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Cuba 1940 - Plaza San Diego

Restaurant Bar Gastropub Cuban restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Gastropubs in Cartagena


Address

Plaza San Diego, Calle Stuart #7 - 46, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Contact

+57 310 7084938

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (39) music (25) live (18) great (14) service (14) delicious (12) comida (12) drinks (11) Cartagena (10) Cuban (9)
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  • 4/5 Nirupa P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to watch a soccer game or listen to Live Music I got the Cuban sandwich, yuca con mojo , beans & rice. Everything was cooked perfectly. The yuca con mojo had an overwhelmingly amount of onion, but overall everything was good.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William C. 2 years ago on Google • 409 reviews
    Awesome food, great energy! The staff was very friendly. The bartenders worked their butts off all night. The live music was energetic and the place was full of good vibes. Definitely worth a return visit!

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 2 years ago on Google • 364 reviews
    Super cute restaurant and very boutique. The drinks were strong and the food was good. The entire staff was so nice.

  • 2/5 Filippa R. 2 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    To be honest, not worth it at all. The food tasted like it was old, the music inside was way too loud. There were no more empanadas, which is weird because it’s one of their most famous plates. The food was not fresh and was badly presented. Completely disappointed. Oh, not to forget that it’s completely overpriced. Not worth it!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Witch-King of A. 3 years ago on Google • 183 reviews
    I loved this place. Wonderful ambience (inside, away from the peddlers), incredible live music at 9pm... good service. The cubano was delicious, although it could’ve been crunchier! And the rice was also very good. All around a great place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anna B. 2 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    The only reason this place doesn't get full stars is because of our waitress. She seemed to have been the only one who just did not want to be there at all, and it took forever to get anything from water to the bill. But the food was absolutely phenomenal. Especially Grandma Eva's Seafood Casuela. Way better than the ones we tried at much costlier restaurants in Cartagena!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex B. 4 years ago on Google • 24 reviews
    This place was the most fun out of all the bar/restaurants we went to. They have live music at night. If you like Cigars they have a bar that feels private up stairs you can smoke one. The staff where in a good time all 3 times we went. They serve strong drinks there. Look what we where doing. When we showed up there was a lady dancing in the pool for her man, He was taking pictures and blowing her kisses(strong drinks:•) Great place, I highly recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yeya 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    The address is not correct because we went and the place does not exist. We asked someone who lives next door and he informed us that the place was closed. The place doesn't exist any more. Or the address is wrong. We go forward to the Marzola Parrilla Argentina...very good place and good food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Frost J. 2 years ago on Google
    This place probably has some good dishes but based on the juices (which sound good based on how they are presented on the menu and server) and starter (Ropa Vieja empanadas) I didn't want to order any main plates. Service was good though and location is nice. Interior decor is also reallyyy nice!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Isa - Cat S - V. 1 year ago on Google • 218 reviews
    The music The vibe The Female Singer Are spectacular.... It's a perfect place for a happy, live , salsa night even if you have kids. The food is good, but I honestly think it's overpriced for what it is. The bottle service is expensive too. Worth it I guess. But it could be pricey.

  • 5/5 Loowee 2 years ago on Google • 198 reviews
    Old time havana vibe. Very romantic and private. These kind of restaurants are gems. The menu is great. I highly recommend the vaca frito.

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Cuba 1940 unfortunately no longer exists. They say it's been over a year, so if you're one of those looking in the area you won't find it ☹️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PAOLA ANDREA ACHURY M. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    My husband and I loved this place, we went to Cartagena a couple of months ago and with the saddest surprise it was closed and under construction :( what happened?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jes B. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Tried to visit this place today and it doesn’t exist, must’ve closed down
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela M. 2 years ago on Google • 110 reviews
    This place is amazing. A must visit if you’re in Cartagena. We initially went here to find live music, and we found that and more. Service was incredible, everyone was super friendly and fast. Upon recommendation from the bartender we had a traditional and a spicy mojito. Both strong and delicious. The live music was breathtaking, the band was perfect. It felt like a very special concert. Ambience is very nice, no AC but we were very comfortable regardless. We ordered the seafood dish to share and it was delicious. So fresh and so many flavors. The Ropa Vieja empanadas were also incredible, try them with their spicy sauce, delicious. Owner came to say hi and we had a good chat. Very special night! Thank you so so much for everything. Btw, there’s a pool under the stage. It took me a minute to find out, ha!

