Quindío trout
Rainbow trout with garlic, gratin, or creole sauce is the signature dish, especially in Salento.
Flavors of Quindío
Quindío Gastronomy: Flavors of the Coffee Region
Discover Quindío's gastronomy: typical dishes, single-origin coffee, and real restaurants and eateries of the Coffee Region.
Quindío gastronomy
Quindío's cuisine is born from its coffee land: river trout, bandeja paisa, corn arepas, single-origin coffee, and traditional desserts. Get to know the must-try dishes and discover real restaurants and cafés to taste them.
Must-try dishes
Single-origin coffee
Specialty coffees grown in Quindío's mountains, recognized worldwide for their quality.
Bandeja Paisa
Beans, rice, pork rind, ground beef, sausage, egg, plantain, and avocado: the region's heartiest plate.
Corn arepa
A sweet tender-corn arepa served with cheese, a must at the roadside eateries of the Coffee Region.
Hen sancocho
Traditional hen soup with plantain, cassava, and corn, ideal for weekend lunches.
Desserts and sweets
Hot chocolate with cheese, arequipe, figs with arequipe, and coffee sweets to end any meal.
Recommended restaurants and cafés
Salento Trucha desde $18.000 La Cuesta de La Abuela
Traditional food facing Salento’s main square: trout, patacón and bandeja paisa at popular prices, next to the church (Cra 7 & Calle 5).
TroutTraditional food
Filandia $$$ Helena Adentro
Acclaimed produce-driven Colombian restaurant in Filandia, with cocktails, a valley-view terrace and a focus on local ingredients.
Local produceView terrace
Salento $$ Restaurante Andrea
Traditional spot recommended by locals, with a wide variety of trout dishes (garlic, mushroom, gratin) at very good prices.
Garlic troutLocal favorite
Salento $$$ La Martina Salento
Signature cuisine in the Boquía area (km 4 toward Salento), with the acclaimed Trucha La Martina and modern-technique meat cuts.
Signature cuisineTrout
Salento $$ El Patio Café y Restaurante
On Salento’s Calle Real, fresh trout and regional cooking with generous portions of homemade dishes in a traditional courtyard.
Calle RealRegional cooking
Filandia $$ Bernabé Café Gourmet
Specialty coffee shop in central Filandia with brewing methods, desserts and single-origin Quindío coffee to enjoy slowly.
Specialty coffeeBrew methods
Salento $$ Café Jesús Martín
One of Salento’s best-known specialty coffee brands, with a shop and bar to taste single-origin coffees from the region.
Single originShop & bar
Salento $$$ Parrilla y Vinos Juan Esteban
Facing Salento’s Plaza de Bolívar, a grill with premium cuts such as bife de chorizo and tenderloin, paired with a wine list.
GrillWine list
Information gathered from public sources. Confirm availability, hours and prices directly with each business before your visit.
Flavors and curiosities
Salento is the trout capital thanks to its proximity to rivers and farms. You'll find it in dozens of preparations, from the classic garlic version to signature ones.
The peak at restaurants is between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. In high season it's best to arrive early or reserve at the most popular spots.
In towns and small eateries many places only accept cash or transfer. Carry cash so you don't miss out on the best food.