Best Bandeja Paisa in Guatapé
Rice, red beans, chicharrón or ground beef, chorizo, fried egg, ripe plantain, avocado, and arepa.
The complete Antioqueño plate — made fresh, served on the Guatapé malecón.
What's on the Plate
Every component of the Bandeja Paisa is made fresh in our kitchen. Nothing frozen, nothing pre-packaged.
The Full Plate — $54,000 COP
- White rice
- Red beans (frijoles rojos)
- Ground beef or chicharrón — your choice
- Chorizo
- Fried egg
- Ripe plantain (tajadas)
- Fresh avocado
- Arepa
The Antioqueño Plate
The Bandeja Paisa is the defining dish of the Antioqueño region — the same mountains and culture that shaped Guatapé. It is not a light meal. It is a full table in a single plate, built to feed people who work hard and move through the land.
If you have just climbed La Piedra del Peñol or come in from the water, this is the plate for you.
The Best Bandeja Paisa in Guatapé
We make our Bandeja Paisa fresh every day. The beans are cooked slowly from scratch. The arepa is made in-house. The chicharrón is fried to order. No shortcuts, no reheated plates.
Casa de Ciclistas sits on the Guatapé malecón — steps from the lake, a short walk from La Piedra, and right in the center of town. It is one of the few places in Guatapé where you can get a proper, complete Bandeja Paisa at a fair price, cooked by people who take the plate seriously.
Price
$54.000 COP
Complete plate — rice, beans, protein, chorizo,
egg, plantain, avocado, and arepa.
No extras required. This is the full plate.
Where to Find Us
Guatapé Malecón
Calle 32 #28-91, junto a la avenida de los paraguas.
Lunch served daily.
Walk-ins welcome — WhatsApp us ahead if you are a group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best Bandeja Paisa in Guatapé?
Casa de Ciclistas on the malecón. We cook the plate fresh every day — slow-cooked beans, house arepa, chicharrón or ground beef to order, and all the traditional components on one plate. Calle 32 #28-91, next to the umbrella avenue.
What does the Bandeja Paisa include?
Rice, red beans, your choice of ground beef or chicharrón, chorizo, fried egg, ripe plantain, avocado, and arepa. Everything on one plate. $54,000 COP.
How much does Bandeja Paisa cost in Guatapé?
At Casa de Ciclistas, the Bandeja Paisa is $54,000 COP. That is the complete plate — no extras needed, nothing missing.
Can I eat Bandeja Paisa near La Piedra del Peñol?
Yes. We are a short drive or taxi ride from La Piedra. Many visitors come to Casa de Ciclistas after the climb for a proper lunch. The Bandeja Paisa is one of the most popular choices.
Do I need a reservation for Bandeja Paisa?
No reservation needed for individuals or couples. For groups of 6 or more, we recommend messaging us on WhatsApp ahead of time so we can have the table ready.
What is a Bandeja Paisa?
The Bandeja Paisa is the signature plate of the Antioqueño region of Colombia — the same culture and mountains that shaped Guatapé. It is a generous platter combining multiple proteins, starches, and sides into one complete meal. It originated as fuel for the farmers and workers of Antioquia and remains one of the most iconic dishes in Colombian cuisine.
Casa de Ciclistas is a restaurant on the malecón in Guatapé, Colombia (Calle 32 #28-91, next to the umbrella avenue). It serves Colombian and international food made from scratch: a daily Bandeja Paisa, Italian comfort food — spaghetti, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, meatball sandwiches — and artisan bread from the oldest bakery in Guatapé, baked fresh every morning with a 200-year-old sourdough starter. Open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 7:30 AM. Closed Tuesdays.
Hungry? Come find us.
Casa de Ciclistas, Guatapé — Calle 32 #28-91, junto a la avenida de los paraguas.