  • 4/5 Stacy K (. 5 years ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Stopped by looking for a particular beer. While they did not have the beer we were looking for, the staff was very helpful. A waiter even took us outside and pointed to where we could find the brand I was looking for. The interior was beyond cool with a pool! I wish now we would have eaten there.

  • 5/5 Lita C. 4 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Beautiful place, delicious food and live music. All in the same place!! The best thing is the pool where you can enjoy a drink.

  • 5/5 LILIANA LIZCANO M. 4 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Excellent service, you don't have to wait long to be served, delicious food, at a fair price. Everything wonderful

  • 1/5 Amber B. 2 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    We went and the people in the area had no clue about this restaurant. Finally one person also told us that it closed.

  • 5/5 Алла 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Well then🫣

  • 5/5 Manuel F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cuban food like homemade something expensive, but nothing exaggerated. Highly recommended (Original) Comida cubana como hecha en casa algo caro, pero nada exagerado. Altamente recomendado

  • 5/5 Cesar P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Exelente lugar

  • 5/5 Rene V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Service was great! I had croquettes, empanadas, roast leg, tostanos, congri rice, and flan. All were great. (Original) Service was great! I had croquetas, empanadas, pernil asado, tostanos, arroz congri, and flan. All were great.

  • 5/5 DinaLuz G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

  • 4/5 Daniel G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent decoration and atmosphere. With live music it must be incredible although I did not have the opportunity to enjoy it because I arrived early. The food was good, although the portions were small and the taste was not wow. Good attention. It is expensive but it is worth at least going once. (Original) Exvelente decoración y ambiente. Con música en vivo debe ser increíble aunque no tuve la oportunidad de disfrutarlo porque llegue temprano. La comida estaba buena, aunque pequeñas las raciones y el sabor no era wow. Buena atención. Es costoso pero vale la pena al menos ir una vez.

  • 5/5 Andres Londoño T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy place, good food and music. Good salsa orchestra (Original) Lugar acogedor, buena comida y música. Orquesta de salsa buena

  • 5/5 Estefania Gonzalez G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything delicious, the mojitos, the live music, the food, the atmosphere ... Unmissable! (Original) Todo delicioso, los mojitos, la música en vivo, la comida, el ambiente... Imperdible!

  • 5/5 DOUGLAS Leon A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended the house cocktail (Original) Recomendado el cóctel de la casa

  • 5/5 Yurany B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place, good music, wonderful attention (Original) Excelente lugar, buena música, maravillosa atención

  • 3/5 Ameera D. 2 years ago on Google
    The waiter was friendly and the ambiance is pretty chill. They served us food pretty quickly. Each dish comes with a lot of food. We enjoyed the empanada appetizers. I can’t remember what we ordered for entrees, but they are pictured below. If you are around, I would recommend stopping by, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here either.

  • 1/5 Sammy B. 2 years ago on Google
    The only thing good about this place is the ambience. Service was not good and I thought I was going to die after eating here. I lost an entire day of my vacation trying to recover from their food. Here’s what not to get.

