Alamesa: Pioneering Employment for Neurodivergent Individuals in Buenos Aires

Wed Dec 17 2025 05:45:14 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A groundbreaking restaurant in Buenos Aires employs staff with neurological challenges, redefining workplace inclusion and empowerment.

With a mission to enhance workplace inclusion, Alamesa serves as a unique restaurant in Buenos Aires, primarily staffed by neurodivergent individuals like Nacho Fernández Suárez, who are finding purpose and joy in their work, contrasting their previous negative experiences in traditional jobs.

In a refreshing shift towards workplace inclusion, Alamesa, a newly opened restaurant in Buenos Aires, is transforming the employment landscape for individuals with neurological challenges. Unlike Nacho Fernández Suárez's experience as an administrative assistant in Argentina’s Congress—a position marred by bullying and neglect—he now finds fulfillment and significance in his role at Alamesa.

The restaurant was launched with a clear intention: to harness the often-overlooked talents of neurodivergent individuals, providing them with meaningful employment opportunities. This establishment is reportedly the first of its kind in Argentina, aiming to shift societal perceptions about the capabilities of these individuals.

Mr. Fernández Suárez, 34, reflects on his previous employment with a sense of relief. “I was bullied and treated poorly,” he shares, highlighting the emotional toll his previous job had on him. At Alamesa, however, he is actively engaged in his work, enjoying a sense of belonging and importance that had eluded him in past roles.

His mother, Alejandra Ferrari, notes his joy despite earning significantly less than he did in his previous position. “He feels indispensable now,” she says, expressing pride in the progress her son has made. Unlike the structured inclusion program he participated in at Congress, which has since ended, Alamesa offers a supportive and empowering environment.

Alamesa's mission not only focuses on employment but also emphasizes breaking down the barriers that neurodivergent individuals often face when seeking jobs. By prioritizing inclusive practices and fostering a welcoming atmosphere, Alamesa sets a new standard for businesses everywhere, showing that everyone deserves a chance to contribute and thrive in their workplaces.

As more stories emerge from this pioneering restaurant, there is hope that it may inspire other establishments in Argentina and beyond to adopt similar approaches, further integrating neurodivergent individuals into the workforce and enriching communities in the process.