Restaurante La Unica Cartagena image

Restaurante La Unica Cartagena

Restaurant Mexican restaurant Taco restaurant

One of the Top rated Mexican restaurants in Cartagena


Address

Cra. 8 #38-47, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Website

www.launica.mx

Contact

+57 56787949

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (539 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12:30 to 4 pm, 6:30 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12:30 to 3:30 pm, 7 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12:30 to 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12:30 to 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12:30 to 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12:30 to 4 pm, 6:30 pm to 1 am
  • Saturday: 12:30 to 4 pm, 6:30 pm to 1 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Nirupa P. 2 years ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Good ambiance, some nights they have live musics. I walked in with high expectations because I dined at the La Unica in Mexico & it was amazing. The service was very slow & the food did not have much flavors. The drinks were really good!! Overall disappointing experience.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan P. 6 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Great music, a lot of new friends. Come enjoy some drinks and good food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oliver M. 8 months ago on Google • 95 reviews
    We enjoyed an easy going, super enjoyable Sunday evening. The tacos are all super, the octopus chicharrones awesome, and the service kind and helpful. "Besame mucho" being performed softly and thoughtfully. Muchas gracias!

  • 3/5 Ecaterina C. 3 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    The atmosphere was nice but the food was nothing special. We made a reservation for 6:30 pm and when we arrived it turned out the restaurant opens at 7, but somehow they confirmed our reservation for 6:30 😃🤦🏻‍♀️

  • 3/5 Yashar M. 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    It is a rip-off! We were a group of 8 Adults and a toddler. The ambiance is great. The food is nothing special and overpriced. Out of what we got, tacos were the only dishes that were worth ordering. Not recommended for adults who are looking for a great gastronomic experience. There are way better places in town.

  • 4/5 jencinar 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibe. Live music. Cocktails and very friendly service. Average Mexican food. They do not take reservations after 7pm, you have to show up. No table cloths.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Samantha 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Honestly a super average restaurant. Food wasnt great, the only thing that made it good was the atmosphere! Definitely disappointing since its a chain with worldwide locations

  • 5/5 Richard E. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    I’m used to excellent Mexican food, so was cautious. The aroma pulled us in for a light lunch. Wow. Beautiful food. Perfect service. Delicious!

  • 5/5 Iam “YourBuddy” D. 10 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Wow. Seriously amazing food and ambiance! It’s on the pricey side but worth every peso. From start to finish we had delicious and beautiful dishes. Finally some real Mexican food! Full of flavour and soul. We (party of 2) shared a cazuela de alambre and tostadas de atún for starters, then had tacos pirata and grilled tuna. After all that dessert seemed promising, so we had the pistachio cheese cake and the coconut flan. Again, delicious! (The cheese cake could be shared by 2 people btw.) The service was excellent and I had what is probably the best cocktail I’ve ever had (a mariachi). Cherry on top, we were lucky to have live music when we were there. Long story short: highly recommend. 10/10. Would do it again.

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 11 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Fantastic restaurant - we didn’t have a reservation, arrived around 19:30 on a Friday night and seated within 5 minutes. Fantastic service from Francisco, who was attentive and super friendly. Food was amazing, tacos fantastically tasty and the Barbacoa Norteńa was amazing. Live music, great atmosphere. Would definitely come again! Muchas gracias de Inglaterra.

  • 3/5 Adrien 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing ambiance and beautiful live music. Also really attentive and friendly service. This is what I would come back for. The food was just ok. I got the ceviche and beet salad and they were pretty mediocre. Ceviche was very fresh but bland and beet salad had some of the right smoky flavor profiles but beet was cut too thick and there was too much beet and not enough other ingredients to compliment it.

  • 5/5 Dan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant with exceptional detail and attention to service our server Francisco was top right and thanks to Pablo at the reception we were able to get seated without any issues. Thank you very much Dino had a great time and we look forward to coming back.

  • 5/5 Stephan M. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't know where to begin. I've been in this restaurant numerous times I met the owner Dino the first time visiting. We came with a large party the staff was able to take great accommodate us with ease. I highly recommend doing reservations beforehand to be safe. The always have Live music!! The Ambiance here is amazing. The owner Dino has a signature PepperJacksteak if you like spicy you should definitely try it. Drinks are amazing! I love the food here you taste everything and everybody. And I love the uniform that the staff has,it's very elegant . Definitely one of the top restaurants to visit. Special thank you to our server Fransico and Pablo he's one of the best.

  • 5/5 Noel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and presentation. Good music and excellent service. Great bar also, has top shelf spirits. Excellent atmosphere. A++++

  • 2/5 Roberto M. 1 year ago on Google
    We were placed up stairs and we were sweating the whole time. Things got to the table late and my overall expectation was low. Food was good, but not worth going back only because of that.

  • 2/5 Simon V. 2 years ago on Google
    The interior design is pretty nice — although the drinks and food were very average considering the elevated prices. Poor Margaritas. My advice, go with the basics: Tacos and beers to make it pleasant.

  • 5/5 Peter L. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible food, usually has live music. You will feel like a celebrity in this restaurant. Great place to take someone if you want to impress them

  • 2/5 Jaye 2 years ago on Google
    The indoor patio is amazing and it feels cool on any hot day. It is good to a drink there, but I didn’t like their food, especially the tortillas were so hard like a fabric. Think about this detail and you get the idea.

  • 4/5 Jessica C. 2 years ago on Google
    4 stars for the food, 5 stars for everything else (the ambiance/vibes/location/food presentation). Please note that this is a Mexican/Latin restaurant, not Colombian. The food taste itself is quite good, but lacks the flavor and kick I was hoping for with authentic Mexican cuisine. Strong notes of aji yuquitania, a chili native to Colombia and the Amazon region, throughout the dishes and even some of the cocktails. Pricing-wise, this will be on the higher-end of restaurants in Cartagena, not the best bang for your buck, but great value for "scene" and music.

  • 2/5 Dmitry G. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is way overpriced for the quality of food offered. We ordered a tomahawk steak medium rare and it came out rare and without any flavor. I’ve had steaks all over the world and this was very mediocre. The presentation was subpar as well. The server had no idea how to cut it. The rest of the meal was just ok. Drinks were average and apps were not original. I wouldn’t visit this place again. Cartagena has so many other amazing choices.

  • 5/5 Michael J. 1 year ago on Google
    Red Snapper bites. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs, good food, good conversations, good customer service. The band was a nice touch!

  • 5/5 MariJ R. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you so much for an amazing night, best food and also Luna she is the best costume service, i had troubles with the reservation and she was super nice and Pablo the hostess and best photographer EVER

  • 1/5 Gonz M. 2 years ago on Google
    Be careful when making reservations. I made reservation for 1830, when we arrived were told they start service at 1900. No way to wait at the bar, since is their fault for offering a time slot that they weren't going to honor. Had to leave. Went to Quebracho Steakhouse. I'm glad they didn't take me at la unica.

  • 5/5 Christina G. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I’m from NYC so good food and atmosphere is necessary to the dining experience. La Única did not disappoint, the food was delicious and plentiful. The vibes and music were perfect as well. The staff was the cherry on top with their well mannered hosts and waiters. Thank you for the experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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