Local Food in Quindío: Where to Eat
Restaurants serving Colombian cuisine, traditional or contemporary.
21 places to choose from
Where to go
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Colombian food from breakfast to dinner
Azahar Restaurant Bar
For a relaxed meal in Montenegro at any time of day: a varied menu of Colombian cuisine with a gourmet touch, from breakfast to dinner.
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Colombian food to share
Helena Adentro
For groups and couples who want to try a bit of everything: many dishes are ordered for the middle of the table, with Colombian cuisine seen through a contemporary lens.
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Arepas your way Arepa Fusion Food For a casual meal in Salento building your own arepa with different fillings.
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Flavors of the Colombian Pacific Bakuru Pacific Restaurant Filandia To try cooking inspired by Colombia's Pacific coast in Filandia, different from Coffee Region food.
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Local flavors in Montenegro Café Antaños To enjoy local flavors in Montenegro in a cozy, detail-filled setting.
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Colombian food by the main square Café Restaurante La Patasola For a lunch of chicharrón and meats, or a break with desserts and ice cream, next to Circasia's church.
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Fonda in Pijao Fonda Barragán For a food stop in Pijao.
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Handmade cooking La Fábrica Artisan Kitchen To share a home-style, handmade meal in Quimbaya.
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Restaurant in La Tebaida Restaurante Rancho Eden For a food stop while exploring La Tebaida.
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Food stop in Buenavista Río Azul For a meal while exploring Buenavista.
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Local food: what to know
What to expect
Quindío's food is mountain and farm cooking: trout, especially in Salento; bandeja paisa, red beans, sancocho soup, arepas and patacones (fried green plantain), with coffee at every meal. You will find everything from traditional fondas to restaurants putting a modern spin on Colombian cuisine.
How to choose
For the classics, look for fondas and restaurants around the main squares of Salento, Filandia or Pijao. For something more refined, a few chef-driven kitchens work with local produce. Some places also serve food from Colombia's Pacific coast and other regions, so read each place's tip.
Before you go
Portions are usually large, and sharing is normal. Lunch is the main meal of the day, and many places offer a set lunch (menú del día) at midday. In high season, restaurants on the main squares fill up at mealtimes.
Planning the whole trip? Read our guide: Food in Quindío