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Besides the local specialties at Mora Castilla and phenomenal meal at Hotel Camino Real, we found a good variety of Colombian and international restaurants in Popayán.
El Monito
Our first meal in Popayán was a simple yet excellent breakfast at a tiny little place called El Monito in the historic city center. We both had eggs and hot chocolate for a decent price.
Restaurante Italiano
We ate an amazing lunch at Restaurante Italiano, an Italian restaurant run by a Swiss woman. It’s located near the Church of San Francisco. I had spaghetti a la puttanesca and Marisol had the spaghetti con camarones. Everything was perfect except for the agonizingly slow service. We had to wait about 30 minutes to get drinks and 45 minutes before our meals came. There were no empty tables when we arrived, but the crowd thinned out as we waited for our meals. Food is priced reasonably.
Terra Inca
Near the bus terminal in the modern part of Popayán is Terra Inca. This Peruvian restaurant serves up tasty ceviche, causa limeña, and grilled octopus. We also shared a lomo saltado. The price was reasonable according to the quality. A taxi is necessary if coming from the city center.
