Kiosco El Bony

Best Coco Lemonade of our trip. Very nice staff! Great food, beach vibes. We are a Spanish-English-French speaking family, daughters 10 and 12 and we really enjoyed our seafood lunch 🤍

Did I just find the freshest fish in Cartagena? This place reeks of tourist trap. Au contraire.... only locals in here! I simply had the fish chips but my goodness were they great! Tender and tasty! Staff was kind and helpful. I'll go back for sure. 2 beers and fish. $12us.

Disappointing Experience at Kiosco El Bony, Colombia I'm writing this review as a warning to others: beware of the overhyped Kiosco El Bony in Colombia. Popular YouTubers may have raved about this place, but our experience was a resounding disappointment. Subpar Food Quality The cooks at Kiosco El Bony have no shame in serving fake, frozen, tiny shrimps that taste like plastic. It's appalling and unacceptable. The food was not only gross but also excessively salty. My wife's soup was inedible due to the high salt content, and my son was equally unhappy with his meal. Service Was Just Okay While the service was not terrible, it was far from exceptional. Our server seemed indifferent to our concerns about the food quality. Overhyped and Overpriced Kiosco El Bony's popularity among YouTubers has clearly gone to their heads. The prices are inflated, and the quality of food does not justify the cost. Will Not Return We will not be returning to Kiosco El Bony. The combination of subpar food quality, excessive salt, and fake ingredients has left a bad taste in our mouths. Save your money and avoid this overhyped establishment. Ratings • Food Quality: 1/5 • Service: 2.5/5 • Value: 1/5 • Overall Experience: 1/5

A Heartbreaking Decline 💔 I'm beyond disappointed with my recent experience at Kiosko del Bony, a place I've cherished since childhood and considered a true Cartagena institution. My memories of their incredible shrimp cocktail drew me back, especially after running late for lunch at Bazurto Market this afternoon. Since I was staying nearby, I was excited to revisit this nostalgic spot and enjoy some fried fish, coconut rice, and plantains. My initial interaction with my server Cristian was positive. I ordered an 8oz shrimp ceviche (no onions) and, upon his recommendation, opted for the Sierra posta (larger cut) instead of a small fried sierra fish. The ceviche was fantastic and delivered a powerful wave of nostalgia. The saltine crackers, the perfectly prepared shrimp, and the familiar view were all spot on. With such a strong start, I had high hopes for the rest of my meal. Unfortunately, things quickly deteriorated. Ten minutes after finishing my ceviche, I was served a fried mojarra – not the sierra I ordered. I sent it back, and 15 minutes later, another dish arrived. While it wasn't visually appealing, I tried to remain optimistic. The fish itself was bland, but I figured some lemon would help. However, as I ate towards the middle, I discovered it was completely raw. While I enjoy raw fish, ordering fried fish implies I expect it to be cooked. The plantains were dry, and the coconut rice was underwhelming. Despite these issues, I was still trying to enjoy the experience until I unearthed a tangled hair embedded within the coconut rice. My appetite vanished instantly. When my server finally returned, I quietly pointed out the hair. I wasn't looking to cause a scene, so I simply asked for the bill. No apology was offered, and I was charged the full amount. I left heartbroken, wondering where things went wrong at Kiosko del Bony. It's truly sad to say that this once-iconic institution has lost me as a customer. What a disappointing and upsetting experience.

Maaaaaannnn this little beach spot was so good! The food was amazing. I had the fish soup and I ate every bit! The drinks were awesome. Staff was so cool. One of the owners is a former heavy weight boxer and cool guy. Ask him to take a pic and he goes right into a solid fight stance. I loved the spot. The only accept cash so be aware of that. Otherwise, no notes.

Great food and drinks. This place is right on the beach and is super clean (for a beach restaurant). The passion-fruit (non-alcoholic) drinks were great. The fried fish was 5/5. And the best was the “Oh My Momma” rice pork/shrimp/chicken/fish dish was amazing!

Lot of fake reviews here. Some of the worst food Ive had in months in South America. Ordered shrimp ceviche , portion was definitely smaller than advertised and also tasted like nothing Stay away, don't be fooled by high rating

the food was really great the first time I visited, but the second time, it was not the same even though I ordered the same exact thing. They only have the coconut rice with raisins sometimes, other times, they have white coconut rice. I love that they have a lot of local flavors like agua panela, which I can drink all day. I also enjoyed the nice view of the sunset on the beach from my seat inside. Hopefully they have the rice with raisins next time I go back because I love it! lol