Authentic flavours
Customers describe the food as genuinely Colombian, with original flavours that are difficult to find elsewhere in Dubai.
GUATAPÉ LATIN EATERY
Al Safa
Guatapé Latin Eatery is a small Colombian restaurant in Al Safa, with dine-in seating and delivery across Dubai. Reviews point to generous Bandeja Paisa, stuffed arepas and carefully packaged orders, making it a useful stop for homesick Colombians or anyone exploring Colombian food.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several reviews mention substantial servings; one Bandeja Paisa was described as both amazing and quite big.
Stuffed arepas
The arepa rellena can come with cheese, beef or chicken, and one reviewer called the portion massive.
Delivery packaging
Online ordering was described as fast and easy, with attractive packaging and updates throughout the delivery.
Welcoming service
Reviews repeatedly describe the service as friendly and attentive, including a warm Spanish-speaking welcome.
Hot delivery
One delivery customer specifically noted that the food arrived hot, useful for ordering when you want a meal at home.
What to Eat at GUATAPÉ LATIN EATERY How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For GUATAPÉ LATIN EATERY, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at GUATAPÉ LATIN EATERY got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Bandeja paisa Net +2
“Special shoutout to the Bandeja Paisa, you definitely have to try it, it was amazing and quite big !”
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Review excerpts
“Special shoutout to the Bandeja Paisa, you definitely have to try it, it was amazing and quite big !”June 2026
“I ordered the bandeja paisa, and even without pork, it was delightful. I understand they can't legally sell pork here, but they managed to maintain the dish's authenticity and flavor.”July 2024
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Empanadas con ají with chicken Net +2
“For starters, we ordered the empanadas con ají with chicken. They were SO good!”
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Review excerpts
“For starters, we ordered the empanadas con ají with chicken. They were SO good!”January 2026
“We came to Guatape and surprisingly they haven't open their sitting area yet but they were very warm and fixed they space to seat us inside and try their delicious dishes. Colombian food in dubai is just a marvel. I will come again for sure I want more Empanadas con Aji and ceviche.”August 2024
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Patacones Net +2
“I ordered patacones as starter and they were good, the hogao wasn’t the best.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered patacones as starter and they were good, the hogao wasn’t the best.”December 2024
“Came here with my Colombian friend and the food was amazing, it’s my first time having Colombian food and my taste buds were blown away! We order arepas, patacones and bandeja paisa & while eating I was high on dopamine!”June 2025
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Sancocho Net +2
“While having my “Sancocho” (delicious chicken soup you should definitely try) the song “Buenaventura y Caney” was played, bringing me back to my loved Colombia.”
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Review excerpts
“While having my “Sancocho” (delicious chicken soup you should definitely try) the song “Buenaventura y Caney” was played, bringing me back to my loved Colombia.”November 2024
“One of my favourites is the sancocho, so good.”November 2023
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Ceviche Net +1
“We came to Guatape and surprisingly they haven't open their sitting area yet but they were very warm and fixed they space to seat us inside and try their delicious dishes. Colombian food in dubai is just a marvel. I will come again for sure I want more Empanadas con Aji and ceviche.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“We came to Guatape and surprisingly they haven't open their sitting area yet but they were very warm and fixed they space to seat us inside and try their delicious dishes. Colombian food in dubai is just a marvel. I will come again for sure I want more Empanadas con Aji and ceviche.”August 2024
“I also tried the ceviche and Sobrebarriga en salsa, both of which left me feeling delighted. The ceviche was fresh and zesty, while the Sobrebarriga en salsa was tender and flavorful.”July 2024
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Arepa rellena Net +1
“They were SO good! I would also strongly recommend to order the arepa rellena (stuffed with either cheese, beef or chicken) and the portion is MASSIVE!”
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Review excerpts
“They were SO good! I would also strongly recommend to order the arepa rellena (stuffed with either cheese, beef or chicken) and the portion is MASSIVE!”January 2026
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Beef empanadas Net +1
“The beef empanadas were the best and the two sauces on the side added even more flavor.”
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“The beef empanadas were the best and the two sauces on the side added even more flavor.”October 2024
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Meat arepa Net +1
“The meat arepa was very tasty and had a good flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The meat arepa was very tasty and had a good flavor.”August 2024
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Sobrebarriga en salsa Net +1
“I also tried the ceviche and Sobrebarriga en salsa, both of which left me feeling delighted. The ceviche was fresh and zesty, while the Sobrebarriga en salsa was tender and flavorful.”
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Review excerpts
“I also tried the ceviche and Sobrebarriga en salsa, both of which left me feeling delighted. The ceviche was fresh and zesty, while the Sobrebarriga en salsa was tender and flavorful.”July 2024
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Sobrebarriga en salsa criolla Net +1
“For the main dish, we shared the Sobrebarriga en salsa criolla as a main dish. It was an explosion of flavours and textures!! Truly amazing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For the main dish, we shared the Sobrebarriga en salsa criolla as a main dish. It was an explosion of flavours and textures!! Truly amazing.”January 2026
Drinks 1
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Fresh passion fruit juice Net +1
“The fresh passion fruit juice was amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“The fresh passion fruit juice was amazing!”October 2024
What to Avoid (1)
Drinks 1
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Lulo juice Net −1
“I had the lulo juice as well and not good taste either.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I had the lulo juice as well and not good taste either.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Expect intimacy. Plan for a very small dine-in room—around 10–12 seats—rather than a spacious restaurant.
Find the entrance. Allow extra attention when locating it: one customer found the restaurant hidden inside a residential complex.
Share portions. Consider sharing, especially if ordering several dishes; one table ordered two starters and two mains and needed takeaway for the excess.
Try sancocho. If you want a soup, consider the Sancocho, which one reviewer specifically called delicious and recommended trying.
Consider delivery. Delivery is a practical alternative to the compact dining room; reviews describe quick ordering, good packaging and hot arrival.
Ask about pork. Bandeja Paisa may come without pork because of local legal restrictions, though one customer still found the dish enjoyable.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Park Complex
Al Safa 2 - Al Safa, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited seating
The restaurant has only about 10–12 seats and is described by another customer as more takeout-focused than dine-in.
Poor ventilation
Food smells can cling to clothes after dining, with reviewers suggesting the suction system needs improvement.
Mixed delivery
One recent reviewer reported smaller portions, slower arrivals and poor chat support during 2026.
Price concerns
A few customers considered the pricing high relative to portions or value, despite other reviews calling it reasonable.
Ceviche mismatch
One diner did not enjoy the ceviche, saying its sauce tasted more like ketchup.
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The Bottom Line
Guatapé Latin Eatery is a compact Colombian restaurant in Al Safa, also serving delivery across Dubai. It is especially appealing if you are looking for dishes that are not easy to find locally: reviewers mention Bandeja Paisa, arepa rellena, empanadas con ají and Sancocho. The food is often described as authentic, generous and close to the flavours of Colombia.
The standout practical detail is portion size. A stuffed arepa with cheese, beef or chicken was called massive, while one Bandeja Paisa was described as quite big. Empanadas have also been praised as substantial enough to count as a meal.
Delivery brings its own strengths, including attractive packaging, order updates and, in one case, food arriving hot. This is not a spacious dine-in venue. Reviews describe roughly 10–12 seats, with some customers viewing it as more of a takeaway spot, and the restaurant can be hard to find inside a residential complex.
Ventilation is another consideration: one diner said food smells stayed on their clothes. Value opinions vary, and a recent review reported late delivery, reduced portions and poor chat support, so delivery reliability may be worth checking when ordering. Pork may not be included in Bandeja Paisa because of local restrictions.