Restaurante Hatoviejo is a restaurant in Medellín. Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, enjoys warm days and cool evenings all year, making it one of South America’s most liveable cities to visit. It’s the kind of spot that turns a good trip into a memorable one. Planning your trip? See the best restaurants in Medellín and top things to do.
Restaurante Hatoviejo in Medellín is one of Medellín’s most-reviewed restaurants. This guide covers what to order, when to visit, and how to make the most of your meal.
Restaurante Hatoviejo is located in Medellín and rates 4.5/5 across 5,950 Google reviews. Browse our full guide to the best restaurants in Medellín. Check ratings on TripAdvisor.
About Restaurante Hatoviejo
Hatoviejo has been cooking Antioquian food in Medellín long enough to be the default answer when someone asks where to eat bandeja paisa. It now runs four locations across the city, each decorated like a finca — simple, warm, deliberately rural — with a relaxed room rather than a touristy one. Some branches put on live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
What to Order at Restaurante Hatoviejo
The bandeja paisa is why people come: red beans, rice, ground beef, chicharrón, fried egg, plantain, chorizo and arepa, on a platter that is genuinely enormous. Sharing one between two is normal here and nobody will blink. The rest of the menu is a tour of Antioquian standards — ajiaco, sancocho, mondongo and empanadas. The Las Palmas branch is the one with a view, sitting up on the mountain road toward the airport, which makes it a good lunch stop on the way in or out of the city; Oviedo is the most convenient if you are based in El Poblado.
Tips for Your Visit
Restaurante Hatoviejo is in Medellín, easily reached by Uber, taxi, or Metro. Reservations are essential — book a few days ahead for prime weekend slots. Lunch peak runs 12:30–2 PM and dinner peak 7:30–9:30 PM. Most servers handle basic English; Google Translate helps with menu nuances. Cash and major cards accepted; tip (propina) of 10% is usually included on the bill.
Practical Information
Address: Cl. 16 #28-60, Medellín, Buenos Aires, Antioquia, Colombia
Phone: +57 312 8626698
Hours: Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:55 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:55 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:55 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Reservations: Essential
Website: www.hatoviejo.com
Map: View on Google Maps
Plan Your Visit to Medellín
Medellín is the capital of Antioquia and one of Colombia’s most-visited cities — known for its year-round spring weather (the "City of Eternal Spring"), modern Metro system, and walkable neighborhoods. El Poblado and Laureles are especially popular for restaurants, nightlife, and cafés. Pair restaurant visits with a Comuna 13 graffiti tour, a Guatapé day trip, or a coffee farm visit.
Getting Around Medellín
Medellín has the easiest public transit in Colombia — the Metro covers most tourist areas, and Metrocable cars reach the hilltop neighborhoods. Uber and inDriver are widely used and considered safe. For day trips beyond the city, book a guided tour or hire a private driver. Walking between restaurants in the main tourist neighbourhoods is generally safe day and night.
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Book a hotel within walking distance to enjoy dinner without rideshare. Most travelers stay in El Poblado or Laureles, both ~10-20 min from here by Uber.
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