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Mercado del Río

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Meal delivery Wine store Gastropub Beer hall Food court Peruvian restaurant Shared use commercial kitchen

One of the Most Reviewed Restaurants in Medellin


Address

Cl. 24 #48-28, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Contact

+57 604 2611584

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (23.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: options (13) good (12) ceviche (9) service (9) great (9) restaurants (7) Peru (7) small (6) beer (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Nancy R. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We ordered a mixed ceviche and it was very acidic, you couldn't eat it, the presentation was terrible in a plastic cup. We paid 28,900 each and it was just onion, a small fish bite and 3 shrimp. (Original) Pedimos un ceviche mixto y estaba muy ácido, no se podía comer, la presentación pésima en un vaso plástico. Pagamos 28.900 por cada uno y era solo cebolla, un bocado de pescado pequeño y 3 camarones.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sam s. 1 year ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Whilst visiting the food market Mercado del Rio, I ordered from la Cocina de Mama - a Colombian food vendor. This was my first lunch in Colombia so I wasn't totally sure what to get, but settled with meat and fries plus a cheesy side. The food and service was great. Mercado del Rio itself had a number of amazing looking vendors, as well as a great setup for drinks and sport with a massive television.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing range of options, including a few vegetarian options. It’s never been too crowded when I went, on weekend afternoons, so the atmosphere is comfortable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jefferson D. 3 years ago on Google
    This food court is the absolute best! So many options!!! There’s such a large variety of food options inside the food court. Traditional Colombian, American Food, Peruvian Food and many more. We tried the Colombian of course “El Rancherito” and it was absolutely delicious. It’s basically an open space restaurant with natural air. In the two story food court, hey have a lot of windows to let the air flow. The COVID-19 measures are pretty strict. In the restaurant, The staff was friendly, the service was really fast and food was even better. You will not be disappointed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Marta D. 6 years ago on Google
    We had aji de gallina. It was a serving of rice, a layer of potato slices covered with a layer of paste containing very few tiny chicken strips in a flavourless sauce. Did not resemble an aji de gallina dish we had in Lima at all. No flavour, little chicken and overpriced for what it was. Would not eat again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Catalina M. 6 years ago on Google
    Food was ok. Service TERRIBLE!! I guess the cashier does not care about customer service. Not only she is not able to provide ir. But also she is rude when you complain about it... with so many options at Mercado del Rio I would suggest go anywhere else except here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maroosh D. 2 years ago on Google
    A very cool indoor collection of eateries. On the top floor you have sit down restaurants with service. Bottom floor has global cuisine stands, a wine bar, dessert options and lots of self seating tables. It's a beautifully designed indoor space. Go here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S. K. H. 7 months ago on Google • 294 reviews
    Nice collection of restaurants with different cuisines. There was a live band there as well. I love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard S. 3 months ago on Google • 676 reviews New
    An amazing food court with just bout anything you want to eat or drink. really too many choices.

