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Authentic Colombian Food · Brixton, London

El Rancho
de Lalo

Where Colombia meets London

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Lalo — El Rancho de Lalo
Our Story

A corner of
Colombia in the
heart of Brixton

El Rancho de Lalo was born from Lalo's passion for bringing the most authentic flavours of Colombia to London. Every dish tells a story, every bite is a journey home.

Traditional Colombian recipes, made from scratch every day
Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and flavours you won't forget
Over 10,000 followers — London's Colombian food community
Based in Brixton, in the heart of multicultural South London
Colombia and UK flags heart

Two cultures,
one table

Signature Dishes

Food that seduces

Authentic Colombian cooking — bold, generous, and made with love.

El Rancherito — plato insignia
House Speciality
El Rancherito

Grilled steak, chicken & pork, crispy patacones, fresh guacamole. A feast on a single plate.

Bandeja Paisa
Colombian Classic
Bandeja Paisa

Grilled steak, chicharrón, chorizo, rice, beans, fried egg, arepa & avocado. The ultimate Colombian feast.

Colombian Beef Soup
Traditional
Beef Soup

Slow-cooked Colombian beef soup with yuca, corn and fresh herbs. Pure comfort in a bowl.

Empanadas — Colombian Corn Patties
Street Favourite
Empanadas

Crispy golden corn patties stuffed with spiced beef & potato. Colombia's most beloved street snack.

Cazuela de Mariscos — Seafood Soup
From the Sea
Seafood Soup

Rich, golden coconut broth loaded with prawns, squid and crab. A bowl of pure Colombian coast.

Oxtail — Cola de Res
Slow Cooked
Oxtail

Slow-braised oxtail in a rich tomato sauce, served with white rice, patacones and fresh salad.

Beans — Red Bean Stew
Home Style
Beans

Slow-cooked Colombian red beans in a rich tomato and herb broth. Comfort in every spoonful.

Fried Fish
From the River
Fried Fish

Whole fish, crispy golden skin, fresh herbs and a wedge of lemon. Served with white rice and salad.

Stewed Hen
Slow Cooked
Stewed Hen

Free-range hen slow-braised in Colombian tomato sauce, served with rice, avocado and sweet plantains.

Calentado — Colombian Breakfast
Breakfast
Calentado

The ultimate Colombian breakfast — grilled arepa, rice, beans and sweet plantain. The way mornings should feel.

Chicharrón — Crispy Pork Belly
Must Try
Chicharrón

Slow-cooked then crisped to perfection — our golden pork belly is the stuff of legend. Crackling skin, tender meat, pure indulgence.

Food Hygiene Rating

Food Hygiene Rating 5

Rated by the Food Standards Agency

What our guests say

★★★★★

"Lalo did not hold back with its portion size — everyone's plate was an individual feast. The quality of the meat was 10/10."

@pvsreviews · Instagram · 460 likes

★★★★★

"The empanadas here are the best I've ever had! Juicy and flavoursome. Come here hungry and you will be very well fed for about £10 per head. We will be returning!"

dlchis · TripAdvisor ⭐ One of the best meals I've had in London

★★★★★

"Affordable, tasty and the staff are awesome, definitely a favourite in Brixton Village. The most amazing chorizo sausage ever — all for around a tenner."

Nomsaseee · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"The food is authentic. The country platter and the home made green chilli sauce are to die for. I'm hungry again just thinking about those. I can eat there everyday."

clairechuang · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Been coming here for 5 years. Always have the classic Bandeja Paisa. Service is always friendly and swift. Nice to have somewhere down to earth in Brixton."

burt_ward · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Set lunch menu with meaty, hearty soup with plantain and a drink — under a tenner! The cooks are smiley and it is part of the show to observe them cooking away in this vibrant eatery!"

fredinbrixton · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"A fresh homemade soup followed by refried beans, salad, fried plantain and crispy pork belly. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this place."

italiastar · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Lalo did not hold back with its portion size — everyone's plate was an individual feast. The quality of the meat was 10/10."

@pvsreviews · Instagram · 460 likes

★★★★★

"The empanadas here are the best I've ever had! Juicy and flavoursome. Come here hungry and you will be very well fed for about £10 per head. We will be returning!"

dlchis · TripAdvisor ⭐ One of the best meals I've had in London

★★★★★

"Affordable, tasty and the staff are awesome, definitely a favourite in Brixton Village. The most amazing chorizo sausage ever — all for around a tenner."

Nomsaseee · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"The food is authentic. The country platter and the home made green chilli sauce are to die for. I'm hungry again just thinking about those. I can eat there everyday."

clairechuang · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Been coming here for 5 years. Always have the classic Bandeja Paisa. Service is always friendly and swift. Nice to have somewhere down to earth in Brixton."

burt_ward · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Set lunch menu with meaty, hearty soup with plantain and a drink — under a tenner! The cooks are smiley and it is part of the show to observe them cooking away in this vibrant eatery!"

fredinbrixton · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"A fresh homemade soup followed by refried beans, salad, fried plantain and crispy pork belly. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this place."

italiastar · TripAdvisor

Opening Hours

Come and
find us

Monday – Thursday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday – Saturday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary on bank holidays. Check Instagram for updates.

Address
1 Buckner Road
Brixton, London SW2 5BY
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Phone
+44 7759 226 156  
Instagram
@elranchodelalo
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