Caldo de costilla

Caldo de costilla is a beloved traditional dish from Colombia's Andean region. This comforting soup features beef ribs simmered with slices of potato, garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro leaves. Typically enjoyed for breakfast, it's often served alongside arepas, hot chocolate, and bread.

One reason this dish is so popular is its reputation as a hangover cure, earning it the playful nickname "levantamuertos" which translates to "reviver of the dead." In areas known for their vibrant nightlife, many restaurants stay open all night to serve steaming bowls of caldo de costilla to those in need of a morning-after remedy.