  • 5/5 Andres Z. 9 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Peru Mix Cocina in Mercados del Río. Good food very clean and very well prepared. Staff was awesome and food was made with good quality condiments. Very good spot for a fast meal when on the run. Highly recommended inside this food mall hat has so many options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arjun N. 1 year ago on Google
    An old warehouse converted to a food market. Has several restaurants serving excellent food. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well. And some restaurants have their own reserved seating also. There are bars also. There are a several popular cuisines available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Loren H. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because there is no possibility of placing zero stars. I found it in bad taste that asking for a mix in Peru they tell us we can do it at any table in the place. Asking for specific places and they say with misleading advertising if they can do it, they remove us from the bar on the second floor because it is their own, they tell us right there that they can do it at surrounding tables and they also remove us from the light food restaurant informing us to pay for places in the front to his premises, then we report what happened in Peru Mix and there he confirms that it is only a balcony for public use. Lousy attention, lousy information, misleading advertising, misinformation from the premises and what's more, not having an influx of the public and being pregnant. Everything is private. And we ended up eating with food from Peru mix outside the river market with back pain and pregnant. Terrible attention from the cashier of Peru mix. (Original) Porque no hay posibilidad de colocar cero estrellas. Me pareció de mal gusto que pidiendo en Perú mix nos digan podernos hacer en cualquier mesa del lugar. Preguntando por lugares específicos y dicen con publicidad engañosa si poderlo hacer, nos retiran del bar del segundo piso porque es propio, nos dicen allí mismo podernos hacer en mesas de alrededor y nos retiran también por el restaurante de comida ligh informando pagar por lugares del frente a su local, después informamos lo sucedido en Perú Mix y ahí si nos confirma solo ser un balcon uso público. Pésima atención, pésima información, publicidad engañosa, desinformación de los locales y es más no habiendo afluencia del público y estando en estado de embarazo. Todo es privado. Y terminamos comiendo con comida de Perú mix fuera del mercado del rio con dolor de espalda y en estado de embarazo. Pésima atención de la cajera de Perú mix.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 JOSÉ ALBERTO MARTÍNEZ O. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The attention of the cashier is terrible, they do not ask if they want to include the service, I have no problem with the service, as long as they notify and it is quality attention. If you are in the river markets, I suggest you look for a better place than this. (Original) La atención de la cajera es pésima, no preguntan si desean incluir el servicio, no tengo problema con el servicio, siempre y cuando avisen y sea una atención de calidad. Si están en mercados del rio, sugiero que busquen un lugar mejor que este.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Katherine P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can't say anything bad about flavor, but the cost-benefit ratio is not good, it is a bit expensive and small in quantity. We ordered, apart from other (small) dishes, a sandwich that had 3 small strips of sautéed tenderloin. Hopefully you can take this comment into account. (Original) De sabor no se puede decir nada malo, pero la relación costo-beneficio no es buena, es un poco costoso y poca cantidad. Pedimos aparte de otros platos (pequeños) un sanduche que traía 3 pequeñas tiras de lomo salteado. Ojalá puedan tener en cuenta éste comentario.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Monica Natalia Araque U. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Expensive, mixed ceviche had nothing but fish and a heart of palm. And it's worth $30,000, no chips or cookie. The cashier hardly pays me attention for doing something on her computer. I don't come back. (Original) Costoso, el ceviche mixto no tenía nada más que pescado y un palmito. Y vale $30.000, sin chips o galleta. La cajera casi no me atiende por hacer algo en su computador. No vuelvo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Schneur ZALMAN BenChaim (. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quick service but the food is too expensive for such low quality, the ceviche is saved but the rest is salty, not very elaborate, lacking in presentation... a place that is not worth visiting (Original) Rápida atención pero la comida demasiado cara para tan baja calidad, el ceviche se salva pero de resto salado, poco elaborado, falto de presentación... un lugar que no merece la pena visitar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hugh R. 5 years ago on Google
    Similar to the visitor complaining about the customer service at this place, "avoid this place like the plague"...have a rewarding dining experience some place else...we did after dealing with the personal we encountered trying to justify their existence in the food industry.. evite este lugar a todo costó...!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tilman B. 2 years ago on Google
    You walk haphazardly through Medellin and suddenly you end up here. A great place that reminds me of a little more international flair, there are good restaurants. There is actually also a fresh beer from the tap, which is really something rare here in Colombia. Yes, and what more can you say? I liked it a lot and the beer tasted good. I wish everyone who goes there a lot of fun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 4 months ago on Google • 306 reviews
    Great variety of food. You can find from Indian to Colombian food. I tried one dessert spot and it wasn't great. the food, in general, was good but a bit overpriced. The environment is good.

  • 5/5 Pablo Calle UX-UI D. 8 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    What a great place to do many things depending on the mood your in. From a nice cup of coffee to a wide variety of wines and dishes of all sorts. The ambiance is soothing in the afternoon just ideal for a coworking session and on weekend nights this place turns into a real social club gathering the ‘cream & butter’ of the city.

  • 5/5 Sophie M. 2 months ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    Nice modern Place with Great Food!

  • 5/5 Shanice G. 2 years ago on Google • 52 reviews
    We went on a Saturday around 12 and it was mellow. We circled around for awhile before we settled on a place. Very eclectic ambiance in terms of decor. Clean bathrooms and plenty of seating. Overall a nice ambiance - we’d return

  • 4/5 Christian p. 2 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Nicely maintained food court. They have a wide variety of dishes from various cultures. Plenty of food for the price, but price doesn’t match taste. I ordered a simple chicken masala and wasn’t so tasty.

  • 5/5 Anna T. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty great place to hang out and grab a few drinks. Variou cuisines. A lot of places to sit. Outside as well. Clean and cozy. Except huge cockroaches I have met twice😂

  • 5/5 Luis M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to mingle and share a bottle of your favorite wine. I had a great time

  • 5/5 Victor G. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool atmosphere with lots of food options from local food to Spanish Paella to more mainstream burguers. Not busy on a midday Friday when we were there but probably a vibrant place during the evening.

