It’s 4 AM. You left the club, the bar, or finished a night shift. You’re hungry. And all you want is a choripán.
The problem: almost everything is closed.
The solution: this guide.
Here are ALL the places where you can eat choripán at any hour of the day (or night) in Buenos Aires. Carts, 24hr parrillas, and those secret spots only night owls know.
Quick Map by Time
🌙 Midnight - 3 AM: 12 options 🌃 3 AM - 6 AM: 5 options 🌅 6 AM - 8 AM: 8 options (breakfast with chori) ☀️ 8 AM - 24 HRS: Everything open
Top 10: 24/7 or Late Night Choripanes
1. El Nochero (Constitución) - REAL 24HRS
Address: Av. Juan de Garay 50 (Subte C exit) Hours: 24 HOURS, 365 DAYS Price: $4,200 ARS (~$4 USD)
Why it’s legendary:
- ✅ NEVER closes (not Christmas, not New Year’s)
- ✅ Cart with permanent charcoal grill
- ✅ Same guy for 18 years (don Omar)
- ✅ Homemade chimichurri made by his wife
Crowd:
- 00:00-06:00: Night owls from clubs
- 06:00-10:00: Workers going to work
- 10:00-18:00: Office workers
- 18:00-24:00: People leaving work
Story: Don Omar says the record was selling 340 choripanes in a single day (New Year’s 2024, 6 AM to 6 AM).
Pro tip: At 4-5 AM there’s less line than at 2 AM.
2. Choriván (Villa Crespo) - Until 02:00
Address: Corrientes 5200 Hours: Tue-Sun 19:00-02:00 Price: $5,000 ARS
Why it’s worth the late hours:
- Tables and stools (you don’t eat standing)
- Quilmes beer available
- Background music
- Free wifi
Ideal for: You left the movies/bar and need to close the night right.
Closes: 02:00 AM (not 24hrs but covers night needs)
3. Parrilla La Noche (Palermo) - Until 03:00
Address: Av. Santa Fe 4200 Hours: Fri-Sat 20:00-03:00, rest of week until 01:00 Price: $7,000 ARS
Features:
- Restaurant atmosphere but extended hours
- Full menu (not just chori)
- Delivery until 02:00
- Accept all cards
Target: Post-Palermo Hollywood night out
4. El Madrugador (Once) - Opens at 05:00 AM
Address: Pueyrredón 200 Hours: OPENS at 05:00 AM, closes 23:00 Price: $3,800 ARS
Why it’s special:
- Only one that opens at 5 AM (not midnight, but early)
- Grill ready from opening
- Fresh hot baked bread
- Line of workers from 5:30 AM
Crowd: People starting work 6-7 AM
Fact: They bake the bread themselves at 4 AM. When you open at 5, it’s warm.
5. Costanera Cart (Costanera Norte) - Weekends until 02:00
Address: Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 4800 Hours: Fri-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-22:00 Price: $5,500 ARS
Unique advantage: River view at night
Atmosphere: Romantic (if a choripán at 1 AM with a view of the Río de la Plata seems romantic to you, and it should)
Con: Only extended weekends
6. YPF Panamericana KM 18 (Highway) - 24 HOURS
Address: Panamericana KM 18 (Pilar branch) Hours: 24 HOURS Price: $6,200 ARS
Why it works:
- Gas station that never closes
- Grill inside the location
- Clean bathrooms (important at 4 AM)
- Safe parking
Target: Truckers, travelers, people coming back from partying in Pilar/Nordelta
Quality: 7/10 (not the best in the world, but at 4 AM on the highway it’s GLORIOUS)
7. Shell Av. General Paz (Highway) - 24 HOURS
Address: Av. Gral. Paz at Av. San Martín Hours: 24 HOURS Price: $5,800 ARS
Similar to YPF Panamericana:
- 24hr grill
- Good coffee (combo: chori + coffee $7,500)
- Bathrooms
- Security
Plus: Have delivery via Rappi 24hrs
8. Mercado Central (La Matanza) - From 04:00 AM
Address: Av. Brig. Juan Manuel de Rosas (Mercado Central) Hours: Mon-Sat 04:00-14:00 Price: $4,000 ARS
Context: Not for leaving the club. It’s for market workers.
But: If you’re nearby and it’s 5 AM, it’s THE option.
