Zona A de Bogotá: a gastronomic corridor where the Colombian tradition tastes a roast
In the heart of the city, with a concept of open-air restaurants between the streets of the traditional Aranda Bridge, there is a territory where flavors become memories, brasas tell stories and the kitchen is celebrated proudly.
Zone Ain the field of Aranda Bridge, has become one of the most authentic gastronomic corridors in the city. And four major establishments -Kabro Loco, Los Tronquitos, Varcino and Los Torres Ohorno and Grilla - have made this bogotan corner an ideal place for travelers, families and curious who seek to discover the culinary essence of the country in warm spaces, full of character and tradition. Here, each restaurant is a must stop, each dish a trip and each experience a tribute to the taste of our land.
Travelers, local, family and kitchen lovers find here a journey full of stories, ancestral recipes and innovative proposals that make each visit a memorable experience, outdoors and amidst welcoming natural spaces.
Kabro Loco: the Santanderian spirit in the middle of the West
For those who want to explore the gastronomy of the Colombian East without leaving Bogotá, Kabro Loco (transversal 53 bis # 2a-80) is an essential jewel. East Santanderean restaurantor offers a letter that honors the traditional recipes of the region: pepitoria, mute, kid and the delicious mute meat.
Its green and country atmosphere creates a sense of escape within the city, ideal for a quiet meal between trees, intense flavors and friendly attention. With an average price of $55,000 Colombian pesos per person, Kabro Loco, which is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday between 11: 00 a.m. and 6: 00 p.m., is positioned as a reference of the Santanderian cuisine in the capital, for those who seek authenticity and regional time.
The Tronquitos: more than half a century bringing tradition to the table
To talk about Zone A is to talk about the Tronquitos (3rd Street # 53-07): an icon of good taste that has accompanied entire generations. Founded around fire and wood, this restaurant is the house of the real meat to the plain, evoking the deep flavors and customs of the Colombian plain.
What was born as a dream of two friends passionate about gastronomy, today is a brand consecrated with six points of sale in Bogotá, where tradition and innovation coexist. Its flagship dishes - plain meat, pork, re, chicken and fish preparations - are complemented by specialties such as the chicharonada rib, gourmet entrances and copyright drinks that increase the culinary experience. The Tronquitos, with prices from $12,500 to $64,900, open from Monday to Thursday from 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, Sundays and holidays from 9: 00 a.m. to 9: 00 p.m.
Varcino: Colombian cuisine made with passion, fire and respect
In a corner where the grilled aroma envelopes everything, is Varcino: one of the most authentic spaces of Puente Aranda (transverse 53 bis # 2a-85). His proposal is guided by an unnegotiable principle: quality is born from the natural. There are no artificial condiments here; the taste comes from fire, wood and of ingredients chosen with rigour.
The fillings, the arepes and their flesh to the roast are indispensable, but the star dish - the famous' Insatiable '- sums up the philosophy of the house: abundance, tradition and an exquisite one that remains in memory.
With capacity for more than 200 people, prices between $20,000 and $55,000 pesos per person, green areas and friendly pet spaces, Varcino is ideal for enjoying with family, celebrating and living Colombian cuisine from its most honest root. Open from Wednesday to Friday between 12: 00 and 5: 00 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11: 30 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m.
The Oven and Grilled Towers: the grill that conquered the Fest Chicharrón
For grill lovers, Zone A has an infallible protagonist: Los Torres Ohorno y Grilla (transversal 53 bis # 2a-64). This cozy and family-friendly hillside offers carefully selected cuts of pork and beef, prepared with the mastery of those who respect the fire and know how to make it an exceptional taste.
His proposal combines tradition with an innovative touch that has led them to conquer gastronomic scenarios: Fest Slayer winners 2023 with their well-known ceviche de chicharra, and since then they have remained at the top 5 of the festival, returning to the first place in 2025.
In the place, which opens from Sunday to Sunday from 12: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m., with prices from $28,000 to $50,000 per person, each meal is a celebration, perfect to meet with friends or family and enjoy an authentic grilling experience in Bogotá.
La Zona A de Bogotá It is more than a gastronomic sector: it is a destination where the Colombian culinary tradition finds new ways, where the coals remain on, the flavors are preserved and hospitality is an unmistakable seal.
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