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El Pecado

Restaurant Latin american restaurant

👍👍 Nice atmosphere, good food, lovely staff. There is also a chocolate company in the same building, which they sell in the restaurant - amazing! People often mention great, time, staff, restaurant, menu, Latin, American, fish,


Address

6 Bukoto St, Kampala, Uganda

Contact

+256 789 340731

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (63 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (10) time (10) staff (8) restaurant (8) menu (7) Latin (6) American (6) fish (6)
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  • 5/5 Dee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, good food, lovely staff. There is also a chocolate company in the same building, which they sell in the restaurant - amazing!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Catherine K. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s extremely beautiful. I loved the ambience. The food is great, nice portions. Would most definitely recommend
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Belinda C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience! The ambiance is cozy and very welcoming, staff is exceptional too. Highly recommend to everyone. Will be back again and again :) forgot to mention how the location is easy to find 👍🏽
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte Beauvoisin (Diary of a M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been wanting to try this Latin American restaurant for a long time and finally spent a lazy Saturday lunchtime soaking up their great music and Latin-inspired decor - while getting to grips with the menu (and planning my return trip! 😋) Tacos, empanadas, pork belly, beef fillet, sharing menus and a decent vegetarian "plants" menu are some of the go-to Latin American items on the menu. The drinks menu has beers, spirits and daily cocktail and juice specials. I drank a glass of cold Chilean white wine at 16k a glass. I kicked off with arepitas de yuca, cheesy cassava fritters with sweet tangy tamarinds dipping sauce. (Who knew that cassava could be so light, smooth and appetizing?) Next time I am tempted to try the roast chicken with Latitude chocolate chili sauce and Salvadoran curtido slaw. The price of 37k ugx is more than I would normally spend for a lunch main course but every plate is a work of art - (made for Instagram!) - and all mains are served with a choice of chips, plantain, cassava chips, Spanish rice or mixed salad. For today's main I ordered Peixe na folha de bananeira - fish steamed in banana leaf - (doesn't it sound so intriguing in Brazilian?) exquisitely presented, tender fish fillet served with small cornmeal "pancakes" (which I didn't really get). Small matter, everything else was colourful, inspiring and very tasty. My cassava chips came with an intensely favoured side dip of pureed tomato, garlic and herbs, one of the highlights of the whole meal. There was no room for dessert after this lot but both desserts sound INCREDIBLE. Churros con chocolate is "deep-fried piped dough tossed in sugar and served with a dark chocolate dipping sauce." This is for you if are a fan of donuts or mandazi (but always wished for them to be a little lighter and sweeter!) I will definitely be back for the passion fruit crème brûlée! Once upon a time, El Pecado's location was the site of La Fontaine Restaurant. El Pecado makes great use of its multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, meaning it's a great venue for couples, friends or parties. Well-trained, polite staff wear face coverings all the time, allowing you to let your hair down and just enjoy the great food. To coin a phrase, I will definitely be back! #diaryofamuzungu #foodie #kampala #eastafricatraveldirectory
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Håvar B. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambience, décor, service, and obviously the food! The Brazilian fish in banana leaves is just the killer! Will be back for the rest of the menu!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nyree M. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here with my mother to get dinner. Greeted by our waitress who was very friendly and efficient. We shared the #8 Pescaso Frito Columbiano with a side of Spanish rice. #12 - Bereniena Asada Con Salsa Negra-eggplant with beans so delicious! Everything we ordered was delicious and it didn’t take too long. Would definitely come again. We also had the Tequila Sunrise which was also delicious
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katongole A. 2 years ago on Google
    Receptive Crew,Great Food and Drinks, Cozy Environment with Beautiful flowers yet the prices are just so realistically fair!!! My friend Bella and I really had a great time whilst there🍻!! 🔥Bravo El Pecado👌👌👌!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nik J. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great ambience, top service. Winner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 dtads t. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice food, well presented, my only small downside was the staff need training. I sat long after being given the menu, nobody seemed interested in taking my order, the place wasn't busy. Also the time in between receiving my coffee and my meal meant my coffee was cold during the meal. But overall the food was nice, and coffee was nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moreen Anderson (. 2 years ago on Google
    The honey lime chicken was the bomb! This place is my new favorite in Kampala!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D B. 2 years ago on Google
    The first dine-in experience was good. Came in for lunch after shopping at the Acacia mall. The food I ordered was superb in presentation and taste. Although I would have loved to have more of the jackfruit sauce over my pork. But the texture and taste of the sauce can be improved in my opinion. I sat at the back instead of the front of the house. It was better because of the lighting and space but a lot is going on especially above the restaurant is another establishment. If you're not bothered by those comings and goings, then it should be fine. Also, choose the right time to dine. When staff is not cleaning or getting stocks off the back room that they disturb your peace while enjoying your meal. I suggest the management of both establishments have a policy to not take out garbage or bring in supplies when there are guests in the restaurant. Overall its a good food experience - taste, presentation, and price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Arav A. 2 years ago on Google
    Horrible food, service was good but the sides were bigger than the actual main and the chicken was very bland and small, very expensive and the food left me unsatisfied.

  • 5/5 Anna T. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Latin American food in Kampala. Amazing quality and service. Absolute gem of a restaurant.

  • 5/5 Vinay S. 2 years ago on Google
    Visit this lovely restaurant in Kampala! Service is unmatched, food is amazing. Highly recommend!!!

  • 3/5 Disha P. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered the pork tacos and the Brazilian fish. The tacos were good, fish was poorly done, especially for the price. It was overcooked and dry. In addition to that, the menu states it comes with a sides of arepas and a salsa; the “sides” may as well not have existed because they were so small they made no difference to the dish. 37,000 for a small piece of fish fillet that is not even cooked well is a rip off. Service was also lacking majorly. We were the only customers there on a Sunday evening and the wait staff didn’t seem too interested. The owner/manager was at the restaurant but was also uninterested in the guests experience. Unfortunate.

  • 5/5 Vince D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food. Very tasty and authentic. Additionally, the place has a great atmosphere - perfect for after work drinks.

  • 5/5 Ethan W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pork chop & Spanish rice!

  • 5/5 KEMI F. 1 year ago on Google
    El Pecado is The 7th Hidden Gem - Restaurant in Kampala, El Pecado - Latin American restaurant in Kampala, Uganda. The food is amazing and if feel like a home away from home with aesthetic decor and the best music….

  • 5/5 Parker's p. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous on all accounts. Flavors and food are incredible as well as such kind staff. A must when you are tired from shopping at Acacia Mall.

  • 5/5 Crystal M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing ambiance, best burger I've had in a long time, great service

  • 5/5 Diego Flores G. 2 years ago on Google
    A great location, the staff is welcoming and kind. I ordered the Chiles Rellenos, and I have to say that as a Mexican, it was such a pleasant culinary and heartwarming experience. I will definitely come back and next time will be for the Sopa Azteca and the Churros

  • 5/5 Kinatte A. 1 year ago on Google
    Am in love with your burgers, haven't had a nice one in a long time🍔😋. Good Job.

  • 3/5 Jorge S. 1 year ago on Google
    As a Latin American I find it quite far from what Latin American cuisine means.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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