Spanish food is the most popular in Argentina. Other foods that follow are French, German, Italian, and English. Argentins is known to be a meat loving country. Beef is the most consumed meat here. Traditional barbecues and mixed grills are most popular. In Argentina they consider cooking meat as an art. It is their custom to cook the whole animal. It is also a custom to them eating the intestines and the kidneys. Black pudding and blood sausage is a popular meal here. Baked potatoes, salads along with white meat is a traditional meal in Argentina. Sausage, chicken, ribs, and beef that are cooked together is called mixed grill in Argentina. Mate is a tea that is made from using dried leaves. It is their custom to use this drink on special occasions and rituals.

In Argentina’s ceremonial occasions barbecues are popular in the celebration. Some festive dishes that are used for these celebrations include locro, this is a stew that is made from corn, meats, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes. Empanadas is another type of food that is enjoyed at ceremonies. This is a meat turnover. These turnovers are usually filled with corn, ham, cheese, or chicken. Spanish paellas are also served on special occasions. Wine is one of the popular drinks as Argentina is known to be a wine producing country. Wine is mostly served at special family gatherings on  major holidays. Mate, the tea, is often available at public events.

Lunch is the biggest and most important meal in Argentina. Meats, pastas and breads are usually served. Fish and chicken empanadas along with marinated chicken is some popular meals that are served for lunch. These foods are known to have European roots. Cheeses, desserts, and sauces are often added to the Argentina meals. There is a long history behind the food culture here. Some of the best beef  in the world comes from Argentina. This country is famous for grass fed cattle. All parts of the cow are eaten in Argentina. Entire bodies of lambs are cooked over campfires or grills. A spicy sausage that is made from pork is called Chorizo. Thin breaded meat is called Milanesas. Argentina’s pizzas are made with thick dough. Pastas are often served with red meat sauces, pesto, or cream. Fish is not common in the diet, but it is sometimes served along the coast. Fried melted cheese is often served with a dash of oregano.

Ref: http://www.southamerica.cl/Argentina/Food/Guide.htm/