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Colombian Breakfasts

Colombian Breakfasts

1

Arepa

Colombia
4.2
Most iconic: Quero Arepa (Cartagena)

Arepa is a highly versatile cornbread made from ground corn dough or precooked corn flour. It is commonly consumed in Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. In Venezuela, arepa is eaten at any time of the day, throug... READ MORE

2

Calentado

Antioquia Department
4.5
Most iconic: Abasto (Bogotá)

Calentado is a traditional breakfast consisting of last night's leftovers that are simply reheated. It stems from the past, when much of the Colombian population lived in poverty and nothing was wasted. This hearty breakfast usually includes rice,... READ MORE

3

Pan de queso

Antioquia Department
4.3
Most iconic: Pastelería Florida (Bogotá)

Pan de queso is a cheese bread from Colombia, namely the Paisa region where it is extremely popular. The main ingredients are tapioca flour and grated cheese, but it is the fermented cassava starch that gives these rolls their lightness and volume... READ MORE

4

Arepa de huevo

Colombia
4.2
Most iconic: Narcobollo Barranquilla (Barranquilla)

Arepa de huevo is a popular Colombian dish that is commonly sold at street stalls, especially in the Caribbean parts of Colombia. Corn arepas are filled with eggs, then fried until the eggs are fully cooked. They are often served for breakfast, bu... READ MORE

5

Bollo

Colombia
3.4
Most iconic: Narcobollo 3 (Bogotá)

Bollo is a traditional bun that can be made with corn, yuca, or potatoes. The bun is also very popular in Panama in Spain. Typically, it is served for breakfast, when it is accompanied by cheese on the side. All along the Colombian coast, bollo ca... READ MORE

6

Changua

Boyacá Department
3.0

This traditional Colombian soup is typically served for breakfast. It consists of boiled water and milk, green onions, coriander, parsley, and an egg that is cracked into the liquid as it cooks. This soup is usually served with arepas or stale bre... READ MORE

7

Caldo de costilla

Colombia
4.1
Most iconic: La Peñita & Bachue (Barichara)

Caldo de costilla is a beef soup from Colombia, namely its Andean region. The soup is a breakfast dish, made by boiling beef ribs with potato slices, onion, garlic, and cilantro leaves. Popularly nicknamed levantamuertos (lit. death&rsquo... READ MORE

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Arepa de choclo

Colombia
4.2

Cachapa, chorreada, arepa de choclo, güirila, toquera, tortilla de choclo, and tortilla changa, are all names that describe a Latin American corn dish that can be categorized as either a pancake, tortilla, or flatbread, depending on the count... READ MORE

9

Tamales Tolimenses

Tolima Department
4.1
Most iconic: La Puerta Falsa (Bogotá)

Tamales tolimenses is a Colombian delicacy named after the Tolima region. This tamale variety is made with corn masa, peas, carrots, potatoes, chicken, pork, rice, and selected spices. Everything is neatly wrapped in plantain leaves, and the tamal... READ MORE

10

Chocolate completo

Colombia
4.0

Chocolate completo, also known as chocolate Santafereño is a traditional meal that is usually served for breakfast. In order to prepare it, a cup of hot chocolate is topped with mild cheese that doesn't diss... READ MORE

11

Arepa paisa

Antioquia Department
3.7
Most iconic: J&C Delicias Laureles (Medellín)

One of the most omnipresent local dishes in the Paisa region of Colombia is the traditional arepa paisa, made from soaked threshed corn that is shaped and grilled until golden brown. This crispy and luscious corn cake can be eaten on its ... READ MORE

12

Cayeye

Magdalena Department
3.3

Cayeye is a Colombian dish originating from the Caribbean (coastal) parts of the country. Also known as mote de guineo, it is prepared by cooking guineos (small green bananas), which are then mashed and combined with refrito &nda... READ MORE

13

Carimañola

Colombia
3.8

Carimañolas are Colombian snacks made with mashed cassava that is filled with chicken, beef, or cheese before being deep-fried. These fritters are traditionally torpedo-shaped and can be served for breakfast or as an appetizer before a bigg... READ MORE

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Mogolla chicharrona

Cundinamarca Department
n/a

Mogolla chicharrona is a traditional bread originating from the region of Cundinamarca. Although it is small in size, the bread packs some serious flavor because it is stuffed with tiny pieces of chicharrón, also known as crispy po... READ MORE