El Chaltén · Patagonia

Patagonian cuisine, with guanaco at its heart.

A mountain bistro guided by Juan Ventureyra, Michelin-starred chef.

Open every day · Lunch 12 pm to 3 pm · Dinner 5:30 pm to 11 pm Season: October to May Av. San Martín 580, El Chaltén

Guanaco on the frosty steppe with Mount Fitz Roy behind

Our star ingredient

It all started with guanacos crossing the road.

On the way to El Chaltén, Juan had to stop to let a herd cross. That is when he realised almost no one in town was cooking guanaco seriously: it is a very lean meat, hard to work with. He asked for two, spent a weekend trying out cuts, and LAMA was born.

Today we serve it as tartare, empanadas, burgers and braised shank. Fully traceable, from a licensed supplier.

24 g

of protein per 100 g

<1 g

total fat (INTA)

Sample photo · replace with the real road sign

Lama guanicoe

From the road sign to your table.

Our name comes from the guanaco's scientific name. Our logo, from the yellow road sign that warns of guanacos crossing as you drive into town. You will see it on the way in, you will see it again here, and when you leave, the sign will remind you of this table.

Executive chef

Juan Ventureyra

With a Michelin star and a Green Star at his restaurant in Mendoza, and Michelin recognition for Casa Palanti in Buenos Aires, Juan brings his vision to the produce of this land.

“LAMA is a mountain bistro. Simple and honest, for coming back from a hike and sitting down to a good meal.”

Michelin Star · Mendoza

Michelin Green Star

Casa Palanti · Buenos Aires

Juan Ventureyra, executive chef of LAMA BISTRÓ, in a Michelin 2025 jacket

The menu

Guanaco, trout, lamb and mushrooms.

Guanaco tartare

The purest way to taste the local meat.

Two fried empanadas on a wooden board with sauce

Guanaco empanada with yajua

Homemade pastry and the Andean heat of yajua.

Braised shank over creamy mashed potatoes

Guanaco shank

Slow-braised, with creamy mashed potatoes.

Seared Patagonian trout

With carrot cream and arugula.

Lamb roll

Mixed greens and calafate vinaigrette.

Chocolate Nemesis

With red berry sauce.

Starters

Hummus

$ 15.000

Guanaco tartare

Recommended

$ 20.000

Roasted cabbage with peanut sauce

Repollo asado con salsa de maní

$ 15.000

Guanaco empanada (2 pieces)

Empanada de guanaco (2 unidades)

$ 15.000

Pumpkin soup

Sopa de calabaza

$ 15.000

Mushroom pâté and financier

Paté de hongos y financier

$ 28.000

Cheese croquettes with tomatoes

Croquetas de queso con tomates

$ 18.000

Mains

Sagnarelli with Patagonian mushroom cream

Sagnarelli con crema de hongos patagónicos

$ 32.000

Braised white beans and vegetables

Braseado de alubias y vegetales

$ 28.000

Guanaco burger and french fries

Hamburguesa de guanaco y papas fritas

$ 35.000

Guanaco shank with creamy mashed potatoes

Garrón de guanaco con cremoso de papas

Recommended

$ 42.000

Ribeye steak with grilled vegetables

Ojo de bife con vegetales grillados

$ 43.000

Braised lamb roll with mixed greens and calafate vinaigrette

Roll de cordero braseado con hojas verdes y vinagreta de calafate

$ 45.000

Patagonian trout with carrot cream and arugula

Trucha al hierro con crema de zanahoria y rúcula

$ 45.000

Desserts

Baked apple with frangipane and crème anglaise

Manzana asada con frangipane y salsa inglesa

$ 12.000

Chocolate Nemesis with red berry sauce

Némesis de chocolate con salsa de frutos rojos

$ 28.000

Dulce de leche flan with whipped cream

Flan de dulce de leche con crema

$ 15.000

Menu subject to seasonal availability. Prices in Argentine pesos (ARS).

To raise a glass

Local producers, in your glass.

Local doesn't stop at the plate. We work with Patagonian producers so your toast is local too.

Local gin

Gin Local

[Short story of the producer: who makes it, where, and with which local botanicals.]

Draught beer

Fresco

[Short story of the brewery and the styles we pour on tap.]

The table

Hosts to your day in the mountains.

You're back from Fitz Roy with tired legs and a real appetite. Here we welcome you like family: wood, fire, good wine and a team that is here for you.

Host opening the restaurant's wooden door to two hikers — We welcome you

Cook plating by the fire in the kitchen — We cook for you

Waiter pouring red wine at the table — We serve you

What our guests say

5,0 · 13 reviews on Google

Leave us a review on Google

“Truly authentic dishes, full of detail and Patagonian character. The menu is varied and features local ingredients like guanaco, lamb, trout and mushrooms (…) The wine list is highly recommended.”

Luis Pablo S. · Google Local Guide · translated from Spanish

“An impeccable welcome from the staff, with a special mention for Enzo, whose attentive service and suggestions made Lama Bistró a memorable experience for the senses.”

Alejo Z. · Google Local Guide · translated from Spanish

“Excellent service, excellent atmosphere, and the Sagnarelli… I'm in love! Highly recommended. Don't miss the Dulce de Leche Flan.”

Fidel M. · Google · translated from Spanish

Visit us

See you in El Chaltén.

Address: Av. San Martín 580, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz
Lunch: 12 pm to 3 pm
Dinner: 5:30 pm to 11 pm
Season: October to May
Contact: lamabistro.chalten@gmail.com

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Patagonian cuisine, with guanaco at its heart.

It all started with guanacos crossing the road.

From the road sign to your table.

Juan Ventureyra

Guanaco, trout, lamb and mushrooms.

Guanaco tartare

Guanaco empanada with yajua

Guanaco shank

Seared Patagonian trout

Lamb roll

Chocolate Nemesis

Starters

Mains

Desserts

By the glass

Patagonian whites

Whites from Salta

Rosés from Mendoza

Patagonian reds

Reds from Mendoza

Reds from Salta

Drinks

Local producers

Local producers, in your glass.

Gin Local

Fresco

Hosts to your day in the mountains.

What our guests say

See you in El Chaltén.