Pizza is just done a little better in Buenos Aires than most places in the world. In fact, maybe only Chicago and Naples can compare to the magnificent pizza pies that are served in the capital of Argentina. In our latest food vlog we visit Pizzería Güerrin, one of the oldest pizzerias in the city. Come find out what makes it out favorite pizza joint.
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Pizzería Güerrin - our favorite pizza in Buenos Aires, Argentina Travel Video Transcript:
Check out all the pizzas we can choose from. I think we have to order the specialty for sure.
Another day, another slice of pizza. Today we're at Pizzería Güerrin, one of the most famous pizzerias in all of Buenos Aires. This is one of Sam's favorite spots in the whole city and we're here for lunch. We've placed our order and we're waiting for the pizza to arrive.
Excited to be here? Oh, yeah. This place is an institution. It has been open since 1932 and just as of last year they sold their 25th million pizza. Can you believe that? 25 million pizzas. That is a lot of pizza. That is insane. And this place is kind of special for me because my first time in Buenos Aires was actually back in 2010. And I was an ultra hardcore backpacker at the time and I stumbled upon this place through a recommendation and I came here very frequently. So this place has a lot of sentimental value and it is great to be back here again.
So the pizza has arrived and we have to start with the specialty of the house. It is called pizza Güerrin.
Oh, wow. Ooey gooey goodness? And it is a little bit greasy with all of the cheese. That is some really thick cheese they have. So it is really nice but let me actually get some pepper in there. So I can tell you if it is good or not. That is nice. Wow. You're going to have to try it and give me your opinion.
The pizza master.
So next up is Fugazetta. And Fugazetta is normally onions but this Fugazetta with ham and cheese. Look at all of the onions on here. And you can see the ham right there. That is awesome.
Mmmm. Wow. You know what if you think the first slice of pizza had a lot of cheese this one has I would swear like double or triple. Like it is just overloaded with cheese. And for someone who likes cheese as much as me that is a very good thing.
Okay, so this is a bit unusual. This is called fainá. And I always see people eating it when they order pizza but like it is not actually a slice of pizza. I asked the waiter what it was made of and I think he said chickpeas but I can't remember though. It was a while ago.
Um, so yeah it is kind of like a paste and it has been shaped to look like a pizza, and they slice it into little triangles. This is what it looks like. Can you see? Yeah.
So yeah, I don't know. It is kind of like a side order when you order pizza. It's cheaper than the pizza slices? It is. It is so much cheaper and this is my first time seeing it anywhere in the world. So I don't know, maybe it is some kind of Argentinian invention. I'm not sure. If you've ever tried fainá before let me know about it.
Yeah, we kind of ordered that on a whim. Yeah. But I like it.
I do like it.
And last but certainly not least - Napoletana. And this is probably my favorite kind of like classic kind of pizza slice. Mine too. So you have to share. Yes. Well, we'll think about that. Oh wow, the tomato just dropped off. Let's grab that back. So what really makes this like one of my favorite slices is the fact that it has these big thickly cut juicy tomatoes put on top. And that just makes it like extra juicy.
So we've paid the bill. It is now time for price point. How much did these slices of pizza cost? So in terms of the slices it is between 19 and 27 Pesos. So at current exchange rate with the US dollar you're looking at about say between $1.35 all the way up to $1.90. So really affordable. Come here with a big appetite and order as many slices as you can because this is the kind of place where you're going to want to walk out full. Yes, follow Sam's example.
This is part of our Travel in Argentina series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Argentine culture, Argentine arts, Argentine foods, Argentine religion, Argentine cuisine and Argentine people.
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
26 май 2016
