Mar Y Fuego Review

Exceptionally good, modern Colombian food. A must-visit for foodies!

Fri: 11:00–23:30
Sat: 11:00–23:30
Sun: 12:00–21:00

On average, 50.000 to 75.000 COP for main courses.

Breakfast, around 30.000.

Typical Colombian food with a modern twist. From Coastal to Paisa food.

About Mar Y Fuego

Mar y Fuego is one of those restaurants that immediately stands out in Medellín’s food scene. Located in the heart of El Poblado and surrounded by greenery, it specializes in creative fusion cuisine that combines local Colombian ingredients with unexpected flavors and combinations.

The restaurant is run by a couple, with the husband leading the kitchen as chef and his wife taking care of the hospitality. You can immediately see the chef’s creativity when looking through the menu, which features everything from comforting classics with a twist to more adventurous dishes using premium ingredients. His talent was recognized in 2023 when he created the winning burger for the Medellín Burger Contest.

What I particularly like about Mar y Fuego is that the food feels both creative and comforting. The dishes are unique enough to surprise you, yet the restaurant doesn’t come with the premium price tag you might expect. Whether you visit for their daily brunch or for lunch or dinner, Mar y Fuego is a great choice if you’re looking for something different from the usual restaurants in Medellín.

What should you order?

If you’re visiting for the first time, these are the dishes I’d recommend trying.

Pesco del Pacífico

Catch of the day with shrimp and chorizo topped with shrimp sauce and green pepper from Putumayo.

Why it’s so good: Tasty sauce, a little spice, plenty of fish, and juicy prawns.

Price: 69.000 COP

Tostada de Atún

Sourdough with Philadelphia cheese, fresh tuna, avocado, kimchi mayonnaise and sesame and lemon reduction.

Why it’s so good: Not your ordinary tuna sandwich. Lots of unique flavours packed on a bun.

Price: 37.900 COP

Pork Tomahawk

Juicy bone-in pork cut covered in spices, served with roasted peanut sauce and a Creole potato aligot.

Why it’s so good: Huge piece of meat, savoury sauce, great for large eaters.

Price: 59,000 COP

Burger de Gambas

Garlic shrimp on brioche bread with tartar sauce, coleslaw, grilled pineapple, mayonnaise , and bacon.

Why it’s so good: The gambas are cooked to perfection.

Price: 45.900 COP

Hot Dog de Langosta y Camarones

Sautéed lobster and shrimp with garlic, sweet chili and lemon sauce between a brioche bun with momposino cheese and tartar oil.

Why it’s so good: Richly filled “hot dog” with a pretty good, fresh sauce.

Price: 45,900 COP

Tostada Francesa Especial

Super rich and comforting French toast with honey, fruit, whipped cream, and lemon zest.

Why it’s so good: Perfect option for brunch if you’re into something sweet.

Price: 29.900 COP

Mar Y Fuego Medellín Menu

Below, you can find the full menu of Mar Y Fuego Medellín. Keep in mind that dishes and prices might have changed.

Mar Y Fuego Medellín Photos

If you’re not convinced yet, here are some photos of Mar Y Fuego in Medellín. The restaurant looks inviting, has delicious cocktails, and on Sundays, it’s quite common for them to cook Sancocho over an open fire.

Mar Y Fuego Full Review

I’ve been working on this website since the beginning of 2022. It’s an ongoing project to discover unique places in and around Medellín. The food scene here is incredible, and even after all these years, the city continues to surprise me with new restaurants and culinary experiences. This restaurant is one of those places that still manages to impress me.

The fact that I can still discover new gems that simply blow my taste buds away says a lot about the culture and creativity of restaurant owners and their chefs in Medellin.

In my opinion, this article should serve as a source of inspiration for foodies who want to taste something unique, something that they cannot find back in their home country or city.

And preferably, it should have some Colombian or “Paisa” influence in it, or just simply stand out from the rest of its competition.

Now, Mar y Fuego checks all these boxes and if you’re into something unique, with flavors you won’t find anywhere else in the city, and maybe even in the country, this is the place you must visit.

Located in Poblado, surrounded by greenery, guests can enjoy a regular a-la-carte menu as well as a special brunch menu.

Most of the dishes are fusion dishes with local ingredients.

The restaurant is owned by a couple, where the lady is responsible for the hospitality and her husband is the chef.

With just a glimpse of the menu, you’ll immediately notice the creativity of the chef.

In 2023, the chef created the award-winning burger of that year for the Medellin Burger Contest, so he knows perfectly well what he is doing.

So, what can you expect at Mar y Fuego?

Brunch is available daily until 3 pm.

Regular breakfast dishes are also served at Mar y Fuego, ranging from egg platters, pancakes, french toast, and healthy bowls.

For brunch and breakfast, expect to pay between 25.000 to 35.000 COP per dish, with a few exceptions that include premium ingredients like lobster and fresh tuna.

Here are four recommended brunch dishes:

Tostada de Atún (37.900 COP): Sourdough with Philadelphia cheese, fresh tuna, avocado, kimchi mayonnaise and sesame and lemon reduction.
Burger de Gambas (45.900 COP): Garlic shrimp on brioche bread with tartar sauce, coleslaw, grilled pineapple, mayonnaise and bacon.
Tostada Francesa Especial (29.900 COP): Super rich and comforting French toast with honey, fruit, whipped cream and lemon zest.
Torticas de Chocolo (23.900 COP): Their own version of a typical Chocola Arepa, made with sweet corn and fried coastal cheese.

The regular menu is, like the brunch menu, also a la carte and offers different options for lunch and dinner.

There is also a select children’s menu.

Like the brunch menu, the dinner and lunch menu is somewhat limited but wide enough to choose something for everyone’s taste.

During our visit we settled on four of the most ordered dishes.

You can immediately notice the variety of dishes and the unique preparation and ingredients used to make it a wonderful feast in your mouth.

From a comforting lobster hot dog to a massive tomahawk pork tenderloin, it’s hard to decide between these tasty options.

For dinner, expect to pay between 50,000 and 75,000 COP per dish, with a few exceptions that include premium ingredients like New York Angus and lobster.

Here are the four recommended dinner dishes:

Here are four recommended dinner dishes:

Pork Tomahawk (59,000 COP): Juicy bone-in pork cut covered in spices, served with roasted peanut sauce and a Creole potato aligot.
Hot Dog de Langosta y Camarones (45,900 COP): Sautéed lobster and shrimp with garlic, sweet chili and lemon sauce between a brioche bun with momposino cheese and tartar oil.
Pesco del Pacífico (69,900 COP): Catch of the day with shrimp and chorizo topped with shrimp sauce and green pepper from Putumayo.
Ceviche Coral (39,900 COP): This starter is a seafood mix of shrimp and octopus combined in a creamy sauce and topped with shredded pork belly.

To describe Mar y Fuego in one sentence: comforting fusion food in the heart of Poblado with unique and heavenly tasting dishes that you won’t find anywhere else in the city, without a premium price tag.

In my personal opinion, Mar y Fuego can be measured among the best restaurants in Medellin.

Flavors and preferences are always personal, but I can guarantee whoever reads this that they are serving simply exceptional food.