Fritanga J&J San Antonio
Fritanga J&J is a traditional Valle del Cauca restaurant at Carrera 10 #3-13, in the San Antonio neighborhood. It's been around since 1996 and is the neighborhood spot for aborrajados, marranitas and empanadas with lulada or champús. Open every day from the afternoon.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Takeout from 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. (checked on 2026-10-13).
- Price
- Single fried snacks are cheap; platters cost more and are made for sharing
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Carrera 10 #3-13, San Antonio, Cali
It's in a yellow colonial house in San Antonio, a few blocks from the chapel. Since 1996 it has served Valle-style fritanga (fried platter): chicharrón, bofe (fried lung), blood sausage, papa criolla, sweet plantain, patacón and arepa, served on a plantain leaf or as platters for two or four people.
For snacking there are aborrajados (sweet plantain fritters with cheese), marranitas (green plantain balls with pork rinds) and empanadas with ají. The most-ordered drink is lulada; there's also champús, which you can order by the pitcher, and guarapo. Customer opinions are split on prices, which some find high for the neighborhood.
It kept posting on Instagram after the August 10, 2026 earthquake, and in October 2026 it's still announcing its menu and hours.
What to see
- Aborrajado, marranita and empanada with ají.
- The lulada or the pitcher of champús.
- The neighborhood's colonial house.
Getting there
- On foot from the San Antonio chapel, a few blocks away.
- Taxi or ride-hailing app to Carrera 10 and Calle 3.
Tips
- On weekdays it doesn't open before 3:00 p.m.: it's an afternoon or dinner plan.
- For two people, one platter and a round of fried snacks is enough.
- Combine it with sunset on the San Antonio chapel hill.
FAQ
Where can I eat aborrajados and marranitas in San Antonio?
At Fritanga J&J, Carrera 10 #3-13, which has served them since 1996 along with empanadas, platters and lulada.
What time does it open?
Monday to Thursday from 3:00 p.m.; Friday from 2:30 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 p.m.
Is it still open after the earthquake?
Yes. In October 2026 it's still posting on Instagram and shows normal hours on Google.
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