Restaurants in La Rioja City

L'Stanza, Dorrego 164 (tel. 3822/430809), is a small, atmospheric parrilla that often hosts live music. Local paintings hang on the walls, and the overall feel is elegant and well furnished. It is open Monday to Saturday noon to 3:30pm and 8pm to 2am, Sunday noon to 3:30pm.

Joaquin, avenidas Rivadavia and 9 de Julio (no phone), serves lomitos (steak sandwiches) and pizza, as well as the best Cuba Libre I have had in South America.