Eat
Restaurants in Barichara: Santander food and beyond
The town has far more choice than its size suggests. This list comes from what Wanderlog publishes from Google reviews, updated in September 2026; we have not eaten at all of them.
Regional dishes
- Goat with pepitoria, fried, baked or dried, with yellow arepa.
- Carne oreada, beef marinated, salted and sun dried.
- Mute, a thick soup of meats, grains and corn.
- Santander arepa, hulled corn with pork crackling, cooked on a clay griddle.
- Hormigas culonas, toasted big-bottomed ants with salt, a Guane legacy.
- Wafer with arequipe and masato to finish.
Where to eat
| Restaurant | Style | Address |
|---|---|---|
| El Compa | Traditional Santander, set lunch | Cl. 5 #4-48 |
| Elvia | Chef-led, local produce | Cra. 10 |
| Milana | Garden to table | Cra. 9 #6-01 |
| Independencia | Varied, terrace with valley views | Cl. 1 #9-52 |
| Gringo Mike's | Burgers and American food | Cl. 6 #10-18 |
| Pizzería Siete Tigres | Thin pizza; no bookings and cash only, per reviews | Cra. 5 #2-01 |
| Shambalá | Home style with vegetarian options | Cra. 7 #6-20 |
| Sierra | Japanese and Colombian fusion | Cra. 7 #7-28 |
| Lucía | Italian in the old hospital | Cl. 4 #1-62 |
| Barichara a la Piedra | Meat on volcanic stone, at the town entrance | San Gil road, km 0 |
Data from Wanderlog, updated September 6, 2026. It lists Mija as temporarily closed and Shanti as permanently closed. Hours and prices change: confirm first.
In Guane there are places for lunch after the Camino Real. Some hotels have their own restaurant, such as Hicasua or Terra, handy if you stay out of town. More plans in things to do.
Frequently asked questions
What is typical food in Barichara?
Goat with pepitoria, carne oreada, mute, Santander arepa and hormigas culonas.
Do they take cards?
Not always. Several reviews mention places that only take cash; carry some.
Sources
Checked on October 20, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.