Best Pork Belly Dishes in Medelln
6 restaurants compared
Price range: COP6500.00 – COP65000.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 5 Pork Belly Dishes in Medelln (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Chicharrón Sandwich at Perú Mix, COP16900.00 (El Poblado)
- Tacos de Carnitas at Criminal Taquería — 95% recommended, COP6500.00 (El Poblado)
- Gua Bao (Pork Belly) at Bao Bei — 94% recommended, COP11000.00 (El Poblado)
- Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal) at 678 Korean BBQ — 94% recommended, COP65000.00 (El Poblado)
- Bao Buns (Pork Belly & Kimchi) at Mamba Negra — 89% recommended, COP35000.00 (El Poblado)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Pork Belly Dishes
#1
Chicharrón Sandwich
Perú MixEl Poblado·$$
COP16900.00
Fried pork belly sandwich with sautéed onions, avocado, and house sauce.
Tip: The chicharrón sandwich is indulgent but the pickled onions keep it from being greasy. The acidity is what makes it work.
#295% recommend
Tacos de Carnitas
Criminal TaqueríaEl Poblado·$$
COP6500.00
Slow-cooked pork belly tacos topped with onions, cilantro, and lime.
Tip: The carnitas are best eaten immediately — the crispy exterior gets softer the longer they sit. Eat within 2 minutes of arrival.
#394% recommend
Gua Bao (Pork Belly)
Bao BeiEl Poblado·$$
COP11000.00
Steamed bun with braised pork belly, pickled cucumber, cilantro, and spicy mayo.
Tip: Order one KFC and one Gua Bao to share — the contrast between fried and braised shows the full technique.
#494% recommend
Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal)
678 Korean BBQEl Poblado·$$$
COP65000.00
Sliced pork belly marinated in sweet and savory sauce, grilled at your table.
Tip: Start with pork belly — the kitchen trains you on grill technique with this order, and it's nearly impossible to overcook.
#589% recommend
Bao Buns (Pork Belly & Kimchi)
Mamba NegraEl Poblado·$$$
COP35000.00
Steamed bun with braised pork belly, pickled kimchi, and spicy mayo.
Tip: Order bao as a shareable — elegant enough for celebrations but casual enough to eat with your hands.
#685% recommend
Pork Bao
CuonEl Poblado·$$$
COP22000.00
Steamed bun filled with braised pork belly, pickled cucumber, and hoisin.
Tip: Order at least two baos per person — they're small and once you start, you want another.