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10 Best Colombian Restaurants in Austin

This guide compares Colombian restaurants serving dishes from empanadas and arepas to bandeja paisa, ajiaco and traditional meat plates. Use the distinctions below to match your meal, setting and practical preferences with the right option.

How we rank this list

This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of Colombian restaurants in Austin, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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3 Colombian Restaurants to Consider in Austin

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#1
Arepa World
4.8379 reviews
Diners looking for arepas and a casual Austin food-truck experience
#2
Mi Gente
4.937 reviews
Diners seeking Colombian food in a casual settingMeals built around arepas, empanadas and plantain dishesTakeaway or relaxed food-truck-park dining
#3
El Parce
5.029 reviews
Diners seeking Colombian food in south AustinGuests exploring dishes such as arepas, papa rellena or arroz paisaPeople looking for a casual food-truck meal

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Arepa World, Austin#1
Strengths

  • Offers a Blonde Gringa with Gouda and jalapeño sauce

  • Serves shredded-beef arepas with a crunchy exterior

Arepa World

4.8379 reviews
1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
A good fit for
Diners looking for arepas and a casual Austin food-truck experience

Arepa World is an Austin restaurant centered on arepas and other flavorful dishes. Its menu includes shredded-beef arepas and a beef bowl, while the Blonde Gringa is served with Gouda and jalapeño sauce. The food is presented in a casual food-truck-style setting that works well for a quick stop or for diners exploring the surrounding shops.

Mi Gente, Austin#2
Strengths

  • Food is made from scratch

  • Arepas come with flavorful fillings and house sauces

Mi Gente

4.937 reviews
6900 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78732, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking Colombian food in a casual settingMeals built around arepas, empanadas and plantain dishesTakeaway or relaxed food-truck-park dining

Mi Gente is a Colombian food business at Austin’s Rock House Bar & Trailer Park, offering scratch-made dishes such as empanadas, arepas, tacos and toston de platano relleno. Its food centers on crisp plantains, chicharrones, shredded beef, fresh guacamole and house sauces, with takeaway and dine-in options in a casual food-truck-park setting.

El Parce, Austin#3
Strengths

  • The food truck offers Colombian specialties rarely found in standard restaurant menus

  • Buñuelos are prepared with cheese inside

  • The menu includes both filled arepas and regional rice dishes

El Parce

5.029 reviews
5701 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking Colombian food in south AustinGuests exploring dishes such as arepas, papa rellena or arroz paisaPeople looking for a casual food-truck meal

El Parce is a Colombian food truck in south Austin serving familiar Colombian dishes in a casual format. Its menu has included papa rellena, arepa rellena, arroz paisa, pataconaza del jefe, la recocha and buñuelos. The kitchen’s offering suits diners looking for Colombian specialties, including cheese-filled buñuelos and fresh, reasonably priced food.

TRU LUV Empanadas, Austin#4
Strengths

  • Serves a 100% gluten-free menu

  • Combines Colombian empanadas with tropical drinks, yuca fries, and desserts

TRU LUV Empanadas

4.845 reviews
7221 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX 78729, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking entirely gluten-free Colombian foodFamilies or groups wanting a quick meal with empanadas, sides, and tropical drinks

TRU LUV Empanadas is an Austin food truck serving modern Colombian cuisine. Its menu includes empanadas, tropical drinks, sides, and desserts, with takeaway and dine-in options. The business is entirely gluten-free, and its offerings include dishes such as chicken empanadas, yuca fries, mango lemonade, hibiscus lemonade, and pork belly on fried plantains.

Sabor Colombia, Austin#5
Strengths

  • Menu includes Colombian staples alongside Cali-influenced cooking

  • Offers fresh natural juices and Colombian baked items

Sabor Colombia

4.5960 reviews
13201 Ranch Rd 620 N #204, Austin, TX 78717, United States
A good fit for
Diners discovering Colombian cuisineGuests seeking dishes such as empanadas or bandeja paisa

Sabor Colombia is an Austin Colombian restaurant serving dishes such as empanadas, bandeja paisa, pork milanesa, arroz con pollo, pan de bono and chuleta, along with fresh natural juices. It suits diners exploring Colombian cuisine as well as those looking for familiar regional dishes, with food described as reflecting Colombian and Cali traditions.

Dante’sGoodFood, Austin#6
Strengths

  • Offers Colombian specialties including arepas and tamales

  • Provides outdoor seating and welcomes dogs inside and outside

Dante’sGoodFood

5.014 reviews
105 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78753, United States
A good fit for
Diners craving Colombian dishes such as tamales, arepas or patacónCasual meals with dine-in, takeaway or curbside pickup

Dante’sGoodFood is a Latino-owned Colombian restaurant in Austin offering dine-in, takeaway and curbside pickup. Its menu is suited to diners seeking Colombian food, with tamales, arepas, patacón de carne and guanabana con leche among the dishes identified in customer accounts. Outdoor seating, coffee, family-friendly dining and parking add practical flexibility.

Casa Colombia, Austin#7
Strengths

  • Traditional Colombian dishes in a colorful patio setting

Casa Colombia

4.33,515 reviews
2409 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
A good fit for
Diners exploring Colombian cuisine for the first time

Casa Colombia is an Austin Colombian restaurant serving traditional meat and fish dishes in a colorful, laid-back setting with a patio. Its menu includes empanadas, arroz con pollo, ropa vieja and Pechuga Rellena, giving diners an introduction to Colombian cooking through flavorful, traditional dishes and drinks.

