Barbería

Frommer's Review

This is a La Boca institution, with a very colorful interior, old-style banisters, and a waitstaff that prides itself on its Italian La Boca heritage. It's very touristy, though, and just steps away from El Caminito's flood of out-of-town visitors and tacky souvenir stands. The owner Nancy, in constantly changing acting and tango costumes, is quite a local character, however, and the walls are full of photos of her with visiting stars. Tango, folkloric, and even drag shows run from noon until 5pm on the sidewalk dining area in front of the cafe, which overlooks the harbor. The food is overpriced for what it is, but the show is included in the price. Pastries, such as the Neapolitan sfogliatella traditional to the area, tend to be on the soggy side -- but history is served up with every dish here.

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