The 26 Essential Restaurants in Medellín, Colombia

"For breakfast or lunch, this traditional restaurant of Antioquian and Colombian cuisine is the ideal place to immerse yourself in local foodways. It’s also a perfect welcome or goodbye to the city, as the original venue is strategically located near the airport. Order one of the fruit juices, such as lulo (a tangy nightshade), and share some arepas, empanadas, or a pastel de pollo (chicken pie). Try the cazuela de frijoles (bean stew), a preparation that is characteristic of the Paisa culture. The business also includes a store that sells traditional sweets, arepas, tamales, and other items to take away, making for great gastronomic souvenirs." - Liliana López Sorzano