Eating Colombian street food is one of the best ways to experience authentic and traditional dishes without spending a lot of money.
If you are planning to visit Colombia this list will be a guide to find some popular street foods.
Like most Colombian traditional dishes, each region has its own local street food. You'll will find it all over the country in kiosks, stalls and wooden carts around the streets in every city, beach and center of small towns.
If you are like me living in another country and craving comida callejera Colombiana often, this post has more than 25 of my favorite dishes that I recreated at home.
Colombian Hot Dogs Recipe (Perro Caliente Colombiano)
Colombian-Style Hot Dogs is one of those recipes that I really enjoyed preparing. There are a lot of things that I miss about my country, but the three that I miss the most are my family, my friends and the food. Medellin, like other cities in the world, has hot dogs stands on the streets.
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Colombian Empanadas Recipe
These Colombian Empanadas are a popular snack in Colombia and are served by most Colombian restaurants in the USA. Traditionally, these delicious fritters are made with shredded pork and beef, but in my family we always make them with ground meat. Serve them with ají and lime wedges on the side. In Colombia, empanadas are.
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Colombian Buñuelos Recipe
Buñuelos are a traditional Colombian Christmas treat, but they are also popular year round for breakfast with hot chocolate or coffee. On December 7th in Colombia, friends get together to celebrate “el dia e las velitas”, a Christmas tradition in honor of the Virgin Mary. They light candles in front of their houses or on.
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Arepas de Choclo con Quesito (Colombian Corn Cakes with Fresh Cheese)
Arepas de Choclo or Chócolo are absolutely my favorite arepas. I would eat them every day if I could. These traditional and popular Arepas from the Andean region of Colombia are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack served with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate. These Arepas de Choclo or Chócolo can be
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Arepa de Huevo Recipe (Arepa Stuffed with Egg)
Arepa de Huevo is a typical dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia where they are sold on street stalls. These arepas are served in Colombian homes for breakfast, but I remember my family making them for dinner so you can serve them at any time of the day. This Arepa de Huevo or Colombian
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Fresas Con Crema (Strawberries with Cream)
Fresas con Crema are total decadence for me. You would think that after eating a filling meal like a Colombian Tamal or Bandeja Paisa that it would be impossible to find room for anything else. However, even then, I can never refuse a glass full of fresh and delicious strawberries drowning in sweet cream drizzled
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Beef Skewers Recipe (Chuzos de Res)
Sitting in an asadero or barbecue restaurant in Colombia eating a beef, pork or chicken skewer with arepa and papa salada is like heaven to me. Street vendors set up outside the clubs and bars in Medellín, serving all kinds of skewers and grilled corn. The flavor of these Chuzos de Res is fantastic.
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Cheese Stuffed Corn Cakes Recipe (Arepas Rellenas de Queso)
Arepas are definitely one my favorite Colombian dishes and these stuffed arepas with mozzarella cheese or Arepas Rellenas de Queso are absolutely delicious.
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Carimañolas de Carne y de Queso Recipe
Carimañola is a traditional dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia. It is a yuca fritter stuffed with meat, or cheese for a great vegetarian version. This dish is also popular in Panamá. I usually don’t like to eat fried food, but once in a while I crave my Colombian fritters. Since I have to
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Colombian Style Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
Papas Rellenas are a popular Colombian food that we eat for breakfast or as a snack. You can serve these Colombian Stuffed Potatoes hot or cold and they are delicious with ají sauce. Colombians have different versions of Papas Rellenas. I called my aunt in Florida to get my grandmother’s recipe for this one. Some.
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Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)
These Colombian Almojábanas are delicious for breakfast or for an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee. I published an almojábana recipe several years ago and it’s loved by many readers, but I was not completely happy with the recipe. I am not a baker, but, I’ve certainly improved my baking skills over the years!.
