Ajiacos y Mondongos
Three options on the menu are enough to establish it as one of the best restaurants of traditional food in Medellin.
The Lowdown.
You have to love a restaurant with only three options on the menu. Two of them are in the name and, the third is a frijolada, the traditional bean stew that comes with fried pork belly, diced meat, avocado, rice, and crisps sprinkled on top for good measure. Oh, don’t forget the arepa, of course.
It’s been this way since 1991, with little changing in the interim. This place is considered the forerunner of the bests traditional food restaurants in Antioquia. An obligatory pitstop for out-of-town celebrities when they’re in Medellin, this ultra-traditional eatery offers the best Colombian dishes near Poblado.
The traditional stew is made with chicken, two types of potatoes, sweetcorn and served with capers, cream, rice, and avocado. The third option on the menus is the mondongo stew made with a cow’s stomach. All three are terrific and served up fast for a lunchtime crowd that wants their fill in a hurry.
The restaurant recently opened a second smaller location in Laureles and an outlet in the Olaya Herrera airport for one last hit before leaving town.
FAQs
What makes this restaurant so special?
In recent years it has become a must-see during travelers' stays in Medellin.
This restaurant is essential on the list of places to eat well typical Colombian cuisine.
This gem produces some of the specialties of traditional Colombian food in Medellin.
Unpretentious food. Here is where you can eat well in Colombia, trying the best taste of traditional food in Medellin close to El Poblado.
If you travel to Medellin, you probably won't find a better casserole than Ajiacos y Mondongos.
What should I order at this restaurant?
The bean casserole has no competition.
The best ajiaco in town.
Mondongo soup, rice, avocado, and other Colombian delicates are waiting for you.
Who will enjoy this bar?
Those who enjoy the roots of local food and are dying to try new flavors return again and again for the best traditional Colombian food.
Location
Calle 8 #42-46, Poblado, Medellin
Colombia
Hours
Mon-Fri: 12:00pm-3:30pm
Sat-Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Phone
+57 4 312 2520
Links
IG: @ajiacosymondongos
