El Castillo de Job

Photo by Lorraine Caputo

In the front courtyard of an old castle, beneath the shade of a large tree, Doña Claudia grills up fish, chicken and steak for the à la carte entrées ($1.85-2.65). In the small kitchen, the comida corrientes—rice, beans, salad, yucca or potatoes and meat—are dished up ($1.30). All are served with a pint of agua de panela. Expect to share one of the nine tables, as this is an extremely popular lunch place. The al fresco dining experience, with that subtle Cucuteña breeze, is a refreshing alternative to hot, stuffy restaurants. Open daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; lunch 10:30 a.m.-whenever the food runs out.

Location:
Corner of Calle 6 and Avenida 4
Cúcuta , Colombia

Restaurant

Prices: Budget

Price Description: Prices include tax.

Atmosphere: Outdoor/patio dining

Menu Features:Fixed-price meals at lunch

Service Features:Takeout

Regulations: No

Dress Code: Casual

Reservation: Not necessary

Park Options: No

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 10 Feb 2008

Updated: 15 May 2009

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