restaurant review: andres carne de res in chia, colombia

Outside Andres Carne de Res.

About an hour outside of Bogota is a tiny town called, Chia. It is known for a party restaurant called, Andres Carne de Res. It is also a steak heaven. There is a branch in Bogota itself. But, people I've met have suggested that the one in Chia is a lot more fun.

Andres Carne de Res.

The Scene


Because we went on a weekday, the Chia branch did not have the party atmosphere I envisioned. All the tools were there, however, for a raging party. There were numerous tables (that were largely empty on a school night), multiple dance floors (that mostly remained un-danced), and a few large open kitchens (that were operating at half speed).

Inside Andres Carne de Res.

That being said, Mr. Sazy Rock and I had a blast. The decor was eclectic. Despite the paltry number of diners, everyone was still having fun.

Inside Andres Carne de Res.

The Food

I should first note that the menu was a book of considerable length. Granted, pictures were involved. But, still, it was a book. Out of that book, we settled on the following:    

The menu.

The Longanisa con Queso was spicy, cheesy and delicious.

Longanisa con Queso.

The Chuleton (pork chop) was served sizzling hot and topped with red peppercorns. It was a bit dry and a bit sweet for me, however.

Chuleton.

The Punta de Anca (sirloin) was perfectly cooked medium rare. It was chewy and had a bit of fat to provide plenty of flavor.

Punta de Anca.

The Povelatta Queso was basically grilled cheese with tomatoes. The bottom had crunchy cheese, which was gooey, and sprinkled with oregano.

Povelatta Queso.

Below is a video of my meal with Mr. SR at Andres Carne de Res.

The Verdict

Overall, it was a fun experience. The food was tasty but not extraordinary. It was worth visiting once but I doubt I would go back on another school night. I might consider another visit on a Friday or Saturday night.