Lonely Planet

"Those needing a bit of pomp or history with their chocolate santafereño (hot chocolate served with cheese) should make the hike to this classic snack shop-restaurant (a legendary spot for hot chocolate since 1936). Overwhelmed uniformed waiters serve up Tolimenses tamales to legions of fans for breakfast."

Abtour

"Begin your culinary adventure at Pastelería Florida, an artisan bakery with a classic, old-world sensibility. Open since 1936, this restaurant-snack shop is frequented by students and intellectuals and seniors alike. Depending on availability, you can try a typical Andean breakfast, such as pan de bono (cheese bread)."

Nell McShane Wulfhart

"Dunk the cheese in the hot chocolate to get the authentic experience, and order a deliciously moist tamale, wrapped in banana leaves and with a chicken leg tucked in the middle."

World Travel Guide

"10 things to try in Bogota, Colombia: Pastelería Florida - For the Tamal Tolimense version of the dish, often served for breakfast with a cup of hot chocolate and cheese, visit Pastelería Florida Be, warned though: the portions are massive!"

Mexico Prehispanico

"Pastelería Florida has always been known for excellent hot chocolate with Pan de queso, they have been around for 75 years."

Uncover Colombia

"Don’t miss Pasteleria Florida for a coffee and one of the two traditional breakfast tamales wrapped in banana leaves!"

Beyond Colombia Free Tours Bogota & Cartagena

"Amazing Colombian Food: Pasteleria Florida - There, you can enjoy the traditional breakfasts like tamal with a good cup of Colombian coffee or the famous “chocolate santaferreño”. Make sure to have a seat in the Republican hall on the second floor, where you can actually relive the Bogota old days."