What are the best cheese dishes in Medelln?

Based on diner recommendations, the best cheese dish in Medelln is at Empanadas El Machetico. We compared 9 restaurants serving cheese dishes.

How much do cheese dishes cost in Medelln?

Cheese dish prices in Medelln range from COP3000.00 to COP35000.00 across 9 restaurants.

Best Cheese Dishes in Medelln

9 restaurants compared

Price range: COP3000.00 – COP35000.00

Avg recommendation: 85%

Top 5 Cheese Dishes in Medelln (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Deditos de Queso at Empanadas El Machetico, COP3000.00 (El Poblado)
Arepa de Queso at Las Chachas, COP4000.00 (Molinos)
Mozzarella Sticks (Deditos de Queso) at Empanadas Boomerang, COP4000.00 (Laureles-Estadio)
Arepa Amanda at MAO 33 Arepas Rellenas, COP9900.00 (Belén)
Fettuccine al Alfredo at Il Castello, COP26000.00 (El Poblado)

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

All 9 Cheese Dishes

Deditos de Queso

Empanadas El Machetico

El Poblado·$

COP3000.00

Fried cheese sticks, a simple side to pair with empanadas.

Tip: Great as a side if you're ordering multiple empanadas or to share with friends.

Arepa de Queso

Las Chachas

Molinos·$

COP4000.00

White corn arepa filled with melted cheese, a milder alternative to the chocolo.

Tip: Try both the chocolo and queso on the same visit—they're the same price and the contrast shows why the chocolo is the signature.

Mozzarella Sticks (Deditos de Queso)

Empanadas Boomerang

Laureles-Estadio·$

COP4000.00

Fried cheese sticks with a crispy coating and melted cheese center.

Tip: These are great as a side to share—order them alongside empanadas to have a complete meal.

Arepa Amanda

MAO 33 Arepas Rellenas

Belén·$

COP9900.00

Arepa filled with chicken and melted mozzarella cheese.

Tip: This is one of the lighter options if you want something less meat-heavy—the melted mozzarella makes it creamy and satisfying.

Fettuccine al Alfredo

Il Castello

El Poblado·$$

COP26000.00

Fresh fettuccine ribbons tossed with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Tip: Order extra crusty bread on the side to soak up every bit of the sauce.

#689% recommend

Cazuela Paisa

Capital Antioqueña

Laureles·$$

COP35000.00

A cazuela (earthenware pot) filled with beans, ground meat, chicharrón, chorizo, and topped with cheese and egg.

Tip: Cazuela paisa is warming and cheesy — order it on cold or rainy days.

#785% recommend

Pizza Quattro Formaggi

Na Pizza

Envigado·$$

COP32000.00

Four cheese pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola, pecorino, and ricotta on Neapolitan crust.

Tip: Ask the server which cheeses are being used that day — they rotate based on availability. Local artisan cheeses sometimes appear as seasonal specials.

#884% 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.

#981% 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.