Best Rice in Medelln
4 restaurants compared
Price range: COP8000.00 – COP98000.00
Avg recommendation: 84%
Top 4 Rice in Medelln (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- El Mejor Sabor del Caribe, COP8000.00 (Laureles)
- Carmen — 88% recommended, COP98000.00 (El Poblado)
- Malanga del Trópico — 85% recommended, COP62000.00 (Laureles)
- Malanga del Trópico — 80% recommended, COP48000.00 (Laureles)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1
El Mejor Sabor del Caribe
Laureles·$$
Arroz con Coco
COP8000.00
Creamy coconut rice fragrant with toasted coconut and butter.
Tip: Order this as a side to almost any protein — the richness complements the flavors beautifully.
#288% recommend
Carmen
El Poblado·$$$$
Pacific Fish with Coconut Risotto
COP98000.00
Fresh catch from Colombia's Pacific coast served over creamy coconut-infused risotto.
Tip: This is the restaurant's best seafood value — the Pacific fish is impeccably fresh and the risotto technique is difficult to execute at this level.
#385% recommend
Malanga del Trópico
Laureles·$$$
Puerto Gamba
COP62000.00
Rice in seafood bisque with shrimp, scallops, mussels, and crispy breadcrumb topping.
Tip: This is the luxury dish at the restaurant — order it for milestone celebrations. The presentation alone justifies the splurge.
#480% recommend
Malanga del Trópico
Laureles·$$$
Arroz de Camarones
COP48000.00
Shrimp rice dish with bell peppers, peas, and onions in a light seafood broth.
Tip: This is the smart lunch order — lighter than Pesca Malanga but equally satisfying. The portion is substantial.