Ingredient appreciation — what makes Alfajores special

What sets Alfajores apart is the handling of chimichurri herbs. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the intensely beefy and smoky result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Argentina consumes more beef per capita than almost any other country. The a Buenos Aires steakhouse atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had yerba mate as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Alfajores is the place to start.