5 Colombian Caribbean dishes you must try
Coconut rice, posta cartagenera, seafood stew and more: what you can't leave without tasting.
By Casa Da2 teamOctober 9, 20261 min read
Cartagena's cuisine blends Indigenous, African and Spanish heritage. These are the five dishes guests ask for most at Fogón de Mar.
The must-haves
Coconut rice: sweet, toasted and perfect with fried fish.
Posta negra cartagenera: beef in a panela and spice sauce.
Seafood stew: coconut milk, shrimp, squid and catch of the day.
Patacones: green plantain, fried until crispy.
Enyucado: a dessert of cassava, coconut and coastal cheese.
Try them at home... or with us
On Saturdays the chef teaches two of these dishes in the Cooking class. If you'd rather someone cooks for you, book a table.
