What are the best beef dishes in Medelln?

Based on diner recommendations, the best beef dish in Medelln is at Taquería Cuernavaca. We compared 42 restaurants serving beef dishes.

How much do beef dishes cost in Medelln?

Beef dish prices in Medelln range from COP1800.00 to COP95000.00 across 42 restaurants.

Best Beef Dishes in Medelln

42 restaurants compared

Price range: COP1800.00 – COP95000.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Beef Dishes in Medelln (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 42 restaurants:

Tacos de Carne Asada at Taquería Cuernavaca, COP4500.00 (Laureles)
Agnolotti del Plin at Pane e Pomodoro Laureles, COP30000.00 (Laureles)
Rocoto Relleno at Rocoto, COP38900.00 (Provenza)
Milanesa de Carne at Maru Rico, COP24000.00 (Guayabal)
Lomo Saltado at Kuelap, COP38900.00 (El Poblado)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 42 Beef Dishes

Tacos de Carne Asada

Taquería Cuernavaca

Laureles·$

COP4500.00

Grilled beef tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime.

Tip: Carne asada is lighter and brighter than birria—try both to see the range of the kitchen.

Agnolotti del Plin

Pane e Pomodoro Laureles

Laureles·$$

COP30000.00

Delicate square pasta pillows filled with meat and served with brown butter and sage.

Tip: If you visit during lunch (before 2pm), the pasta is fresher than evening service when it's been held longer.

Rocoto Relleno

Rocoto

Provenza·$$$

COP38900.00

Peruvian chili stuffed with seasoned ground beef and topped with cheese, baked until golden.

Tip: A hearty, warm main dish that's less common than lomo saltado—good choice if you want something different.

Milanesa de Carne

Maru Rico

Guayabal·$$

COP24000.00

Thin-cut, breaded and fried beef served with arepa, rice, and salad.

Tip: The milanesa is a classic Paisa dish—thin, crispy, and satisfying. It's what many Paisas grew up eating.

Lomo Saltado

Kuelap

El Poblado·$$

COP38900.00

Sautéed beef tenderloin with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and crispy potatoes.

Tip: Filling enough for a full lunch—pairs well with one of the ceviches as a starter.

Carne Asada

Maru Rico

Guayabal·$$

COP28000.00

Grilled beef served with arepa, rice, salad, and plantain.

Tip: Ask for your beef medium-rare. The grill is hot enough to get a crust while keeping the interior tender.

Arepa Mixta

MAO 33 Arepas Rellenas

Belén·$

COP11500.00

Arepa combining beef, pork, and chicken with cheese and sauce.

Tip: Can't choose between meats? This combination arepa lets you try them all in one bite.

German Sausage Hamburger

Fidelina

Laureles·$$

COP44000.00

150g beef with German sausage, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and house condiments.

Tip: If you prefer something with a bit of sour element, this version is tangier than the original German burger.

Tacos de Birria

Criminal Taquería

El Poblado·$$

COP7000.00

Tender beef stewed in tomato and chili sauce, dipped and griddled in soft tortillas.

Tip: The consomé is where the magic is — don't skip the broth. Dip every bite into the small cup that comes alongside.

#10

Lasagna de Carne

Il Castello

El Poblado·$$

COP32500.00

Handmade pasta sheets layered with a rich beef ragù and béchamel sauce.

Tip: This is a generous portion. Unless you're very hungry, it's enough as a solo meal without an appetizer.

#11

Carne Asada

La Matriarca

El Poblado·$$

COP28000.00

Grilled beef served with arepa, plantain, and salad.

Tip: The quality of the beef here is noticeably higher than street-level grilled meat—worth the extra cost for lunch or dinner.

#12

Lomo Saltado

Lupita

El Centro·$$

COP28900.00

Sautéed beef tenderloin with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and crispy potatoes.

Tip: A warm, satisfying main at a great price. The balance of flavors is more refined than the low cost would suggest.

#13

Lomo Saltado

La Causa

El Poblado·$$$

COP58000.00

Sautéed beef tenderloin with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and crispy potatoes.

Tip: A warm, substantial main that's familiar yet well-executed—good balance if ordering multiple ceviches.

#14

Picadillo Tipico

Maru Rico

Guayabal·$$

COP18000.00

Ground beef hash with potatoes and onions, served with rice and arepa.

