Medellin Reports

I've been there. The food was OK. I think the attraction is more about the view and location than anything else. There are plenty of other restaurants that are more convenient with food that is as good or better. After all, panoramic views of the valley are not hard to find. Check any of slapshots jacuzzi photos.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2571603]I was there in December of 2018 and I agree with MarquiseSade1's review of it. If the current menu is the one on their website, it has changed since I was there. Three ladies and I had dinner there. None of us had been there before. The three ladies were Medellin locals and had only heard about it. The total tab was 645,000 COP. We had two appetizers, four entrees, one dessert, and drinks. The ladies had two pitchers of sangria and I had a bottle of water. The water was 17,000 and the sangria was 120,000 per pitcher (small). Each of us had a different type of entre - pork, salmon, steak, and crab triangles. I wanted chicken, but the waiter said it would take two hours to prepare. Salmon was the only fish on the menu at that time. The crab triangles were like ravioli except three sided and no sauce, and the taste was very bland. The salmon was good, the pork was just okay, and the steak (ribeye) had a large gristle in it. A band was playing and our table was next to the band. They were so loud that we could not have a conversation. Lucky for us, they took a few breaks during our meal..[/QUOTE]

I think I've just about filled up a notebook worth of notes for my first trip. I'm 39, been married for 12 years, and this is the first boys trip I've had in. 12 years. How is the transportation situation there? I'm worried about being stuck in some seedy bar at 4 am with no way home LOL are taxis or uber running 24/7?

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2571760]I've been there. The food was OK. I think the attraction is more about the view and location than anything else. There are plenty of other restaurants that are more convenient with food that is as good or better. After all, panoramic views of the valley are not hard to find. Check any of slapshots jacuzzi photos.[/QUOTE]Are we talking about the views of the "pink snapper" in his photo's, screw the views of the valley!

1. Don Diablo.

2. Niku.

Enough said.

Colossal and San Carbon are overrated for the price.

I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?

[QUOTE=DeepXliv;2571743]I've been to Colosal twice in the past month. I thought the food was good, service, ambience and views were incredible. If you talk to them, the chef definitely has stuff available that is not on the menu. If you go definitely recommend reserving a table where you have a good view and check out sunset and avoid a time when it rains and clouds block the view. Tip is included but its a nice place so we always gave the waiter an extra tip.[/QUOTE]That's why we went, we sat right next to the railing during sunset, no rain (pretty nice).

I just think its lame that's all they can offer, I'm sure they can find better chefs.

They really must not care about food quality.

The best thing I tasted was the free bread and butter.

What are beers / mixed drinks costing right now in Medellin? Prices at bars, strip clubs, and then just liquor stores? And is everything opened regularly again? No curfew? Sorry for the all the questions. When I visit in a few weeks, I'll make sure to post about my experiences. Thanks guys!

Got you beat by 10 yrs mate but we all pale before the sprightly octogenarian that graced our board recently.

[QUOTE=MarquisdeSade1;2571558]Repeats LOL.

I recently did a sooper pornstar one day in MDE, she was incredible, the next day against "my better judgement" (jajaja) I was trying to get anal LOL.

I did her again, even tho she ratcheted up the PSE it was very mehhh.

So what do I do, I have her a third day in a row, she's trying hard, but I felt like throwing up LOL.

Anyone ever see the movie OldBoy? LOL.

Eating the same fucking food everyday, no gracias, just put a bullet in me.

Post-script, SP is one of the most incredibly beautiful cities on the planet, and definitely the worst city I've ever mongered in.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=ThebMan;2571811]I think I've just about filled up a notebook worth of notes for my first trip. I'm 39, been married for 12 years, and this is the first boys trip I've had in. 12 years. How is the transportation situation there? I'm worried about being stuck in some seedy bar at 4 am with no way home LOL are taxis or uber running 24/7?[/QUOTE]If you're at Parque Lleras for sure you won't have a problem with transportation.

Hello, this my first trip to Colombia. I arrive late on Thursday and then stay in Medellin from Friday to Sunday before taking off toe Santa Marta. If anyone would like to grab a beer, please DM me. I know I'll be taken advantage of by the Paisa, so any wingman help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[QUOTE=Shockman;2571864]Got you beat by 10 yrs mate but we all pale before the sprightly octogenarian that graced our board recently.[/QUOTE]Being an optimist, I figure I should have at least 26 yrs more yrs of mongering.

More than that would be great, but even if only 26 more years that would be heavenly.

I want to make it to 100 mongering, is that possible?

I sure hope he can be our beacon / role-model for at least another 20 yrs.

[QUOTE=Icky994;2571848]I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?[/QUOTE][URL]www.hotelmedellinplaza.com[/URL] Carrera 43 No. 2 Sur 50 May not let you in the hotel unless you are a guest. The bar is open I believe 6 pm-2 am now. You can go in there entry maybe up to 50 K. Recommend going after 10 pm, as more chicas appear.

[QUOTE=Icky994;2571848]I have been searching the forum for a while and have yet to find out where these mansions are. Everyone seems to be keeping to info a secret for some reason. I landed last night and was even trying to see about booking a room at the mansion. There is a dude selling the info for $75 but that seems ridiculous. Can anyone help me out here?[/QUOTE]Google Hotel M Medellin and it will take you to their website.

[QUOTE=Yoyo2345;2571863]What are beers / mixed drinks costing right now in Medellin? Prices at bars, strip clubs, and then just liquor stores? And is everything opened regularly again? No curfew? Sorry for the all the questions. When I visit in a few weeks, I'll make sure to post about my experiences. Thanks guys![/QUOTE]It all depends on where you're drinking. If you're in Parque Lleras expect to pay 10 k and up for beer and as much as 40 k for a mixed drink. If you're in Laureles drop that down to 6 k and up for beer and up to about 30 k for mixed drinks. In liquor stores you'll pay between 2 k and 6 k for a beer. In bars in El Centro you can get a beer for 3-4 k.

[QUOTE=ThebMan;2571811]I think I've just about filled up a notebook worth of notes for my first trip. I'm 39, been married for 12 years, and this is the first boys trip I've had in. 12 years. How is the transportation situation there? I'm worried about being stuck in some seedy bar at 4 am with no way home LOL are taxis or uber running 24/7?[/QUOTE]Taxis, Uber, and DiDi run 24/7. Be careful getting a taxi on the street, especially around Parque Llerus. There are some dishonest drivers. Make sure the meter is on and reset. It should start at 3600, I think. There is also a minimum fare. I think it is now 5800. It's best to use an app to hail a ride. Cabify is an app for the regular taxis. All taxis operating in and around Medellin are yellow. There are white taxis that go between the airport and Medellin. All that being said, I have found most drivers are honest. Prices are cheap, but prices of Uber and Didi go up at night and when it is raining.