Colombian food

Colombian food is bold, diverse, & rooted in so much tradition. Discover 40 top dishes, street eats, and home-style recipes you must try while in Colombia.

Bandeja Paisa is probably the most popular Colombian dish, originally from the Andean region of the country where the people are called “Paisas” and the area where I was born and raised. Bandeja paisa is something I’ve eaten all of my life and if I have to choose my last meal on this earth, this.

Best Colombian Food: 55 Best Colombian Dishes And Traditional Food In Colombia To Try. From soups to desserts and snacks to try.

These savory bites are healthier than the traditional version and my Colombian friend says they are every bit as tasty.

Colombian Chicken Tamales have a filling with three types of chicken meat, tamale red sauce and chickpeas. This variation is popular in Bogota, Colombia. Celebrate the holidays with this delicacy, wrapped in banana leaves and served traditionally for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Day, or freeze and eat any day of the week for a special take on Colombian tamales!

This hearty soup from the Colombian Andes uses a handful of ingredients and takes only a few minutes of active time to put together. It’s traditionally served for breakfast (especially after a night of dancing and drinking) along with hot chocolate and arepas, but it’s hearty enough to serve for any meal. Because of its relatively neutral flavor profile, it’s good to make in large batches (the beef broth can easily be doubled or tripled through Step 4) to be doctored into different dishes…

Discover the rich flavors of Colombian cuisine with these top 28 must-try traditional dishes! From Bandeja Paisa to sweet Bananos Calados!

A corn cake made from white cornmeal, queso fresco, milk, and water and stuffed with mozzarella cheese before forming into a patty and grilling until firm

Colombian Arepas: versatile, easy, and gluten-free. These savory corn cakes are perfect for any meal.