Located in the heart of Lower East Side in Manhattan, Balvanera is a neighborhood favorite that serves regional Argentinean cooking.
Helmed by Argentine Chef Fernando Navas, Balvanera represents the cuisine and spirit of Buenos Aires - porteña cuisine with influences from the dynamic regions of Argentina. The menu, from inspired and traditional small plates and composed vegetable dishes to signature carnes and friends and family-style platos is a journey from Fernando's upbringing in Punta Alta through his time working in great kitchens in Barcelona, Miami and New York City. Here are some top items you must order!
CROQUETAS
These crispy, bite-sized caulifower and rice croquettes are irresistible. They are topped with quince purée with parmesan shavings.
EMPANADAS CASERAS
Balvanera offers 3 different varieties of empanadas. Jamón y Queso (ham, mozzarella, egg), Humita (sweet corn, roasted red pepper, provolone, aji amarillo, and Carne (hand cut roast beef, hard boiled egg, onion). Make sure to try them all!
PROVOLETA
If you like cheese, this is the dish for you - grilled provolone on a pan with cherry tomato conft, oregano, honey, and pepitas. This is the ultimate cheesey, gooey dish.
Argentine Feast
If you are indecisive like me, go with the Argentine Feast. The Tabla de Carnes includes Entrana (skirt steak), Ancho (grass fed ribeye), Angosto (grass fed strip loin), as well as Morcilla (blood sausage) and Chorizo. This is perfect for sharing and you get the best of all the worlds.
AVOCADO TOAST...ED BAGEL
This mouthwatering avocado toast is served on top of toasted Black Seed bagel with a generous smear of fresh guacamole, perfectly poached eggs, and fresh greens.
TORREJAS LOLA
Think of this dish as Argentine French toast, but much more delectable. The sweet milk brioche is topped with creamy dulce de leche, caramelized banana, berries, and powder sugar for a delicious explosion in your mouth.
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