La Fama Barbecue

La Fama Barbecue is a smokehouse at Calle 65 Bis #4-51 in Chapinero, Bogotá, Colombia, cooking Texas and St. Louis-style barbecue over charcoal and wood. The menu centres on smoked meats sold by weight or in sandwiches, including beef ribs, pork ribs, brisket and smoked chicken, served with house sauces and traditional sides. The smoked beef ribs are the dish most often highlighted, and brisket plates and sandwiches suit visitors who want a quicker or lighter order. Meat is smoked slowly, and popular cuts can run out later in the evening, so earlier arrival improves the choice. The room is informal, loud and social, built around long shared tables and a craft beer list, and the mood is closer to a casual American barbecue joint than to the fine-dining rooms that fill nearby streets. Dress is casual, and napkins are essential. Prices are moderate, roughly COP 40,000-95,000 per person (about $13-30), and ordering by weight lets groups share a mix of cuts. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays. A second branch trades on Calle 85. Reservations are recommended at weekends, and groups should book ahead because shared tables fill fast on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Chapinero location sits close to well-known restaurants such as El Chato and Leo, so it works as a relaxed, lower-cost alternative in the same neighbourhood. Visitors who prefer to avoid pork or beef can ask about smoked chicken. Craft beers pair naturally with the smoked dishes and are a reasonable choice for a group ordering several platters, while non-drinkers can ask staff about other drinks on the menu. Taxis and ride-hailing are the simplest way to reach the restaurant.