Empanadas Obelisco.

Positioned along the Cali River, Empanadas Obelisco is a local institution where the dining experience spills out onto the sidewalk, creating a lively scene where waiters deftly navigate the street to serve patrons. While the menu has expanded to include wood-fired pizzas and international flavors from Peru to Italy, the primary draw remains the signature empanadas. These are prized for their thin, remarkably crisp corn crusts and generous fillings, best paired with a tart lulada or a traditional spiced champús. The setting offers a quintessential slice of Caleño life, blending the casual energy of a street-side snack bar with a broader sit-down menu. It is an ideal spot for a late-afternoon refuel or an easy dinner while watching the city pass by along the riverfront.