Restaurants in San Gil
San Gil is a good place to sample regional Santander specialties like hormigas culonas (big-butted ants), changua (milk soup with egg), arepa Santandereana (arepas with bits of pork), and carne oreada (sundried beef). Check the food stalls at the Plaza de Mercado, at Carrera 11, where you will find tasty food stalls serving arepas, tamales, and various local snacks.
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El Zaguán
Near the market, this no-frills spot makes the best arepas and empanadas in town, stuffed with ingredients like chicken, sausage, chorizo, or avocado. They have been open for more than three decades.$Around Town - International
Gringo Mike’s
A gringo from Seattle named Mike has created what might possibly be the most popular restaurant in San Gil. Inside the colonial house is a menu of U.S. West Coast–style food, primarily gourmet burritos, sandwiches, burgers with breads and tortillas from their in-house bakery. There…$Around Town - Steakhouse
Sam’s Gastropub
From the owner of Sam’s VIP hostel, this meat-centric restaurant is set in a colonial courtyard decorated with knick-knacks. Steaks are the specialty and come with a choice of sauce like mustard, mushroom, or even one made from the fat-bottomed Santander ants. There are also burgers,…$Around Town
