Colombian Sancocho: The Soul-Warming Family Feast
Colombia's most revered rustic stew. A rich golden broth simmered for hours with sweet corn on the cob, cassava root, green plantain, herbs, and choice cuts of meat.
100% Handcrafted & Traditional Preparation
Colombian Sancocho: The Soul-Warming Family Feast
Colombian Sancocho: The Soul-Warming Family Feast
Sancocho is the ultimate symbol of family unity and celebration across all Colombian regions. Its rich culinary lineage blends pre-Columbian indigenous root crops (cassava, maize, green plantains) with Spanish braising techniques and Afro-Colombian herb mastery. Famous for the traditional "paseo de olla" riverside cookouts, it brings generations together around one comforting cauldron.
At Donde La Tía, we slow-simmer our Sancocho over hours to extract rich natural broths: loaded with tender cuts of oxtail or farm chicken, buttery cassava root, sweet corn on the cob, green plantains, potatoes, and fresh cilantro. Served with a side of white rice, fresh ripe avocado, and a squeeze of lime.
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.
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.
Enjoy it in Javea
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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Avinguda de Paris, 4, 03738 Jávea, Alicante, España
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