Barranquilla's food reflects its layered identity: a Caribbean port with strong Arab, African, and inland Colombian influences. Street food is everywhere — arepas de huevo (egg-filled corn cakes, deep fried), empanadas, and grilled corn with local cheese are the classics. For sit-down meals, the city has strong seafood and a notable Lebanese and Palestinian-Colombian tradition of Arab restaurants. Calle 70 in the north is the main restaurant strip, with options ranging from casual locals to more polished dining rooms.