“Elevated Colombia” concept
When visitors arrive at La Makha, the most admired rooftop in El Poblado, Medellín, they face a delicious choice: should they indulge in the flavors of Mediterranean fusion—with its elegance, subtlety, and European technique—or be carried away by the strength and identity of “Elevated Colombia,” a proposal that reinterprets local ingredients with contemporary creativity?
This question, seemingly simple, becomes a sensory experience—a true palate test inviting diners to discover their ideal gastronomic style. Because at La Makha, every dish tells a different story, but all share the same purpose: to connect with the senses and elevate the concept of fine dining from the heights of El Poblado.
Mediterranean fusion: elegance, technique, and balance
The first proposal that conquers the tables at La Makha is Mediterranean fusion, a cuisine inspired by the cultural richness of Southern Europe, where olive oil, aromatic herbs, fresh vegetables, and seafood play a starring role.
Chef David Suárez Estrada has reinterpreted this culinary legacy through a contemporary lens, adapting it to Colombian tastes without losing its essence. In his hands, the Mediterranean becomes approachable, warm, and surprisingly fresh.
Dishes such as grilled octopus with eggplant cream and basil oil, lemon risotto with fresh prawns, or open lamb lasagna with red wine reduction embody this philosophy: clean flavors, noble ingredients, and a perfect balance between visual appeal and taste.
La Makha’s Mediterranean fusion does not seek to impress with gimmicks, but to seduce through subtlety. Each preparation reflects technique, precision, and respect for the product. It is ideal for those who enjoy harmony, refinement, and combinations that are gentle yet unforgettable.
Elevated Colombia: Roots, Creativity, and Pride
On the opposite side of the palate test is “Elevated Colombia,” a proposal that highlights the best of national gastronomy. Here, Chef David Suárez transforms traditional flavors into gourmet experiences, elevating indigenous ingredients to a level of international sophistication.
This culinary line is an ode to identity. Diners may find reinterpretations of Colombian classics: purple corn arepas with trout tartare from Eastern Antioquia, pork ribs glazed with panela and tamarind, or green mango ceviche with sweet pepper and mandarin lime foam.
Every dish carries soul, history, and character. La Makha does not aim to copy traditional cuisine, but to transform it without losing its essence. Local products are crafted with haute cuisine techniques—slow cooking, foams, fermentations, reductions—to enhance their authenticity under a new light.
“Elevated Colombia” is the choice for those seeking an emotional connection with their land, but who want to experience it in a refined, elegant, and modern version. It is a way to taste the country from a contemporary and cosmopolitan perspective, with Medellín as the meeting point.
The Chef’s Philosophy: Balance Between Memory and Evolution
The soul of La Makha is reflected in the vision of its executive chef, David Suárez Estrada, who believes true cuisine is born from the balance between memory and evolution.
“For me, Mediterranean fusion represents technical mastery and precision. But ‘Elevated Colombia’ is emotion, the root. At La Makha, you don’t have to choose one over the other; you can live both universes in the same experience,” says the chef.
That duality can be felt in every tasting menu. The journey may begin with a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer, continue with a Colombian essence main course, and end with a dessert that combines both worlds. For example, a Huila coffee panna cotta with Antioquian cacao crumble perfectly synthesizes the union of the concepts.
The chef’s philosophy seeks for diners to experience gastronomy as a journey, where technique joins emotion. At La Makha, culinary art is not static: it evolves, adapts, and rises with every dish.
The Ambience: Where Flavor Meets the View
A fundamental part of this gastronomic experience is the setting. From La Makha’s rooftop, Medellín’s skyline unfolds like a work of art. The city lights create a brilliant canvas, and the fresh breeze of El Poblado wraps every conversation in serenity.
The atmosphere is designed to accompany the palate’s journey. Ambient music, warm lights, contemporary design, and personalized service transform dinner into a multisensory experience.
Whether enjoying a Mediterranean carpaccio or a beef tenderloin with flavors from the Magdalena Medio region, every bite feels different when combined with the most stunning panoramic view of Medellín. This balance between scenery and flavor is what makes La Makha the best rooftop in El Poblado: a place where gastronomy rises as high as the view.
How to Choose Your Ideal Experience
La Makha’s palate test does not seek to divide but to inspire exploration. If you love delicacy, balanced flavors, and fresh nuances, Mediterranean fusion will be your best choice. It is perfect for romantic dinners, discreet celebrations, or tastings that seek elegance without excess.
On the other hand, if you are passionate about authenticity, identity, and the emotion of local ingredients, the “Elevated Colombia” proposal will surprise you. Ideal for those who want to rediscover national cuisine through an innovative and contemporary perspective.
The best part is: you don’t have to choose just one. At La Makha, you can combine both worlds in a tasting menu that takes diners from the Mediterranean to the Andes in a matter of minutes. The chef and his team are always ready to guide you on that gastronomic journey, balancing flavors, textures, and emotions.
La Makha: The Meeting of Two Worlds
What sets La Makha apart is not just its cuisine or its panoramic view, but its ability to create gastronomic experiences with identity. This rooftop does not simply serve food: it offers a dialogue between cultures, a fusion between international elegance and local pride.
The duality between Mediterranean fusion and Elevated Colombia reflects Medellín itself: a modern city, open to the world, yet deeply connected to its roots. In every dish, diners find part of that story—the past and present of a city reinventing itself from the heights.
In one place, it is possible to taste technique, passion, and creativity. La Makha proves that high-altitude gastronomy does not need to choose between the global and the local, because in its hands, both become art.
Whether for its unique gastronomic proposal, its elegant atmosphere, or its unmatched panoramic view of El Poblado, La Makha has established itself as the best rooftop in Medellín.
Experiencing the palate test between Mediterranean fusion and “Elevated Colombia” means entering an experience that combines flavor, art, and emotion. It is not just about eating, but discovering who you are through what you enjoy.
Book your table at La Makha and find out which flavor defines your palate: the subtlety of the Mediterranean or the passion of Elevated Colombia.
