For something a little different and open during the mid-afternoon siesta period (or to kill time waiting for a bus - as a couple of German girls were sitting for hours using phone WiFi), Viva la Pepa specialised in crepes. Not such the standard ones with fruit and Nutella, but savoury ones also. Perhaps it's been what I'm exposed to, but I expected it to be somewhat similar to the Asian ones where there's a giant visible circular hot plate and a tiny broom to spread it around before it being folded into a little cone.
That may well be the case out the back, but the front veneer is a homely colourful array with an outdoor section that's equally visual. The staff (probably family run) are pleasant and lovely and hospitable.
Coffee was a little bitter but didn't need any sugar and came served with carefully selected Smarties (or whatever they are called in Argentina).
The crepes were the obvious highlight though and they didn't disappoint. The large squares were perfectly cooked with grilled sides and a luscious chewy texture that was magnified along the bottom where the pieces stacked. It was simply the best quality crepe I've had (admittedly I don't eat them that much) and the thicker cut I enjoyed immensely. They are served with a sample of the ingredients on top which helps visual appeal and also identifying which is which.
- Lamb, mustard, spring onion, bacon & cream ARS185 - this was the recommended lamb crepe when I asked and it didn't disappoint. Cubes of lamb that tasted like it may have been previously roasted served with mustard, Spanish onion, spring onion and relatively fatty bacon. The bacon probably wasn't that necessary but the rest reminded me slightly of a souvlaki;
- Blue cheese, cheese, walnuts, parsley ARS145 - the blue cheese was relatively mild in strength and the creamy mixed cheese texture was complemented well by the crunch of walnuts.
The food and setting are great and cute. I could think of no better place in town to spend a few hours or many more if waiting for something.