Restaurante Casa Campestre

Restaurante Casa Campestre offers families an authentic Colombian dining experience in a relaxed, rustic countryside setting just outside Bogota. The spacious outdoor areas and casual atmosphere make it perfect for kids to unwind while parents enjoy hearty traditional dishes like ajiaco, bandeja paisa, and fresh arepas.

• ✓Authentic Colombian cuisine introduces kids to new flavors and cultural experiences
• ✓Rustic countryside setting with fresh air and scenic views of the Colombian highlands
• ✓Casual, relaxed atmosphere where families can dine without formal pressure
• ✓Generous portions perfect for family-style sharing
• ✓Traditional dishes like hot chocolate with cheese (chocolate con queso) that fascinate kids

1. 1.Ask for a table outside where kids have more room to move around between courses without disturbing other diners.
2. 2.If your kids are picky eaters, order plain arepas or empanadas as safe options while adventurous eaters can share from family-style dishes.
3. 3.Download a Spanish translation app beforehand as English menus may not be available. Learning a few food words like 'pollo' (chicken) and 'sin picante' (not spicy) helps with ordering.
4. 4.Bring cash in Colombian pesos as smaller countryside restaurants may not accept credit cards or have limited card processing.
5. 5.Plan for a leisurely meal, as Colombian dining culture moves at a slower pace than typical American restaurants. Embrace the relaxed timing with kids.

Visit for lunch on weekends (Saturday or Sunday) between 12pm and 2pm when the restaurant is liveliest and fresh dishes are being prepared. Weekdays are quieter if you prefer a more peaceful meal, though some menu items may be limited.

Moderate pricing ($$) makes this an affordable family outing. The countryside location in Tabio requires taxi or rental car access as it is about 45 minutes from central Bogota. Dress casually and bring layers as temperatures can be cooler in the highlands.

Open year-round. Visit during Colombia's dry seasons (December to March and July to August) for the most pleasant weather. The rainy season (April to June and September to November) can make countryside access more challenging.