Sabor Colombia Restaurant, Austin#8
Strengths

  • The menu includes Colombian staples such as ajiaco and bandeja de paisa

  • Reviews describe fresh preparation and generous, filling portions

Sabor Colombia Restaurant

4.31,986 reviews
1318 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking Colombian comfort foodGuests looking for fresh, filling mealsFirst-time visitors wanting recognizable traditional dishes

Sabor Colombia Restaurant is a Colombian restaurant in Round Rock serving traditional dishes such as ajiaco, bandeja de paisa and bistec a caballo.

El Parche Colombiano Austin#9
Strengths

  • Serves Colombian dishes including beef, chicken, cheese and handmade fritters

  • Natural-fruit juices are part of the offering

El Parche Colombiano Austin

4.1111 reviews
10501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753, United States
A good fit for
First-time diners exploring Colombian foodGuests looking for generous portions and fresh-fruit juicesA casual food-truck meal with friendly service

El Parche Colombiano Austin is a Colombian restaurant and food truck serving substantial, flavorful dishes, natural-fruit juices and popular items such as beef, chicken and cheese combinations, beef with egg and potatoes, and handmade fritters. Friendly, fast service and an approachable atmosphere make it suitable for diners trying Colombian food for the first time.

Los Colombianos restaurante comida colombiana, Austin#10
Strengths

  • Colombian home-style cooking

  • Dine-in and takeaway options for quick meals or fuller visits

Los Colombianos restaurante comida colombiana

4.054 reviews
1504 Massengale St, Pflugerville, TX 78660, United States
A good fit for
Diners seeking casual Colombian foodLunch, dinner or takeaway mealsFamilies and groups looking for comfort food

Los Colombianos restaurante comida colombiana is a Colombian restaurant in Pflugerville offering dine-in and takeaway service for lunch, dinner, small plates, comfort food and dessert. The casual spot suits solo diners, families and groups seeking Colombian cooking, with food described as home-style and distinctly Colombian. It also offers a quick-bite format and online ordering information.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#1Arepa World 4.8379Diners looking for arepas and a casual Austin food-truck experience
#2Mi Gente 4.937Diners seeking Colombian food in a casual setting
#3El Parce 5.029Diners seeking Colombian food in south Austin
#4TRU LUV Empanadas 4.845Diners seeking entirely gluten-free Colombian food
#5Sabor Colombia 4.5960Diners discovering Colombian cuisine
#6Dante’sGoodFood 5.014Diners craving Colombian dishes such as tamales, arepas or patacón
#7Casa Colombia 4.33,515Diners exploring Colombian cuisine for the first time
#8Sabor Colombia Restaurant 4.31,986Diners seeking Colombian comfort food
#9El Parche Colombiano Austin 4.1111First-time diners exploring Colombian food
#10Los Colombianos restaurante comida colombiana 4.054Diners seeking casual Colombian food

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Where Colombian restaurants appear around Austin

The comparison includes Austin businesses as well as options identified in nearby Round Rock and Pflugerville. Use the geographic labels to weigh a central Austin meal against a trip to another part of the metro area.

Ways to narrow the Colombian food search

  • Classic Colombian platesLook for bandeja paisa, arroz con pollo, ropa vieja, ajiaco and other traditional dishes at Sabor Colombia, Casa Colombia and Sabor Colombia Restaurant.
  • Empanadas, arepas and frittersEl Parce, TRU LUV Empanadas, Dante’sGoodFood and El Parche Colombiano Austin focus on handheld specialties, filled arepas, tamales or handmade fritters.
  • Cali-influenced cookingSabor Colombia highlights Colombian and Cali traditions alongside staples such as empanadas, chuleta and pork milanesa.
  • Food-truck diningEl Parce, El Parche Colombiano Austin, Mi Gente, Los Colombianos and TRU LUV Empanadas offer casual formats, with details varying by business.
  • Juices and Colombian drinksFresh natural or fruit juices are part of the offering at Sabor Colombia and El Parche Colombiano Austin; TRU LUV lists tropical drinks and lemonades.
  • Gluten-free choicesTRU LUV Empanadas describes its menu as entirely gluten-free and includes empanadas, yuca fries, drinks and desserts.

How to choose a Colombian restaurant

  1. Start with the dish you wantChoose a broad traditional menu for plates such as bandeja paisa or ajiaco, or prioritize a specialist in empanadas, arepas or buñuelos.
  2. Decide between a restaurant and a truckA restaurant may suit a fuller meal, while a food truck or trailer setting fits a quick, casual stop.
  3. Consider regional characterSabor Colombia specifically connects its cooking with Colombian and Cali traditions; other listings emphasize traditional or home-style food.
  4. Check dietary requirementsFor a fully gluten-free Colombian option, TRU LUV Empanadas is the clearest match in the supplied information.

Questions people often ask

Where can I find Colombian staples in Austin?

Sabor Colombia lists empanadas, bandeja paisa, arroz con pollo and other staples. Casa Colombia and Sabor Colombia Restaurant also describe traditional Colombian dishes.

Which option is a Colombian food truck?

El Parce, El Parche Colombiano Austin, Mi Gente, Los Colombianos and TRU LUV Empanadas are described as food trucks or trailer-based businesses.

Are there Colombian restaurants outside Austin proper?

Yes. Sabor Colombia Restaurant is identified in Round Rock, while Los Colombianos restaurante comida colombiana is identified in Pflugerville.

Which listing is entirely gluten-free?

TRU LUV Empanadas describes its menu as 100% gluten-free and offers empanadas, sides, tropical drinks and desserts.

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