Best Tamal Bogotano in Bogotá

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This large brand offers reliable and consistent tamales for a quick breakfast. — various (Multiple)

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9:00 AM; a premier bakery chain that is a staple for local families.

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Known for regional food, this historic house also serves a reliable and high-quality ajiaco. — La Candelaria

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1:30 PM; a historic house with a beautiful patio.

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This specialist focuses exclusively on oversized tamales with one of the highest turnovers in the city. — various (Centro / Chapinero)

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8:30 AM; a dedicated tamal specialist with a massive local following.

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Offers a refined version focusing on specific potato varieties and organic chicken. — Usaquén

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1:30 PM; a modern "farm-to-table" take on traditional Colombian ingredients.

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Stalls with large iron pots achieve the best slow-simmered flavor in the Sunday market. — Usaquén

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12:30 PM on a Sunday; the street market is a hub for authentic local food.

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Operating since 1902, this local secret uses a century-old family recipe with generous amounts of chicken. — Chapinero

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1:30 PM; a historic and very unpretentious family restaurant.

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Offers premium tamales for take-away, favored by local families for Sunday breakfast. — various (Usaquén)

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10:00 AM; a high-end traditional bakery known for its quality and consistency.

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Prepares tamales in small batches to ensure the leaves remain moist and the centers hot. — various (Centro)

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9:30 AM; a popular "people's restaurant" on the city's main avenue.

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A southern neighborhood legend serving notoriously flavorful tamales to local residents. — Ciudad Kennedy

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8:30 AM; a legendary and very unpretentious neighborhood spot in the south.

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Operating since 1816, this tiny historic spot near Plaza de Bolívar serves thick ajiaco in traditional clay bowls. — La Candelaria

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1:30 PM; a tiny, historic spot (operating since 1816) near the Plaza de Bolívar.

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One of the oldest fine-dining traditional restaurants, serving a smooth and delicate version of the soup. — various (Centro / Zona G)

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1:00 PM; a historic and very formal traditional restaurant.

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A favorite of Anthony Bourdain, this rustic spot serves home-style ajiaco that has not changed in decades. — Chapinero

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1:00 PM; a legendary and very unpretentious "Picada" with a massive local following.

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A less crowded alternative to its famous neighbor, serving fast and cheap traditional ajiaco. — La Candelaria

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1:30 PM; a traditional and very unpretentious competitor to La Puerta Falsa.

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This beloved historic cafe serves consistently high-quality tamales in a bustling atmosphere. — Centro Histórico

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10:00 AM; a grand, high-ceilinged cafe on the city's main pedestrian street.

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Eating ajiaco at this bustling market provides the most authentic connection to fresh local ingredients. — Los Mártires

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11:30 AM; sit at the traditional "Cocinerías" inside the city's largest market.

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