El Bistro Taco

The 35 Best Restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia | Eater

"When Lars Brurein moved El Bistro from Popayán, Colombia, to Cartagena in 2002, he initially offered food from his native Berlin, but gradually shifted toward Caribbean flavors. The kitchen now prepares a mix of cuisines with influences from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, and Colombia. Tropical vegetables, game, and local spices join house-made charcuterie and mustard, along with whole loaves of German breads and European pastries from the panaderia. Brurein sources ingredients from farmers’ markets and his own organic garden, and despite the restaurant’s location in a historic house with a beautiful balcony, El Bistro maintains a relaxed vibe. [$$]" - Juliana Duque