  • 1/5 Shirvitta U. 2 years ago on Google
    From the time we stepped in until the time we left it was a bad experience. We had reservations for our group of about 17 ladies and when we arrived they started to set up tables in a small space upstairs. Eventually they set us up with about 9 two person tables lined around the room. The waitress seemed new and immediately overwhelmed and didnt know the menu which is ok but they should have had someone helping her with a group our size. We ordered drinks and 15 minutes later ordered food. Our drinks arrived about 45 minutes later. A group of locals (about 6-8) came in and was seated in the room next to us and immediately got their drinks and started receiving food. About an hour and 30 minutes after being seated some of us started receiving food without utensils, the utensils arrived 10 minutes later. After they finished eating the rest of the food started coming but 3 orders were not received so those 3 ladies left to go find food elsewhere. When our food arrived it was barely lukewarm and lacked flavor. So the reviews that I read before arriving that said the food was mediocre and the service was horrible was accurate. There was a language barrier but it was made clear before we ordered how the bill was going to be paid, one of our Spanish speaking ladies explained to the staff. The company that made the reservation was going to pay for everything except alcohol beverages, that was up to each individual to pay. For some reason no matter how many times we said it or explained, it took a while for them to take the beverages off the bill and allow 5 of the 14 remaining ladies to pay with a credit card(the rest paid with cash to make it easier on the staff) so it shouldn't have been that difficult to create 5 beverage bills or make 1 bill for those that paid with a card, I was willing to cover those 5 drinks so we could leave. They didnt want to take the food off the bill for the orders that were not made for the 3 ladies that never received food. The waitress that initially took our orders tried her best so i dont have an issue with her, it's the rest of the staff. One waitress walked in rolling her neck and eyes. Another waiter started to count the money that was given by the host of the company we were on the trip with and told us it's not his problem that we have a bus waiting outside when she politely told him that we had to leave soon, then started to recount the money even slower. So the bus took us back and the company representative stayed back to make sure everything was accurate and paid for. Im not sure who covered the drink bill for 5 mojitos she made it back to the hotel before our bus arrived. Everyone was frustrated as well as this sour faced woman who was trying to enjoy a romantic date but kept glaring at our group like we were difficult black women starting problems when all we were trying to do was get an accurate bill, and pay. This was a HORRIBLE experience on the last night of a good trip. Every restaurant we went to was able to accommodate our group when it came to seating, service, and the alcoholic beverage bills except this one (regardless if we paid cash or card). I felt like they treated us like unwanted guests from the moment we stepped in. So yes the service is TERRIBLE, the worst I have ever experienced and the food was not good. Maybe if you are a local you get better service and food. The only thing I enjoyed was the water and live music. PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE IN A GROUP LARGER THAN 6 OR AT ALL.

  • 3/5 Liam K. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely got to Cuba 1940 on a really quiet afternoon, and it was a great place to kick back and have a couple of drinks and just enjoy the decor and ambiance. I'm sad I didn't try the Cuban sandwich, but could imagine the place being a really great night spot. I wish I could review it more accurately, but I think this place would be way more lively a few hours after I was in there, unfortunately.

  • 3/5 Nadim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Saturday night a live salsa band was playing, very nice atmosphere. Now as to the food.... I am Cuban and I know cuban food so I will give it a 3 star on the food, churasco was a very tough cut of meat not a skirt steak as it should be. Ropa vieja empanadas served with a Mexican salsa... not good. Not a typical Cuban food, go for some drinks and the atmosphere maybe even jump in the indoor pool in front of the stage

  • 3/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good service and food was ok. I went for lunch, but dinner might be better. My drink wasn't very good. I can see how this might be a happening place at night.

  • 5/5 J P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant, the food is great, the drinks taste good, and the music is good. What else can you ask for?

  • 5/5 María Fernanda Laguna C. 3 years ago on Google
    La comida esa deliciosa La atención es excelente 👌

  • 5/5 José Gustavo Barriga V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food ! (Original) Buena comida !

  • 5/5 Aren E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love very good service. (Original) Muy buen servicio me encanta.

  • 5/5 john jairo r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend it excellent site live music good group !! Prices because in Cartagena it is expensive but it is worth it (Original) Lo recomiendo excelente sitio la música en vivo buen grupo !! Precios pues en Cartagena es costoso pero vale la pena

  • 5/5 Johana S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere live music delicious food recommended. (Original) Un buen ambiente música en vivo la comida deliciosa recomendado.

  • 5/5 Clinton H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vibe

  • 5/5 ERIKA R S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, very delicious food and music like from Cuba (Original) Muy lindo la comida muy deliciosa y la musica como de cuba

  • 2/5 Leidy R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place but very bad song choice. The music lists come out of You tube and are from the same artist for three or four songs. It is very sad that they do not live up to their name. (Original) Un lugar bonito pero muy mala la elección de canciones. Las listas musicales salen de You tube y son de un mismo artista por tres o cuatro canciones. Es muy triste que no hagan honor a su nombre.

  • 4/5 Javii7 3 years ago on Google
    They sell a delicious meal.

  • 5/5 Edilberto Jiménez f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place good music and excellent service, food is good (Original) Excelente lugar buena música y excelente servicio, la comida es buena

  • 5/5 Loránd E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, live music, decent mojito.

  • 5/5 Yiran Z. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for lunch. Do not forget to try the ceviche if you like sashimi and fresh lemon tadte, it’s awesome!

