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Hacienda - Junín

Hacienda is an excellent restaurant where you can discover authentic so-called Paisa food (food from the region). As the restaurant also serves typical breakfast dishes, it can get pretty busy during the weekends in the early hours of the day. The food is clean, affordable, and tasty. One of the great things is that when you visit this place with a group, it’s pretty easy to order different dishes and share them together. Another great thing about this restaurant is the interior, as it really feels like you’re eating in an authentic place, somewhere in the countryside. Expect well-presented, typical Colombian dishes served by well-trained staff.

Note: there are six branches in Medellin, namely in Junín, Milla, Manilla, Ciudad del Rio, Da Moda, and La Central

Recommended dishes

Lentejas (22,900 COP)

For me personally, Lentejas is one of my favourite dishes in Colombia. It’s a soup made with lentils and has bits of sausage in it. The soup comes with rice and fried banana. This hearty and rich dish is well-executed at Hacienda and I highly recommend giving it a try too. Many Colombian dishes are served with beans, which are heavy. But the lentils are light and far more satisfying variant for a delicious meal.

Crispetas de Chicharron (20,900 COP)

This small plate is a hearty meal with Chicharron (pork belly) and crispy potatoes. The secret lies in the Chicharron. It’s battered and deep-fried, which is a combination I haven’t tried before. Although it is listed in the starters, I would recommend ordering this as a side dish for the mains, especially when you’re with a group. The Chicharron and potatoes are drizzled in a sour mayonnaise, which is a perfect combination.

Trio Antioqueño (24,900 COP)

This is another great side dish with crispy Chicharron (not battered), Chorizo, and Morcilla (blood sausage) and accompanied by arepas and crispy fried potatoes. What I like about this plate is that it’s smokey and savoury and a good addition when you order one of the popular soups. This platter comes with a tomato and avocado dip.

Sancocho (34,900 COP)

Sancocho is one of the most popular soups in Colombian gastronomy. The soup contains potatoes, carrots, and bits of beef and finished with cilantro. The soup comes with a plate of steamed rice, avocado, corn, and banana. It’s as authentic as it can be. For me personally, I like different types of soup, such as Ajiaco and Lentejas, simply because they are more filling, but I can’t deny that this Sanchocho was tasty and among their bestsellers.

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