Andres Carne de Res

Andres Carne de Res

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38 years ago in Chía, Cundinamarca (municipality located 20 kilometers from Bogotá), was created this Colombian icon recognized worldwide for its extravagant decoration, delicious dishes, and spectacular rumba, the unique Andrés Carne de Res. This restaurant, bar, and rumbeadero is full of magic, color, flavor, and joy; With an extensive menu of typical Colombian dishes, music, and live shows, it guarantees that you’ll have fun like never before to the rhythm of salsa, merengue, reggaeton, vallenato, and some electronics.

Compared to other restaurants in Colombia, their prices are a bit high, described by its owner Andrés is “Bueno, Bonito y Carito”, currently on a good day it receives more than 3000 diners, it has 200 tables each with a particular name and approximately 2000 employees.

If you are in Bogotá, this is a must-see and obligatory place for any tourist; This chain has several restaurants with different concepts depending on your location, plan, and budget, you can choose one of them: Andrés Carne de Res, Andrés DC, Plaza de Andrés, and Andrés Exprés.

ANDRES CARNE DE RES

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Located in Chía outside Bogotá, it’s a perfect restaurant to go out for lunch on a weekend. During the day it has a family atmosphere and at night it opens its doors to one of the best Colombian parties.

You don’t have to find two places to eat and then a party, there you can find it all! Even while you eat, you can be entertained by different groups of artists who brighten the evening with their songs, performances, and dances.

It has a quirky look, looking like an antique fair or even an art museum! And an extensive menu giving pleasure to all its diners, from its unique arepas de choclo, salads, typical dishes, among many more.

If you want to eat, drink, sing and dance until dawn, this is the perfect place.

Location

Calle 3 # 11-56, Chía, Cundinamarca

How to get there?

If you have a vehicle, you can drive to the restaurant, or you can ask for a taxi or car with an application. Approximately 45 minutes driving from Bogotá.

Hours

Bear in mind that due to COVID-19 these hours may change.

From Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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ANDRES DC

For those who prefer to stay in the city, there is an option from Andrés, Andrés D.C. located in Zone T this restaurant-bar has 4 floors inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, as each floor represents hell, earth, purgatory, and heaven.

As in Andrés Carne de Res, you can enjoy an extensive menu of food and drinks and party until dawn, with the difference that you will not have to leave Bogotá.

Location

Calle 82 #12-21

How to get there?

There are many transportation options, among them, you can take a Transmilenio, walk from your place of accommodation it’s not too far, take a taxi or an application car.

Hours

Bear in mind that due to COVID-19 these hours may change.

From Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. From Sunday to Wednesday from 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Deliveries: from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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LA PLAZA DE ANDRES

Las Plaza de Andrés is not a restaurant, it’s a “food court” with a self-service concept, unlike Andrés Carne de Res and Andrés D.C. It does not have a menu, it offers breakfast, and diners can choose their food by browsing the stations before sitting down. These courts are located in the main shopping centers of Bogotá.

The court is divided by islands as follows:

• The main: there is a bakery, coffee shop, sandwiches, burgers, and chicken.
• La central: they offer breakfast, a variety of rice dishes, soups, arepas, patacones, and a salad bar.
• Fish: ceviches, squid, fried fish, and shellfish.
• Juice and fruit área.
• The bazaar: sale of souvenirs.
• The BBQ: roast meats, chorizo, blood sausage, corn, and plantain.

Although this place is inspired by the flavors of Andrés Carne de Res, it does not offer exactly the same preparations.

Locations

La Plaza de Andrés (C.C El Retiro), Zona T: Calle 82 No. 12-21

La Plaza de Andrés (C.C Santa fe): Calle 185 No. 45 Piso 3

La Plaza de Andrés (Gran Estación), Salitre: Calle 26 No. 62-47

La Plaza de Andrés (C.C Hacienda Santa Bárbara), Usaquén, Carrera 7 No. 115-72

How to get there?

There are many transportation options, among them you can take a Transmilenio, walk from your place of accommodation if it is not too far, take a taxi or an application car.

Hours

Bear in mind that due to COVID-19 these hours may change.

From Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and from Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Deliveries from Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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ANDRES EXPRES

They are found in shopping centers, located in food courts. The menu is smaller, it’s perfect to visit at any time of the day.

Locations

Exprés Paradero Chía: Variante Chía, frente ACR

Paradero Multiparque: Autopista Norte No. 224-60 costado oriental

Palatino: Carrera 7 No. 138-33 Local 309

Parque de la 93: Calle 93b No. 13-55

Cafam Floresta: Carrera 48 No. 90-55 Local 2-011

Iserra 100: Suba No. 100-55 Local 324-325

Pepe Sierra: Calle 116 No. 17 a – 25

Movistar Arena: Diagonal 61c No. 26-36

Andes: Calle 20 No. 2 a – 16

How to get there?

There are many transportation options, among them, you can take a Transmilenio, walk from your place of accommodation if it is not too far, take a taxi or an application car.

Hours

Bear in mind that due to COVID-19 these hours may change

From Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MENU

Andrés’ menu is very extensive, with endless options to delight all kinds of diners.

Within this, the following stand out:

Appetizer: empanadas, patacones, pork rind and corn cake.

Main dishes: a wide variety of meats, chicken, pork, fish, soups, and salads.

Also, there are vegetarian options.

Drinks: natural juices, cocktails, wine, champagne, beer, brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey.

In addition, Andrés Carne de Res has a souvenir shop where you can buy glasses, mugs, lamps, aprons, and of course the classic decorative cow.

TIPS

• If you decide to take your vehicle and want to have a few drinks, that’s not a problem! You can request the driver service or “guardian angels” who will take you home in your own vehicle upon reservation.
• If you want to buy a souvenir at Andrés Carne de Res there is a souvenir shop.
• It’s suggested to make a reservation at Andrés Carne de Res y Andrés D.C. if you want to visit them on a Friday or Saturday night.
• If you want to visit Andrés with children, there are also activities that they can enjoy, such as playground or painting activities.
• For more information, you can visit the website http://www.andrescarnederes.com/