Be careful when getting picked up at night even from a radio taxis for the counterfeit currency exchange when visiting this touristy area. I find most of the scam problems or pick-pocketing takes place in areas frequented by tourists and Puerto Madero is one of them. It is by itself and outside of the real downtown district and developed only recently with more of an international standard of development.

The best meat restaurant Cabanas Las Lilas is there so you will want to go there, but just be very cautious about currency switch scams. Check you bill and your change at the restaurant and be sure to keep your eyes on the money you hand over to the cab driver. And get very suspicious if all the sudden all he claims you are giving him are counterfiet bills.

Ask him to take you to the main police station on Lavalle 400, only a few blocks away and get the currency sorted out.

Puerto Madero is a great shopping and dining district in buenos aires. the outdoor mall is right on the river which is very scenic at night. During the day we went shopping and had some very pleasant meals. There is plenty of security so we felt safe. On frommers we read about a restaurant named Cabana las lillas which is supposedly the best "parilla" in buenos aires. With such a great article about this restaurant we decided to make this place a definite stop. The restaurant I must say is beautiful, it is right on the river and it is very upscale. The "parilla" grill is enclosed in glass allowing the guests to see the food being prepared. The service was also great. Now...the food. Our party had seven guests, not one of the main courses was even decent. The steak was so hard and veiny that I had to end up leaving half of it! (and I am talking about the filet mignon). The meal for seven was only $175 dollars (incl. wine, beer, dessert) other than the ambiance I would have had more quality food at Burger King!