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Shabbat in Buenos Aires

Argentina · community hub: Once / Recoleta · airport EZE, about 50 min by car. Everything below was checked against the sources on each listing in November 2026; confirm times with the shul before you rely on them.

15 minyanim (4 with times)10 hotels (2 confirmed, 1 guest-reported)21 kosher places (1 sell Shabbat meals)2 mikvaosEruv: unknown
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Eruv

Eruv: unknown

Not found online as of Nov 2026 (checked Google, Wikipedia's list of eruvin, jabad.org.ar and Spanish and Hebrew searches). No eruv is on Wikipedia's list of eruvin, DansDeals (2012) says none, and a 2020 bill in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies (file 2615-D-2020) proposing legal rules for eruvin names no existing one in the city; none of these is a community statement. Plan not to carry on Shabbat and ask Beit Jabad Recoleta (+54 11 4807-7073) or Jabad HQ (+54 11 4963-1221).

Where to stay

Blank Hotel Recoleta (listed as Howard Johnson Boutique Recoleta)

Peña 2049, Recoleta
Ask for a mechanical key

TotallyJewishTravel: non-kosher, observant-friendly, 2 min walk to Beit Jabad Recoleta (about 50 m by map). No Shabbat key or elevator stated. Booking.com lists key-card access and an elevator (Nov 2026), so expect an electronic key and ask for a manual one. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor) say nothing on Shabbat · +54 11 4800-1992

Ayacucho Palace Hotel

Ayacucho 1408, Recoleta
Guests report Shabbat-friendly

Same block as Beit Jabad Recoleta (1408 vs 1416) and next to Luba Cafe. Guests report: room key is handed in at reception when going out, and the hotel has elevators (TripAdvisor review, May 2019), which may mean a conventional key; Booking.com lists an elevator and no key-card access (Nov 2026). Mechanical key and Shabbat lift not confirmed, so ask · +54 11 4806-1815

Recoleta Grand, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Av. Las Heras 1745, Recoleta
Ask for a mechanical key

TotallyJewishTravel: non-kosher, observant-friendly, 7 min walk to Beit Jabad Recoleta. No Shabbat key or elevator stated. Booking.com lists key-card access and an elevator (Nov 2026); guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor) say nothing on Shabbat · +54 11 4129-9800

Mio Buenos Aires

Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 465, Recoleta
Ask for a mechanical key

TotallyJewishTravel: non-kosher, observant-friendly, 7 min walk to Beit Jabad Recoleta. No Shabbat key or elevator stated. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor) say nothing on keys, lifts or Shabbat · +54 11 5295-8500

Alvear Palace Hotel

Av. Alvear 1891, Recoleta
Ask for a mechanical key

A 2025 Federation tour (Alvear Palace or Casa Lucia) held Kabbalat Shabbat at Beit Chabad Recoleta, walking distance (about 770 m). Kosher breakfast was an optional extra there. TotallyJewishTravel: non-kosher, observant-friendly, 10 min walk to Beit Chabad. No Shabbat key or elevator stated. Booking.com lists key-card access and an elevator (Nov 2026); guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor) say nothing on Shabbat · +54 11 4808-2100

Zohar Aparthotel (Kosher, Shomer Shabbat)

Jean Jaures 741, Once
Shabbat-ready notes

Google Maps lists it as 'Zohar Aparthotel-Kosher - SHOMER SHABAT' (the hotel's own profile name). Guests report (Google reviews, undated): hot-water urn, hot plate, separate dairy and meat dishes, pots and cutlery, Shabbat candles supplied. One reviewer warns hallway lights switch on automatically, a problem for keeping Shabbat. No key or elevator detail found and no kashrut supervisor named, so ask. About 50 m to Mikve Mei Tzipora, 150-330 m to Yum and Al Galope, 500 m to Gran Templo Paso, 600 m to Yesod Hadat, 660 m to Jabad HQ and 740 m to Beit Jabad Almagro (by map) · +54 9 11 3668-5419

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hotel Abasto

Jean Jaures 896, Once/Abasto
Ask for a mechanical key

About 600 m to Gran Templo Paso, 500 m to Jabad HQ and 800 m to Beit Jabad Almagro (by map). A Google reviewer says no kosher food, even breakfast. No Shabbat facilities found; Booking.com does not list it and guest reviews give no key or lift detail · +54 11 5292-5100

