Colombian Food Trucks in Orlando: Bandeja Paisa & Authentic Specialties
Colombian food trucks in Orlando at World Food Trucks. Bandeja paisa, arepas, empanadas. Made by real Colombian families.
Colombian Food: The Full Plate Experience
Colombian food is about **abundance**. One plate feeds you completely. **Bandeja Paisa** is the centerpiece: rice, beans, grilled steak, fried pork belly, fried egg, plantains, arepa. It's not appetizer + entree + sides. It's ALL ON ONE PLATE. **World Food Trucks has 2-3 authentic Colombian vendors.** Each makes Bandeja Paisa slightly different based on their family recipe. This guide covers what to order and why Colombian food is the most filling bang-for-your-buck. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
What IS Colombian Food?
Colombian cuisine is: ✅ **Hearty** — Real portions ✅ **Affordable** — Made for working people ✅ **Balanced** — Protein, starch, veggies on one plate ✅ **Flavorful** — Real spices, real recipes ✅ **Shareable** — Portions are huge **The philosophy:** Feed people completely, not partially. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
The Centerpiece: BANDEJA PAISA
**THE BANDEJA:** One plate with: - Rice - Black beans - Grilled steak (carne asada) - Chicharrón (fried pork belly) - Fried egg - Sweet plantains - Arepa - Sometimes: avocado, salad, extra sides **Cost:** $12-16 **Feeds:** 2 people easily (they often split) **Per person:** $6-8 **This is the experience.** You HAVE to try it. Even if you're not that hungry, order it and split. This is Colombian food at its best. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Other Colombian Dishes
**AREPAS DE CHOCLO** ($6-8) Sweet corn arepas (softer than regular). Often topped with cheese or meat. **EMPANADAS COLOMBIANAS** ($5-7) Bread-like pastry + beef or potato. Different from Venezuelan empanadas. **PATACONES** ($7-9) Twice-fried plantain discs + guacamole. Perfectly crispy. **SANCOCHO** ($10-12) Hearty vegetable + meat stew. Comfort food. **TINTO** ($2) Small black coffee. Iconic. Order it. **AJIACO** ($9-11) Potato + chicken soup. Colombian comfort. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
How To Eat Bandeja Paisa
1. **It arrives.** It's HUGE. Don't panic. 2. **Mix it.** Beans + rice + everything together is fine. 3. **Grab a fork.** Formal eating. 4. **Start on one side, work across.** The steak is the star. 5. **Save the arepa for last.** It's filling. 6. **Invite someone to share.** It's that big. Don't eat it all alone (unless you're really hungry). Share it. That's how Colombians eat it. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Best Colombian Vendors at WFT
**Bandeja Colombiana** — Most famous, most traditional **Colombia Linda** — Friendly, generous portions **Arepa House Colombia** — Specific arepas focus All three are excellent. Try them in different visits. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Real Colombian Story
Each vendor immigrated from Colombia. They're making their family's recipes exactly as their mother/grandmother made them. When you eat Bandeja Paisa from a Colombian vendor, you're eating 50+ years of family tradition. You can't get that at a restaurant. This is the real thing. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Budget Colombian Eating
**Cheap Option:** 1x Bandeja split with someone ($6-8 per person) **Budget Option:** Bandeja + empanadas ($12-14) **Group Option:** Multiple dishes, everyone tries everything ($15-18 per person) All are affordable. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Why Colombians Eat This Way
Colombian workers needed: ✅ Affordable food ✅ Complete meal (no snacking needed until dinner) ✅ Filling ✅ Delicious ✅ Fast to prepare **Bandeja Paisa** solved all of these. It became the national dish. That's why it's so perfect for tourists: it's a complete meal that refuels you. **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Your First Colombian Order
**Order this:** 1. Bandeja Paisa (split with someone) 2. 1x Empanada (try it) 3. 1x Tinto (coffee, ritual) **Cost:** $15-20 for 2 people **What you get:** Authentic Colombian experience without needing a plane ticket. **Location:** [5805 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee](https://worldfoodtrucks.com/location) **Related Guides:** - [Read our guide: Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at World Food Trucks – Big Screen, Bigger Flavors](/blog/super-bowl-watch-party-2026-kissimmee) - [Read our guide: Car Shows at World Food Trucks: Where Rides Meet Eats](/blog/car-shows-kissimmee-world-food-trucks-2026) - [Read our guide: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: The Best Desserts at World Food Trucks](/blog/best-desserts-kissimmee-world-food-trucks)
Visit World Food Trucks
Experience the flavors mentioned in this article. We're open daily with late-night hours!