Candé
Candé is a traditional Cartagena restaurant on Calle de la Serrezuela, in San Diego, around the corner from the La Serrezuela shopping center. It has live music and dancing.
- Hours
- Every day from 7:00 a.m.; closes between 10:00 and 11:30 p.m. depending on the day (Google Maps, checked 2026-10-13).
- Price
- Mid-to-high prices; check the menu when you book.
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Calle de la Serrezuela #39-02, San Diego, Cartagena
Candé bills itself as one hundred percent Cartagena cooking. The menu has ceviches, crab au gratin, crab in coconut sauce (encocado de jaiba), rice dishes, seafood, meats and regional desserts you won't see elsewhere.
The dining room is full of plants, wicker lamps and deliberately mismatched chairs. The waiters wear traditional dress, and several times a day a group comes out to dance mapalé and cumbia between the tables.
It's one of the most visited restaurants in the old town, so don't expect a secret spot. It is an easy way to try local food with a bit of a show, and it works well with kids.
What to see
- Mapalé and cumbia show in the dining room.
- Ceviches and crab dishes.
- Traditional Caribbean coast desserts.
Getting there
- On foot from the Plaza de San Diego or from the entrance to La Serrezuela.
- Taxi: ask for Candé, Calle de la Serrezuela, across from the wall.
Tips
- Book for dinner and ask for a table with a view of the show.
- At lunch there's usually a table without a reservation.
FAQ
Where is Candé?
At Calle de la Serrezuela #39-02, in San Diego, a few steps from the La Serrezuela shopping center.
Is there a live show?
Yes, there's traditional music and dancing at lunch and dinner.
Do I need a reservation?
For dinner, it's a good idea to book.
On the map
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