Colombia served on a plate

Colombian gastronomy is as diverse as its geography.
Each region contributes unique ingredients and preparations, resulting in a colorful, varied cuisine full of history.

At Homlunch, we believe the best way to experience Colombia is by tasting its flavors directly in the homes of those who cook with tradition and love.
Here are 15 dishes that win hearts both inside and outside the country.

  1. Bandeja Paisa

    A hearty dish with rice, beans, ground meat, pork crackling, ripe plantain, fried egg, arepa, and avocado.

  2. Ajiaco

    Thick chicken soup with three types of potatoes, corn on the cob, capers, and cream.

  3. Arepas

    Thick corn tortillas, served plain or filled with cheese, meat, or egg.

  4. Sancocho

    Broth with meat (chicken, beef, or fish), plantain, cassava, potato, and corn on the cob.

  5. Lechona Tolimense

    Pork stuffed with rice, peas, and spices, slowly roasted.

  6. Changua

    Milk soup with poached egg, typical of Bogotá.

  7. Colombian Empanadas

    Fried corn dough filled with meat, potato, and spices.

  8. Tamal Tolimense

    Large tamal with rice, meat, chicken, egg, and vegetables wrapped in a plantain leaf.

  9. Arroz con Coco

    Sweet and savory coconut rice typical of the Caribbean coast.

  10. Cazuela de Mariscos

    Seafood stew cooked in coconut milk with vegetables and spices.

  11. Mondongo

    Thick tripe soup with potatoes, cassava, carrot, and spices.

  12. Sobrebarriga en Salsa Criolla

    Slow-cooked beef flank steak with onion, tomato, and spices.

  13. Caldo de Costilla

    Comforting beef rib soup with potato and garlic, ideal for breakfast.

  14. Posta Negra Cartagenera

    Beef in a dark sauce made from panela (unrefined cane sugar) and spices.

  15. Obleas

    Wafers filled with caramel spread (arequipe), cheese, and jam.

 

Why try them with Homlunch?

Because here you don’t eat in an anonymous restaurant; you sit at someone’s table who cooks with heart and tells you the story behind each recipe.

 

What you gain by booking with Homlunch

  • Authentic homemade Colombian food

  • Meet people passionate about cooking

  • Flavors not found on typical tourist menus

  • A unique cultural and gastronomic experience

 

Colombia bite by bite

🔗 Book today at homlunch.com
📍 Choose the dish you want to discover
🍽️ Enjoy it in the home of a local host