The story
In the heart of Santa Fe de Antioquia, the main square and its historic church draw admiration from visiting chefs—not just for their beauty, but for the local vendors who work their stalls just outside. Michelin-starred chef Bruno Barbieri, filming for *Barbieri in Colombia*, paused to note that the ladies selling empanadas there are “masters of their craft.” The scene captures a town where colonial architecture and street food coexist naturally.
Those empanadas are the standout offering on this corner. Barbieri’s brief but emphatic praise suggests they’re worth seeking out: crisp, expertly fried, and likely filled with the region’s classic meats and potatoes. Without a permanent restaurant address, the experience is defined by the square’s daily rhythm and the women who have made this spot their own. It’s street-food tourism at its most unscripted.
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Reviewers rave about the empanadas, calling them the standout dish, and the overall vibe is one of warm, authentic Colombian comfort.
“These ladies outside the church make incredible empanadas. They are really good, really good. They are true masters of empanadas.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Santa Fe de Antioquia. Most active: Bruno Barbieri Chef
The main square and church of Santa Fe de Antioquia are beautiful, and the ladies selling empanadas outside the church are masters of their craft.
Dishes mentioned
Empanadas
These ladies outside the church make incredible empanadas. They are really good, really good. They are true masters of empanadas.
