El Cucho, Colombian restaurant in Tolbiac, Paris, France
El Cucho is a Colombian restaurant in Paris that serves corn arepas, green plantain patacones, and choripapa, a local take on poutine. The menu showcases everyday Colombian street food and regional specialties.
The restaurant was founded in the 13th arrondissement of Paris and became part of a growing presence of Latin American food in the city. It established itself in a neighborhood that was developing its dining options.
The place preserves how Colombians cook at home, using ingredients and methods rooted in different parts of the country. You can taste recipes that people in Colombia prepare in their own kitchens every day.
The restaurant is located on Rue de Tolbiac and opens most days of the week for both lunch and dinner service. It is worth checking the exact opening times before visiting.
The place makes its own version of choripapa by combining traditional Colombian street food with French influences. This specific preparation is a creation you will find only here.
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