Finding the best Tucumanas in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Tucumanas I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled charque dried llama meat with genuine knowledge and the subtly spiced result was noticeably superior.

salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. The winning restaurant had the right an indigenous community festival feast feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. cola morada was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Tucumanas is made properly it's a completely different experience.