Restaurants in El Calafate

A number of cafes and espresso bars run along the main drag, Libertador, and its side streets. Try Elba'r, in the De los Pajaros plaza at 9 de Julio 57 (tel. 02902/493594). Or the interesting Borges & Alvarez Libro-Bar, Av. del Libertador 1015 (tel. 02902/491464), which has a fantastic selection of books to peruse while you sip a café con leche. For a light snack, try Almacenes Patagónicos, at Av. del Libertador 1044 (tel. 02902/491042).