IN-N-OUT OR HAMBURGUESAS DEL CORRAL?

Simon says on Apr 22, 2008, 14:37:

At Juan Valdez I recommend 'el nevado de arequipe', it's delicious! I love Corral burgers, they're big and juicy!

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 22, 2008, 14:58:

I love El Corral hamburgers. Just make sure to get La Corralisima. It is cooked over flame and tastes way better than the fried ones.

Andres Carne de Res is good. So is Carbon de Palo, Las Cuatro Estaciones, Murilo Parrilla, Gato Negro.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:02:

Thanks for the advice on the flame-grilled burger; I'll have to give it a try. To date, I've probably only had the fried ones and wondered what all the fuss was about since they aren't anything special. El Corral Gourmet, on the other hand, makes some good burgers as does El Rodeo.

Re Juan Valdez v. Starbucks:

- II think you'll find the coffee-of-the-day (plain black coffee: no sugar, no milk, no cream) better at Juan Valdez since Starbucks has a propensity to over-roast some of their single origins and blends.

- If you're a big fan of straight espresso, some say Starbucks will win because (to my knowledge), Juan Valdez only serves Colombian beans, which are arabica, and purists say ya' gotta have a little robusta to make the best espresso

- As for espresso-based drinks with milk, cream, sugar, cocoa, whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate, cinnamon and the kitchen sink thrown in, I don't think it makes any difference what kind of coffee is in them.

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mrgizmo says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:18:

Thanks for all those tips, they all sound good and I'll have enough time to try them all.

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:23:

I know it is almost sacrilegious for a Colombian, but I just don't go for the bean juice. What makes it worse is that my in laws are coffee growers. They look at me like I'm crazy for not liking coffee. I know that they're thinking "Que pendejo mas agringado que no le gusta el cafe".

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Simon says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:27:

I LOVE COFFEE!

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:39:

In fact, I'll soon be buying a coffee maker for the first time. My Doña likes her morning coffee and I don't want to be the one to deprive her. She comes from the same area as my mom and my grandma and I suspect her chancleta skills are probably as deadly.

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mrgizmo says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:42:

I need my coffee to get me started in the morning and my second cup is always a capuccino Mon thru Fri. at work, we brew it here. I've met only three people in my life who don't like coffee, so ColombianoGringo I guess you're not alone.

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sloopskipper says on Apr 22, 2008, 15:46:

For the best coffee brewing, look for one with the cone (Melita#4 type, for a larger machine) paper filter, not the Mr. Coffee type basket. They're are usually European, and might be a bit pricey. I have used a Krupps Aroma-Kontrol for several years. It is very fast and makes a great brew. Mine has an insulated carrafe, and no hot plate. It keeps the coffee hot for a few hours, without cooking it.

I have tried to use the gold filters in that type machine, but the oils go through, and I don't like that.

And for the grinding, the finer, the better.

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DavidM says on Apr 22, 2008, 16:53:

El Corral Hamburgers are nothing but a glorified Burger King burger. Colombians swear they are better than any American Burger and what they mean is that they are better than any McDonalds Hamburger. Our Real burger joints kick their Colombian El Corral's Butt. Try their Pizza from Jenos, it is even worse yet Colombians eat it up.

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BillBigD says on Apr 22, 2008, 16:56:

I agree with Tinto. Coffee is better at Valdez IMO

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Medellin Traveler says on Apr 22, 2008, 16:58:

It's El Corral for me over In-And-Out Burger!

Sorrry DavidM,
But damn if El Corrals' bacon burger doesn't taste like a slice of heaven.

Burger King and McDonald's have NOTHING on El Corral... IMHO.

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DavidM says on Apr 22, 2008, 17:05:

Andres Carne de Res is nice. It is all about the atmosphere. Dark, rustic and festive ambience is what attracts people. They even pay actors dressed up as famous people from the past (Marx brothers, Marilyn Monroe etc.) to come around and entertain you informally as they travel around the Restaurant. It's a lot of fun but expect a big Gringo bill ( > $25.00/person). I can't remember the exact amount I paid, just that it was pricey by Colombian standards.

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durito says on Apr 22, 2008, 17:18:

In N Out is much better.

And half the price.

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vicshere says on Apr 22, 2008, 17:20:

i thought they mix earth worms into the ground beef at El Corral

listo

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robi666 says on Apr 22, 2008, 17:20:

You can have those expensive burgers... I keep my corriente.

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Buongone says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:05:

Check out Hamburguesas de Marquesas. It's up the hill from the old prison that was turned into a museum.

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Portena says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:09:

Is that the building that looks like a castle?

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RUV says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:17:

In and Out for me.

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Medellin Traveler says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:18:

El Corral bacon burgers....... so good!

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Simon says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:18:

I LOVE MY CORRAL BURGERS!

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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goin_south says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:18:

I got a hamburger at El Corral last month.... but, I won't be getting any more.

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jorgegdiaz says on Apr 22, 2008, 18:39:

El Corral are good but a bit pricey. I remember the last time I ate at IN AND OUT in San Francisco (by Pier 39) and noticed they didn´t have any freezer... It was about 1 AM and we were drunk. I still can´t believe how they manage to do it.

