Where I'm going to eat in Medellin, Colombia

Bijao, One of the best options for fine dining in Parque Lleras

 

With a unique design Bijao brings Latin cuisine to the table. The Bijao leaf comes from an amazonian palm, similar to the platano leaf which is used to wrap foods for cooking and eating, and in this case, for decoration. One of... (Continue reading)

Melodie Lounge, Chill-out in Parque Lleras

 

Melodie lounge opened several years ago and is more reminiscent of a typical chill-out bar in London or New York than anything you would normally find in Medellin. You won’t find any salsa or vallenato here. What started as a... (Continue reading)

El Poblado and the Zona Rosa

 

This well-known area of the city, located in El Poblado neighborhood, centers its attractions on its restaurants, discotheques, and bars, all with intense non-stop day and night activity. The innovative designs of the storefronts, in themselves, is an attraction. The... (Continue reading)

 

Arabic Flavor in Medellin: Restaurant Tabun

 

Modern yet traditional, intimate yet energetic; El Tabun tingles the senses at every opportunity. While other international restaurants in Medellín often bow down to a diluted version of authentic cuisine, El Tabun refuses to pander to Paisa’s love of bland...

Royal Thai: At Last, Genuine Thai Food in Medellin

 

For a long time Medellin has suffered from a real lack of international cuisine. Due to historically few foreigners living in Medellin and the stubborn determination of the locals for their hearty ‘paisa’ food, very few new food innovations have... (Continue reading)

New Pizza Option in Poblado: Delivering on value for money

 

For people who like to order in a pizza every so often but think twice when the cost of a large pizza can be anywhere up to $50,000 pesos for questionable quality now have an affordable option that delivers on on the... (Continue reading)

 

Traditional Colombian Food: Ajiacos y Mondongos

 

One of the best places to get served up a slice of real Colombian life is in Calle 8 in Poblado in a little hidden away converted house that has been serving some of the best traditional food in Medellin...

Traditional food in Medellin Colombia

Bandeja Paisa Traditional dish served with beans, ground beef, egg, rice, banana and pork as highly-seasoned pork sausage.

Mondongo Dish based on corn, pork and chicken that is seasoned with coriander and yam.

Sanconcho Typical seasoned soup with vegetables and meat.

Peto Dessert made with sweet white corn cooked with milk and brown cane sugar.