🇨🇴 Bogotá Food Guide: Locals' Top Picks!

After spending 5 delicious days in Bogotá, I can confirm—the food scene is WAY better than expected! With help from local friends, here’s a 70% local-approved, 30% tourist-tested food ranking (in order of love!): 🦞 1️⃣ Pesquera Jaramillo Seafood heaven! A must-visit—we ate here twice! 🔥 Must-order: Seafood platter (fresh ceviche, grilled octopus, shrimp) Seafood paella (bursting with flavor!) 🍽️ 2️⃣ Tropical Upscale dining with huge portions and great cocktails. 🌟 Try: Slow-roasted lamb (tender + juicy) or their massive steaks. 🍻 3️⃣ Andrés Carné de Res DC Bogotá’s most iconic bar/restaurant—wild nightlife vibes! Even on weekdays, expect a line! 🍖 Local bites: Chicharrón (crispy pork belly) Morcilla (blood sausage) Arepas (Colombian corn cakes) 🥑 4️⃣ Bagatelle Popular brunch spot (locals love it, but tastes very North American). Go for avocado toast or pancakes. 🌍 5️⃣ Mambo Fusion spot with global flavors—not traditional, but tasty! ☕ Bonus Eats & Drinks Juan Valdez Café: Colombia’s Starbucks alternative—grab coffee souvenirs! Guanábana (soursop) juice: DRINK THIS DAILY—so creamy and sweet! Street food: Try empanadas, obleas (wafers with caramel), and fresh fruit carts. Final Tip: Bogotá’s food is underrated—mix high-end spots with street eats for the full experience! #Colombia #Bogota #Foodie #TravelColombia #SouthAmerica #HiddenGems #LatinFood