Platillos Voladores Cali: Fine Dining With Pacific and Valle del Cauca Flavors
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Cali’s food scene is shaped by two worlds: the fertile Valle del Cauca around the city and the Afro-Colombian Pacific coast just over the mountains. Platillos Voladores, in the Granada area, is the restaurant that has long brought both to a fine-dining table, and it remains a go-to for a special dinner in Cali.
Here’s what to know before booking Platillos Voladores.
The food
The kitchen pairs local ingredients with international technique. Look for Pacific seafood, coconut, tropical fruits such as lulo and borojó, and dishes that nod to the coast’s Afro-Colombian cooking. The menu changes, so ask for the dishes of the moment.
The setting
Expect a garden-like dining room and polished but warm service, smart without being stiff. It’s ideal for a celebration or a slow dinner before heading out to dance.
Build a food day
Start with a juice of lulo or a champús at a market, try pandebono and aborrajados (cheese-stuffed plantain fritters) at lunch, and save Platillos Voladores for dinner.
Good to know
- Book ahead. Reserve for weekends.
- Confirm details. Check current hours and menu before you go.
- Dress code. Smart casual fits.
What to pack
- Leather loafers: from dinner to the dance floor
- Cashmere travel wrap: for breezy evenings
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Where to stay
Stay in Granada or San Antonio to be close to the restaurants. The flight search and live accommodation map below help you plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Platillos Voladores?
In the Granada area of Cali, the city’s main dining neighborhood.
What kind of food does Platillos Voladores serve?
Fine dining built on Valle del Cauca and Colombian Pacific ingredients.
What should I eat in Cali?
Pandebono, aborrajados, champús, lulo juice and Pacific seafood.
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