Top 10 restaurants in Tunja, Colombia

January 12, 2018 Jacquiline Darosa

Tunja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtuŋha]) is a city on the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, in the region known as the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, 130 km northeast of Bogotá. In 2012 it had an estimated population of 181,407 inhabitants. It is the capital of Boyacá department and the Central Boyacá Province. Tunja is an important educational centre of well-known universities. In the time before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, Tunja was called Hunza and was conquered by the Spanish conquistadors on August 20, 1537 upon zaque Quemuenchatocha and founded by the Spanish on August 6, 1539, exactly one year after the former southern capital Bacatá. The city hosts the most remaining Muisca architecture: Hunzahúa Well, Goranchacha Temple and Cojines del Zaque.
Things to do in Tunja

1. El Gran Pollo Frito.

Alle 19 # 8-88 Plaza de Bolivar Costado Suroriental | Calle 19 # 8-88 Plaza de Bolívar costado suroriental, Tunja 150002, Colombia Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television Fast Food Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$157 +57 313 3337731
Excellent
41%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 31 reviews

El Gran Pollo Frito.

The best fried chicken in town.

Reviewed By JABuenafe - Toronto, Canada

The restaurant is a comida rapida so don't expect fancy service. It is known for its friend chicken with side dishes as you choose. The fried chicken was excellent, no batter just plain chicken and deep fried. One orders from the counter, then someone brings your order to your table. Handy location too, around the corner from the Cathedral and you can't beat the price. Highly recommended in Tunja.

2. Restaurante El Maizal

Cr9 20-30, Tunja, Colombia Colombian Lunch +57 8 7425876
Excellent
31%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 29 reviews

Restaurante El Maizal

Reviewed By polka party - Bogota, Colombia

If you’ve never had typical Colombian food, this is certainly an option. However, I was really disappointed that they didn't have any dishes particular to the Boyaca region. The other offerings from the Andean region of Colombia were nothing special. I tried the sancocho with chicken. The prices felt high, the same as I pay in Bogota which is a much more expensive city. A better option for me was Magnus, which is located down the hill from the San Francisco, and has a delicious and affordable lunch special (but more international style cuisine).

3. Macedonia Restaurante

Calle 23 9 16 | Boyaca, Tunja 150001, Colombia Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Seafood, Barbecue Lunch, Drinks, Dinner +57 310 2053758
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Macedonia Restaurante

Reviewed By danielearm - Turin, Italy

we stopped en Tunja, travelling to Villa de Leyva.
a friend , born in Tunja and living in Bogotà, suggested to have lunch in Macedonia restaurant
She was really right!
nice location, execellent service..and we all had fish! fresh and well cooked ..
I had a really excellet "robalo grillado", friends a great "cazuela"
price average, for Colombia..means...cheap

4. Pesquera del norte

Carrera 6, Tunja 150003, Colombia +57 300 4916360
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Pesquera del norte

Reviewed By RodneyJPerez - Villavicencio, Colombia

En cuanto a comida de mar es una muy buena opción en tunja, la cazuela de mariscos o la carbonara son bastante deliciosas, además te reciben con una entrada (fruta). Muy buen sitio

5. Mr. King

Carrera 10 No 24-98, Tunja, Colombia Takeout International, Gastropub Lunch 742-6495
Excellent
26%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 45 reviews

Mr. King

Reviewed By JABuenafe - Toronto, Canada

Mr. King is probably is the fanciest restaurant in Tunja. The menu is mainly traditional Colombian food, in the usual large plates. Very well prepared food, good for special occasion only.

6. Madame Lili

Cl. 22 #9-66, Tunja, Colombia, Tunja 150001, Colombia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover Cafe, South American, Colombian Lunch, Dinner HK$78 +57 8 7427138
Excellent
78%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 50 reviews

Madame Lili

Onces lounge with traditional and original meals. Suitable for family, office or friends events for birthdays and special celebrations with a capacity of up to 60 people.

Reviewed By pandal0pez - Medellin, Colombia

I frequented Tunja regularly over past six months, and always found myself at Madame Lili whenever I stopped by the city. This is the perfect place to do business or homework, go on a date, or meet up with friends for a drink or dinner.
Softly lit lights hang from a clear ceiling adorned in vines and vibrant paintings cover the walls while soft music plays throughout the café. The menu doesn't have a distinct style of cuisine or drink, but everything is impressive and satisfying. There you'll find coffee based beverages with or without liqueur, beer, wine, an array of lemonades, juices, and water filtered from the tap, appetizers, entrees, and many different desserts. They are also willing to do what they can to make your food choice vegetarian. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. It's always been an all-around good experience and time well spent at Madame Lili.
I highly recommend a visit if ever you find yourself in the quiet capital of Boyacá.

7. Turmeque Cafe Cultural

Carrera 12 19 - 07 | Centro histórico, segundo piso, Tunja 150002, Colombia Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$16 - HK$39 +57 8 7439529
Excellent
78%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Turmeque Cafe Cultural

Turmequé Café Cultural is an alternative cultural spice also art gallery. You can enoy really good music, books, movies, theater, and of course, the best coffee in the City!!!

Reviewed By 88Isis88 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

This bar is amazing, it's like my second home. I love the atmosphere and the coffee and also the juices are delicious. The Seating is comfortable, you can find books, art, a guitar... The staff is wonderful too, muchas Gracias por todo!!:)

8. Aminta

Avenida Universitaria No 75A, Tunja 15001000, Colombia Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Brunch
Excellent
45%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Aminta

Reviewed By Uscategui - Vitoria-Gasteiz

Space with a pleasant design for all tastes and with a variety of options for all ages in the midst of a country and modern atmosphere

9. Lacasa Restaurante Cafe

Calle 17 8 93, Tunja 150002, Colombia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, Colombian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks HK$78 - HK$235 +57 7422712
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 31 reviews

Lacasa Restaurante Cafe

Colombian food, coffee and bakery

Reviewed By Carolina T

If you are looking for healthy and delicious food that is a great option in Tunja! While there you will know about architectural and cultural value of the house

10. Green Hills

Avenida Universitaria Number 75A - 00, Tunja, Colombia
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 7 reviews

Green Hills

Reviewed By Diego N - Bogota, Colombia

La arquitectura del centro comercial es novedosa. Hay varios restaurantes y algunos bares. Comimos en el primer piso en un local de arroces en el que el servicio fue muy bueno. El precio, además, era más que competitivo con el de los locales vecinos.

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