Domingo
Domingo is chef Catalina Vélez's restaurant at Carrera 5 #2-97, in the San Antonio neighborhood. It cooks dishes from Valle del Cauca, Cauca, Chocó, Nariño and Putumayo with ingredients from small producers. It has been in the 50 Best Discovery guide since July 2026.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (checked on 2026-10-13).
- Price
- Chef-driven restaurant; prices above the area average
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Carrera 5 #2-97, San Antonio, Cali
It opened in late 2023 in a restored house in San Antonio, with an open kitchen, long wooden tables and a garden of more than 300 edible plants, many native to the Pacific coast and Valle del Cauca. Chef Catalina Vélez works with fishermen, farmers and artisans from the region and aims to waste nothing.
The menu travels through the southwest's pantry: Tumaco shrimp with yacón leche de tigre, smoked fish from the La Plata archipelago, pandebono (cheese bread) with chontaduro cream and duck arroz atollado. For dessert there's borojó and Tumaco chocolate. There are vegetarian options and cocktails made with local ingredients.
In July 2026 it joined the 50 Best Discovery guide. After the August 10 earthquake the team organized a collection of aid, and in October 2026 it's still posting its schedule on Instagram.
What to see
- The open kitchen facing the tables.
- The garden of edible plants.
- Dishes with Pacific ingredients like chontaduro, borojó and Tumaco shrimp.
Getting there
- On foot from the San Antonio chapel, a few blocks away.
- Taxi or ride-hailing app to Carrera 5 and Calle 2.
Tips
- Book through their online system or on WhatsApp, especially for Friday and Saturday.
- On Sunday it opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m.
- Ask where each dish comes from: the menu tells you the region.
FAQ
What kind of food does Domingo serve?
Cooking from southwest Colombia (Valle del Cauca, Cauca, Chocó, Nariño and Putumayo) with produce from small producers.
Do I need a reservation?
It's recommended, especially on weekend nights. You can book online or on WhatsApp.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu has vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Is it still open after the earthquake?
Yes. In October 2026 it's still posting its schedule on Instagram, and Google Maps shows normal hours.
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