Hotel Atlantic

Castelli 45, Once
Ask for a mechanical key

Budget hotel about 600 m to Gran Templo Paso, 720 m to Beit Jabad Once (Litvische Shul) and 730 m to Yesod Hadat (by map). No Shabbat facilities found. Booking.com lists it as Gran Hotel Atlantic with an elevator (Nov 2026); key type not stated and guest reviews say nothing on Shabbat · +54 11 4951-0081

Argenta Suites Belgrano

Ciudad de la Paz 1868, Belgrano
Ask for a mechanical key

About 320 m to Beit Jabad Levi Yitzjak and 800 m to ISEJ Belgrano (by map). No Shabbat facilities found. Guests report key-card entry (TripAdvisor review, Apr 2026: given "keys/entrance cards"); Booking.com also lists key-card access and an elevator (Nov 2026), so ask for a manual key · +54 11 4788-5566

Patios de San Telmo

Chacabuco 752, San Telmo
Shabbat-ready notes

A 2019 article says it was certified a Jewish Life Hotel: Shabbat protocol, kosher food service, staff guidance on opening doors and preparing rooms for Shabbat. Certifier not named; no key or elevator detail; current hotel site does not mention it, so confirm by message. About 1.9 km to Beit Jabad Congreso and 2.9 km to Gran Templo Paso (by map), so a long walk or a stay-put Shabbat. Booking.com lists an elevator and key-card access (Nov 2026) and a Google reviewer says a key fob is needed at the front door (desk staffed 24h), so ask whether a manual key or propped door is possible · +54 9 11 3084-2917 (WhatsApp)

Where to daven

Beit Jabad Recoleta

Ayacucho 1416, Recoleta
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. Rabbi Hirshel Hendel (25 years here); son Rabbi Mendy Hendel was announced as joining in Feb 2026 to expand programs. A Federation Shabbat itinerary held Kabbalat Shabbat here. Google Maps lists the centre open Fri 08:00-20:00 and Sat from 09:30 (Nov 2026; opening hours, not a published service time). A visitor Google review describes Shabbat services with an aliyah and Kaddish (undated)

Contact: +54 11 4807-7073 or 4804-2966 · chabad.org/centers/default_cdo/aid/118440

Jabad Lubavitch Argentina (HQ)

Agüero 1164, Balvanera
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. Daily, Friday night and Shabbat morning services reported (undated guide)

Contact: +54 11 4963-1221 · jabad.org.ar

Gran Templo Paso

Paso 423, Once
Orthodox

Minyan: Times: call (no phone or schedule published). Listed as Orthodox by jewishlatinamerica.com (2021); about 90 years old. A reviewer says visitors were asked for cash to enter

Contact: —

Yesod Hadat (Congregacion Sefaradi de Ensenanza, Culto y Beneficencia)

Lavalle 2449, Once
Sephardic

Minyan: Times: call; no minyan schedule published (Google shows the building open daily 06:00-22:00). Orthodox Sephardic per jewishlatinamerica.com (2021). Armed guards outside; no photos of the facade

Contact: +54 11 4961-1615

Shuva Israel (small temple and school)

Ecuador 637, Once
Sephardic

Minyan: Times: call. Listed by Google as a school; a reviewer calls it a small temple

Contact: —

Templo Camargo (ACISBA)

Camargo 870, Villa Crespo
Sephardic

Minyan: Times: call

Contact: +54 11 4855-6945

Beit Jabad Levi Yitzjak (Jabad Echeverria)

Echeverría 2773, Belgrano
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. Rabbi Abraham Levy

Contact: +54 11 3687-8258 (jabad.org.ar/centros lists 15-3687-8316; Google lists +54 9 11 3687-8269)

ISEJ Belgrano - Jabad

O'Higgins 2358, Belgrano
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. A reviewer reports Shabbat dinners here

Contact: +54 11 4781-3848 (jabad.org.ar/centros lists 11-2244-1164)

Beit Jabad Once (Litvische Shul)

Pres. J. E. Uriburu 348, Once
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. A reviewer says Kabbalat Shabbat and Saturday Tefillah are held; Rabbi Yitzchak Zafranchik

Contact: +54 11 4952-7968 · jabad.org.ar/centros

Beit Jabad Congreso

Moreno 2095, Balvanera
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. TotallyJewishTravel lists Shabbat Meals at Chabad at this address; reviewers name Rabbi Sharabi. No booking route published

Contact: +54 11 4382-0128 (jabad.org.ar/centros lists this for Beit Jabad Congreso but gives Moreno 1276; confirm)

Beit Jabad Palermo

Av. Las Heras 3515 PB, Palermo
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. Google shows the centre open Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00 and closed Saturday, so ask whether it holds Shabbat services

