Fonda de los Tres Reyes was an Inn or Tavern that operated in Buenos Aires in the late 18th century and early 19th. Tres Reyes was the main hotel and restaurant in the city during the Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata.
History
The establishment was owned by Juan Bonfillo, a Genoese merchant, who had arrived in the port of Buenos Aires in 1790. Bonfiglio had bought the inn in 1802 to a family of Prieto name, was located in the street Santo Cristo (25 de Mayo) facing the Plaza Mayor (neighborhood of San Nicolás). La Fonda de los Tres Reyes was the most exclusive restaurant and hotel in Buenos Aires in the 1800s. Among his major clients were James Florence Burke, British agent, born in Ireland, and members of Lautaro Lodge.
In 1806 was place of lodging of William Beresford and his officers during the British invasions of the River Plate.