At Bodegón Núñez, the Gran Bodegón milanesa makes a convincing case for sharing your main course. Tomato sauce and mozzarella cover the breaded beef; fried eggs, alioli and spicy sauce take care of the rest. Add fries and you have a substantial centerpiece for lunch or dinner.
This restaurant on Arribeños and Campos Salles suits the kind of meal where everyone cuts a piece from the same platter. Come with company, agree on the toppings and leave a little room for a shared flan mixto.
The main event
Start with the Gran Bodegón
The Gran Bodegón builds on a familiar milanesa napolitana combination: breaded beef, tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. The giant version adds three fried eggs, with alioli and spicy sauce across the top. There is plenty going on, so this is the order for a table that wants its milanesa fully dressed.
The eggs sit over the cheese, while the two sauces give you something different to work into each piece. Fries are a straightforward accompaniment, especially with those toppings to pick up along the way.
There are individual milanesas as well as giant versions. Decide on the size before adding starters or extra sides; a large platter covered in cheese and eggs is already a considerable order. For a group, sharing the main also makes it easier to try a dessert without committing to another full course each.
For a bigger table
The Milagrosa for four or five
The Milagrosa is their milanesa format for 4–5 people. If you are coming with a group, this is the size to keep in mind when planning the meal.
Ham and red peppers are another option to keep in mind. Layered over the cheese, with black olives dotted across the top, they make a different combination from the eggs and sauces of the Gran Bodegón.
The mixed Milagrosa brings those two choices together: Gran Bodegón on one half, ham and peppers on the other. It gives people at the table a choice of toppings without needing two separate mains.
For a first visit, our pick is the Gran Bodegón. Choose the ham-and-pepper combination if those are the toppings you would rather have on your portion.
Save some room
Finish with the flan mixto
Flan mixto is our pick for dessert. The caramel flan comes with both dulce de leche and whipped cream, the two accompaniments that make it mixto. It has the familiar, classic flavor you expect and gets the job done. The portion is big, too, so sharing one makes sense after the milanesa.
The tiramisu, made with mascarpone and topped with chocolate shavings, is less convincing. It is not a standout version, and we would choose the flan mixto over it.
Make it a meal with company
Find Bodegón Núñez at Arribeños 3198, on the corner of Campos Salles. Check its Instagram for current hours and reservation details before going. Plan the order around a shared milanesa, with the Milagrosa for a table of four or five, and finish with flan mixto if you have room.
For another Buenos Aires meal built around familiar dishes, read about Doña Cocina Tipo Casa and its homemade pastas.
Save Bodegón Núñez in Plateback with Gran Bodegón on your order list. After eating, note the size you chose and how many people shared it; that is the detail you will want when organizing the next visit.
