Must-see restaurants in Popayán

  • Carmina

    Popayán

    A cute little Catalan-run cafe in a less busy part of the historic center, serving a fantastic spread of mostly Mediterranean dishes. Expect Spanish…

  • Mora Castilla

    Popayán

    This upstairs cafe is always busy with chatting locals and prepares excellent fresh juices and traditional snacks, including salpicón payanese, champus,…

  • Hotel Camino Real

    Popayán

    The owners of this hotel are key players in the Congreso Nacional Gastronómico and their passion for food is evident in the interesting menu, which…

  • Tequila's

    Popayán

    Run by a Mexican expat and his local wife, this small restaurant in the center prepares good-value homestyle Mexican dishes. While some authentic…

  • Restaurante Italiano

    Popayán

    Swing open the saloon doors of this Swiss-owned Italian joint and you'll find great pizza and pasta as well as authentic fondue for those cool mountain…

  • La Fresa

    Popayán

    A grimy corner store with a few plastic tables, La Fresa is famed throughout Popayán for its delicious empanadas de pipián (potato empanadas with a spicy…

  • La Semilla Escondida

    Popayán

    This bright bistro prepares great savory and sweet crepes, but beyond that, their ambition outstrips their culinary prowess and their pasta dishes and…

  • Tienda Regional del Macizo

    Popayán

    This small cafe is part of an organization that works to develop markets for farmers in the Macizo Colombiano. Needless to say the absurdly cheap lunches…

  • Sabores del Mar

    Popayán

    Run by a charismatic family from Tumaco, this tiny nautical-themed place serves a great-value seafood lunch. Try the toyo (a kind of shark).

  • Pita

    Popayán

    A friendly restaurant that stretches the definition of Lebanese cuisine almost to the point of no return. The pita bread and the variety of pre-fab…

  • Kumix

    Popayán

    This busy little corner place near the Puente Humilladero sells a variety of snacks but locals come here for the homemade kumis – a rich, creamy yogurt…

  • Restaurante Vegetariano Maná

    Popayán

    Popular vegetarian place serving cheap and tasty meals featuring a variety of mains including soy protein, lentil dishes and tofu alongside many vegetable…