Pacú a la Parrilla: the story on the plate
Pacú is native to the Paraná and Paraguay river systems and is an important food fish in Argentina’s north-east. Grilling it reflects the same parrilla culture applied to beef, adapted to the abundant freshwater catch of Corrientes and Misiones. It is known for unusually rich, firm flesh that stands up well to smoke and direct heat. Cooking on the bone or skin protects the meat and allows the exterior to crisp. Pacú is a regional speciality served in riverside restaurants, fishing towns and family grills. Its presence broadens the image of Argentinian cuisine beyond the cattle country of the pampas.
Historical background
Pacú is native to the Paraná and Paraguay river systems and is an important food fish in Argentina’s north-east. Grilling it reflects the same parrilla culture applied to beef, adapted to the abundant freshwater catch of Corrientes and Misiones.
Why it is famous
It is known for unusually rich, firm flesh that stands up well to smoke and direct heat. Cooking on the bone or skin protects the meat and allows the exterior to crisp.
Cultural significance
Pacú is a regional speciality served in riverside restaurants, fishing towns and family grills. Its presence broadens the image of Argentinian cuisine beyond the cattle country of the pampas.




