Location: Rionegro
Top Restaurants in Rionegro
Most Popular South American food in Rionegro, Antioquia Department, Colombia
Discover Restaurants offering the best South American food in Rionegro, Antioquia Department, Colombia. Rionegro (Spanish pronunciation: [rioˈneɣɾo]) is a city and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia, located in the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. The official name of the City is "Ciudad Santiago de Arma de Rionegro" but is named after the Negro River which is the most prominent geographical feature of the municipality. Rionegro is also sometimes called the Cuna de la democracia (Cradle of democracy) as it was one of the most important cities during the era of the Colombia's struggle for independence and the 1863 constitution was written in the city.
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10. Chef House
Reviewed By Eulenspeegel
Chef House is one of a number of "quick bites to eat" in San Antonio de Pereira. The restaurant does a super job with burgers and arepas, while other dishes not so much. We went to Chef House to try out their burgers based on the recommendation of a friend. When I opened the menu, the price of the restaurant's top of the line burger shocked me. At 30,000 pesos (roughly $10 US), it was the most expensive burger I have come across in Colombia. Subsequently, the waitress explained to me that there were other less expensive options. I ended up ordering a deluxe cheeseburger which included a slice of real cheddar, bacon, home made roll and Chef House's premium beef. The burger arrived solo (no fries or slaw) and set me back 16,500 pesos... an acceptable price for a gourmet burger in Colombia. The waitress set down a tray of 4 different homemade sandwich spreads which included garlic, corn, pepper and bacon. Even without the fancy salsas, the burger was pretty darn good... and the wonderful salsas made my burger "over the top." By far, Chef House had the best burgers in San Antonio de Pereira. In order to create this grilled delight, I had to order two items from the menu... 1. the traditional Chef House burger and 2. Premium beef. I was a little confused at first, but after a little explanation, I got my order right.Another item which the restaurants excels at are its stuffed arepas. Normally, arepas are humble, almost tasteless griddle cakes that are a staple in the Colombian diet. Chef House performs magic with the arepa and turns them into tasty little sandwiches that are great for mid-afternoon or evening snacks. The artisan spreads really enhance the experience of eating these delicious treats. Last night, we returned to Chef House to take advantage of the Wednesday "Pepito 2 for 1 Special." The Pepito is a Venezuelan specialty. When I first saw the ad for the Pepito special, it reminded me of a mini-Philly Cheese steak. The Pepito is an open-faced sandwich consisting of a baguette, fried chicken and beef cubes and topped with parmesan cheese. The pepito is accompanied by a generous portion of ripple-cut fried potato slices. The Pepito did not do much for me. The meat was dry and tough... and the parmesano cheese was barely noticeable. The rest of our party of 4 shared similar opinions of the pepito. So, I will stick with the burgers and stuffed arepas at Chef House. Chef House also offers coffee house fare like coffee (of course) and a small variety of baked goods. Looking forward to trying those out on my next trip to the restaurant.
9. Chory Carnicos
8. EntreMares
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By HK2LS
We have driven by this restaurant numerous times and yesterday needed a place to eat and decided to drop in. The restaurant is open and decorated nicely with a fireplace in the back and water falls with gold fish below. There is a covered area outside as well as outdoor tables under umbrellas. We were seated immediately and greeted by a waitress. We order a soda water (3000 COP) and juice of lemons and coconut (8000 COP) . It took quite a while for the juice and water. We then ordered the trout with shrimp for 28,000 COP and a Peru Ceviche for 22,000 COP. The drinks came out after were ordered the food and were good. The Ceviche was white fish with avocado slices but no corn so I don't know why they called it Peruvian. The trout with shrimp were nothing special and barely warm. The shrimp were very small as was the trout fillet. The tostone or fried plantain was shredded and original in design but cold. It came with a small salad and the bottom of the lettice was dripping wet with water. All in all the restaurant is nice and airy in design and the service was good but the food was mediocre at best.
