The Colombian picada is a large sharing platter of grilled or fried meats (chicken, pork, chorizo, blood sausage, chicharrón) with sides such as papa criolla, cassava, plantain and arepa. It's the food of get-togethers and weekends. At Tequendama Las Rozas we serve it for two to four people.
At a glance
| What it is | A platter of meats and sides to share |
| How many it serves | Depends on the size; ours is for 2 to 4 people |
| Toppings | Grilled meats, chorizo, blood sausage, papa criolla, yuca, plantain and arepas |
| At Tequendama | On the Las Rozas menu |
How it's eaten
In the middle of the table, with your hands or toothpicks: everyone takes a piece of meat, a papa criolla, a bit of yuca. There's no order; the point is to snack and talk.
Tequendama's picada
On our Las Rozas menu it comes with roast chicken, beef skirt steak, chorizo santarrosano and grilled pork, with grilled mazorca, blood sausage, papa criolla, cassava, sweet ripe plantain and arepas.
Frequently asked questions
How many people is the picada for?
Ours is meant for two to four people to share.
What's special about Colombian blood sausage?
In Colombia, morcilla (blood sausage), also called rellena, has rice in addition to blood and spices.
Where to eat Colombian picada in Madrid?
At Tequendama Las Rozas (C/ Escorial, 1, Las Rozas de Madrid).
Updated October 7, 2026 · By the Tequendama Team · Next: Colombian chicharrón · More from the guide