Eat· Cartagena· Other Caribbean
La Cocina de Pepina (Getsemaní)
10° 25.2′ N · 75° 32.8′ W
A small traditional Colombian kitchen on Callejón Vargas in Getsemaní, known for its spicy prawn and shrimp stews - honest coastal cooking a 15-minute walk from Club Náutico.
Practical
OSM position: Callejón Vargas No. 9A-06, Getsemaní (also kimkim). Kimkim describes it as a traditional Colombian spot known for its spicy prawn stew and shrimp stew. Getsemaní is the closest part of the old city to the Manga anchorage - walk over the Puente Román. Club Náutico's guide: most restaurants charge 8% tax and a standard 10% tip (propina), often added to the bill - check before tipping again; ask for 'la cuenta' to get the bill.
Best for
Coastal Colombian dinner close to the anchorage
Nearby
- Fiesta de Independencia de Cartagena (11 November)0.1 NM away
- Getsemaní & Plaza de la Trinidad0.1 NM away
- Getsemaní Barrio Walk0.1 NM away
- Getsemaní Import Stores ('Contraband Alley') & Pacho0.1 NM away
- León de Bavaria (Getsemaní) – Thursday Cruisers' Happy Hour0.1 NM away
- Quarantine Anchorage – Área de Fondeo No. 1 ('Anchorage F', Cartagena)0.1 NM away
- Café Havana (Getsemaní)0.2 NM away
- Cartagena Old Walled City0.2 NM away