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Salchipapas (Potato Fries and Hot Dogs)
Salchipapas is one of those dishes you are going to find all over Colombia on the kids menu at restaurants. I grew up eating Salchipapas con Salsa Rosada and I still enjoy this traditional Colombian snack.
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Maizitos con Tocineta (Corn al Gratin with Bacon)
When I lived in Medellin, I often ate at a fast food restaurant with my friends called "Mario Bross". I always ordered the same thing, Maizitos, sometimes with bacon and other times just plain. Either way was absolutely delicious. This is the perfect snack for me. It is a bubbling dish of melted cheese and
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Pandebono (Colombian Cheese bread) Recipe
Pandebono is a traditional colombian cheese bread. I have been getting a lot of e-mails asking me for this recipe, so here it is my friends. I made these delicious Pandebonos last week and they came out perfectly and were delicious. For a minute, I did not miss Colombia while eating these fantastic cheese balls,
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Ceviche de Camarones Recipe (Colombian Shrimp Ceviche)
This Ceviche de Camarones or Shrimp Ceviche is very popular on the coast of Colombia, but it is also enjoyed throughout the country. Keep this Ceviche de Camarones refrigerated until ready to serve.
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Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail Recipe)
Cóctel de Camarones or Colombian-Style Shrimp Cocktail is one of my sister’s favorite appetizers. I have fantastic memories of the food I grew up with and this shrimp cocktail is one of them because of my close relationship with my sister. In my last trip to Colombia every time we went out to eat she
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Limonada de Coco (Coconut Limeade) Recipe
Refreshing Limonada de Coco Colombiana. The perfect summer drink.
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Paletas de Maracuyá (Creamy Passion Fruit Popsicles)
If you love passion fruit I’ve got a special treat for you today, Creamy Passion Fruit Popsicles. Popsicles (Paletas) are one of the most popular treats in Latin America and one of my favorites during the summer season. Certain foods bring back wonderful memories of childhood and these simple, sweet treats trigger those memories for
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Salpicón de Frutas (Colombian Fruit Cocktail)
Today I have two versions of Salpicón de Frutas Colombiano, the traditional one made with “Colombiana” a Colombian sparkling soda, and the other uses fresh watermelon juice. Both versions are absolutely delicious! This simple and delicious Salpicón de Frutas Colombiano fruit cocktail is the perfect dessert in a summer day.
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Palitos o Deditos de Queso (Cheese Sticks)
Palitos de Queso are sticks of white cheese (queso blanco), wrapped with dough and fried until golden. A family party in Colombia was not a party without Palitos or Deditos de Queso. We hardly ever made them from scratch, mainly because it was easier to go to the market and buy them already assembled, then
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Colombian Style Hamburgers (Hamburguesas Colombianas)
One of the greatest things about food is how any person from any country can make an adaptation of a classic dish. Hamburger is the perfect example of how with different spices and condiments you can make your own, unique recipe. We Colombians love flavor and like to add condiments to our food and hamburgers
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How to Make Colombian Mazamorra Recipe
Mazamorra Antiqueña is a dish very popular in the Antioquia department of Colombia, and is the region in which I grew up.
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Cholados Colombianos (Colombian Cholados)
Cholado is a cross between a frozen dessert, fruit cocktail, and a drink, and derives from El Valle region of Colombia. It is made with crushed ice, fresh fruit, condensed milk, passion fruit (maracuyá), and Colombian blackberry (mora) syrup, and is topped with shredded coconut and a maraschino cherry. It makes a wonderful summer dessert!
