La Casa del Bunelo: "the place for bunuelos" Top 5 Page for this destination Santa Marta Restaurant Tip by richiecdisc

While walking around one morning and after already eating an arepa con heuvo but still a bit hungry, I happened upon this tiny little hole-in-the-wall place that sold nothing but bunelos. In fact, it was called appropriately enough “La Casa del Bunelo!” Bunelos are dough balls made with some generally tart cheese. They can be sourish and are a bit of an acquired taste but some like this are more like a pastry and not so cheesy. I kind of like them both ways but this less sour variety hit the spot after already having something savory just minutes before. It almost could have used some powdered sugar! In either case, they are best when eaten fresh and this little place must makes small batches and I never had one that wasn't.

Favorite Dish: They were also very small and one only coast 500 COP (25 cents) so great if you only want to try one or are not truly hungry but just peckish. The serve the donut ring-type version that is made from the same dough but for some reason has a very different texture when shaped like this. It takes more dryish bagel kind of consistency. I didn't like them as much as the bunelo but it was nice to try it.

Comparison: least expensive
Directions: On Carerra 4, between Calle 12 & 13
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Local