Bandeja Paisa in El Poblado, Medellín
The bandeja paisa is the signature dish of Antioquia, the region around Medellín. It’s a big platter meant for a long, slow lunch, and at La Tienda de Redman we serve it complete.
What’s on the platter
- Red beans (frijoles antioqueños)
- White rice
- Ground beef
- Chicharrón (crispy pork belly)
- Chorizo
- Morcilla (Colombian blood sausage)
- Fried egg
- Sweet ripe plantain
- Avocado
- Arepa
The beans are the heart of it
No good beans, no bandeja. Ours are slow-cooked in a pot over the stove fire until they’re thick and comforting, the way they’re made in paisa homes.
When to come
Saturdays, Sundays and Colombian public holidays, the same days as our wood-fired sancocho.
Tips for first-timers
It’s a lot of food: many people share one between two, or skip the starter. Squeeze lime over the chicharrón, and tear the arepa to scoop up the beans.
How to get here
Calle 16A Sur #9E-157, Los Balsos, El Poblado, Medellín. Valet parking available.
More traditional Colombian food at Redman
FAQ
What’s in Redman’s bandeja paisa?
Beans, rice, ground beef, chicharrón, chorizo, morcilla, fried egg, sweet plantain, avocado and arepa.
When is it served?
On Saturdays, Sundays and Colombian public holidays.
Where can I eat bandeja paisa in El Poblado?
At La Tienda de Redman in Los Balsos, El Poblado.