Quick Facts for Tourists
Food Delivery Apps in Argentina
Argentina has a solid delivery scene dominated by PedidosYa and Rappi, with Uber Eats also available. The unique currency situation adds a twist for tourists. Here is every major app with honest tourist-focused ratings.
Grocery Delivery in Argentina
Need groceries, wine, or essentials delivered? Argentina has several grocery delivery options, with both app-based and supermarket direct services available.
Tourist Reality Check
Here is what it is actually like to use food delivery apps in Argentina as a tourist — including the unique currency situation you need to understand.
The "blue dollar" changes everything. Argentina has a complex currency situation with multiple exchange rates. The official rate (used by banks and credit card companies) is significantly different from the "blue dollar" (parallel/informal market) rate. When you pay with a foreign credit card on delivery apps, you get the official rate — which means you effectively pay more. Many savvy tourists exchange cash at the blue dollar rate and pay cash for deliveries to save significantly.
Rappi and Uber Eats both work well for tourists. Both apps accept foreign credit cards and have some English interface support. Rappi offers more services (food, grocery, pharmacy) while Uber Eats has a more familiar interface. PedidosYa has the most restaurants but is harder for foreigners to use.
Buenos Aires has excellent delivery coverage. The capital city is the heart of Argentina's delivery scene. Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo, Belgrano, Puerto Madero, and Microcentro all have extensive restaurant options on delivery apps. You can get everything from world-class empanadas and pizza to premium asado and gourmet milanesas delivered to your door.
Argentine food delivery is incredible. Argentina is famous for its food — empanadas, pizza (Buenos Aires-style is unique), asado (grilled meat), milanesas (breaded cutlets), and of course dulce de leche everything. All of this delivers beautifully through apps. The pizza delivery culture in Buenos Aires is legendary — it has been a tradition long before apps existed.
Cash delivery is very common. Given the currency situation, cash on delivery is popular and available on all major apps. If you have Argentine pesos from exchanging at the blue dollar rate, cash delivery can save you 30-50% compared to paying with a foreign credit card. Have small bills ready.
Outside Buenos Aires, coverage varies. Mendoza, Cordoba, Rosario, and Bariloche have delivery services, but with fewer options. Smaller tourist towns may have limited or no app-based delivery. In wine country (Mendoza), many restaurants offer direct delivery by phone.
Tipping Delivery Drivers
Tipping (propina) is expected in Argentina and delivery workers rely on tips. Here is what to know:
- Typical tip: 10% of your order total is a good guideline
- Argentine delivery workers rely on propinas — base pay is low
- Rappi, PedidosYa, and Uber Eats all have in-app tipping options
- Cash tips at the door are common and go directly to the driver
- During rain or cold weather, tip more generously
- With inflation, tip amounts should be adjusted — ask locals for current norms
Hotel & Accommodation Delivery
Getting food delivered to your accommodation in Argentina is straightforward, especially in Buenos Aires where delivery culture runs deep.
Hotels in Buenos Aires allow delivery. Hotels across Buenos Aires are very used to food delivery — it has been part of the culture for decades. Drivers will meet you at the lobby or reception. Most hotel staff can help coordinate if needed.
Buenos Aires apartments are common for tourists. Many visitors stay in apartments (departamentos) rather than hotels. For delivery to apartment buildings, share the building address, apartment number, floor, and the portero (doorman) code if there is one. Drivers are very used to navigating Buenos Aires apartment buildings.
Share building codes in delivery notes. Many Buenos Aires apartments have code-locked entries. Include any building access codes, floor numbers, and apartment letters in the delivery notes. If the building has a portero (doorman), delivery is even easier — the driver checks in at the front desk.
Argentina Download Pack
Download these apps before you land in Argentina. Having them ready will make your first meal delivery seamless.