Where to eat in La Macarena

Where to eat in La Macarena

1. Eat

   El Café de Lithos

   It is a very special place where loud music is forbidden and all people is welcome. Locals use to interact with tourists (same low prices for everyone) and share food that you can't find in any other place in town: causa peruana, waffles, desserts, vegan and vegetarian food. Also, a variety of coffees, teas and infusions. You should try gyarapo frappe and citric lemonade, two of their signatures beverages.

   Tue-Sun 4-10:30PM

2. Eat

   Pan Unicrema

   Well hidden in a town where things are hard to hide, this is the busiest, or at least has the appearance of the busiest, panadería in town (it's possible the locals just like to hang out here and drink coffee).

   COP$500-2,500

3. Eat Not mapped

   La Casa del Pan

   There are plenty of panaderías in town, but this is one of the friendliest, and pretty conveniently located. And they won't randomly try to gouge you on soda prices!

   COP$500-2,500

4. Eat Not mapped

   Mona's Empanadas

   As dusk sets in, temporary food stalls sprout out in the area next to the football ground. One of the more popular stands is Mona's - freshly rolled and fried hot empanadas for just 500COP a piece. Be prepared to patiently wait if it's crowded, which always seems to be the case. Try the piña salsa and the salsa blanca (tartare).

   COP$500/empañada

5. Eat Not mapped

   Punto Verde

   Seemingly scornful of customers, this spot eschews any sort of signage (you'll know it because everything is white), and the lady will try to scare you off with tales of how long it will take to prepare the meal. Intrepid traveler, forge ahead! The portions are large and tasty, with more meat on your plate than you'll get anywhere else. The park provides a nice atmosphere at night, too, with Bar Papparazzi providing the background music.

   COP$7,000-10,000

6. Eat Not mapped

   Restaurante Brisas del Guayabero

   A friendly option with probably the best value in town for a restaurant. Hearty soups and decent meats. Again, it's nice to be on the park at night.

   COP$6,000-8,000

7. Eat Not mapped

   Restaurante el Llanero

   Pretty well hidden from tourists on Calle 7 is the pueblo's friendliest restaurant by far, run by a lovely lady who likes to chat with travelers. Even the patrons seem more friendly here. Food is hearty, simple, and tasty.

   COP$7,000-11,000

8. Eat Not mapped

   Restaurante la Turista

   It's not clear whether the name is a cynical ploy or just an ironic misnomer, but this place always has the same locals hanging out. While locals hanging out is usually a good sign, this restaurant suffers a bit from the fact that they overcharge tourists (go figure). The food is above average, though.

   COP$8,000-12,000

9. Eat Not mapped

   Restaurante y Heladería Fondo Azul

   The one ice cream place in town! If only this were located on the park, it would be a gold mine, but now that you know where it is, go get your fingers sticky.

   COP$3,500-8,000

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to La Macarena (CC BY-SA 4.0).