FROM FIRST BITE TO NEW FAVORITE

Why Colombian Food Is Made for Sharing

There is something different about Colombian food.

Maybe it’s the way a table starts filling up with dishes. Maybe it’s the combination of savory, sweet, crispy, creamy, and comforting flavors on the same plate. Or maybe it’s simply the fact that Colombian food has a way of making a meal feel like an occasion.

You don’t have to be Colombian to love it.

That is one of the things we enjoy most about introducing people to Colombian cuisine. Some guests walk in knowing exactly what they want—the arepa, the empanadas, the chicharrón, the traditional breakfast they grew up with. Others look at the menu and ask, “What should I try?”

And that’s where the fun begins.

Colombian cuisine offers something for almost every kind of craving. Want something crispy? Try an empanada or fried plantains. Looking for something hearty? Colombian comfort-food plates are built to satisfy. In the mood for breakfast? Traditional Colombian breakfasts bring together flavors that are familiar but completely different from the usual diner routine.

And if you’re sharing the table with friends or family, even better.

Food has a way of starting conversations. One person orders something they’ve never tried, someone else says, “You have to try this,” and before long, the entire table is passing plates around.

That’s how new favorites are discovered.

At City Diner, we want Colombian food to feel approachable, welcoming, and exciting—whether it’s your first experience with Colombian cuisine or you’ve been eating it your entire life.

Because sometimes finding your new favorite dish starts with simply being curious enough to take that first bite.