La Escuela Restaurante - Bogotá

One of my first meals in Colombia and I really enjoyed it. It was both busy with tourists as well as with local executive types (I testify by the suits, ties, dress heels), which I generally think is a good sign. No English menu available, but head waiter very patient and helpful with my poor Spanish. Service slowly until I said I was short. I think it was more about being very busy and most people want to take time instead of being a training place. Complimentary Guacamole and Plantain Chips, while waiting for my main creole rice, mixed with many extra bits. It was very delicious. The main restaurant is located in the courtyard of an old house, which is quiet and airy. If I had been to Bogota for a long time, I would probably have gone back and have been more courageous with my decisions. felt good to also support a training place.

I have come back here over and over this beautifully restored building makes me feel like I am going back in time. For the quality of food, service, and atmosphere I would expect to pay double what the prices are. I especially love their salads and fresh juices, but everything I have sampled is delicious and has a pretty huge portion size. The other great thing about this restaurant is that you are supporting a great cause the waiters chefs at this restaurant are part of Escuela Taller, a Colombian foundation that works with at risk youth to give them the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in society.

I'm a teacher so I guess that's why I have a soft spot for students. I felt that the culinary students worked hard to provide a good dining experience. Most of the clientele appeared to be working professionals. It's a non profit school designed to give high risk young adults more opportunities. The entree was accompanied by either a glass of limeade or fresh squeezed mora juice, vegetable soup and a strawberry ornately decorated. I ordered the Tilapia with potato puree and Hawaiian salad (grated pineapple with dressing) and rice. There were about 3 or 4 different entrees to choose from and they also offer beer from the Bogota Beer Company.

La comida en La Escuela siempre es exquisita. Recomiendo el plato del día que siempre incluye sabores autóctonos colombianos con la limonada de panela y la entrada de maduros con hogao que dan gratis. Vuelvo.

Volví con una amiga a este restaurante, la atención sigue siendo mala, pero el sabor de los platos muy buenos, lo malo las tajadas de plátano muy quemadas y el hogao ya no es natural, le echaron salsa de tomate.....