Abasto

I had breakfast at this restaurant twice during my stay in Bogotá, so this review is all about their breakfast offerings: Absolutely delicious, freshly prepared food with a focus on local Colombian cuisine — simply wonderful. Great value for money, too. The atmosphere is lovely, and the neighborhood feels safe and welcoming — everything both visitors and locals could ask for. I had the “Calentado Abasto” and fell in love with it. The portions are generous, but more importantly, the quality is outstanding. Fresh juices, fresh fruit, and the sourdough bread? So good it could almost be from Germany! Service is quick, attentive, and genuinely friendly. The seating is comfortable, with enough space between tables to feel relaxed and enjoy a bit of privacy. If you’re visiting Bogotá, this spot is a must. The neighborhood is not only safe, but also perfect for a stroll after your meal.

The appetizers (entradas) are really good options. But not the main dishes. We ordered burrata and it's fresh, creative and on point. The main dishes lacked that same level of cuisine. We ordered ribs that tasted more like oxtail, and we also ordered the "signature" chicken 🐔 - this was disappointing because the meat was kind of dry -but greasy at the same time?? Appetizers versus the main dishes. 3-0. It's like they are cooked in a different kitchen. Staff is attentive and well trained. The ambiance and the people are nice. We'd come back for drinks and appetizers for sure.

Its somehow a very famous chain, but we went there for lunch and although atmosphere was nice food was quite mediocre. Its probably more famous with its brunch menu which has local authentic dishes but we have missed it and the rest of the menu was nothing special.

Delicious food! Super fast service and nice staff.

We had breakfast here. They have a variety of eggs and other local delicacies. They also have a wide variety of tropical juices. I had Tamarind juice and another glass of Corozo juice, and both were thick and tasty. To start, we ordered carimañolas, which are baked/fried small rolls of tapioca flour with cheese, and they were excellent. I had the eggs with cheese and bail served in a clay pot/cazuela, and although they were ok, they were too cheesy for me. My friend had oatmeal pancakes. However, here they don't come with syrup, so you have to ask for honey. I liked the presentation of the food and the place and want to go back to taste other things. I went back and had lunch on my next visit. I had artichoke hearts and baked trout, although it was a bit dry. I liked it but wouldn't boast about it.

The menu had a wide selection. We ordered the empanada with mole, which was stuffed and fried but was a tad too salty. The beef arepa also came fried with a side of sour cream. The green salad was fresh but the vinaigrette needed more vinegar, otherwise it was on the sweet side. The lamb stew was gamey and hearty, good gravy. Overall nice ambience and quick service for a late lunch.

Excellent food, I highly recommend the arepas The flan and crumble were also delicious. The service was not perfect, the staff seems like they need a bit more training. There is not an official host so the waiters are taking turns seating people which is not efficient. Also, the food runners brought other tables dishes to us multiple times and the waiters seemed to forget about us after the food was served.

This place is hit or miss. Been here twice and both times the experience has been similar. The servers are fine. Very nice and helpful. You have the option to dine inside or outside. I dined outside both times. The food is where I was disappointed. The presentation of the food gives you hope until you actually eat your food. My meal in particular tastes as if it was cooked simultaneously with another lunch meal. It gave a spicy taste to my pancakes. There are definitely better alternatives than this restaurant in the area. I suggest take your time and find another restaurant.