The juice is what sets Uno Mas Uno apart from generic menú del día spots. Rather than plain fruit juice, they create interesting infusions: coffee-and-tea concoctions, spiced preparations with lemon and panela (brown sugar). Reviewers specifically mention the juice as one of the most memorable parts of the meal. This creativity on a budget lunch is remarkable.
Tips from diners
Ask the server what today's juice is — it's not listed and changes daily. This is part of the adventure of coming here.
The juice pairs beautifully with the meal and is often the highlight that keeps people coming back.
The menú del día with albóndigas is one of Uno Mas Uno's most popular configurations. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, served over white rice with crispy chicharrón (fried pig fat) sprinkled on top for texture. The soup changes daily but is always made fresh. A bright salad and spiced house-made juice round out the meal. For 13,000-15,000 COP, this is excellent value.
Tips from diners
Arrive by noon — the best dishes sell out by 1 PM on popular days.
This is the best value lunch in Laureles — the portion size and quality are impossible to beat at this price.
The soup changes based on what's available and seasonal. Reviewers mention getting Ajiaco (potato and chicken), Mondongo (tripe), Sancocho (stew), and other traditional Colombian soups. Each is made from scratch and serves as the perfect opening course. It's a small gesture that shows care.
Tips from diners
The soup changes daily — ask which soup is being served that day before ordering to avoid surprises.
The chicken menú del día varies based on how it's prepared (grilled or stewed) but is always reliable. The chicken is cooked until tender and has good flavor. Served over rice, often topped with a fried egg, and accompanied by the daily soup and salad. This is a lighter option than the meatballs but just as satisfying.
Tips from diners
If you're unfamiliar with menú del día, the chicken version is a safe, delicious introduction to the concept.
The beef menú varies between stew and grilled preparations. When it's stew, the beef is slow-cooked until tender. When grilled, it's a simple but satisfying piece of quality beef. The value is remarkable — beef at this price point, prepared this well, is hard to find in Medellín.
Tips from diners
Ask what today's special is — the kitchen sometimes offers premium cuts or preparations not on the regular menu.
Uno Mas Uno is a hidden gem in Laureles known for serving one of the best menú del día (set lunch menu) in Medellín. Open for lunch only, the restaurant offers a changing daily menu of traditional Colombian dishes at a fraction of typical restaurant prices. The structure is consistent: soup, rice with a protein (meatballs, chicken, beef), fresh salad, and a house-made juice infused with spices. Reviewers consistently praise the value, flavor, and authenticity. It's popular with local workers and anyone wanting lunch done right.
Uno Mas Uno is lunch-only (11 AM-4 PM) and only open Monday-Saturday. Plan accordingly — there's no dinner or Sunday service.
This is the best value meal in Laureles bar none. For 13,000-15,000 COP you get soup, protein with rice, salad, juice, and excellent flavor.
The clientele is mostly local workers and Laureles residents — it's an authentic neighborhood spot, not a tourist trap. You'll hear Spanish and see people taking lunch seriously.
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