For local burgers I prefer MERCAGAN. All lomito fino (internal flank steak), yummy !

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Medellin Traveler says on Apr 22, 2008, 19:10:

Why does price matter when the burger is very tasty?

I could see if the burgers sucked, and they were still pricey, but El Corral burgers are great!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 20:37:

I, the El Gordo Gringo , who loves hambugers more than any other food on earth says that bar none El Corral hambugars are better than any other I have found in my life in any city, town, county,township,state, or country. Well worth the money. So good you will slap your mama to get another. If they put earth worms in them Vicshere GOOD. Spend the money and dig in. Go empty you will need the room if you get that big mf'er they got. And they have lots of ice in their sodas there. The only place in Medellin I found that uses ice the ten days I was there.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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nbenjamin says on Apr 22, 2008, 20:55:

I love corral but in'n'out is a little different style. Nevertheless, as said by the beastie boys, I love white castle because its the best, but I chill at fat burger when I am way out west. Or as biggie says "if i want tosquirt her take her to fat burger. Fat burger for a fast food burger dominates.

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 20:57:

Carl's Jr., $6 low carb burger.....ummmm...

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 21:06:

Frank Rizzo that low carb buger is ok for most days but every now and then you got to hook it up and load the bad boy up at El Corral.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 21:14:

yeahhhhhhhhhhh....the el carbon...no??? excellent burger, no doubt !!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 21:53:

Here ya go , Who's making the midnite run for this?

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Simon says on Apr 22, 2008, 21:59:

Damn, eyewed, that is cruel, man! Here I am kinda hungry and you posting that tempting pic!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:03:

Ok , Hook me up while ur out , I want todo on mine.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:03:

Damn that does look good huh?

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:36:

excellent !! i can almost smell it off the pic !!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:38:

Sorry fellas for posting that photo. It's hurting me as well.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:39:

No El Corral in site around here, Heck maybe it's time for one here in Tampa.

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:46:

I like El Corral and Juan Valdez both better than the American counterparts.
Oh, and you MUST go to Andres Carne de Res! I thought the food was great (I had Argentine beef) and the place is so much fun! The drinks (fruity stuff and mojitos) are really good too.

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goin_south says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:47:

No preocupado, billyb.... I'm takin U to de "Judice Inn'', for THE BEST HAMBURGER IN THE WORLD.... El Corral sucks. Messy fokn hamburgers.... well, the one I got, probably THE MEXICAN... .. whateva.

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:48:

Yeah, those really huge burgers at El Corral look gross. I just get the regular burger and fries there.

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Catfish35 says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:50:

Between IN n Out and Corral it has to be In n Out! I have tried El Corral in several different places and found them mediocre at best.

MRGIZMO, in Envigado just before you get to the center there is a small burger joint called "KIT KOF"
not real well known ecept the real locals..The burgers are the best in Medellin! They also have an awsome Hot ham and cheese on the same toasted bun. Good luck!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:51:

The big one they have is two much but the next size down is it. Come on GS ur letting me down here.

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:53:

I've heard the little ones at el corral are worm burgers........

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goin_south says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:54:

I hate .... eatin "Messy". I hate that chit all over my hands. THE JUDICE INN.

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goin_south says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:55:

I've neva even heard of the IN and OUT.
WTF do they have these?

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:58:

West coast joints......>GS.....as far as i know...but i don't get to the east too much...so they may be there.....i like em...but Carl's Jr. or Star...is better IMO..

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:58:

California

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christobeldawg says on Apr 22, 2008, 22:59:

I think I will then drive to California, and try an In and Out burglar.

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christobeldawg says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:02:

that should cost around 2000 dollars. It better be good Rubito

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:04:

Mojitos at Andres CDR. Even though it might be overpriced, I still LOVE it.

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:06:

El Corral , the one in Medellin by the university. Then hop on over to the Templo Del Vallenato bar for a Pilsen or two. Damn I wish I were rich, Now that would be a perfect weekend trip.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:07:

And here's my meal. ;)

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:08:

Hey TG, is that chimi churi (sp??)....love that stuff on baby beef....

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:12:

Honestly, I can't remember the names of everything I had that time. There was a huge group of us and we had tons of appetizers, and then I split this beef entree with someone since it came with two big portions of meat. I remember the sauce on the left in the orange container was my favorite. hehe

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christobeldawg says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:14:

tengo hambre. please stop the fotos of comida deliciosa

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:14:

Damn TG there was no need to slap a Photo on us at this time of the morning when I'm felling kinda hungry already.

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:14:

Haha, I have more!

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:16:

Just a sec...

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christobeldawg says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:16:

I am going to bed now, not only lonely, but now hungry. Thanks alot tg

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christobeldawg says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:16:

no mas

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:17:

Stop it , where is a Mod around here when ya need one.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:19:

Mrgizmo: You asked for other restaurant suggestions. I thought it was nice to go over to La Calera on a nice Sunday afternoon and eat at one of the outdoor restaurants. The one I went to was called "El Tambor" something...

