What should I order at Doña Quela?
Doña Quela
Trout
Recommended multiple times as the standout local specialty, including one review calling it the best Patagonian trout in the city and another describing it as sublime.
Pasta
Frequently praised as delicious and some of the best on the menu, with reviews specifically mentioning very good pasta and the best pasta overall.
Goulash De Ciervo
Repeatedly recommended for being rich, abundant, and excellent in flavor, especially when served with spätzle.
Goulash De Ternera
Mentioned alongside the venison version as very tasty and generously portioned, making it a well-liked hearty dish.
Brochette De Cordero
Highlighted in a positive dining experience as a delicious main dish, suggesting it is a memorable choice for traditional Patagonian food.
Fideos Cintas Con Camarones
Praised as a very good pasta dish with garlic, shrimp, and olive oil, noted for its strong flavor and enjoyable preparation.
Crema Catalana
Recommended as a satisfying dessert, described as tasting very good and served with red fruit sauce.
Volcan Chocolate
Mentioned as part of a delicious dessert course and positively associated with the restaurant’s memorable meal experience.
Mousse Chocolate
Also cited as a delicious dessert option, contributing to the strong positive feedback about the restaurant’s sweets.
Bife De Chorizo
Specifically advised as a local specialty, making it one of the clearly recommended meat dishes.
Entraña Con Papas
Described as perfectly cooked, super abundant, and very satisfying, making it a well-liked steak option.
Provoleta
Recommended as a starter that was enjoyed as part of a very positive meal, indicating it is a good choice to begin with.
Location details
Av. San Martín 1017, San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province, Q8370, AR
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
About Doña Quela
Doña Quela is an Argentinian restaurant in San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén Province. Reviews consistently praise its traditional Patagonian food, especially trout, pasta, and goulash, along with excellent service. Guests also mention the live piano music and the historic, cozy atmosphere. It offers dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating, and is popular for lunch and dinner.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Doña Quela known for?
Doña Quela is especially known for Patagonian trout, with multiple reviews calling it the best in the city. Guests also highlight traditional dishes like goulash, wild boar, and pasta, along with live piano music at dinner.
What dishes are most recommended at Doña Quela?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the trout, goulash, wild boar, and pasta dishes, and one diner specifically praised bife de chorizo. Other named dishes that got positive mentions include brochette de cordero, fideos cintas with garlic and camarones, and chocolate desserts like volcán de chocolate and mousse chocolate.
What is the atmosphere like at Doña Quela?
The vibe is described as historic, cozy, quiet, and romantic, with live piano music adding to the setting. It seems to suit couples, groups, and solo diners, since reviews mention both a memorable dinner atmosphere and the restaurant’s popularity for solo dining.
Is Doña Quela good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is ARS 30–50K, and reviewers say prices are on the high side. Even so, they often add that the quality of the trout, pasta, service, and atmosphere makes it worth the cost.
Do you need a reservation at Doña Quela?
Yes, dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. That can be especially useful for evening visits when people come for the live piano music and signature dishes like trout and bife de chorizo.
Is parking available at Doña Quela?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking is available.
Does Doña Quela have vegetarian options?
Yes, Doña Quela offers vegetarian options.
Is Doña Quela kid-friendly?
Yes, Doña Quela is good for kids.
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