La Makha is on the first floor of Binn Hotel, on Carrera 25 in El Poblado, Medellín. If you’re driving, the entrance is through the road marked “Acceso Hotel Binn,” accessed from Calle 10. Parking is covered and free for diners, and you don’t need to be a hotel guest to book a table.
With that covered, here’s everything else you need to know before you leave the house.
Where exactly it is
Binn Hotel sits on Carrera 25, one of El Poblado’s main roads, which makes it easy to find no matter which part of the city you’re coming from. La Makha occupies the building’s ground floor, with glass walls facing the street. It’s not the hotel’s rooftop or any other part of the complex: it’s the ground-floor restaurant, open to the public.
If you’re already planning a special dinner there, it’s worth checking how to structure a romantic dinner at La Makha before deciding on your arrival time.
Getting there by car
- Use Carrera 25 as your main reference point, whether you’re coming from the north or south of El Poblado.
- Turn onto Calle 10, where you’ll find the entrance marked “Acceso Hotel Binn.”
- Enter through that access point: it takes you straight to the hotel’s covered parking area.
- From the parking area, the entrance to La Makha is on the first floor, with no need to pass through the hotel’s reception.
If you’re using GPS, setting “Binn Hotel” as your destination is more reliable than searching for “La Makha” directly, since the restaurant shares the hotel’s exact address and vehicle entrance.
Parking: what you need to know
Parking is covered and free for anyone dining at La Makha. A few practical points:
- You don’t need to be a Binn Hotel guest to use the parking lot or book a table at the restaurant.
- The parking entrance is the same “Acceso Hotel Binn” mentioned above, off Calle 10.
- If you’re attending a private event or celebration at La Makha, the same access applies for your guests.
Getting there by taxi or rideshare app
If you’d rather not drive, tell your driver “Binn Hotel, Carrera 25, El Poblado” as the destination. Most rideshare apps recognize the hotel without issue, since it’s a well-known landmark in the area. Once you arrive, the restaurant’s entrance is on the building’s main façade, on the first floor. Keep in mind that, as a high-demand restaurant inside a 78-suite hotel, it’s best to book ahead, especially if you’re planning to arrive on a Friday night.
Do you need to be a hotel guest?
No. La Makha operates as an independent restaurant within the hotel, with reservations open to the public. You can arrive, park, and dine without registering as a Binn Hotel guest. This applies to both the à la carte menu and the tasting menu.
If you’re also curious about the wine offering before your visit, La Makha’s wine list includes labels from Spain, Chile, France, and Italy, chosen to pair with the tasting menu.
Hours to keep in mind
La Makha serves breakfast every day from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m. For dinner, the restaurant is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, open Thursday and Saturday from 6:00 to 10:30 p.m., and Friday until 11:00 p.m. There’s no service on Sundays or public holidays. If you’re coming from another part of the city and El Poblado traffic tends to be heavy at those hours, it’s worth leaving a little extra time, especially on Friday nights when the hotel’s entrance can see more movement because of the rooftop.
What to expect when you arrive
From outside, the restaurant’s glass walls let you glimpse the atmosphere before you even walk in, with metallic accents that give it a different feel from the rest of the hotel. Inside, the service team will greet you, confirm your reservation, and seat you at your table. If you arrived by car, the walk from the parking area to the restaurant is short: there’s no need to cross through any of the hotel’s common areas to get there.
Once you’re seated, the menu moves between two formats: à la carte and the tasting menu. If it’s your first visit, it’s worth starting with something that captures the chef’s approach before deciding on the rest of your dinner.
What to order when you arrive
If you’re not sure where to start, the Corn Crisp is a good way to get familiar with La Makha’s cooking. It’s an arepa made from heirloom corn from Montes de María, topped with a fresh tuna tartare, a wild mushroom emulsion, sorrel paste, hazelnut butter, and a touch of green oil. It’s a dish meant to open your appetite without filling you up, a good lead-in to a main like the Rice and Beef or the Catch of the Day, two of the dishes chef Nelson López most recommends from his personal selection.
If you’re dining with others and want to share something before the main course, ordering one of these starters for the table tends to work better than jumping straight into the tasting menu, especially on a first visit when you’re not yet sure how much you’ll want to eat that night.
Extend the experience across the Binn Hotel ecosystem
If you want to make your visit last beyond dinner, Binn Hotel has rooms built for that. The Junior Suite Deluxe City View, located between floors 8 and 14, has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city views, ideal if you’re after a getaway with the same view the hotel is known for.
To close out the night, Etro Rooftop sits on the roof of the same building. It’s a gastronomic bar focused on mixology, with cocktails that blend classic and innovative techniques, alongside a menu built around Colombian ocean products, vegetables, and local fruit served family-style at the center of the table. The terrace, with panoramic windows overlooking the Aburrá Valley, is a good spot to catch the sunset before or after dinner at La Makha, and it hosts live music on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
Is Binn Hotel’s parking free for La Makha diners?
Yes. The covered parking is free for anyone dining at the restaurant.
Do I need to book a room at the hotel to have dinner at La Makha?
No. You can book a table and have dinner at La Makha without being a Binn Hotel guest.
Which access road should I use to get there by car?
The vehicle entrance is through the road marked “Acceso Hotel Binn,” accessed from Calle 10.
Is La Makha on the same floor as the hotel’s rooftop?
No. La Makha is on the first floor of Binn Hotel. The rooftop is a separate space, located on a different level of the same hotel.
