Pizzeria Arroyo Hermanos

We were checking out lunch options inside the Mercado Norte and saw two pizza places side by side. They looked very similar, but we chose Pizzeria Arroyo Hermanos because it had a larger seating area and more drink choices. I think we made the right choice!
If you’ve never had it, Argentine pizza is quite different from American pizza. The crust is so thick, it looks like a cake, but it’s very fluffy and light, sort of like focaccia. Usually there’s a lot of sauce on it, although you can ask for less sauce. The basic flavor seems to be cheese with olives, though we saw someone order a pizza with jamon.
At this place, you order and pay first, then wait for a table to open up, and they’ll call you to sit down. Normally you would receive a numbered ticket, but the lady took pity on us foreigners and called us by name instead. An 11-​inch «pizza entero» is AR$ 75, and sodas are about AR$ 22, but you can also get individual slices. We were the only extranjeros there and got several curious looks, especially my blonde boyfriend!
This definitely seemed like a family business and the owner/​dad stopped by to say hello. He chatted with us about where we were from and how we were liking Argentina (and our pizza). We really felt welcome here, even though I’m sure we stuck out in the crowd!
If you’re looking for a quick, affordable and/​or vegetarian lunch in the Mercado, this pizzeria is a friendly, fast option. Recommended!