Tip: This is comfort food at its finest—simple, warming, and deeply Paisa. Perfect for lunch on a cloudy Medellín day.

#15

Cheddar Bacon Hamburger

Fidelina

Laureles·$$

COP45000.00

150g beef topped with cheddar, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and house sauce.

Tip: Perfect for solo dining — a full meal in one plate. Pair with a cocktail from the bar.

#16

German Hamburger

Fidelina

Laureles·$$

COP42000.00

150g beef medallion with mozzarella, crispy chicharrón, avocado, bean paste, and Fidelina sauce.

Tip: Order this — it's the most popular item on the menu and the house sauce is what makes it special. Ask your server about the ingredients.

#1795% recommend

Short Ribs with Lemon-Chili Caramel

OCI.mde

El Poblado·$$$

COP95000.00

Beef short ribs braised 12 hours in lemon and chili caramel, served with sticky rice and peanuts.

Tip: The sticky rice on the side is essential to the dish — use it to soak up every drop of that sauce.

#1894% recommend

Lomo Saltado

Rocoto

Provenza·$$$

COP42900.00

Sautéed beef tenderloin with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and crispy potatoes.

Tip: This is Rocoto's most recommended dish across all reviews—order it at least once.

#1993% recommend

Lasagna de Carne

Palazzetto D'Italia

El Centro·$$

COP22000.00

Homemade pasta sheets layered with beef ragù and béchamel sauce.

Tip: Be prepared to wait 30 minutes. Everything is made fresh. Use the time to settle in and enjoy wine or water.

#2092% recommend

Punta de Anca

Corte Grueso Parrilla-Bar

COP58000.00

Premium Argentine rump steak cut, grilled over charcoal with chimichurri and grilled vegetables.

Tip: This is the cut to order if you're only trying one thing. It's leaner than a ribeye but more flavorful, and the value is unbeatable.

#2192% recommend

Empanada de Carne y Papas

Empanadas Boomerang

Laureles-Estadio·$

COP2100.00

Golden fried empanada filled with shredded beef and cubed potatoes.

Tip: Ask for the picante sauce on the side—it's not spicy but adds a bright flavor that elevates the empanada. Get it on the side so you can control the amount.

#2292% recommend

Lomo Saltado Sandwich

Perú Mix

El Poblado·$$

COP18500.00

Crispy roll filled with sautéed beef, onions, tomatoes, and fries — dressed in Peruvian sauce.

Tip: Ask for extra sauce on the side. The sandwich can dry out if you eat it slowly, but extra sauce brought separately keeps it moist.

#2391% recommend

Tacos de Birria

Taquería Cuernavaca

Laureles·$

COP4500.00

Beef slow-cooked in a savory ancho chile broth, served in dipped corn tortillas.

Tip: Ask for extra broth on the side so you can re-dip as you eat. The wetness of the tortilla is part of the charm.

#2490% recommend

Arepa Ranchera

Mi Arepa

Laureles-Estadio·$$

COP14500.00

Loaded arepa filled with shredded beef, chorizo, bacon, and melted cheese.

Tip: This is hearty enough to be a complete meal—pair it with a fresh juice or Colombian coffee and you're full for the afternoon.

#2588% recommend

Arepa A La Casa

Mi Arepa

Laureles-Estadio·$$

COP16500.00

House-special arepa combining multiple meats, beans, cheese, avocado, and homemade sauce.

Tip: This is slightly more expensive than the ranchera but worth the extra cost—the homemade sauce and avocado elevate it.

#2688% recommend

Sterling NY Strip

Corte Grueso Parrilla-Bar

COP62000.00

New York strip steak (Argentine Sterling cut), charcoal-grilled with chimichurri.

Tip: If you want the best value per gram, the Sterling often has better fat marbling than comparable cuts elsewhere at lower cost.

#2788% recommend

Empanada de Carne

Empanadas El Machetico

El Poblado·$

COP1800.00

Large, generously stuffed empanada with shredded beef—unapologetically greasy in the best way.

Tip: At 1,800 COP, this is one of the cheapest meals in El Poblado. Get two and you're full and happy for under 4,000 pesos.

#2887% recommend

Bife de Chorizo

La Pampa Parrilla

El Poblado·$$

COP62500.00

Argentine-style ribeye steak grilled over open flame, served with chimichurri and salad bar access.