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:21:

Baby Jesus....that looks awsome....'nothin like grilled corn......

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:23:

I know, I'm making myself hungry!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:23:

Only thing open around here is micky d and sub way, And look what you keep posting. Your going to pay for this one day missy!

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eywed says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:26:

Thats it your making me say it , DQ blizzard.

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:27:

HAHAHA!

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Frank Rizzo says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:33:

This is how hungry we are..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19tYBPnCYnI

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travelingirl says on Apr 22, 2008, 23:37:

Wow.

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jorgegdiaz says on Apr 23, 2008, 05:59:

Im so glad I was watching Desperate house wives (www.sidereel.com) last night and not looking at pics fron Andres Carne de Res. TG, that pic looks just incredibly awesome !

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pedro says on Apr 23, 2008, 07:29:

Someone told me that they used to make a bumper sticker that said "IN N OUT BURGER".

They had to change it to say "IN N OUT" and a picture of a burger. People kept cutting off the letters so that it read "IN N OUT URGE".

True, or not?

que nota!

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 23, 2008, 07:47:

You really should get the flame cooked La Corralisima at El Corral. I've tried their regular fried burgers and they're not that great. I can see why someone wouldn't like it if they'd only tried the fried ones.

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cali373 says on Apr 23, 2008, 08:31:

IN N OUT!!!!

Smile if you are a thinker!

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mrgizmo says on Apr 23, 2008, 08:51:

I'm overwhelmed by all your responses and opinions. I'm also hungry after viewing all the pics from travelingirl, thanks. I'll definitely have to try La Corrasilima burger, and definitely Andres C.D.R. I've heard many stories about that place. Good thing that I'm on a diet now because I'll probably put on some pounds. I'll take pictures and post them when I come back.

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Mononoke28 says on Apr 23, 2008, 08:59:

Hamburgers from El Corral don't even come close to In-N-Out, no way. Their burgers are dry and I found them flavorless. I tried it twice in Colombia, once in Chipichape and then this last time I was in Bogotá and they were both so blah.

Diana

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eywed says on Apr 23, 2008, 09:31:

Mononoke28 - Please report to your Doctor , Your taste buds are out of wack, Just kidding. But I do find your comment surprising.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Mononoke28 says on Apr 23, 2008, 09:32:

LOL. I know, I'm so shocked to hear all these people who love those burgers. I definitely need to go back and try it one last time. Maybe try the stuff CG says the corralísima and see if I can see what you see.

Diana

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eywed says on Apr 23, 2008, 09:35:

Your taste buds deserve just one more chance. I ate at two of them during my 10 day trip to Medellin. Super both times. The rest of my days I was hitting the local type food that was great.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Simon says on Apr 23, 2008, 10:02:

"Hamburgers from El Corral don't even come close to In-N-Out, no way."

Nunca falta una voltearepas! J/K

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Mononoke28 says on Apr 23, 2008, 10:38:

LOL! Dude, I loooooove In-N-Out and for some reason the ones I had at El Corral just didn't do it for me. You guys are starting to make me feel bad though and I'll probably end up buying a plane ticket there just to try those damn burgers again.

Diana

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jorgegdiaz says on Apr 23, 2008, 10:42:

If you come to Bucaramanga you have to rtry Mercagan, then let`s talk.

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 23, 2008, 10:44:

I don't know if I want to eat anywhere with "cagan" in the name ;-)

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Mononoke28 says on Apr 23, 2008, 10:46:

I thought the same thing CG.

Diana

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jorgegdiaz says on Apr 23, 2008, 11:25:

your lost

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DavidM says on May 6, 2008, 12:00:

El Corral by any other name is still just a glorified Burger King burger. Those that worship at the altar of El Corral (i.e. Burger King) have never tasted a Chili's burger (U.S.A.), Mason Jar Burger (Houston), McGuire's (Pensacola, FL). Get off your butts and try a real burger.

El Corral - Hah! Nothing but Burger King.

Ps. My soda was very cold but had no ice.

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goin_south says on May 6, 2008, 22:51:

even scotty likes those f**kn hamburgers.
after his recovery... I'm bringing some real hamburgers to Bogota.

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

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goin_south says on May 6, 2008, 22:57:

.... have never tasted a burger from....
THE JUDICE INN.... OR...
The Southside Bakery....
(not of SS johnny & the asbury dukes)

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christobeldawg says on May 6, 2008, 23:32:

I don't much like El Corral burgers, a bit tough, and the meat is a bit questionable. In Colombia, the meat is not so good, generally, though the locals seem happy with it, for some reason, the eggs and chicken and cheese are so much better than in the US.

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goin_south says on May 6, 2008, 23:40:

those are some of the sloppiest burgers in the world.
I will probably make sure I never eat there again.
NEVA.
Why are we eating burgers in Colombia, anyway?
Because Colombianas think it is cool (differentemente)?????

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jorgegdiaz says on May 7, 2008, 10:51:

We just had El Corral last weekend in Santa Marta. Wife said that it tasted like B.K.

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