Caribbean Coast
Just off Plaza Alfonso López you'll find this charmer, where you can sit under the massive mango tree and chow down on a seriously good comida corriente …
Must-see restaurants in Colombia
Pereira
At this large 24-hour self-service restaurant/bakery you can put together your own lunch or dinner at the buffet. Alternatively, in the middle of the day…
Guatapé
This spacious 2nd-floor restaurant has great views of the lake and does its best to recreate a mix of global flavors. Choose from freshly prepared Indian…
Cartagena
A wonderfully bizarre place for a superb coffee and cake, this is actually a wedding planners' with its own charming cafe attached. Relish the low, low…
Cartagena
This centrally located steakhouse is the most rigorous in the city in terms of sourcing and preparing meat. Nowhere else will you find such perfectly…
Medellín
Tradespeople sit shoulder-to-shoulder with sharp-suited business folk at this no-nonsense diner near Parque Poblado. It serves cheap and cheerful paisa…
Picanteria & Restaurante La Ruana
Cali & Southwest Colombia
A bit fancier than your average set-menu place, this busy little spot serves a changing menu of local meals that come with soup, a main plate and a juice…
Villa de Leyva
Busy with locals, this good unpretentious grill restaurant out on the Via Circunvalar serves up six cuts of beef, ribs and lamb alongside well…
Medellín
Set in the middle of the zona rosa, this open-air Italian restaurant doesn't do gimmicks or discounts, just hearty food at a fair price. It serves pizza…
Pereira
This upmarket open-air restaurant sits outside the city on top of a mountain overlooking the twinkling lights of Pereira. The food is for the most part…
Medellín
This 24-hour supermarket next to Centro Comercial Oviedo is a good place to stock up on provisions and has a good fruit-salad bar, which is a convenient…
Providencia
A relatively low-cost outdoor option, this relaxed place does panini and seafood as well as the titular pizza. It's also one of the few places open on…
Leticia
A lifeline for vegetarians in these parts, Govindas serves set-price lunches and dinners from its yoga studio's terrace on one side of Parque Santander…
Manizales
Near the heart of the zona rosa, this popular restaurant is famed for its chicharrón, but also does great burgers and more filling meals – try the cazuela…
Medellín
Locals love this fashionable food hall in the Ciudad del Río area that is decked out like a traditional marketplace. While the ambience is fun, the plates…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
Facing you as you get off the launch from Capurganá, this fish restaurant is demonstrably popular, with locals and visitors alike crowding in. The set…
Plaza Minorista José María Villa
Medellín
This huge, bustling undercover market has more than 2500 stalls, selling mostly food. It was established in 1984 to remove hawkers from the streets. It's…
Medellín
This atmospheric Poblado eatery is popular for its flavorful Middle Eastern classics and Indian dishes. Make sure to try the flatbread baked fresh right…
San Gil
This cute little Colombian spot with a balcony overlooking the plaza is very pleasant for a tasty and cheap breakfast – arepas, eggs a few ways, espresso,…
Armenia
An oasis in a city of slim pickings for herbivores, this long-running vegetarian cafe prepares an excellent lunch buffet (COP$10,500), as well as great…
Puerto Nariño
Facing the sports grounds on Puerto Nariño's main street, this friendly place serves excellent grilled fish, as well as a vegetarian option. There's also…
San Gil
In a colonial-style corner house, this no-nonsense diner is a good choice for a cheap filling lunch; no wonder it's popular with rafting guides who you…
Bucaramanga
A cheap and friendly vegan option in meat-loving Santander. It serves a varied lunch meal in addition to a snack menu (COP$1500 to COP$10,000). Also a…
Cali
For a cheap, tasty meal head to this atmospheric neighborhood grill in San Cayetano that serves barbecued beef, chicken or pork with salad and plantains…
Popayán
This busy little corner place near the Puente Humilladero sells a variety of snacks but locals come here for the homemade kumis – a rich, creamy yogurt…
Zona Cafetera
In a brightly painted house close to the plaza, this restaurant serves up burgers, trout and steak alongside a cheap and filling lunch special, which is…
Popayán
Popular vegetarian place serving cheap and tasty meals featuring a variety of mains including soy protein, lentil dishes and tofu alongside many vegetable…
Riohacha
Pepe serves up hunks of grilled meat over coals with huge sides of potato and salad on the main drag. It's Wayuu-owned, and the goat is particularly good.
Manizales
Full-service supermarket in Cable Plaza for those who want to cook. Has a good self-service fruit-salad bar.
Around Medellín
This no-nonsense diner is popular with the locals thanks to its massive portions of well-prepared typical Colombian food. Bring an appetite.
Leticia
Facing Parque Santander, this friendly spot for a basic but filling breakfast of eggs, bread and coffee is a favorite with budget travelers.
Around Medellín
For a cheap feed, follow the crowd of locals to this simple diner on the main plaza. It serves big portions of traditional favorites.
Leticia
The best-stocked supermarket in town is a good place for self-caterers and anyone hoarding snacks for a jungle trip.
Medellín
This long-running seafood place serves a variety of delicious dishes in an unpretentious Caribbean setting.
Villa de Leyva
The Casa Blanca serves up hearty, no-nonsense meals at low prices. You'll rarely have to wait for a table.
San Gil
Stock up on groceries at Autoservice Veracruz, the best supermarket in the center of town.
Cali & Southwest Colombia
This cheap restaurant a couple of blocks from the park offers a filling set meal.
Manizales
Famous for its large portions of traditional Colombian food, this place is great if you're hungry or just fueling up for a late night. The menu includes…
Caribbean Coast
This ice-cream parlor, creperie and bakery is a tasty change of pace. The crepes here aren’t likely to pass muster in France, but the momposinos aren’t…
Medellín
More than a little out of place in chic Poblado, Beto's is a no-nonsense diner that serves up hearty plates of simple paisa food at budget prices. The set…
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