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Colombian restaurant in Bucaramanga, Santander
What should I order at Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas?
What to order
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Arepa Dish
Recommended multiple times for its large portions and strong flavor; reviews mention it comes with meats and guacamole and is described as delicious and very filling.
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Punta De Anca Steak
Praised for being juicy, tender, well-seasoned, and cooked exactly to order, with traditional sides like yuca and arepa that complete the meal.
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Baby Beef Steak
Highlighted as perfectly grilled with great seasoning and generous portions, making it one of the standout meat dishes.
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Tamale
Called amazing and memorable, with one reviewer saying it was unlike any they had tried before and was enough for a full meal.
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Picada
Specifically recommended as a meat sampler, suggesting it’s a good choice for trying a variety of the restaurant’s traditional grilled meats.
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Medio Desayuno Chiflas
Recommended as a top local breakfast option and described as a total local food experience, making it a favorite for authentic regional cuisine.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 11:30 PM |
About Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas
Informal, long-running restaurant serving familiar staples including grilled meats & arepas.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
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
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas known for?
It is best known for authentic Santanderean food, especially pepitoria, grilled meats, and arepa santandereana. Reviewers also highlight the caldo de costilla and the generous portions, saying the restaurant delivers a true local-food experience in Bucaramanga.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas?
Reviewers most often recommend pepitoria, caldo de costilla, the Santanderean arepa, calentado, and the picada meat sampler. Specific plates called out in reviews include baby beef steak, punta de anca, tamale, and the arepa dish with two meats and guacamole.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and traditional, with rustic decor and a warm local feel. It suits groups and solo diners, and reviewers mention it works well for family meals, friends catching up, and travelers trying regional food.
Is Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is COP 20–80K, and reviewers say the prices are fair for the quality and portion size. Several comments mention that a full meal can feel like excellent value, with large servings and menu prices clearly listed for medio or completo cuts.
How fast is the service at Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas?
Reviewers repeatedly say the food comes out fast, even when ordering steak or large plates. That makes it a practical choice in central Bucaramanga for a quick meal, especially since the restaurant is also noted as open 24 hours in reviews.
Is parking available at Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas is good for kids.