  • 5/5 Kris R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Must go in Medellin.

  • 2/5 Andrew Van H. 10 months ago on Google
    Peru Mix - the ceviche classico pescado (22.900 COP) at this stall is below average. Disappointed! - 2022/12/20

  • 5/5 Alex R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is one of my favorite place in Medellin Colombia. So many small shops to grab a bite and have a cold beer. Great place to meet people and hangout with friends. Watching a soccer game is also amazing. Parking can be hard at time as it get crowded.

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 2 years ago on Google
    Let's be honest. This is such a fun and relaxed place to go and enjoy some excellent, reasonably priced food for nearly every taste. In particular i recommend the Indian joint, some of the kindest people working there. Beyond that, it is super clean, convenient and cheaper than you would imagine for what you are receiving. I recommend trying a small plate from 3-4 places and sharing with a mate.

  • 4/5 Beatriz B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lots of options for eating. It does take some walking around to figure out what you want, and some places can take longer. Be advised, this visit will not be cheap.

  • 4/5 Gustavo R. 5 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    A great and beautiful place to get along with friends, or to a casual snack and beer. Clean bathrooms, many different food options to choose from (the portions are smaller than Medellin average). But get ready: the prices are way above the rest of the city- even El Poblado.

  • 5/5 Paula Andrea P. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place with tasty options to share, really fresh and with a good presentation.

  • 5/5 Michael L. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) How delicious the food of Peru Mix. I have been to Mercado del Rio several times and I have also ordered Rappi, I have already tried the entire menu and I can say that everything is highly recommended, the best Peruvian food in Colombia without a doubt! (Original) Que rico la comida de Perú Mix. He ido ya varias veces a mercado del rio y he hecho pedidos por Rappi también, ya he probado todo el menú y puedo decir que todo es muy recomendado, la mejor comida peruana en Colombia sin duda!

  • 1/5 Shabbir J. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the lomo saltado and fried rice. It was so salty and had a weird taste. I ended up going to the mexican restaurant in front of it that was good

  • 5/5 Alberto A. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The ceviche trio is amazing. One of them is quite spicy so get ready. (Original) O trio de ceviche é incrível. Um deles é bem picante então se prepare.

  • 1/5 Andrea 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very expensive for the quantity and the presentation in plastic, additionally at the moment of giving us the account they charged the service without asking, when we made the claim they returned the money to us angrily. The problem is not giving the tip, it's that they don't ask. (Original) Es muy costoso para la cantidad y la presentación en plástico, adicionalmente al momento de darnos la cuenta cobraron el servicio sin preguntar, cuando hicimos el reclamo nos devolvieron el dinero con rabia. El problema no es dar la propina, es que no pregunten.

  • 3/5 Reginald W. 1 year ago on Google
    Arrived on a Sunday morning a half hour after opening time. What appears to be the front and main entrance of the place, visible from the street and with numerous grand looking “puertas” is actually a series of exit doors—with no indication as to where one might find the actual entrance! As we were leaving I noticed a local, also seeming totally perplexed, and pointed her to the rear of the building, with no “Entrance” indicated, and accessible only through a guard station and parking lot, which turns out to be the only Entrance. Bizarre. A disappointing assortment of eateries inside, in a stuffy but upscale looking warehouse atmosphere. Left without eating. I can thinks of lots of other ways to find good food, in a more appealing, easier to access venue.

  • 5/5 Heidy A. 2 years ago on Google
    Used to be Simesa, near Industriales sector. Two stories and a whole block of restaurants, bars and beer wine garden. From Arab, Middle Easter and Asian cuisine to Charcuterie, Italian, French and Spanish cuisine. We had burgers and beer and enjoyed the atmosphere

  • 5/5 Natasha L. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it! Could spend the entire day here just popping around trying different food, trying some drinks, reading or working. Why go anywhere else when you have so many food and drink options available in one spot?

  • 4/5 Pimonmal R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice vibe, 2 floors with food on first floor and drinks on second. Had quite a variety of food but went for the combo set of chicharron which was great. Generally nice vibe and wasn't too busy.

  • 3/5 Jorge G. 1 year ago on Google
    Inside Mercado Del Río there a lot of quick food restaurants with tables to share. The tables are not very clean and the food is okay. We had Peruvian food and order the special Paella, which was one plate of seafood paella and one of Chichen paella.

  • 4/5 Peter K. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a good place to grab some beers and people watch. Lots of options for food but the food wasn't very good. Still cool place to check out!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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