Arriero's Grill: traditional Colombian food one block from Usaquén's square
Where we take travelers for ajiaco, bandeja paisa and a proper Colombian breakfast in Bogotá. 2026 menu prices, hours and what to order at Arriero's in Usaquén.
Arriero’s Grill is a Colombian restaurant in Usaquén, the old colonial town in the north of Bogotá, one block from the main square where the Sunday flea market sets up. It serves food from all over the country: ajiaco from Bogotá, bandeja paisa from Antioquia, sancocho, cazuelas and grilled meats, plus a proper Colombian breakfast on weekends. In the evening there’s live music and, when the night goes long, karaoke.
It’s where we send travelers who ask us for “real Colombian food” in Bogotá and want to try several regional dishes in one sitting.
What to order
Prices from the official menu (in Colombian pesos, tax included, updated September 2026):
| Dish | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ajiaco con pollo | Bogotá’s chicken and potato soup with guascas, capers, cream and avocado | COP 47,400 |
| Bandeja paisa | Beans, rice, ground beef, pork crackling, chorizo, egg, plantain, arepa and avocado | COP 62,300 |
| Sancocho trifásico | Hearty soup with three meats | COP 66,400 |
| Puchero santafereño (Mon–Fri) | Traditional Bogotá stew | COP 68,200 |
| Cazuela de frijoles | Bean casserole | COP 46,000 |
| Baby beef, 250 g | Grilled beef tenderloin | COP 71,000 |
| Calentao Arrieros (breakfast) | Reheated rice and beans with egg, a Colombian weekend breakfast | COP 34,800 |
| Changua especial (breakfast) | Milk and egg soup with scallions, a Bogotá breakfast classic | COP 25,200 |
Weekend breakfasts start at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, according to the restaurant’s site.
Good to know
- Ratings: 4.4 on Google (768 reviews) and 4.3 on TripAdvisor (36 reviews), checked October 5, 2026.
- Dogs welcome: the restaurant describes itself as pet friendly.
- Accessible: it lists wheelchair access. Parking is on the street or in nearby lots.
- Groups and events: three private rooms that can be combined, with a terrace and a kids’ play area.
Combine it with Usaquén
Arriero’s works best as part of an afternoon in Usaquén: walk the main square and the side streets, visit the Sunday flea market, then sit down to eat. Our Usaquén guide covers how to get there and what to see.
How booking through us works
Message us on WhatsApp or use the trip form and we’ll book a table with your reference code. You pay the restaurant directly, at menu prices.
Questions travelers ask
- Do I need a reservation?
- The restaurant takes reservations on WhatsApp at +57 322 561 2028. We recommend booking for weekends and groups, or ask us to do it for you.
- What should I order if I've never had Colombian food?
- Ajiaco is Bogotá's signature dish: a chicken and three-potato soup flavored with guascas, served with capers, cream, avocado and rice. If you're hungry, the bandeja paisa is the classic plate from Antioquia. For breakfast on weekends, try the calentao or the changua.
- What are the opening hours?
- According to the restaurant's website: Monday to Thursday noon–10 p.m., Friday noon–midnight, Saturday 8 a.m.–midnight, Sunday and holidays 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Google and TripAdvisor show slightly different times, so check before you go.
- Is it far from where tourists stay?
- Usaquén is in the north of Bogotá. From La Candelaria or Chapinero most visitors take a taxi or a ride-hailing app; travel time depends a lot on traffic. Our Usaquén guide has the options.