Tip: Order the smaller 150g cut at lunch for around 50,000 COP. The dinner portion (300g+) is enormous and easily feeds 1.5 people.

#2986% recommend

Lomo Aborrajado

Mar y Fuego

El Poblado·$$$

COP95000.00

Grilled beef tenderloin wrapped in cassava with chimichurri reduction.

Tip: Ask your server about the guayacán wood fire—they'll explain how it influences the flavor of grilled proteins.

#3086% recommend

Asado (Family-Style Grilled Meats)

Corte Grueso Parrilla-Bar

COP35000.00

Mixed grilled meats for 2-4 people: ribeye, sausage, short ribs, and grilled vegetables.

Tip: This is made for sharing. 3-4 people get a complete meal. One order can feed more if you add appetizers.

#3186% recommend

Chef Classic Burger

Chef Burger

El Poblado·$$

COP14900.00

150-gram beef patty grilled to order with lettuce, tomato, onion, and house sauce.

Tip: At under 15,000 pesos, this is the weekday go-to. Pair with fries and a beer for under 30,000 total.

#3285% recommend

Churrasco a la Brasa

Mamasita Medallo

El Poblado·$$

COP28000.00

Grilled sirloin steak cooked over charcoal, served with chimichurri and grilled onions.

Tip: Ask the server how the steak is being cooked today — the char and tenderness vary by the charcoal temperature. Order it slightly less done than usual (ask for 'medio') for the best texture.

#3385% recommend

Taco de Birria

Emiliano La Taquería

Centro·$

COP5500.00

Beef birria dipped in the savory broth, served in a soft tortilla.

Tip: Get birria tacos with a side of the broth for dipping—ask for it in a small cup so you can control the amount.

#3485% recommend

Ribeye Steak (300g)

Black Pepper Steakhouse

Envigado·$$

COP48000.00

Prime Colombian ribeye grilled to order with chimichurri, seasonal vegetables, and choice of side.

Tip: Order medium-rare and specify 'just pink inside.' The kitchen honors requests precisely — there's no guesswork.

#3584% recommend

Chef Cheeseburger

Chef Burger

El Poblado·$$

COP17900.00

150-gram beef patty with two slices of melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and house sauce.

Tip: Order this over the Classic if cheese matters to you — it's only 3,000 pesos more and makes a real difference.

#3684% recommend

Short Ribs (Asado-Style)

Corte Grueso Parrilla-Bar

COP68000.00

Thick-cut beef short ribs, grilled over charcoal until fall-apart tender, with chimichurri.

Tip: This is a two-handed eat. Embrace the mess — wear a dark shirt and come hungry.

#3783% recommend

Classic Home Burger

Home Burger

El Poblado·$$

COP22900.00

160-gram beef patty grilled to order with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house sauce.

Tip: This is the 'best all-American burger in Medellín' per multiple sources. Simple, clean, no gimmicks.

#3882% recommend

Chef Burger Chorizo

Chef Burger

El Poblado·$$

COP21900.00

150-gram beef patty with Argentine chorizo, pepper, onion, cheese, and house sauce.

Tip: This is the 'special' burger — not too experimental, genuinely delicious. Perfect for when you want to feel less ordinary.

#3981% recommend

Home Cheeseburger

Home Burger

El Poblado·$$

COP27900.00

Classic with melted cheese, adding richness to the beef.

Tip: Order this if you want the Classic refined slightly. The cheese isn't overindulgent — it's properly proportioned.

#4080% recommend

La Pampa Burger

La Pampa Parrilla

El Poblado·$$

COP32000.00

Thick-cut beef patty grilled over charcoal, topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house aioli.

Tip: Order medium-rare — the thick patty can dry out if cooked past medium.

#4178% recommend

Home Burger Double

Home Burger

El Poblado·$$

COP35000.00

Two 160-gram patties stacked with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house sauce.

Tip: This is genuinely large — eat it while it's hot. By the time you finish one patty, the other is cooling.

#4278% recommend

Surf and Turf

Black Pepper Steakhouse

Envigado·$$

COP65000.00

Grilled ribeye steak paired with grilled shrimp, served with chimichurri and seasonal sides.

Tip: This works well for couples where one person prefers seafood — both get their preference on one plate.