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Fritanga o Picada Colombiana ( Fried Food Platter)
I'm a Colombian who loves and misses Colombian food, even though some of those foods are just a bit unhealthy, like this Fritanga o Picada Colombiana, a platter of fried meats and vegetables. Though fritanga is something I eat once a year, it's a traditional Colombian dish I thoroughly love and enjoy whenever I eat
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Marranitas o Puerquitas ( Green Plantain Balls Stuffed With Pork Belly)
Marranitas or Puerquitas are a popular appetizer from the Pacific zone of Colombia. Just because we call them appetizers, doesn't mean you can only serve them as a snack or before a meal. As a matter of fact, if you eat six of these marranitas, you are not going to have any room for dinner
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Baked Plantains with Guava and Cheese Recipe
Plantains are eaten all over Colombia and South America. This delicious vegetable is made in different ways. Plátanos Asados con Bocadillo y Queso make a delicious side dish. Omit the guava paste for a classic plátano asado con queso or baked plantain with cheese.
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Coffee Granita with Sweet Condensed Milk (Granizado de Café con Lechera)
Hi guys! Can you believe that it's June already? It's true what people say about time, it moves faster as you get older and this year is really moving! Hot days are on the way and I want to share a simple and easy dessert to make this summer. "Copitos de Nieve or Raspaos" (Sno-cones) topped
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Jhonny Walker
I made some drumsticks yesterday...and have about 6 or so left overs...perfect to try out the chicken stew with!!
Thanks
J
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Erica, I am on a DIEEEEEEEEEEET. You are killing me with all these wonderful dishes.
Natalie
So delicious Erica ! I love your blog...infact i have learnt so much about columbian food because of you. I was watching Anthony Bourdain in Colombia the other day and I was telling my hubby I am familiar with most of those dishes he was talking about thanks to your blog. Happy New Year !
monicajane
I wasn't around for most of these...I'll be around this coming year though!
Happy New Year!
Velva
I can see why these were some great dishes of 2009. They are all wonderful!
Happy New Year. Looking forward to your posts in 2010.
Erica
Thank you guys for the comments!
Schießpulver Tee
Hello
Wow those dishes are yummy and mouth watering for me.Its good to know about these most popular recipes.I have tries that Avena drink and its good.Thank you for sharing this information with us.Happy New Year to you and your family.
Simply Life
What a fun post and reminder of how much I've drooled while looking at your blog! 🙂
Ruth
I cant beleieve I have just finished eating and you have made me famished lol I have to come back and try these for real!
Gloria
Erika you have wonderful recipes, and delicious. I really love Dulce de Leche milshake, we love Dulce de Leche. Erica que el proximo año sea precioso y maravilloso, un abrazo, gloria
Gloria
and the alfajores, mmmmmmmm, gloria
Norma
I just joined your blog because of Foodalogue and I congratulate you. So far everything is appetizing and beautifully photographed. Happy 2010! Hopefully after February I will have my blog to share with you.
Faith
These all look fabulous! Oooh, that rice pudding is really calling my name!
Oysterculture
I agree - you are killing us with kindness - thank goodness these are repeats or I'd be seriously behind - can't wait to get started recreating them for myself!
Happy New Year and thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas.
Diana
These are such great recipes Erica. I'm very interested in trying your version of alfajores. My mother has made these for us but from Spain and are very different. Looks wonderful!
Erica
Thank you all for visiting!
Karen
The coconut flan looks wonderful! Everything does!
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
YUMMMMY!I love all the desserts in this post!
Kathleen
I'm so excited! I just found your blog. I LOVE it. Can't wait to try your recipes. I think I'm going to start with the coconut flan!! Thanks for sharing.
Ivy
All your dishes look delicious and so tempting to try. My best wishes to you and your family for the New Year.
Joanne
Google Analytics did an excellent job at ranking these. I want to eat all of them. I'm going to be referring back to these posts many many times in the New Year!
Olga
I can see why those recipes were one of the favorites! Everything looks finger-licking.
Happy New year.
Michelle
I love saute plantains but never tried them baked before! Rice Pudding is always a welcome favorite.
Janet
Erica , I found this website a couple of months ago I'am Colombian and so is my family Your website is perfect for when u don't rember how to make something or when you want make something new that you have never made before. Your recipes are delicous.
Erica
Janet- Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.Glad you like the site 😉