7. Con Tradicion By Sergio Botero
Reviewed By felo1
Salmon was delicious, meat dishes were not the same quality. Waiting staff does not know about the experience, which it means, its not well trained. Itâs just an opinion
6. Restaurante Cazuela y Tizon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Eulenspeegel
Restaurante Cazuela y Tizon is an excellent choice for good, inexpensive meals. My family and friends eat here often. The restaurant is located on the corner of Parque San Antonio, and is a favorite spot among locals and visitors to the pueblo.The restaurant is relatively small, but accommodates up to 60 people comfortably. Dining is offered either on the outside terrace or inside the open air facilities. The proximity to a busy street out front may bother some diners. Service at Cazuela y Tizon is cheerful and usually prompt and efficient. The menu at this restaurant offers a variety of platos tipicos of "paisa" cuisine. Grilled beef, pork and chicken chuzos (kebobs) with sides of potato, plantain and salad is very popular with customers. The meat is flavorful and juicy. Cazuela y Tizon is also known for its casseroles or cazuelas. There are several different varieties consisting of beans, bacon, ground meat, and avocado. A personal favorite of mine is the seafood casserole. Cazuelas are filling and will satisfy any appetite. Another popular dish is the bandeja paisa... a sampler of local specialties including thick-cut bacon, ground beef, beans, rice, plantain, sausage and a fried egg. Several fish and seafood dishes are included in the menu as well including robalo (sea bass) and trucha (trout). The fish is prepared either grilled, grilled with garlic or smothered in marinero (shell fish in a crème sauce). The famed "arepa" is served in a variety of different ways as well. Local bottled soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are served from the bar. It is hard to go wrong at this restaurant. The food is all good and prepared with lots of TLC. Meals will not break the bank, and for the prices paid, dining at Restaurant Cazuelas y Tizon is very good value.
5. Restaurante Saman
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Our chef has prepared the most emblematic food for the best flavor of our region takes dishes. Try the "Cazuela Antioqueña" and "Ajiaco Santafereño", or if you prefer try our traditional sweets.
Reviewed By L B
Just lately, the menu identifies the restaurant at the Movich Las Lomas Hotel in Rionegro as Restaurante Samán. The hotel is named after its multi-national creator and owner, Germán Efromovich as part of Grupo Synergy (which owns Avianca Holdings and many other things) out of Rio de Janeiro headquarters. The restaurant offers spacious open terrace interior seating as well as peaceful pool-side tables often graced by peacocks strutting around the grounds..Previous visits to the restaurant were frankly disappointing, even ordering Colombia's hallmark mixed grill meat platters. The cocktails were also criticized as inexpertly mixed.But this visit marked a change of opinion. The Gin Martini was ice cold, potent and refreshing. Iced tea (unsweetened) was similarly tasty, kind of like an iced aromatica.Every Friday, the restaurant hosts "Rice Festival" (Menu attached) with half a dozen international rice dishes, like Peruvian Chaufa, Chicken Curry, Coconut Shrimp, Asian Vegetable, Seafood and Mexican interpretations. All sound interesting. The menu lists no prices, but I imagine they would cost between $8 and $13 at this time.My partner ordered Filet Mignon served with thick spaghetti ($12). The steak was impeccable! Thick, juicy and flavorful. The pasta was served with a light meat gravy. All was accompanied by the restaurant's signature rolls and butter.Two appetizers were what I craved, so I tried the Fresh Spring Rolls and the Mexican Tortilla Soup. I was delighted the chef had discovered Asian rice noodles, which were used to form two rolls around small shrimps, lettuce, cucumber, avocado and crispy-fried carrot strips in a light soy sauce. Tasty. But at over $9, not cheap.The Tortilla Soup would not have been recognized by any Mexican I know, though it contained the requisite chicken, avocado and fried tortilla strips. The liquid was very thick, like tomato sauce, more suitable to be poured over pasta, and priced a bit over $5.Bottom line, I'd say that Samán had somewhat redeemed itself in my estimation. There's nothing like a perfect, thick, juicy steak. And the fresh spring rolls were tasty and imaginative.Yes, we'll go back to Samán to enjoy sunny poolside dining. Just need to be careful (or experimental) in what we order.Mr Brson, Thank you very much for the detailed description of your recent experience at the Restaurant. You are right, we have been working hard in the change of the Menu and the experience we bring to our clients. There are more dishes we would like you to try and give us feedback, we aware your next visit.Once again, thank you,
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4. SIMON PARRILLA RIONEGRO
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Miguel V
Very nice restaurant across the street from the hotel we were staying.The service is good and the restaurant is clean. The menu has many thing to chose from mainly stakes and local food from the area. I would recommend this restaurant since is has a very good menu and a nice atmosphere and not so crowded.
