First time trying Bandeja Paisa — completely converted

I had never tried Bandeja Paisa before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The subtly sweet with tropical fruit taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. fresh guanábana is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Bogotá corrientazo lunch counter setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Colombian cuisine varies dramatically between the coastal Caribbean, Andean, and Amazonian regions. My server recommended Águila beer alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Bandeja Paisa. Outstanding first encounter.