Contact: +54 11 4804-7330 · jabad.org.ar/centros

Beit Jabad Almagro (Jabad Billinghurst)

Billinghurst 664, Almagro
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call. Google shows the building open daily 07:00-24:00; no minyan schedule published. About 800 m from Howard Johnson Abasto

Contact: +54 11 4861-0412 · jabad.org.ar/centros

Comunidad Ajdut Israel (Ashkenazi temple, Belgrano)

Moldes 2449, Belgrano
Ashkenazi

Minyan: Times: call (Google shows no opening hours). A reviewer says the Ashkenazi temple has kept its original seating and that the community has a kindergarten and primary and secondary schools. Orthodox status is not stated on any page read, but a reviewer of Open Kosher (Moldes 2455, across the street) places it next to the Ajdut Israel community, and Mikve Israel (Tebila Ajdut Israel, Amenabar 2430) is about 100 m away

Contact: +54 11 4783-2831

Beis Chabad Palermo Soho

Malabia 2180, Palermo
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call (Google shows no opening hours). A visitor review (undated) says the local rabbi connected them with a community family that hosted them for Shabbat. A different centre from Beit Jabad Palermo (Las Heras 3515)

Contact: +54 11 4833-7316

Templo Beit Jabad Puerto Madero

Blvd. Azucena Villaflor 770, Puerto Madero
Chabad

Minyan: Times: call (no phone or hours on Google; ask Jabad HQ on +54 11 4963-1221). jabad.org.ar/centros lists a Puerto Madero centre. One reviewer says the temple is private and they were not let in wearing a kippah, so confirm access before going. About 230 m (est.) from Glitter kosher restaurant

Contact: — (no phone found; Jabad HQ +54 11 4963-1221)

Kosher food

Beit Jabad Recoleta (Shabbat meals)

Ayacucho 1416, Recoleta
cateringChabadShabbat meals · pre-order

TotallyJewishTravel lists Shabbat Meals here; no price or booking route published, so phone ahead

Hours: — · +54 11 4807-7073

Luba Cafe Kosher

Ayacucho 1412, Recoleta
dairy—Fri closes 16:00

Dairy cafe next to Beit Jabad Recoleta; a reviewer says Chabad holds a minyan here. Closed Shabbat, reopens Saturday night

Hours: Sun-Thu 09:00-24:00; Fri 09:00-16:00; Sat 21:00-02:00 · +54 11 4805-2253

Al Galope (parrilla)

Tucumán 2633, Once
meatRab Iosef ChehebarFri closes 15:00

Closed for Shabbat; Friday lunch only, reopens Saturday night

Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00-15:30 and 20:00-24:00; Fri 12:00-15:00; Sat 21:30-01:00 · +54 11 4963-6888

Yum Restaurante and Cafe

Tucumán 3099, Once
dairyAjdut Kosher, Jalab Israel, Bishul IsraelFri closes 15:30

Dairy, fish and meat kept at separate stations. Closed for Shabbat, reopens Saturday night

Hours: Sun-Thu 08:00-24:00; Fri 08:00-15:30; Sat 20:00-02:00 · +54 11 7176-3977

Mozart Kosher Once

Larrea 715, Once
dairy—Fri closes 16:00

Dairy and pareve cafe and bakery; closed Saturday

Hours: Sun 09:00-17:30; Mon-Thu 09:00-19:00; Fri 09:00-16:00; Sat closed · +54 11 4962-4567

Haerez Resto Kosher

Paso 747, Once
meat—Fri closes 15:20

Weekday lunch spot; closed Saturday and Sunday

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:30-16:00; Fri 10:30-15:20; Sat-Sun closed · +54 11 2391-7917

Victor's Kosher BBQ Parrilla

Paso 610, Once
meat—Fri closes 16:00

Closed Saturday; takeout suggested by a reviewer

Hours: Sun and Thu 12:00-16:00 and 19:15-22:30; Mon-Wed and Fri 12:00-16:00; Sat closed · +54 11 4961-6073

Tov Lev (deli and shawarma)

Paso 745, Once
meatRabbi Daniel Oppenheimer

Counter service with a few tables; hours not published, call

Hours: — · +54 11 4962-0857

McDonald's Abasto Kosher

Av. Corrientes 3346 (Abasto Shopping food court), Abasto
meatRabbi Daniel OppenheimerFri closes 15:00

Closed Saturday (2019 post: closes 15:00 Friday, reopens Sunday). Two non-kosher McDonald's are in the same mall, so use the upper-level food court one

Hours: Sun-Thu 10:00-24:00; Fri 10:00-15:00; Sat closed · +54 11 4959-3709

Kokush (bakery)

