Colombian Flavors Straight to Your Table
Let yourself be carried away by a vibrant, colorful, and history-filled gastronomic experience at Donde La Tia. Traditional recipes crafted with family love.
Traditional Bandeja Paisa
Slow-cooked red beans, crispy pork belly, seasoned ground beef, white rice, fried egg, sweet plantain slice, campesino chorizo, corn arepa, and fresh avocado.
Traditional Colombian Sancocho
Traditional slow-simmered stew with sweet corn on the cob, tender cassava, green plantain, and juicy meats in a fragrant golden broth infused with fresh herbs.
Homemade Colombian Empanadas
Freshly fried thin golden yellow corn crust packed with savory shredded beef and creole potatoes, served with homemade zesty ají sauce.
Artisan Stuffed Arepas
White corn cakes grilled on the plancha to a golden crunch on the outside and fluffy inside, filled with melted cheese or juicy shredded beef.
Patacones with Everything
Green plantain hand-pressed and double-fried for unbeatable crunch, loaded with juicy shredded beef, homemade criollo hogao sauce, and sprinkled with authentic coastal cheese.
The warmth of a Colombian home
Donde La Tia was born from the desire to share the warmth, aromas, and joy of our grandmother's kitchen. Each ingredient is carefully selected to transport you to the heart of Colombia, from the Andes to the Caribbean coasts.
From early morning breakfast to relaxed lunches and dinners, we open our doors with genuine generosity, market-fresh ingredients, and attentive service that will make you feel right at home.
07:00 AM
Open early daily
100%
Homemade with Love
Traditional Homemade Breakfasts
Start your day with the best energy and flavor of our land. We open every day (closed Wednesdays) from 07:00h with traditional recipes freshly prepared and 100% homemade.
Traditional 🇨🇴
100% Homemade
Traditional Breakfast
Freshly grilled white corn arepa, eggs to your liking (scrambled, fried or pericos), melted fresh cheese, and hot beverage.
Must-Try 🌟
100% Homemade
Breakfast with Calentao
The ultimate comforting classic: seasoned rice tossed with Colombian red beans, served with golden arepa, egg, and fresh cheese.
Hearty & Full ⚡
100% Homemade
Colombian Migao
Hearty breakfast plate: seasoned rice, tender shredded beef in rich sauce, sweet fried plantains, fried egg, and fresh avocado.
House Signature 👑
100% Homemade
Desayuno de la Tía
Zorayda's special recipe: artisan corn arepa, eggs prepared to your liking, and juicy grilled beef steak.
Crispy Gourmet 🥪
100% Homemade
Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Crispy toasted bread with tender chicken breast, crispy smoked bacon strips, fresh tomatoes, and crisp lettuce.
Freshly Baked 🥐
100% Homemade
Homemade Croissant
All-butter pastry golden and crisp outside, soft and flaky inside, the ideal companion for your morning Colombian coffee.
Craving an authentic traditional breakfast?
Taste our golden arepas, homemade Calentao, and freshly brewed authentic Colombian coffee.
100% Handcrafted & Traditional Preparation
How we craft our authentic Colombian dishes
How we craft our authentic Colombian dishes
At Donde La Tía, there are no shortcuts or commercial pre-mixes: every morning we select fresh market produce to cook just like at home. From hand-kneading our pure corn arepas and frying crispy golden empanadas, to slow-simmering our signature criollo hogao and tender meats in their rich juices.
A lively, transparent kitchen driven by family heritage and culinary passion. Press play to experience how our delicious dishes come to life!
Handcrafted Daily
Pure corn arepas and crispy empanadas hand-shaped fresh every morning.
Criollo Hogao Sauce
Vine tomatoes, fresh spring onions, and spices slowly simmered.
Slow & Loving Cooking
Tender meats and comforting stews cooked gently in their rich natural juices.
The 4 Pillars of Colombian Home Cooking
Authentic homemade Colombian cooking cannot be rushed: it is rooted in wholesome raw ingredients, hours of gentle simmering, and loving family recipes passed down across generations.
Authentic Criollo Hogao
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh scallions, crushed garlic, and ground cumin reduced over gentle heat. It is the signature sofrito that breathes flavor into beans, stews, and meats.
Whole Corn Milled Daily
No industrial premixes. We cook whole corn kernels, mill them in-house, and hand-shape every arepa and empanada for a crisp golden exterior and fluffy warm interior.
Slow Heat & Pure Patience
Our braised meats (Sobrebarriga flank steak, beef tongue, and Sancocho) simmer for hours in rich natural broths until fork-tender and succulent.
Noble Ingredients & Tropical Freshness
Sweet caramelized ripe plantains, cassava root (yuca), creamy avocados, and 100% natural pulps of passion fruit, lulo, soursop, and mango from the Andes.
Anatomy of Our Homemade Dishes
Discover how we prepare Colombia's most iconic culinary treasures from scratch every single morning.
Sacred Sofrito
Homemade Hogao / Guiso
Vine tomatoes · Scallions · Fresh garlic · Cumin · Cilantro
The aromatic foundation of Colombian cuisine. Slow-simmered into a sweet, confit relish that crowns arepas, beans, and tender meats.
Whole Corn Kernel
Pure White Corn Arepas
Cooked white corn · Butter · Sea salt · Fresh farmer cheese
Kneaded by hand each morning and grilled on hot cast iron. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, stuffed with melted cheese or shredded beef.
