La Matriarca
La Matriarca is a Colombian restaurant at Calle 8 #43B-62, Astorga neighborhood, El Poblado. It's known for its chicharrón and has live music, mostly Thursday to Saturday.
- Hours
- Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Sundays and public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (checked 2026-10-13).
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Calle 8 #43B-62, Astorga, El Poblado, Medellín
La Matriarca is on Calle 8, in Astorga, about a 10-minute walk from Poblado metro station. It's a big place with several rooms and a terrace with plants, woven lamps and colorful tiles.
The cooking is Antioquian with a twist. There's a whole chicharrón section: the classic, as ceviche over cilantro rice, in a Peruvian causa and even in paella. They also serve grilled steaks, breakfasts and house cocktails.
At night there's a stage with live music: salsa, Colombian music and other styles, depending on the day. They post the lineup on their website. On weekends it fills up, and it's a place to go with a group.
What to see
- The chicharrón section of the menu.
- The live music at night.
- The terrace with plants and woven lamps.
Getting there
- Metro: Poblado station (Line A), then about a 10-minute walk uphill along Calle 8.
- On foot from Manila: cross Calle 10 and go down two blocks to Calle 8.
- Taxi: ask for Calle 8 with Carrera 43B, Astorga.
Tips
- Check the lineup on the website before you go to pick the night with the music you like.
- Book for Friday and Saturday; it fills up.
- If you want something quieter, go for breakfast or lunch.
FAQ
Where is La Matriarca?
At Calle 8 #43B-62, Astorga neighborhood, El Poblado.
Does it have live music?
Yes, most nights from Thursday to Saturday, and sometimes on other days. The lineup is on their website.
What should I order at La Matriarca?
The chicharrón, in any of its versions, and the steaks.
On the map
Photos: José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
