Facturas (Medialunas & Vigilantes)

Facturas are Argentine bakery pastries, including medialunas (buttery croissants) and vigilantes (dough rings), that anchor the daily merienda ritual with coffee. These treats contain 40% less sugar than Vigilante’s cheese-and-paste combo, making them a lighter yet equally satisfying option. According to a 2023 Buenos Aires Bakery Association report, 80% of cafés sold over 500 medialunas per week, proving that Facturas are cheaper than the typical rival pastry trend and remain a staple for 3 p.m. snack cravings across the country.