Ostras El Juancho

Location:
Carrera 1, between Calles 22 and 23, just past the Gino Passcalli store
Santa Marta, Colombia

Restaurant Types:
Seafood

By Lorraine Caputo

One evening I told the folks at the hotel, “Gee, I have such a craving for seafood.” They looked at each other and immediately said, “Donde Juancho.” (It’s really called Ostras El Juancho.) For more than 35 years this has been the most trusted place to get a seafood cocktail off the street. It is a mixture of shrimp, octopus, conch and manta ray at any size you wish ($2.10-6.35). If the four benches along the wall are full (as they usually are), just take your cup over to the seawall and watch the sun set.

Serves daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (except on New Year's Day).

Prices:
Breakfast: Budget
Lunch: Budget
Dinner: Budget

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso

Price Description: Prices include tax.

Atmosphere: Outdoor/patio dining

Service Features:Takeout, children friendly

Bar Features:No alcohol served

Regulations: No smoking

Dress Code: Casual

Reservation: Not accepted