Buenos Aires' oldest heladería still running, founded in 1909 by Francesco Saverio Manzo in his San Cristóbal home; Gardel went there, according to the memoirs of tango lyricist Enrique Cadícamo. Order the classics, such as the sambayón escocés with dulce de leche, and look at the list of about ten tortas heladas.
- Address
- Av. José María Moreno 201, C1424 Buenos Aires
- Hours
- Mon 15:00-24:00; Tue-Sun 11:00-01:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 20 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The historic house and factory are on Av. San Juan 2809-2816 in San Cristóbal; this Caballito shop is the second one.
- Saverio was among the first to make the postre helado (ice-cream cake).