "No Mames Wey" offers an all-you-can-eat taco deal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays—though be sure to double-check in case the days change.

You’ll find Tex-Mex classics like tacos al pastor (marinated pork), cochinita pibil (a Yucatán specialty), chicken tinga, carnitas, and beef birria. For something different, try the Taco Argento, made with shredded vacío (flank steak), and a Vegan taco with roasted eggplant and peppers.

Tip: Order the full taco platter with the classic Queen Margarita, which comes with a beer attached to the glass.

Where: Fitz Roy 1617, Palermo.