Farm-to-Table Cuisine

At Estancia Ranquilco, our farm-to-table cuisine is a reflection of our values - quality, sustainability, and a deep connection to the land. We produce much of our own food right here on the estancia, including organic vegetables, free-range eggs, and pasture-raised meats, ensuring every meal is fresh, delicious, and nourishing. Every day, ingredients are harvested from the garden and brought directly to the kitchen where they’re thoughtfully prepared into exquisite meals by our chefs. From homemade breads to garden-grown salads to ranch-raised meats, our cuisine reflects the rhythms of the seasons and the rich bounty of Patagonia. Dining at Ranquilco is not just about eating well—it’s about experiencing a way of life that honors tradition, community, and nature.

Guests enjoy three delicious meals every day. Our chefs don’t follow a set menu; instead, they create each meal based on what’s fresh, in season, and harvested that day - resulting in food that’s as creative as it is flavorful. Breakfast features made-to-order eggs, homemade granola, freshly baked bread or pastries, butter and jam, and hot tea or coffee. Lunches might include fresh salads, sandwich spreads, Spanish tortillas or soup - enjoyed either at the lodge or packed for a riverside picnic. Dinners include dishes like roasts, empanadas, or fresh pasta, always accompanied by seasonal vegetables from our garden. The highlight is often the asado - a traditional Argentine feast of goat or lamb roasted whole on the cross, served with salads and "tortas fritas" (fried bread), and shared with the gauchos and larger Ranquilco community. All meals are complemented by fine Argentine wines and beer. When at the lodge, meals are served buffet or family-style on the outdoor terrace overlooking the river valley. Guests are welcome to request a private meal be delivered to their room.

When we venture into the mountains on horse pack trips, the quality of our meals follows. We pride ourselves on eating exceptionally well in the backcountry, cooking delicious food over open fires to be enjoyed under the stars. Fresh produce, ranch-raised meats, and homemade bread and granola are carefully packed, ensuring that even in the remote wilderness, farm-to-table is our guiding principle. Shared meals around the fire become a cherished ritual - an opportunity to reflect on the day's adventures and savor the moment.

  • The food was second to none. Our Chef, Liz, put extraordinary dishes out every night. They harvest their own meat and grow their vegetables.

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  • Each daily adventure included meals from the local raised livestock and gardens, and the opportunity to mingle with other guests, volunteers, and permanent residents.

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  • The food is excellent. Clean, simple ingredients elevated to deluxe meals.

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