Tucumán 2663, Once
bakery—Fri closes 16:00

Buy Shabbat challah and pastries by Friday afternoon

Hours: Sun 09:00-13:00; Mon-Thu 09:00-20:00; Fri 09:00-16:00; Sat closed · +54 11 4966-2227

New Yimbo (kosher supermarket)

Av. Pueyrredón 740, Once
grocery—Fri closes 16:00

A 2025 reviewer bought Shabbat food here

Hours: Sun 09:00-13:30; Mon-Thu 09:00-20:00; Fri 09:00-16:00; Sat closed · +54 11 4962-8016

Open Kosher (grocery, deli, rotisserie)

Moldes 2455, Belgrano
groceryAjdut KosherFri closes 16:00

Google lists catering and food delivery; prepaid Shabbat meals not confirmed. Closed Saturday

Hours: Sun 09:00-20:00; Mon-Thu 08:30-20:00; Fri 08:30-16:00; Sat closed · +54 11 2629-0481

Yafo Kosher (shawarma and falafel)

San Luis 2741, Once
meat—Fri closes 15:00

Closed Saturday; Google lists food delivery. A reviewer says cash only. Hechsher not published, so ask

Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00-16:00 and 17:00-22:00; Fri 10:30-15:00; Sat closed · +54 11 4966-0551

Fuego Lento Kosher (parrilla)

Jean Jaures 746, Once
meat—

Steakhouse, 4.7 from 344 Google reviews. Closed Friday and Saturday, so no Shabbat meals on site; reopens Sunday. A reviewer says cash only and that reservations work by WhatsApp. Hechsher not found, so ask. Across the street from Zohar Aparthotel (Jean Jaures 741)

Hours: Sun-Thu 12:00-15:30 and 19:30-23:30 (Mon lunch from 12:30, Thu lunch to 16:00); Fri-Sat closed · +54 11 5113-7211

Epelkosher (grocery; reviewers call it Tatekosher)

Agüero 1150, Balvanera
grocery—Fri closes 17:00

On the same block as Jabad HQ (Agüero 1164). Reviewers describe cold cuts, dairy, bread, meat, wines and ice cream and say prices beat Once. Two reviews call it Tatekosher, probably the 'Tate Kosher next door' of 2012 comments (the link is not confirmed). Hechsher not found. Closed Saturday

Hours: Mon-Wed 09:00-20:30; Thu 09:00-21:00; Fri 09:00-17:00; Sat closed; Sun 09:00-17:00 · +54 11 4963-5365

Malena Panadería, Confitería and Catering Kosher

Av. Pueyrredón 880, Balvanera
bakery—Fri closes 16:00

Bakery and catering, 4.3 from 490 Google reviews. One reviewer writes 'kosher mehadrin' but no certifying agency was found, so ask. Closed Saturday

Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-19:00; Fri 08:00-16:00; Sat closed; Sun 08:00-14:00 · +54 11 5876-2382

100% Kosher (grocery and butcher)

Camargo 875, Villa Crespo
grocery—Fri closes 15:30

Grocery with butchers, cold cuts and cheeses; a reviewer says delivery is available. Mixed reviews (one complaint about spoiled cold cuts). Hechsher not found. Directly across from Templo Camargo (Camargo 870). Closed Saturday

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:00-20:00; Fri 09:00-15:30; Sat closed; Sun 09:00-13:00 · +54 11 4858-0780

Shem Tov (kosher butcher)

Monroe 2743, Belgrano
grocery—Fri closes 15:00

Butcher, 4.8 from 31 Google reviews; reviewers praise service and cuts. Hechsher not found, so ask. About 100 m (est.) from Open Kosher and Mikve Israel. Closed Saturday

Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-13:30 and 16:00-20:00; Fri 08:00-15:00; Sat closed; Sun 09:00-13:00 · +54 11 4543-8662

ZABA Confitería y Panificados (kosher bakery)

Ecuador 714, Once
bakery—Fri closes 15:30

Bakery, 4.9 from 35 Google reviews; a reviewer says a neighbour explained it is parve. Hechsher not found, so ask. About 100 m (est.) from Zohar Aparthotel. Closed Saturday

Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-18:30; Fri 08:00-15:30; Sat closed; Sun 08:00-13:30 · +54 11 4440-4092

La Bakery Panadería Kosher

Ecuador 822, Once
bakery—Fri closes 15:30

Bakery, pizza and cafe with seating, 4.3 from 63 Google reviews (mixed on service). Hechsher not found, so ask. Closed Saturday

Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-20:00; Fri 08:00-15:30; Sat closed; Sun 09:00-13:00 · +54 11 2284-6454

Glitter Restaurant Glatt Kosher

Aimé Painé 1130, piso 2, Puerto Madero
meat—

Meat restaurant on the second floor of a hotel, 4.5 from 95 Google reviews; reviewers call it kosher certified and strictly kosher, but the agency was not found, so ask. Closed Friday and Saturday per Google (hours may be the hotel's). About 230 m (est.) from Templo Beit Jabad Puerto Madero

Hours: Mon-Thu 07:00-22:30; Fri-Sat closed; Sun 12:30-15:00 (Google) · +54 11 4114-0900

Mikvah

Mikve Mei Tzipora

Tucumán 2926, Once

Booking: +54 9 11 2277-0770 (Google lists open 24 hours; call to book)

Mikve Israel (Tebila Ajdut Israel)

Amenábar 2430, Belgrano

Booking: +54 11 3096-3015

What locals would tell you

  • Shabbat meals: no public prepaid booking page found online as of Nov 2026. Phone Beit Jabad Recoleta (+54 11 4807-7073) or Jabad HQ at Agüero 1164 (+54 11 4963-1221) early in the week and ask about Friday night and Shabbat lunch.
  • Where to stay: Recoleta hotels around Ayacucho and Peña are within minutes of Beit Jabad Recoleta and Luba Cafe. Once has the densest kosher shops and shuls but mostly budget hotels, plus Zohar Aparthotel (Jean Jaures 741), which calls itself kosher and Shomer Shabbat and is about 50 m from Mikve Mei Tzipora, with Fuego Lento Kosher across the street. No hotel was confirmed with a Shabbat key or elevator, so ask when booking; Booking.com lists key-card access at Blank, Recoleta Grand, Alvear, Argenta and Patios.
  • Friday closing: Once restaurants, bakeries and shops mostly close 15:00 to 16:00 on Friday (Google hours). Buy challah and Shabbat food Thursday or Friday morning. Al Galope, Yum and Luba reopen only on Saturday night.
  • Hechsherim: Ajdut Israel Kosher (AK; its kosher.org.ar list covers products, not restaurants), Rab Iosef Chehebar (Al Galope), Rabbi Daniel Oppenheimer (Tov Lev, McDonald's Abasto), Rab Bobek (some Palermo places). Visitors warn that not every local hechsher is accepted, so ask which one a place uses.
  • Security: expect guards or police at shuls and community buildings, tied to the 1994 AMIA bombing. Reviewers report phone and photo checks at Yesod Hadat, so do not photograph exteriors. Carry your passport; hotels register foreign guests. The city tourism site says Templo Libertad (non-Orthodox) needs original passport or DNI at entry; no Orthodox shul rule found, so ask before visiting.
  • Eruv: not found online as of Nov 2026 (a 2020 bill to regulate eruvin names none in the city), so plan not to carry unless Beit Jabad confirms. Patios de San Telmo advertised a Jewish Life Hotel Shabbat protocol in 2019 but is 2 to 3 km from Once and Recoleta shuls; message +54 9 11 3084-2917 to confirm before booking.
  • More Chabad houses: jabad.org.ar/centros lists centres in Palermo (+54 11 4804-7330), Once (4952-7968), Almagro (4861-0412), Belgrano and Puerto Madero. None was found publishing a tourist Shabbat-meal booking page (Nov 2026), so phone ahead. Beis Chabad Palermo Soho (Malabia 2180) and Templo Beit Jabad Puerto Madero are listed separately. El Lazo youth centre (+54 11 4807-2223) ran a Friday-night dinner for about 1,500 in 2017.
  • Times: Jabad Argentina posts weekly candle-lighting and Shabbat-end times for Buenos Aires on facebook.com/jabad.lubavitch (seen in search results, Nov 2026). No minyan clock times were found online for any shul here as of Nov 2026, so phone on Thursday to confirm Friday night and Shabbat morning.
  • Checked and not listed (Nov 2026): Mama Jacinta and Tov Baguette have no current listing in Google Places or search. The small kosher store at the Chabad Agüero complex and 'Tate Kosher' next door (2012 comments) now appear to be Epelkosher at Agüero 1150 (listed). Super Palacio Kosher (Tucumán 2646) and Taam Tov (Corrientes 2922) show Saturday opening hours on Google, and one reviewer says Super Palacio sells pork, so they are not listed. Café Mishiguene (Cabello 3181) is open Saturdays per Google, so it is not Shabbat-observant and is not listed.

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