Café de Madres de Plaza de Mayo

Description:

• Officially named Café Literario Osvaldo Bayer, this cafe is inside the lobby of the headquarters of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo, just off Plaza Congreso. It's special for its location and left-wing political atmosphere. In few other places can you so easily speak with people whose family members disappeared during Argentina's military dictatorship, or with young students who have come to study and seek justice in this cause. The Madres bookstore is full of books and newspapers on liberal causes from throughout Latin America, with a large collection of books on Che Guevara. An Argentine native, he is a personal hero to many of the Madres, and his image adorns the building walls. The restaurant has expanded, with waitress service and an outdoor seating area added -- a side effect of the smoking ban. New items include simple pasta dishes and a selection of Italian pastries.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010