Features:
- Working person’s choripán (big, cheap, good)
- Wholesale market atmosphere
- Chimichurri in yogurt cups (industrial style)
Cultural experience: 10/10
9. Café La Poesía (San Telmo) - Until 02:00 Friday/Saturday
Address: Chile 502 Hours: Fri-Sat until 02:00 Price: $6,500 ARS
Features:
- Notable Buenos Aires café
- Bohemian atmosphere
- Gourmet choripán (with sourdough bread)
- Wine by the glass available
Target: Tourists, couples, artists, night owl intellectuals
10. Delivery Apps - Variable but until 02:00-03:00
Apps: Pedidos Ya, Rappi, Uber Eats
Hours: Depends on restaurant, some until 02:00-03:00
Places that deliver late:
- Chori King (Belgrano): until 02:00
- Don Julio (Palermo): until 00:00
- Choriván: until 01:30
Pro: You eat at home in pajamas Con: Late night delivery can take 60-90 min
Map by Area and Time
NORTH (Belgrano, Núñez, Palermo)
Midnight-02:00:
- Choriván (Villa Crespo) - until 02:00
- Chori King (Belgrano) - until 02:00
- La Noche (Palermo) - until 03:00 fri/sat
After 02:00:
- YPF Panamericana KM 18 - 24hrs (20 min by car)
CENTER (Once, Congreso, Recoleta)
Midnight-02:00:
- Several restaurants with extended hours
- Delivery until 02:00
After 02:00:
- El Madrugador (opens 05:00)
- Shell Av. Gral. Paz - 24hrs (15 min by car)
SOUTH (Constitución, San Telmo, Parque Patricios)
24 HOURS:
- El Nochero (Constitución) ⭐ The gem
Midnight-02:00:
- Café La Poesía (San Telmo) - until 02:00 fri/sat
After 02:00:
- El Nochero (only real option)
WEST (Flores, Caballito, Almagro)
Midnight-02:00:
- Limited options
- Delivery works
After 02:00:
- Nothing (have to move to Constitución or highway)
Strategy by Situation
Left the Club in Palermo (02:30 AM)
Options:
- La Noche (Palermo) - open until 03:00 fri/sat
- Choriván (Villa Crespo) - closed, you arrived late
- Uber to Constitución (El Nochero 24hrs) - 15 min
Best option: La Noche if still open. If not, Constitución.
Night Shift, Leave at 06:00 AM
Options:
- El Madrugador (Once) - opens 05:00
- El Nochero (Constitución) - 24hrs
- Mercado Central - opens 04:00 (if you’re in west area)
Best option: El Madrugador (freshly baked bread at that hour)
Car Trip on Highway (03:00 AM)
Options:
- YPF Panamericana KM 18 - 24hrs
- Shell Av. Gral. Paz - 24hrs
- Other gas stations on highways
Best option: YPF Panamericana (best quality of highway options)
Sunday 04:00 AM (Extreme Case)
Only real option: El Nochero (Constitución)
Plan B: Delivery (some restaurants until 03:00 on Sundays)
Plan C: Make it at home (if you have ingredients)
Compared Prices: Day vs Night
| Place | Day Price | Night Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choriván | $5,000 | $5,000 | No change |
| La Noche | $7,000 | $7,000 | No change |
| El Nochero | $4,200 | $4,200 | No change |
| YPF Panam. | $6,200 | $6,200 | No change |
| Delivery Apps | $6,000 | $7,500 | +$1,500 |
Conclusion: Physical places DON’T charge extra for night hours. Delivery DOES (for tip/demand).
Useful Apps and Resources
Google Maps with Time Filter
- Search “choripan near me”
- Filter by “Open now”
- Check hours
Many carts post stories: “Open until 02:00 tonight”
Follow:
- @choripan_constitución (El Nochero)
- @chorivan_crespo
- @choriking_belgrano
Waze/Google Maps Real-Time
Verify the place is still open before going (sometimes they close early if they run out of stock)
Pro Tips for Night Owls
1. Call Ahead
If it’s 03:00 AM and the place says “closes at 03:30”, call to confirm they didn’t close early.
2. Cash
Late at night, many places only accept cash (card reader might be without signal).
3. Tip the Night Delivery Person
If you order delivery at 02:00 AM, leave a good tip. The person is working while everyone sleeps.
4. Safety
If you’re walking at dawn, go in a group or call Uber. Choripán is important, but your safety more.
5. Bread at That Hour
After 02:00 AM, bread might be less fresh. It’s normal. Ask them to heat it on the grill.
What Doesn’t Exist (But Would Be Great)
❌ 24hr choripán in Puerto Madero (Only options until 23:00-00:00)
❌ Reliable 24hr delivery (Apps have limited hours)
❌ 24hr airport choripán (Aeroparque/Ezeiza DON’T have late night chori)
Conclusion
REAL 24HR places in Capital Federal: Only 3
- El Nochero (Constitución)
- YPF Panamericana
- Shell Av. Gral. Paz
Until 02:00-03:00: 8-10 options
After 03:00: Basically only Constitución in Capital, or highways.
The truth: Buenos Aires is NOT a 24hr city for choripán. But if you know where to look, there’s always an option.
Final recommendation: Save this article to favorites. Someday, at 4 AM, hungry and desperate, it will save your life.
Enjoy. And be careful going home.