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The Todo Rico kitchen
Our Story

Born in Colombia. Made in New York.

A family's journey from the mountains of Antioquia to the streets of Jackson Heights.

The mountains of Antioquia, Colombia
Antioquia, Colombia
Where it all began

Rooted in Antioquia

Todo Rico started the way most great things do — around a kitchen table. Our family comes from the Antioquia region of Colombia, where food isn't just sustenance, it's identity. Every Sunday, the whole family would gather for a Bandeja Paisa that took all morning to prepare. Those meals are the foundation of everything we do.

When we arrived in New York, we brought those recipes with us. Not written down — they lived in our hands, in the smell of hogao on the stove, in the sound of arepas hitting a hot griddle. We couldn't find food that tasted like home, so we decided to make it ourselves.

Our mission

Cooking with the same love as always.

Todo Rico opened in Jackson Heights because this neighborhood felt like Colombia. The energy, the community, the pride — it reminded us of home. Our mission has never changed: cook honest food, use real ingredients, and make every guest feel like family.

Family First

Every recipe comes from our family. We cook the way our grandmothers taught us — with patience, love, and no shortcuts.

Authentically Colombian

We don't adapt our food to fit a trend. We serve the real thing — the flavors, textures, and traditions of Colombia.

Community Roots

Jackson Heights is our home. We're proud to be part of this neighborhood and to share our culture with everyone who walks through our door.

The people behind the food

Meet the family.

Doña Carmen

Doña Carmen

Head Chef & Founder

Carmen has been cooking Colombian food for over 40 years. She learned from her mother in Medellín and has never stopped perfecting her craft. Every dish on our menu has her fingerprints on it.

Andrés

Andrés

Co-Founder & Front of House

Andrés grew up watching his mother cook and knew from a young age that he wanted to share her food with the world. He runs the front of house and makes sure every guest leaves happy.

Valentina

Valentina

Pastry & Arepas

Valentina handles all of our desserts and our famous arepas. She trained in Bogotá before joining the family business, bringing a refined touch to traditional recipes.

Come taste our story.

The best way to understand where we come from is to sit down and eat with us. We'll take care of the rest.

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