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3. Asados Dona Rosa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Gumucio
This a very popular restaurant near the international airport of Rionegro, specialized in Colombian food. Great breakfast dishes that are the equivalent of a full meal. Beef, fish, eggs, sausages, plantain, rice, beans, farm cheese, salads... Try any of the "specials", eat for a fair price and get fueled for the whole day.
2. Chabuca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By JimH_nyc
This is a delicious Peruvian restaurant! Itâs the perfect place to go with friends and have tasty & fresh ceviche. My friends love their pisco sours here! Iâve met the owner and heâs very involved with the restaurantâs kitchen and the dining area. I enjoy eating here because they truly do make the food as though theyâre inviting guests into their home. Itâs a great place with a nice atmosphere and very kind and attentive service. Thank you, Chabuca. One more thing to mention, TripAdvisor has the location on the map completely wrong. This restaurant is located at Cl. 10 #3527 (between carrera 35 & 36) & itâs in the heart of El Poblado.
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1. Filemon Parrilla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Filemón Parrilla is an establishment specialized in the handling, cutting and production of the best aged meat, with the highest quality standards. Keeping the good taste of a real roasted steak, all this accompanied by an unparalleled service where, with
Reviewed By Eulenspeegel
This delightful restaurant is situated in the beautiful countryside between Rionegro and the pueblo, La Ceja. Last Sunday, we met a couple of friends at Filemon to celebrate "The Day of the Woman." Our dining experience at this cozy parrilla was a pleasant surprise. Great food + excellent service + reasonable prices = Outstanding value.We made reservations for 1:00 pm, and when we arrived the dining room was virtually empty. By the time our friends arrived 15 minutes later, it was filled to capacity. (I guess everyone had the same idea.) The restaurant offers a beautiful vista of the countryside. The dining room is comfortable, cozy and conducive to convivial dining among families and friends. Filemon offers a variety of beef, pork and chicken prepared over a charcoal fire. The meat is excellent quality and aged to perfection before the chefs at Filemon perform their magic. As far as beef goes, the menu offers both standard and premium cuts. (The premium cuts are extra thick and comparable to USDA quality). A typical grilled beef dish will run about 27,000 pesos ($8.50 US) while the extra thick cut beef selections are priced at 36,000 pesos ($11.50 US). The portions are generous, too.I ordered the BBQ ribs which set me back 23,000 pesos ($7.00 US). The portion was not quite a full rack of ribs, but more than half. My ribs were tasty and fall-off-the-bone tender. They were excellent in every respect and among the best ribs I have eaten in El Oriente. I would not classify them as babyback, but they were still just as tender and tasty. I also finished up my wife's pepper steak which was excellent. It was not as tender as I am used to, but it passed muster. Garden salad and a choice of potato accompanies each meal. Fried plantain chips are served as a complimentary entree. For those who are still hungry after their meal, a dessert selection is available. The bar offers a selection of soft drinks, juices, beer, liquor and international wines. The service at Filemon is both warm and professional. Our waiter, Jorge, was on top of his game and tended to our every need and request. Excellent WIFI Internet is available in the dining room. Filemon Parrilla is highly recommended and one of the best values in El Oriente for a great meal.
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