# Tatú Carreta > Big grill house on Victoria Aguirre Avenue, one block from downtown's restaurant strip. Open from late morning to midnight. URL: https://iguazu.ar/en/place/tatu-carreta/ Checked: 2026-10-10 ## Facts - **Type:** Steakhouse · Argentine food, grill, pasta, seafood - **Area:** Downtown, Misiones, Argentina - **Address:** Av. Victoria Aguirre 773, Puerto Iguazú - **Distance from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú:** 820 m - **Opening hours:** Daily, 11 am to midnight (Visit Iguazú listing). Confirm before you go. - **Phone:** +54 3757 549343 - **Web:** https://www.taturestaurant.com/ - **Coordinates:** -25.60245, -54.57155 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-25.60245,-54.57155 - **OpenStreetMap:** https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4441599590 ## Description Tatú carreta is the local name of the giant armadillo, the world's largest and an endangered species of northern Argentina, and also the name of one of the classic grill houses in downtown Puerto Iguazú. It stands on Victoria Aguirre Avenue, the town's main road, one block from the restaurant strip on Córdoba Avenue. Lonely Planet describes it as a large, barn-like dining room with generous portions and a mostly Argentine crowd. Grilled beef is the point here; readers of a 2023 travel blog singled out the beef short ribs and mentioned live regional harp music, which is worth checking since it is not listed as a regular feature. According to the official listing it opens daily from 11 am to midnight, so you can have a late lunch or an unhurried dinner. Its size makes it handy for groups and families. We found no current prices: ask for the menu on arrival. ## Local tip If you are going for the live music, ask which nights it plays: visitors mention it, but the official information does not list it as regular. ## Practical guide **Before you go:** - The phone number and hours shown on some maps do not match the official listing: use the Visit Iguazú details. **What to do:** - Share a mixed grill or beef short ribs - Ask whether there is live music that night - Have a late lunch after the Falls: it opens at 11 am - Walk one block to Córdoba Avenue afterwards - **How long:** 1 to 2 hours - **Who it suits:** Families, groups and anyone after a traditional, no-frills grill house with generous portions. - **Best time:** Open year-round. During winter school holidays, Easter week and long weekends, go early in the evening. - **Getting there:** 773 Victoria Aguirre Avenue, downtown Puerto Iguazú. Walkable from downtown hotels. Coming from Route 12 (the road to the Falls), Victoria Aguirre Avenue is the natural continuation into town. ## Sources (checked on 2026-10-09) - [Visit Iguazú (Ente Municipal de Turismo de Puerto Iguazú) – Tatu Carreta (Gastronomía › Restaurantes)](https://visitiguazu.travel/gastronomia/tatu-carreta-2/) · 2026-10-09 - [Visit Iguazú (Ente Municipal de Turismo de Puerto Iguazú) – Tatú Carreta](https://visitiguazu.travel/sin-categoria/tatu-carreta/) · 2026-10-09 - [Visit Iguazú (Ente Municipal de Turismo de Puerto Iguazú) – Tatú Carreta (teléfono e Instagram)](https://visitiguazu.travel/gastronomia/tatu-carreta-2/) · 2026-10-09 - [Lonely Planet – Restaurants in Iguazú Falls](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/argentina/iguazu-falls/restaurants) · 2026-10-09 - [Info Viajera – Lugares para comer en Puerto Iguazú (comentarios de lectores)](https://www.infoviajera.com/2023/04/lugares-para-comer-muy-bien-en-puerto-iguazu-es-pregunta/) · 2023-04-05 - [Perfil – Chaco: colocan un dispositivo satelital a un tatú carreta, el armadillo más grande del mundo](https://www.perfil.com/noticias/nea/chaco-colocan-un-dispositivo-satelital-a-un-tatu-carreta-el-armadillo-mas-grande-del-mundo.phtml) · 2026-10-09 - [Tatú Carreta Restaurant – sitio oficial](https://www.taturestaurant.com/) · 2026-10-09 ## Nearby - [Tajibos Apart Hotel](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/tajibos-apart-hotel/) (Cabin, 120 m) - [Chin-Chulin Parrilla](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/chin-chulin-parrilla/) (Steakhouse, 140 m) - [La Rueda 1975](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/la-rueda/) (Restaurant, 150 m) - [Nomads Hostel Iguazú](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/nomads-hostel-iguazu/) (Hotel, 160 m) - [La Dama Juana](https://iguazu.ar/en/place/la-dama-juana/) (Restaurant, 160 m) ## FAQ **Where is Tatú Carreta?** At Av. Victoria Aguirre 773, Puerto Iguazú, Downtown, Misiones, Argentina, 820 m from Plaza San Martín in Puerto Iguazú. Coordinates: -25.60245, -54.57155. **What are the opening hours of Tatú Carreta?** According to data checked on October 9, 2026: Daily, 11 am to midnight (Visit Iguazú listing). Confirm before you go.. Hours change by season, so confirm before going. **How much time do you need for Tatú Carreta?** 1 to 2 hours **When is the best time to visit Tatú Carreta?** Open year-round. During winter school holidays, Easter week and long weekends, go early in the evening. **How do I get to Tatú Carreta?** 773 Victoria Aguirre Avenue, downtown Puerto Iguazú. Walkable from downtown hotels. Coming from Route 12 (the road to the Falls), Victoria Aguirre Avenue is the natural continuation into town. **What is the phone number of Tatú Carreta?** +54 3757 549343. **What is near Tatú Carreta?** Tajibos Apart Hotel (120 m), Chin-Chulin Parrilla (140 m), La Rueda 1975 (150 m). --- Source: Iguazu.ar (https://iguazu.ar). Data from OpenStreetMap (ODbL) updated on 2026-10-10. When citing, link to the original page.