El Patio Café and Restaurant

A magical corner in the heart of Salento, Quindío

Discover El Patio: Where gastronomy and music meet

Located on Salento's iconic Calle Real, El Patio Café Restaurant is a sensorial experience that combines the richness of Quindio cuisine with the charm of live music and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Hidden behind a charming crafts shop is this culinary oasis that has won the hearts of locals and tourists alike.

Our essence: tradition, flavor and hospitality

At El Patio, we're passionate about sharing the best of our land. Each dish we serve is inspired by the roots of Quindío, with fresh ingredients, traditional techniques, and a surprising creative touch. Trout in Creole sauce , for example, is one of our treasures: fresh, juicy, and bathed in a sauce that evokes the flavors of the mountains.

Typical Gastronomy

Try trout in Creole sauce and salmon with passion fruit, along with many other traditional and international recipes that invite you to continue discovering unique flavors.


Live Music

Experience unforgettable moments with live music every day in a cozy atmosphere.

Unique atmosphere: magic under the stars

Each space at El Patio is designed to offer a unique experience. Its rustic style, warm lighting, and greenery create an immersive environment that invites enjoyment and celebration.

As night falls, live music transforms the place into a stage full of emotion and magic.

Traditional dishes from Quindío

  • Bandeja paisa: Beans, rice, pork rinds, ground beef, fried egg, avocado, arepa, and plantain. A feast of flavor and generosity.

  • Tripe and spine stew: Homemade recipes that warm the soul.

  • Frijolada: A classic that never fails, served with rice, hogao and avocado.

Fresh fish prepared with skill

  • Grilled trout, garlic trout, Hawaiian trout, seafood trout, and gratin trout : Each version has its own charm, but they all share a freshness and authentic flavor.

  • Salmon in passion fruit sauce : A perfect contrast between the juiciness of the fish and the tropical acidity of the fruit.

Roasts that whet your appetite

  • Rump cap, churrasco, baby beef and BBQ ribs : Selected cuts, cooked to perfection and accompanied by side dishes that enhance their flavor.

  • Hawaiian Pork Loin : Sweet, salty and absolutely irresistible.

Vegetarian and light options

  • Vegetarian dish : Beans, rice, avocado, salad and egg.

  • Caesar salad with tomato cream : Freshness and balance for those who prefer something lighter.

Gastronomy that captivates: traditional dishes and creative fusions

To snack and share

  • Pork rind and shrimp ceviche : An explosion of flavor in every bite.

  • Empanadas, aborrajados, arepas and nachos with meat : Perfect for accompanying a good conversation.

  • Personal, two-person, or family snacks : Ideal for groups and celebrations.

Hot and cold drinks for all tastes

  • Salento coffee, cappuccino, mochaccino, canelazo and Irish coffee

  • Milk chocolate, with cheese, or in the traditional “grandmother's migao”

  • Italian sodas, milkshakes, sangrias and natural juices

  • Coconut, cherry, green mango and mint lemonades

Creative cocktails and craft beers

Cocktails that elevate the experience

  • Mojito, margarita, sex on the beach, piña colada and cuba libre

  • Patio Cocktail : Our exclusive creation, full of flavor and personality.

  • Orgasm, Russian cocaine, gin and tonic, and tinto de verano : Bold names, unforgettable flavors.

Domestic and imported beers

  • Tres Cordilleras, BBC, Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois, Club Colombia, Águila and Poker

  • For lovers of the classic and the artisanal.

Desserts that close with a flourish

  • Cake of the day, brownie with ice cream, chocorramo with ice cream

  • Flavors like passion fruit and soursop sweeten the moment.

Location

We're located on Calle Real in Salento, a block and a half from the main square, at the back of a charming craft shop. A hidden corner worth discovering.

Address

Cra. 6 #3-11, calle real Salento, Quindío

Time

11:00 am - 11:00 pm