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Restaurant in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province
What should I order at Isabel Cocina al Disco?
What to order
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Classic Lamb Plough
Most frequently recommended and consistently praised for being very tasty, tender, and flavorful, with huge portions that can easily feed two to three people.
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Disco Dish
Repeatedly recommended as a signature shareable meal; reviews highlight its massive portion size, rich flavor, and well-cooked ingredients.
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Bread With Butter
Mentioned several times as a standout starter, described as fresh, warm, soft, and especially delicious with the butter.
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Fish Cooked In The Disco Pan
Recommended for being very tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with multiple reviews calling it delicious and perfectly cooked.
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Lamb Stew
Praised as hearty, comforting, and excellent value, with very large portions and tender meat that many found especially tasty.
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Calafate Ice Cream
Recommended as a memorable dessert and local specialty, described as delicious, light, and a great finish to the meal.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 11:30 PM |
About Isabel Cocina al Disco
Isabel Cocina al Disco is a restaurant in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, known for Argentine and Patagonian dishes cooked al disco, especially lamb, guanaco, and other large sharing platters. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, tender meat, warm bread with butter, and friendly service. Many guests also mention the wine selection, including generous pours, and the local feel of the dining room. The restaurant is accessible, with wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and seating.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Isabel Cocina al Disco known for?
It is best known for cordero al disco, or lamb cooked on a disc, which reviewers describe as tender, moist, and flavorful. The huge sharing portions and local Patagonian style are a big part of the appeal, especially for diners who want a hearty meal after exploring El Calafate.
What dishes are most recommended at Isabel Cocina al Disco?
Reviewers most often recommend the classic lamb dish, guanaco al disco, chicken cooked in white wine sauce, fish cooked in the disco pan, and the flan with dulce de leche or calafate ice cream for dessert. The warm bread with butter is also repeatedly singled out as a standout starter even when people are already full.
What is the atmosphere like at Isabel Cocina al Disco?
The vibe is described as local, welcoming, and cozy, with decor and music that make it feel like a relaxed neighborhood spot in El Calafate. It works well for groups because the menu is built around large platters to share, but couples and solo diners also seem comfortable there.
Is Isabel Cocina al Disco good value?
Yes, many reviewers say the price and quality are well balanced, and several note that one dish can feed two to four people. One dinner was reported at ARS94,000 for two with wine and dessert, which supports the idea that the restaurant offers substantial portions for the money in El Calafate.
What should I know before ordering at Isabel Cocina al Disco?
The main practical tip from reviews is not to over-order, because the sharing platters are much larger than they sound and staff often advise skipping starters. Service can be slower when the room is busy, but guests still say the food is worth the wait, especially for lamb and other disco dishes.
