La Mulata

An affordable Caribbean restaurant in the San Diego neighborhood of the Old Town, popular for its fish, seafood, and coconut rice with posta negra.

Located on Calle Quero in the San Diego neighborhood, this is a budget-friendly option in the Old Town, focusing on Caribbean fish, seafood, and home-cooked dishes. Representative dishes include grilled sea bass with seafood sauce, red snapper with garlic and olive oil, ceviche, and posta negra served with coconut rice, alongside clearly marked vegan options. It has around 4,100 reviews on Tripadvisor with a 4.4 rating. Service can get busy during peak dining hours, so booking in advance or dining off-peak is recommended. Average cost is around 40,000–100,000 COP, with main courses around 35,000–55,000 COP, within walking distance in the Old Town.

Opening hours

Tue–Sat approx. 11:30–22:00, Sun approx. 11:30–18:00, closed Mon (based on recent Tripadvisor and Apple Maps info)

Budget-friendly · Seafood · Old town

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