"Colombia's wildest dinner-and-dance institution, where Andrés Jaramillo's grilled cuts feed a party past midnight — go for a birthday."
About Andrés D.C.
Three floors, hundreds of hanging trinkets, a menu that runs to dozens of pages, and a kitchen grilling Argentine and Uruguayan cuts until the early hours. Andrés D.C. is the Bogotá outpost of Andrés Carne de Res, the restaurant Andrés Jaramillo began building in Chía in 1982 and turned into Colombia's most famous dining-and-dancing institution. It sits inside the El Retiro centre at Calle 82 No. 12-21, in the Zona Rosa. A New York steak runs about COP 120,000; a 600g asado de tira is closer to COP 195,000.
The Kitchen
Andrés D.C. is a founder's restaurant, not a chef's, and Andrés Jaramillo's stamp is on every part of it: the maximalist decor, the encyclopaedic menu, the live music that turns dinner into a dance floor. The kitchen's core is the grill, where Argentine and Uruguayan cuts are cooked over fire and sent out in portions built for sharing. The New York steak at around COP 120,000 and the 600g asado de tira near COP 195,000 are the dishes to anchor a table; corn arepas, plantains, yucca and ceviches fill out the rest.
Prices range enormously, from small arepas and snacks to imported premium cuts that climb past COP 400,000, so the bill depends entirely on how you order. The food is good rather than refined; nobody comes here for delicate plating. What the kitchen delivers is volume, fire and a sense of occasion, feeding a room that treats dinner as the opening act of a much longer night. It is one of the few places in Bogotá where the meal and the party are the same event.
The Room
The room is the point: a multi-level riot of recycled objects, hand-painted signs and hanging lights, loud and warm and never still. As the night goes on the music rises and tables give way to dancing, so the sound level moves from lively to full club. Service is energetic and used to big, celebratory groups. There is no real dress code, though locals dress to go out. Expect a queue and a wait on weekend nights; this is the busiest table in the Zona Rosa.
Best for a Birthday or Big Group
Bring a birthday or a large group to Andrés D.C. because it is engineered for celebration: shared grilled cuts, a menu with something for everyone, and a room that slides from dinner into dancing without anyone having to move venues. The energy carries a big table that a quieter restaurant would let go flat. Order the cuts to share and let the night build. See our Bogotá dining guide and the global best steakhouses worldwide for more.
Not for
Not for a quiet date or an early night — the music is loud, the room is a spectacle, and dinner turns into dancing whether you planned it or not.
Frequently Asked
Is Andrés D.C. worth it?
Yes, if you understand what it is: a night out as much as a dinner. Andrés D.C. is Bogotá's most famous restaurant for a reason, with grilled Argentine and Uruguayan cuts, an enormous menu and a party that runs past midnight. The food is good rather than refined, and it is not cheap, so the value is in the experience. Come for a celebration, not a quiet meal, and you will get your money's worth.
How hard is it to book Andrés D.C.?
Weekend nights are busy and a reservation is strongly recommended, especially for groups; you can book through the restaurant directly. Earlier dinner sittings are easier than the late-night peak, when the room turns into a dance floor. Expect a queue regardless on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant is inside the El Retiro centre at Calle 82 No. 12-21 in the Zona Rosa.
What is the dress code at Andrés D.C.?
There is no strict dress code, but this is a going-out destination and locals dress accordingly. Smart-casual or dressier fits the late-night, celebratory mood, particularly on weekends. Comfortable shoes help, since the night usually ends with dancing. You will not be turned away in casual clothes, but you may feel underdressed once the music starts.
What is the average meal price at Andrés D.C.?
It varies widely with how you order. A New York steak runs about COP 120,000 and a 600g asado de tira near COP 195,000, while small arepas and snacks are far cheaper and premium imported cuts climb past COP 400,000. Plan for roughly COP 120,000 to COP 200,000 per person for a full meal with a steak, before drinks. Drinks and the late-night atmosphere can push the total much higher.
Is Andrés D.C. good for a birthday?
It is one of the best birthday venues in Bogotá. The live music, the shared grills and the move from dinner into dancing make a celebration feel like a real event, and the staff are well used to marking birthdays loudly. Book ahead for the group and arrive hungry. See our best birthday dinner ideas for more.
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Practical Information
AddressCalle 82 No. 12-21, El Retiro, Bogotá
NeighbourhoodZona Rosa
CuisineColombian grill, steakhouse
SignatureNY steak COP 120,000 · asado de tira COP 195,000
Dress CodeSmart-casual (going-out)
ReservationDirect · advised
FounderAndrés Jaramillo (since 1982)
