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The best ajiaco santafereño in Bogotá

Start with La Puerta Falsa in La Candelaria (Calle 11 near Plaza de Bolívar) for ajiaco, with tamal and chocolate, Santafé Café & Restaurante in La Macarena for ajiaco and Casa Vieja in Centro for ajiaco. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · Updated October 25, 2026

Ajiaco santafereño
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  1. La Puerta FalsaLa Candelaria (Calle 11 near Plaza de Bolívar) · institution

    Get: Ajiaco, with tamal and chocolate

    Tiny historic spot near Plaza de Bolívar, among the best-known ajiaco addresses.

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  2. Santafé Café & RestauranteLa Macarena · Ajiaco santafereño

    Get: Ajiaco

    Traditional rolo-style ajiaco with an award behind it.

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  3. Casa ViejaCentro · Ajiaco santafereño

    Get: Ajiaco

    Its recipe is often singled out for faithfulness. Traditional Bogotá restaurant in the historic center serving classic Colombian home-style dishes like ajiaco.

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  4. Tolú - Mamá LuzLa Perseverancia

    Get: Ajiaco

    Market-plaza spot with a local feel.

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  5. Las MargaritasChapinero · Ajiaco santafereño

    Get: Ajiaco

    Long-standing traditional Bogotano restaurant on the north-side tour.

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Where is the best ajiaco santafereño in Bogotá?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with La Puerta Falsa (La Candelaria (Calle 11 near Plaza de Bolívar)), Santafé Café & Restaurante (La Macarena) and Casa Vieja (Centro). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At La Puerta Falsa, get ajiaco, with tamal and chocolate. At Santafé Café & Restaurante, get ajiaco. At Casa Vieja, get ajiaco. At Tolú - Mamá Luz, get ajiaco.

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From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Bogotá: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.

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