Restaurants in San Agustín

Set amid a string of open-sided parrillas on the road to the archaeological park, Donde Richard stands out for its big portions and commitment to local recipes. Meat, in many forms, is the emphasis here. My personal favorite is the lomo de cerdo ahumado, the smoked pork, which comes…

This small cafe on the plaza serves arepas and light meals, as well as a long list of coffee drinks using local beans. It has a couple of sidewalk seats, while inside there’s an earthy vibe with reddish beige tile floors, lots of plants, and chairs made from bamboo.

The town tends to shut down after sunset, so dinner in San Agustín is usually limited to a few pizza spots and hotel restaurants. One exception is this Italian restaurant about one kilometer from the center. There is a list of standard house-made pasta dishes, as well as bruschetta…