Restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fast, affordable, and hard to skip.
Chori on Thames is Palermo's most honest choripán stop — counter service, fair prices, and no gap between what you pay and what you get. Walk-in friendly and consistent, it earns its reputation not through spectacle but through doing one thing reliably well. A strong repeat-visit pick for anyone already familiar with Buenos Aires street food.
Chori on Thames 1653 in Palermo is one of the harder tables to walk away from in Buenos Aires — not because it's difficult to book, but because the format is genuinely simple and it delivers on that simplicity without fuss. If you've been once and liked it, go back. The choripán format hasn't changed, and that's the point. This is a counter-service spot built around one thing done well, and the service model matches the price point honestly: you order, you eat, you leave happy. There's no pretension in the room and no gap between what you pay and what you get.
The space on Thames is compact and street-facing, with the kind of layout that prioritises throughput over comfort. Seating is limited — this is not a venue built for long lunches or leisurely group dinners. The physical experience is casual to the point of being deliberately rough-edged, which is exactly appropriate for the format. If you're returning after a first visit, the smart move is to arrive early or off-peak; the room fills fast during lunch service, and standing outside with a choripán is part of the experience rather than a failure of planning.
Service here is fast and transactional, which earns the price rather than undermining it. You're not paying for tableside attention , you're paying for a precisely made sandwich at a fair price in a neighbourhood (Palermo) where inflated tourist pricing is common. That value equation is what makes Chori worth a repeat visit. Compared to the $$$$ end of Buenos Aires dining, venues like Don Julio or Aramburu require booking weeks out and a serious spend. Chori asks for neither.
For returning visitors, the practical upside is consistency: the menu is tight, the execution is reliable, and you don't need to think hard about what to order. If you want more considered contemporary cooking in the same city, Anafe or Crizia are worth your attention. For a broader picture of where Chori sits in the Buenos Aires eating scene, see our full Buenos Aires restaurants guide. If you're planning a wider trip, hotels, bars, and experiences guides are also available. Argentina's wine country is a natural extension of any Buenos Aires visit , Azafrán in Mendoza and Cavas Wine Lodge are strong options if you're heading west.
Quick reference: Walk-in friendly, Palermo location, counter service, leading visited at lunch on a weekday.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chori | — | |
| Don Julio | $$$$ | — |
| Aramburu | $$$$ | — |
| El Preferido de Palermo | $$ | — |
| Elena | $$$ | — |
| La Carniceria | $$ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Yes — it's one of the more natural solo stops in Palermo. The compact, street-facing layout at Thames 1653 means there's no awkwardness in occupying a small seat alone, and the throughput-focused format keeps things moving. You won't be nursing a table for two; you'll order, eat well, and be on your way. For a longer solo sit-down, El Preferido de Palermo or Elena offer more room to settle in.
Realistically, groups of more than four will find the space tight. Seating at Thames 1653 is limited and not designed for large parties — this is a counter-and-queue operation, not a booking-ahead group dinner. For groups, Don Julio or Aramburu give you the structure and space to coordinate a shared meal properly. Chori works best for pairs or small clusters who are happy to eat standing or grab whatever's open.
Pricing varies at Chori; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Chori is located in Buenos Aires, at Thames 1653, C1414DDG Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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