La Cocina de Pepina
Colombian restaurant · Cartagena ·

La Cocina de Pepina

Colombian restaurant · Cartagena ·

Authentic Colombian coastal dishes, stews, empanadas, beer

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Cl. 25 #9a-06 local 2, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Get directions

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Cl. 25 #9a-06 local 2, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Get directions

+57 300 8565189
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The 35 Best Restaurants in Cartagena, Colombia | Eater

"Anyone who can’t afford a coastal getaway will find a taste of seaside comfort food here. Although founder María Josefina Yancés has handed over her small restaurant to her nephew Christian Sepúlveda, the kitchen carries on her extensive work with traditional local foodways, paying tribute to biological and cultural diversity in the Caribbean. Typical ingredients include cassava, plantain, eggplant, chiles, beef, pork, hens, ducks, and plenty of fish from rivers and the sea. Look for mote de queso, boronía (eggplant and sweet plantain puree), pasteles and hallacas (types of tamales), gallina monteriana (chicken stew from Montería), or viuda de carne salada (salt-cured meat with garnishes). Seating is first-come, first-served. [$$]" - Juliana Duque

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La Cocina de Pepina

bernardo luca

Google
Bar far the best restaurant I’ve tried in Colombia and top 5 on my list. The food was fun and creative, the cocktails made with love and caring. The menu’s is just right on length and the dishes may en something like you never tried before. From the Caribbean soup to the carne salada, everything it’s just spot on between saltiness and flavor

Isaac Land

Google
A real find (although it’s been praised in a Lonely Planet guide, and you’ll have trouble getting a table at lunchtime). I had dinner here and their Sopa Caribe is the best seafood stew I’ve had in years, maybe in my lifetime. Genuinely friendly staff, welcoming to solo diners, a small restaurant which means you could have real conversations. If I lived in Cartagena, I’d be a regular.

Antonio Costagliola di Fiore

Google
La Cocina de Pepina is a small restaurant with very friendly and welcoming staff. It’s a true guarantee of quality when it comes to food and traditional Caribbean recipes. The service can be a bit slow, but the excellent flavors are absolutely worth the wait. What a wonderful place to end a trip to Colombia!

Daniel Anjos

Google
This is really authentic Colombian food. And it is extremely good. This is a must-go place. Yes, the seats are limited (around 8 tables), but the staff is amazing, the place is super cozy and again, the food is amazing. We had "posta cartagenera" and "cerdo sinuano"

Joelle Deriaz

Google
DELICIOUS FOOD. Friendly staff, small but well conceived menu. 100% recommend. Small dining room, so I recommend making a reservation.

Bradley Jones

Google
La Cocina de Pepina offers a taste of authentic Colombian cuisine, focusing on simple yet flavorful coastal dishes that capture the essence of local flavors. Located just outside Cartagena’s bustling walled city, this tucked-away gem provides a calm retreat from the crowds, allowing you to fully enjoy a quiet, unpretentious dining experience. The menu features traditional Colombian staples, each dish crafted with fresh ingredients that highlight the vibrant flavors of the region. It’s a great spot for anyone looking to enjoy delicious, straightforward cooking that truly speaks for itself.

Paul David

Google
We sought this place out in the Getsemani barrio. The air conditioning was a welcome relief from the heat, but everything we ordered was amongst the best food we have ever tasted, including the best chicharrón (pork belly), and steak. This place gives restaurants in Italy, including Michelin plate restaurants, serious competition, as it is better than many. Highly recommended!

dan safra

Google
We tried to venture outside the old city center in search of a great small of the bit local spots. Le Cocena de Pepina was our choice of a small and highly anticipated local restaurant. The space was decorated like an old time place and the feeling was of a family restaurant. English is a rare commodity here and spaces are limited. And yet we got seated immediately. (it was nice). We ordered Ceviche, Soup and Fish that the waiter recommends. She was very sweet and caring. The food on the other hand didn't rise to the expected level. Yet it's not a bad spot for a quick bite on a quiet evening.