YACHAY TAYRONA RESTAURANT
Yachay Restaurant Opening Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:30 am
You can delight yourself with a typical breakfast with arepas, bread and egg or oatmeal pancakes, egg arepas, seasonal fruits, cereal or granola.
Lunch: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Special dishes of pasta, salads, meats, rice, fish and seafood. In addition, rich natural juices of Mango, Pineapple, Passion Fruit and lemon, among others.
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We have a romantic dinner service for you to make your partner fall in love in our facilities with a special menu accompanied by a good wine.
ENJOY THE BEST GASTRONOMY IN TAYRONA PARK
Yachay Tayrona Restaurant offers a wide variety of a la carte and take away dishes, prepared with fresh and local ingredients of the region: Meat and Poultry, Fish and Seafood, Salads and Fruits, Vegetarian Food and other gastronomic offers typical of the Colombian Caribbean.
Eco Hotel Yachay has one of the best restaurants in the Tayrona Park with healthy food. We design a gastronomic menu with incredible local delicacies and high standards of cuisine, where we take into account from the selection of products, their preparation, the presentation of the dish and all the necessary details to offer the most delicious dining experience to our guests.
In our menu, we offer dishes based on traditional Caribbean food, such as hogao, plantain, rice with coconut and egg arepas, which are emblematic of Caribbean cuisine.
Yachay Restaurant Menu
Healthy and Delicious Food to take to Tayrona Beaches
Main Dishes of our Restaurant
Chicken Encebollado: Grilled chicken breast bathed in caramelized onions with fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Seasonal Fish: Grilled sea bass fillet, smoked coconut rice and plantain chips.
Fried Snapper Tray: Served with coconut rice, fresh salad and fried plantains.
Octopus Grille: Served with plantain patacones.
Yachay Beef Burger: Accompanied by potato shells and house sauce.
Primavera Pesto Pasta: Pasta with wok vegetables, pesto sauce and parmesan cheese.
Falafel: Chickpea croquettes served on a bed of guacamole and house sauce.
Pepper Tenderloin: Grilled sirloin steak bathed in pepper sauce served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Bisque de Mariscos: Seafood cream served with plantain chips.
Featured Drinks from Our Bar
- Mango, Pineapple and Passion Fruit Natural Juices
- Mojito Cocktail
- Gin Tonic Cocktail
- Tequila Sunrise
- Homemade Oatmeal
- Espresso and Cappuccino
- Craft beer
- Rum, Tequila and Bodka Shots
- Bottle of Buchanans Whisky, Chivas and Blue Label
Delicious Vegetarian Food inside Tayrona Park
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions from Our Customers
Where to Eat Well in Tayrona Park?
We are one of the best restaurants inside the Tayrona Park to taste the delicacies of the Colombian Caribbean, if you do not know where to eat in the Tayrona, come to Yachay will be the best decision, as we use fresh vegetables and seasonal foods to reduce the ecological impact.
Are there restaurants inside the Tayrona Park?
Of course, but first of all you must know that there are few options to acquire fresh food with high quality inside the Tayrona National Park, since it is a jungle area and secluded from the city of Santa Marta. Yachay Restaurant is located inside our Eco Hotel Yachay Tayrona.
Is it necessary to make a reservation at Yachay Tayrona Restaurant, or can I arrive without a reservation?
It is not mandatory to make a reservation in advance to eat in our restaurant. Yachay is open to both hotel guests and external visitors every day. You can usually arrive without a reservation and find a table, especially in low season.
However, it is recommended to make a reservation (by phone or WhatsApp) during high season or if you are traveling in a group, to guarantee availability. Booking in advance gives you peace of mind that your space is guaranteed, although the restaurant manages sufficient capacity and usually accommodates spontaneous visitors when possible.
Do you have vegetarian or vegan options and what are the house specialties?
Our menu is very varied, with dishes for all tastes. You will find pasta, rice, salads, tropical fruits and typical appetizers. It is worth mentioning that they do have vegan food, all made with local and fresh ingredients.
