At 2am in EZE Terminal A, this McDonald's is usually it
This McDonald's sits landside in Terminal A at Ezeiza and runs 24/7, which makes it the default option when flights dump you here at 01:45 and every other café gate-side is dark. Backpackers on Reddit call it the only “reliably open” hot food spot before security, especially on overnight layovers and red-eye departures.
It’s a standard $ price tier for the airport, but combo meals run noticeably higher than city branches in Buenos Aires; several reviews flat-out call it tourist pricing. Still, one Google reviewer points out that it ends up cheaper than some of the sit-down restaurants airside in Terminals A and B, so it’s not the worst hit to your pesos if you need a quick burger before a 06:00 departure.
Order the basics: cheeseburger, quarter pounder, fries, McNuggets. Regulars say special orders or customizations during peak departure banks around 20:00–23:00 slow the line even more. Multiple reviews mention queues spilling into the corridor and 15–20 minute waits, even for simple items, so plan your food run at least half an hour before boarding starts at gates A1–A10.
Seating is landside near the Terminal A check-in counters, and frequent flyers use it as a waiting area with luggage for early check-ins opening around T-3 hours. It stays brightly lit and fairly busy overnight, which solo travellers mention as a plus if they’re killing time between a 23:00 arrival and a 05:30 connection.
Watch out for hygiene slipping during late-night rushes: several Google Maps reviews mention dirty tables and overflowing trash bins after midnight, especially on weekends. Card payment (Visa, Mastercard, local debit) still runs after many smaller cafés flip to “cash only” signs late in the evening, which matters if you’ve just landed and haven’t pulled ARS from an ATM.
Tip: If you land late, eat here landside before going through security; airside options in A, B, and C get scarce after about 22:00.