Location: Rionegro
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Where to eat Colombian food in Rionegro: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Colombian 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. 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,
9. 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.
8. Estacion Caballito
We are best Argentine restaurant near Medellin and it's international airport. We have great steaks, juicy burgers, empanadas, choripan and more!
Reviewed By MaMi1976
We had delicious large solomito (beef steak) with nicely spiced rustic potato, salad and coconut lemonade. The service was great & the waiter spoke English quite well. They also called a cab for us when we finished our meal. An interesting variety of beer as well as mixed drinks were also available. They also do deliveries.
7. Brasas Parrilla Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
A place distinguished by its matured meat dishes , offered in various cuts , terms and excellent presentation.
Reviewed By Luciafernandez62
We had a really nice lunch at Brasas. Service is excellent, our server was helpful and friendly.We ordered different steak dishes, all of them really good. I had a Solomito with a wine and mushroom sauce and loved it! For dessert we tried a Flor de Jamaica Milonga, like a little typical pastry. A wonderful sweet bite to end our meal.
6. 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.
5. El Patio de San Antonio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Eulenspeegel
Since moving to the Rionegro area (also known as "La Oriente") I have experienced fine cuts of beef in a number of restaurants in its pueblos and rural countryside. One restaurant, El Patio de San Antonio, stands out when it comes to charcoal grilled beef. Today, I had the culinary pleasure of dropping in for lunch. After dining on a delicious "Sterling" cut of beef grilled to perfection over a charcoal grill or "parrilla", I left the restaurant full and satisfied. El Patio's menu is comprised of typical Colombian "paisa" dishes including beef, pork, poultry and fish. More than half of the selections are prepared "a la parrilla" (over a charcoal grill). The menu includes an assortment of appetizers such as soups, salads and finger foods like empanadas. The restaurant also bakes various breads and pastries which are available for purchase at the front end of the restaurant. I ordered the "Sterling" beef. It was a generous cut of tender meat, steeped in a delicious marinade of pineapple, before being grilled to perfection over charcoal. A baked potato smothered in a tangy white salsa and a garden salad accompanied the entrée. I enjoyed two large guanabana juices with my meal. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are available as well. The 400 gram (14 oz) cut of beef was tender and tasty. I ordered my selection, and the chef prepared it accordingly... just the way I like it. The total price for this mini-feast came to 36,000 pesos (or $11.50 US). Needless to say, this is an incredible value!El Patio is situated less than 50 yards from Parque San Antonio, the heart of the pueblo. The restaurant sets amongst a bevy of restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and discotheques. El Patio is an excellent place to start out an evening of nightlife, and perfect for dining with family, friends, business associates or that "someone special." The restaurant is a series of adjoining rectangles that terminates in a large outdoor patio (the main dining area). The atmosphere is very paisa and friendly. Décor and furnishings are typical Colombian provincial. The premises are maintained neat and clean, and service is both genuinely friendly and efficient. My server, Juan Carlos, did an exceptional job of making sure my dining experience was a memorable one.El Patio de San Antonio comes highly recommended!
4. EL Rancherito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By awolracing
El Rancherito near the MDE airport is a wonderful experience -- great food, great service, great location, great play area for kids, ... just plain great!Ask for the Patacones de orno -- which is baked mashed plantain. Add the guacamole and Hogao (warm salsa) and you've gone healthy but delicious. Sit at the dining bar and watch the cooks prepare meals while you are warmed by the heat coming off the open grill and rustic oven. Try quesito with an Arepa de Choclo, or Ajiaco, or any of the many wonderful meals prepared fresh at Rancherito.
3. Asados Exquisitos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By BlueMarlinDave
This is a great pit stop before catching a flight or after arrival to the airport in Medellin. Conveniently located at the entrance to the airport this cozy typical restaurant serves a good steak and a huge portion. The service is fast and friendly and I thought the prices normal despite the proximity to the airport. You canât go wrong with a pit stop here!
2. La Abuela Nita
Reviewed By FernandoA4027
Really tasty stuff, very local but modern place with nice small terrace. Very convenient for informal lunch or dinner. Big portions, right price, good local tasting and quality.
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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