Argentina Cafe
Latin Spanish · Sandwich · Houston, TX
About
A small, casually friendly crowd fills this Argentine cafe, where the coffee is superb and the empanadas taste like they're made from scratch. Lunch specials run under $10, including soup, salads, and hearty plates like milanesa a la Napolitana. Regulars also rave about the homemade gnocchi and the choripan with two sausages.
You'll find the place spotless with modern decor and a flat-screen TV. It's steps from The Galleria in Uptown. Note that Yelp lists this venue as potentially permanently closed, so call ahead to confirm.
Features
- ✓Homemade gnocchi and milanesa
- ✓Alfajores and choripan available
- ✓Under $10 lunch specials daily
Cuisine
What people say
Rated from 400 reviews. 11 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Great place to eat”
The service is excellent, and all the food is made from scratch at the restaurant. The waiters are attractive, and the menu offers light dishes that are quite tasty.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Can't have enough”
I love this charming little spot. I didn't realize they also serve full meals. Their coffee is among the best I've had—truly authentic Italian coffee. The pastries are incredible, especially the alfajores and croissants. Every visit I try something new; the choripan is amazing, with two sausages instead of the usual one, the chicken parmigiana is excellent, and the homemade gnocchi are perfect. I could go on and on about this place and recommend it to everyone. Plus, the location is convenient, the prices are hard to beat, and the staff is as friendly and welcoming as you'd find in Argentina.
A guest · Over a year ago
“The Best Specials”
A coworker brought me here. The special featured a carrot and squash soup, four-cheese ravioli with tomato sauce and pesto, plus included drinks. All for only $7.99! The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and homemade.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“A little coffee shop with big plates!”
This is definitely the most charming and spotless coffee shop in town. The coffee is excellent, as is the service. They offer lunch specials like a bowl of soup, grilled chicken salad with chimichurri sauce, or a more adventurous milanesa napolitana (a large chicken parmigiana with fries). I had a creamy, delicious spinach quiche and a caprese salad with basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes, followed by a wonderful latte. I also grabbed a small alfajor, which was heavenly. The location is great, just steps from The Galleria. The decor is clean and modern, with music and TV. Most importantly, everything is immaculate and the service is flawless.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they have vegetarian options? +
Yes, reviews mention a Caprese salad, spinach quiche, and four-cheese ravioli, so vegetarian dishes are available.
Is Argentina Cafe open on Mondays? +
No, they are closed on Mondays. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 12pm-8pm, and Sunday 12pm-7pm.
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