Asia de Cuba
Asia de Cuba sits in the Puerto Madero docklands, blending Asian-Latin fusion food with a bar scene that picks up after dinner service winds down. The restaurant occupies a converted warehouse with high ceilings and a mix of warm woods and modern design. The cocktail menu leans into Asian-inspired flavors (lemongrass, ginger, yuzu) mixed with Latin spirits. After 11 PM on weekends, the bar area transforms into more of a lounge scene with DJs playing house and Latin electronic music. The crowd tends toward well-dressed professionals in their 30s and up.
What to Expect
A polished dinner-to-drinks venue. Early evening is all about the food; late night shifts to cocktails and music. The DJ keeps things mellow enough for conversation. This is Puerto Madero, so expect a slightly older, more upscale crowd than Palermo.
Sleek and sophisticated with a late-night pulse on weekends.
House, lounge, and Latin electronic from resident DJs
Smart casual to dressy. Puerto Madero sets a higher bar than Palermo.
Dinner dates that evolve into late-night drinks. Groups celebrating something.
All major credit cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails ARS 7,000-12,000, dinner mains ARS 8,000-15,000
≈ €6-13 / $7-14
Hours
Restaurant: daily 8 PM to midnight. Bar: Thu-Sat until 3 AM
Insider Tip
Come for dinner first, then stay for drinks. The transition from restaurant to lounge happens naturally. The terrace overlooking the docks is the best spot on warm evenings.
Full Review
Asia de Cuba fills a large, architecturally striking space along the Puerto Madero docks. The interior blends Asian design elements with Latin colors across a main dining room that transitions into a lounge and bar area as the evening progresses. High ceilings and large windows facing the waterfront give the space an airy feel during dinner that shifts to something more intimate once the lights drop.
The restaurant-to-bar transition happens around 11 PM on weekends. DJs set up in the lounge area and the energy shifts from dinner conversation to late-night socializing. The cocktail list draws from both Asian and Latin American spirits and flavors. Prices are high but not outrageous for the setting. The crowd is a mix of business diners who stayed late, couples on date nights, and groups looking for a sophisticated pre-club stop.
Asia de Cuba doesn't compete with Palermo's dedicated nightlife venues. It's a different proposition entirely: a restaurant with a bar that happens to get lively on weekends. The food is the primary draw, and the late-night atmosphere is a bonus. For visitors staying in Puerto Madero who don't want to trek to Palermo, it's a solid option.
Book a dinner reservation for the weekend if you want the full experience. The bar area accepts walk-ins but fills up. The fusion menu is hit-or-miss; stick to the dishes that lean more Asian than Latin for the best results.
The Neighborhood
Asia de Cuba is part of Puerto Madero's waterfront dining strip, surrounded by similar upscale restaurants and cocktail bars. The area is well-lit, patrolled, and walkable, making it one of the safer late-night dining districts in Buenos Aires.
Getting There
A 10-minute walk from L.N. Alem metro station on the B line. Taxis from Palermo or Recoleta take 15-20 minutes. Street parking is available along the docks but fills quickly on weekend evenings.
Where to stay in Buenos Aires
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
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