The food in Colombia is incredible, from street food vendors to hearty soups, incredible sweet baked goods, and desserts ‘postres’. During my 3 months in Colombia, I ate my way around Bogota, Medellín, and Cartagena, sampling some of the most must-try dishes in Colombia.

If you’re wondering what to eat in Colombia, here is a list of my favorite dishes, along with my recommendations as to the best places to eat in Colombia.

15 Foods To Try in Colombia

There’s some incredible food to be found in Colombia, and due to its size, a huge variety too. I’ve picked out some of my favorite traditional dishes in Colombia, as well as some recommendations for where to try these tasty delights.

1. Ajiaco (Most Famous Food to Try in Colombia Overall)

In the highlands and central region, Ajiaco is one of the most popular foods in Colombia. It’s best described as a type of chicken and potato soup with capers, cream, and corn. The capers and cream are usually served on the side to add to your taste.

It’s given its characteristic flavor by the addition of the Colombian herb, guasca. Ajiaco is typically accompanied by avocado and rice, so it’s a full meal in itself. In the cooler parts of Colombia, like Bogota, it’s my favorite Colombian food. It’s filling, warming, and very reasonably priced.

If you’re in Bogota, definitely make sure you stop for a bowl of this incredible soup. I’d highly recommend La Puerta de la Catedral which is close to Simon Bolivar Square, the main square in Bogota. It’s wonderfully authentic and serves some great…

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