5-Hour Slow Cook
Paisa Cargamanto Beans
Red cargamanto beans · Green plantain · Hogao · Fresh herbs
Simmered gently with grated green plantain and house hogao until creating a rich, velvety, soul-warming bean broth.
Sunday Family Feast
Rustic Sancocho Stew
Sweet corn on cob · Cassava (yuca) · Green plantain · Beef or Chicken
The legendary golden broth that brings families together. Infused with Andean root vegetables and fresh mountain cilantro.
Tender Noble Cut
Sobrebarriga in Creole Sauce
Beef flank steak · Bay leaves · Mountain thyme · Rich hogao sauce
Slow-braised for more than 4 hours until meltingly tender, generously coated in our freshly simmered creole tomato sauce.
Zesty Fresh Kick
Criollo Ají & House Relish
Fresh cilantro · Scallions · Sweet chili · Fresh lime juice
Crushed in a mortar every morning to accompany empanadas and patacones with bright acidity and vibrant freshness.
The True Homemade Difference
100% Whole Ground Corn
Never processed corn flours or artificial additives.
Minimum 4 Hours Slow Simmering
Zero shortcuts, extracting authentic natural broths and juices.
0% Artificial Preservatives
Daily small-batch cooking using market-fresh produce.
Living Family Heritage
Zorayda's (La Tía) sacred recipes cooked with timeless devotion.
Ready to Taste Authentic Colombian Cuisine?
Join us in Javea, just 50 meters from Arenal Beach, for a warm and generous dining experience filled with genuine Colombian flavors.
Emblematic dishes with soul
Top #1 👑
Bandeja Paisa
The most generous, iconic, and representative national dish of Colombia and the Antioquia region.
Tradición 🍲
Traditional Sancocho
Slow-simmered rustic stew with sweet corn on the cob, cassava, green plantain, and tender meats.
Herencia Andina 🥩
Sobrebarriga in Creole Sauce
Tender cut of beef flank steak slow-braised for hours and smothered in rich homemade hogao sauce.
Crujiente 🥟
Colombian Empanadas
Crispy deep-fried yellow corn dough filled with seasoned shredded beef and creamy creole potato.
Ancestral 🌽
Artisan Stuffed Arepas
White corn cakes grilled to order, crispy on the outside and stuffed with melted cheese or braised meat.
Caribeño 🌴
Patacones with Everything
Green plantain pressed and double-fried, topped with juicy shredded beef, hogao sauce, and coastal cheese.
Para Compartir 🇨🇴
Traditional Colombian Picada
Generous sharing feast of crispy pork belly, artisanal chorizo, black pudding, plantains, cassava, and golden creole potatoes.
Sabor Casero 👩🍳
Beef Tongue in Creole Sauce
Tender, succulent beef tongue slow-simmered in aromatic homemade Creole hogao sauce with potatoes and cassava.
Street Food 🍟
Special Salchipapa
Crispy golden fries topped with premium sliced sausage, shredded beef, melted cheese, quail eggs, and artisan house sauces.
Zumos Naturales de Colombia
Disfruta de nuestra selección de jugos elaborados con las frutas más exóticas y refrescantes traídas directamente desde Colombia. Preparados en agua o en leche.
Lulo
El rey de los cítricosConocido como la naranjilla, tiene un sabor cítrico y refrescante único. Perfecto para los días de calor.
Maracuyá
La fruta de la pasiónÁcido, dulce y muy aromático. Una explosión tropical que te transportará al caribe colombiano.
Guanábana
Dulce y cremosaSu pulpa blanca y suave crea un jugo dulce con toques tropicales. Especialmente deliciosa en leche.
Mora
El sabor de los AndesCultivada en nuestras montañas, la mora de castilla ofrece un balance perfecto entre dulce y ácido.
Mango
Clásico tropicalDulce, espeso y vibrante. Un jugo tradicional que nunca falla en acompañar cualquier plato típico.
Tomate de Árbol
Exótico y familiarUn jugo de sabor terroso y ligeramente ácido. Muy popular en los almuerzos caseros colombianos.
Donde La Tia takeaway
Don't have time to sit down? No problem. Place your order and pick it up at our shop to enjoy the best Colombian specialties wherever you want.
What our diners say
"Delicious Colombian food with generous portions and fair prices. The service is great, and the restaurant offers free Wi-Fi for customers. Conveniently located near the beach — definitely worth a visit!"
Guilherme Myr
Local Guide · Google Reviews"Had a lovely afternoon with the girls here, they had never been, (myself many times). The food is fantastic, freshly cooked, good prices, service fantastic and only one street back from the Arenal. Highly recommend a visit, you won't be disappointed!"
Natasha Thomas
Google Reviews"Our first visit to Donde la tia and first experience of Colombian cuisine. The waitress was very pleasant and helpful and explained the dishes I asked about. Good service, tasty food, generous portions and very reasonably priced just one street away from the beach."
Lisa Sharpe
Local Guide · Google ReviewsFrequently Asked Questions
🍽️ About the food
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🥗 Options & Diets
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Find Us
Join us on our pleasant sunny terrace just 50 meters from Arenal Beach to taste traditional homemade Colombian dishes, or order your favorite meals for takeaway!
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Address
Avinguda de Paris, 4, 03738 Jávea, Alicante, España
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Donde La Tia
Avinguda de Paris 4, Jávea