For example, the menu features traditional Caribbean dishes such as egg arepas, hogao, plantains, coconut rice, etc., but also international preparations with a local touch, such as a pesto pasta with sautéed vegetables, falafel with guacamole, or the “Yachay Burger” of artisanal beef. Seasonal fruit salads and natural juices are popular, reflecting the abundance of the region.
What methods of payment do you accept at the restaurant?
In Yachay Tayrona you can pay in cash (Colombian pesos) or with credit or debit cards without any inconvenience. The most common cards are: Visa, Mastercard and even American Express are accepted at the ecohotel/restaurant.
Payment by credit card is subject to connectivity, which, although available (the establishment has WiFi), can sometimes be unstable due to its location in the middle of nature. Therefore, it is recommended to carry enough cash in Colombian pesos as a backup, especially for large amounts or in case the network fails momentarily.
It is unusual for dollars or other foreign currencies to be accepted directly at the restaurant, so it is best to exchange your foreign currency into Colombian pesos before your visit.
You won’t find ATMs inside Tayrona Park either, so carry the necessary cash for park entrance, restaurant consumption and any other expenses before entering the park.
How is the accessibility of the restaurant for visitors?
Despite being in a jungle area and secluded from the city, access to our restaurant is quite friendly to most visitors. The path from the park entrance to the restaurant is mostly flat and well marked, with compact dirt ground and stone sections, so it does not require long strenuous walks (it is 20 minutes).
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes (tennis or light shoes) since you will be walking on a nature trail, and cool clothing appropriate for the humid tropical climate (light material, long sleeves preferably to protect against insects, and a hat or cap for the sun). It is also a good idea to apply insect repellent and sunscreen, as you will be in the middle of nature.
What is the service experience like at Yachay Tayrona? Do the staff provide good service and what languages do they speak?
Customer service in our Yachay Restaurant is one of the highlights. Numerous visitors praise the friendliness and warmth of our staff, who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. In fact, on TripAdvisor many comment that “the staff is particularly friendly and always willing to help”.
It should be noted that, due to the nature of the place, service can be more leisurely than would be expected in the city. Some visitors have noted delays in the delivery of dishes, especially when the restaurant is full. This is attributed to the kitchen being small and the kitchen/wait staff being limited (they can’t have a huge staff in the middle of the park).
The preparation is handmade and fresh, which guarantees freshness, but it may take longer. Our advice: be patient and go with time, enjoy the natural surroundings while you wait. Most customers, even those who experienced a wait, agree that the food is worth it and that the staff goes out of their way, even if they are running late.
In terms of languages, our staff at Yachay Tayrona speaks mainly Spanish, but several team members speak English well enough to cater to international tourists. In fact, it is a place frequented by both Colombians and foreigners, and there is usually no language barrier in basic service (taking orders, describing simple dishes, etc.).
What are the types of entrees served in the restaurant?
- Patacones criollos de plátano con hogao y queso costeño.
- Fish tartare, served with plantain chips.
- Fish cream and plantain chips.
- Shrimp ceviche with plantain chips.
Is the restaurant suitable for minors (children)?
The Yachay Tayrona restaurant is suitable for children. Many families with young children frequently visit our establishment and have had excellent experiences, for example, one traveler tells TripAdvisor that she went with her 3 year old daughter and “we had an amazing time; the staff was very caring” with the child.
There are no particular dangers for minors in the immediate area of the restaurant; in fact, the environment is quiet and spacious, with hammocks and areas where children can be within sight of parents without risk.
Our Yachay Restaurant is located inside the Tayrona Park.
1 KM INSIDE TAYRONA PARK, EL ZAINO, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD
Once you enter the park through the entrance of El Zaino, you have two options to get to our Hotel Yachay Tayrona:
Walking: enjoy a short ecological walk of approximately 15 minutes along the main road to our lodge.
By internal transportation (Vans): you can take a colectivo or bus just after entering the park. The cost of the service is approximately $5,000 COP per person and will take you comfortably to our lodging.