  • 5/5 Greg M. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the entertainment and the sea food. I had the shrimp cocktail and the mixed mariscos. Go early or make a reservation. You'll enjoy it.

  • 5/5 Silvia C. 4 years ago on Google
    Retro ambiance w an eclectic touch. Well stock bar and cigars. We only had drinks but the food menu had real Cuban food unlike other places where their menu is from every where Service was both friendly and proper.

  • 5/5 Britta P. 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the best food I had in all of Cartagena! Good atmosphere, good service, prime location, and good food. No complaints.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place and great food. The arroz cubano is quite good and plenty for two. The cubanos are quite tasty as well. Pretty good mojitos that are strong enough, but not the strongest. If you sit outside you will be hassled constantly by vendors and street performers. If you're coming from america then the Cuban food here's a bit different. For example they don't have those strong Cuban coffees and don't have beef empanadas. The foods great though. I'd recommend the rices

  • 5/5 Juan Carlos P. 3 years ago on Google
    My girlfriend and I had a lovely evening, nothing better than live music, good food and few beers to finish a great day walking around Cartagena. Tasty food, friendly staff. Overall a great experience, highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a true Cuban type experience.

  • 1/5 Daniel 3 years ago on Google
    They have tried charging me 2 time for a tip.

  • 5/5 Julián C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good prices and the food is good (Original) Buenos precios y la comida es buena

  • 5/5 Earvin F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, very attentive at all times, super delicious food, and that day the group that played was excellent with pure sauce! (Original) Excelente servicio muy atentos en todo momento la comida super deliciosa además de que ese día la agrupación que tocaba estaba excelente con salsa pura!

  • 3/5 Carlos L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) High price for the quality and quantity, the mojito ceviche seems expensive, it is rich without being special but the portion is very small. Good cocktails, as for normal care (Original) Precio alto para la calidad y cantidad, el ceviche mojito me parece costoso, es rico sin ser especial pero muy pequeña la porcion. Cocteles buenos, en cuanto a la atención normal

  • 4/5 Daniela Botero R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very delicious natural juices, I sat outside and a boy stood in front to play the violin asking for money, and the place instead of asking him to leave, began to turn the music to a very high volume to the point that it was very uncomfortable to be in that place, the boy with the violin left. When I asked for the m3 account they charged more than what the menu said. The place is nice to sit outside. (Original) Los jugos naturales muy deliciosos, me senté afuera y un muchacho se paró al frente a tocar violín pidiendo dinero, y el lugar en vez de pedirle que se marchara, empezaron a subirle a la musica a un volumen altísimo al punto que era muy incómodo estar en ese lugar, el chico del violín se fue. Cuando pedí la cuenta m3 cobraron mas de lo que decía el menu. El sitio es agradable para sentarse afuera.

  • 5/5 Hernando Augusto Espinosa D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very good place with an excellent vibe, the people who work there are very cordial, their recommendations on the menu are spot on. It is definitely a place to know when you are in Cartagena (Original) Es un muy buen sitio von una excelente vibra, las personas que alli trabajan son muy cordiales, sus recomendaciones sobre el menu son acertadas. Definitivamente es un sitio para conocer cuando esten en Cartagena

  • 5/5 Lucas S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place not to be missed in Cartagena !! Helpful and affordable. Very good mojito !! (Original) Un lieu à ne pas manquer à Carthagene!! Serviable et abordable. De très bons mojito !!

  • 5/5 Omar J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food, the attention and the live music are unbeatable (Original) La comida, la atención y la música en vivo son inmejorables

  • 5/5 Tulio Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is super good I recommend Bahia de Pigs, the music group is very good (Original) La comida es super buena les recomiendo Bahia de cochinos, el grupo de musica es muy bueno

  • 4/5 Pierre O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, live music, could be more cuban

  • 5/5 Francisco L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich dishes and very attentive staff (Original) Platos muy ricos y personal muy atento

  • 5/5 Jorge R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great enviroment and the food was good

  • 5/5 Mandy S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious. Great service. (Original) Sehr lecker. Toller Service.

  • 5/5 Markus R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super fast service, very friendly and accommodating! Delicious food at fair prices. Gladly again. (Original) Super schnelle Bedienung, sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend! Leckeres Essen zu fairen Preisen. Gerne wieder.

  • 5/5 Travis S. 3 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my food!

  • 5/5 Roseling jay c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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