Maria Candelaria

María Candelaria: A table where history is also savored

In a historic mansion over 300 years old in La Candelaria, María Candelaria offers a gastronomic experience that begins long before the first dish arrives. Its owners, María and José, lead the kitchen themselves, preparing every order on the spot and using the wood-fired oven as a main highlight of this unique experience.

The menu brings together traditional flavors and homemade preparations. Here you'll find ajiaco santafereño, chicken breasts stuffed with mushrooms or olives, fish dishes, and desserts such as traditional cuajada with honey. Furthermore, every main course is served with soup, natural juice, and complimentary bread, making each meal a complete experience.

Here, time also moves at a different pace. Because dishes are prepared to order, the service is unhurried—a characteristic the restaurant communicates right from the start as part of its concept: sitting back, chatting, and enjoying without rushing.

The experience extends to the atmosphere, where antique furniture and objects coexist with the mansion's architecture, creating an intimate setting steeped in history. It is a place for those who enjoy discovering restaurants with personality and concepts that preserve the charm of homemade cooking.

Must-tries: chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms, ajiaco santafereño, and the chocolate volcano.