La Abundancia's signature "Pandebono"
One of the more popular Columbian restaurants around is “La Abundancia”, which offers authentic Columbian food. Advertised as a bakery, this small homey restaurant specializes in lunch and diner – while also serving breakfast. Their specialty is rice with a side of beans or meat – though locals mentioned the allure of Abundancia’s savory stews, delectable selection of soups, and their signature “pandebono” which is served with juice or fresh brewed coffee.
La Abundancia offers a variety of sides with their rice, including meat, fish and beans. During lunch hours, their specials come with a bowl of delicious lentil soup and a small coffee, all for a relatively inexpensive 7 dollars! Entertainment includes a large flat-screen T.V. that is located on one wall of the restaurant, which is always tuned to a popular Columbian station. The crowd at La Abundancia is usually of an older variety, which adds to its overall pleasant and quaint personality.
The soup menu at La Abundance includes Chicken, Rib, Pajarilla (Columbine), Fish, and Hen soups. Each of these come with a side order of either rice or corn cake, guaranteed to leave you satisfied and coming back for more! In addition, Abundancia offers a menu of “Hungry Killers” (snacks) which include sausage – with yet another serving of corn bread! – , stuffed potatoes, Abborajado (fried plantains), hot Tamales and much more.
If you are feeling adventurous, you can also try one of Abundancia’s famous lunch and dinner platters. The largest of these come with the main dish of your coice, along with rice, beans, chicken, sausage, a piece of barbecued meat, and a side of arepa! All this for the unbelievable price of only $13.50! Beware though, this platter is not for those of the feint of heart – or gut – and should be left to professionals and long time Abundancia patrons who know the risks involved!
Sopa de Cuchuco, a popular Columbian dish.
And if you have a sweet tooth, you will not be disappointed; Abundancia offers a variety of desserts that include Columbian Rice pudding, Natillas (a custard dish made from eggs and milk), and a variety of pies, cakes and other assorted pastries.
Arroz con Leche
