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What to order
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Tamal Tolimense
Mentioned several times as part of the restaurant’s typical dishes. Reviewers call it tasty and recommend it alongside the lechona, though one review notes it can be a bit salty.
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Sancocho
Recommended in the reviews as a good traditional dish, with comments highlighting that it is excellent and part of the restaurant’s well-liked typical offerings.
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Cuero De Lechona
Specifically singled out as outstanding, with one reviewer saying it is the best they have ever tried and emphasizing it with strong praise.
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Rellena Boyacense
Mentioned as one of the excellent typical dishes from Tolima and Boyacá, recommended as part of the restaurant’s regional specialty selection.
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Remontado
Recommended by a reviewer as a dish worth trying, alongside the sancocho and tamales tolimenses, indicating it is one of the favored menu items.
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Cerdo Hornado
Mentioned as another pork-based specialty the restaurant makes, fitting the reviews’ praise for the variety of well-prepared pork dishes.
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Costilla
Listed among the rich and tasty dishes in the reviews, recommended as part of the restaurant’s appealing traditional food offerings.
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Asadura
Named in a positive review as one of the rich dishes served here, contributing to the restaurant’s reputation for traditional, flavorful food.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 9:30 PM |
About La Orejona
La Orejona is a restaurant and tamale shop in Popayán, Cauca. It serves lechona, tamales, and other pork-based dishes, including baked pork and traditional soups. Reviews consistently praise the food quality, especially the lechona and tamales, along with fast and attentive service. Reviewers also mention that the place is clean and has a pleasant atmosphere.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is La Orejona known for?
La Orejona is best known for lechona, especially Tolimense lechona, which reviewers call some of the best in Cauca and even Colombia. People also praise the pork dishes, including cerdo hornado, tamales, and baked pork, for being fresh, filling, and well prepared.
What dishes are most recommended at La Orejona?
The most recommended items are lechona, tamales, costilla, and asadura, with several reviews also calling out cerdo hornado and sancochos. Reviewers repeatedly mention generous portions and strong pork flavor, so these are the dishes people most often point to when recommending the place.
What is the atmosphere like at La Orejona?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a clean and authentic feel rather than a fancy one. It works well for families, groups, and solo diners, and reviews mention it as a good place to enjoy a familiar meal without a long wait.
Is La Orejona good value, and what is the price range?
La Orejona is priced at COP 20–40K, and reviewers say the value comes from very good food, generous portions, and efficient service. Several comments stress that you are paying for quality lechona and other pork dishes rather than for a decorative setting.
How is the service and wait time at La Orejona?
Reviews often describe the service as quick, attentive, and effective, with some guests specifically saying there is no wait. It is also a practical choice if you want a fast meal, since the restaurant offers counter service, takeout, delivery, and drive-through.
Is parking available at La Orejona?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is La Orejona kid-friendly?
Yes, La Orejona is good for kids.
