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Pizzeria Ricasole, Carrera 4 No. 14-83 (031-282-9554, delivery). The thin crust
vegetarian pizza is very good. Pizza Ricasole's is a sit-down restaurant that is
popular with university students. The restaurant serves pasta and other types of
fast food. Pizzeria Ricasole is for when you're looking for a quick slice. Slice of
pizza, 2,000 COP.
Gyros and Cocteles, Carrera 4 No. 15-11. This restaurant has different types of
excellent gyros sandwiches. Gyros and Cocteles offers a combo with a sandwich,
great chips and a drink. Nice couches to relax on with a big screen to look at.
This is a highly recommended restaurant to get a great simple and fast meal.
Sandwich combo, 9,500.
Romana Cafeteria, Avenida Jimenez No. 6-65. Romana Cafeteria is part of a
franchise that has a few locations in El Centro. Romana Cafeteria has an old style
Café theme. This is a professional restaurant with fast service. The food is very
good and there is an extensive menu. Their simple quick breakfast combos are
recommended. They sell excellent bread sticks and other baked goods that you
can purchase to go. Breakfast combo, 7,700 COP. Mon. - Fri. 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM,
Sat. 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sun. 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
Empanadas Mexicanas, Carrerea 3 No 14A-14. Empanadas and hand-held type
foods can be found here. They have an amazing guacamole, but it's incredibly
spicy hot. Empanadas Mexicanas is highly recommended for a quick and
economical meal. Chicken empanada, 1,200 COP.
Shawarma Khalifa, Avenida Jiménez No. 4-47. This Palestinian-owned Middle
Eastern restaurant has good food. Shawarma's second floor dining room is well
decorated and filled with comfortable couches. There are a few tables that have
great views of Avenida Jiménez. Sandwiches from 6,500 COP; Mediterraneo
Plate, 17,900 COP.