Kokaú Signature: Contemporary Colombian Cuisine by the Sea in Cartagena
Discover Kokaú Signature at Hyatt Regency Cartagena: contemporary Colombian cuisine, native ingredients, a Josper oven, and signature mixology overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Discover Kokaú Signature at Hyatt Regency Cartagena: contemporary Colombian cuisine, native ingredients, a Josper oven, and signature mixology overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
We are a contemporary Colombian restaurant offering a culinary proposal where the flavors of the country come to life against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea.
From the warm Caribbean coastlines to the vast Pacific region, passing through the Andes, the Amazon, and the Orinoquía, our cuisine showcases native ingredients and elevates them through contemporary culinary techniques.
More than just dinner, Kokaú Signature offers a sensory journey through Colombia’s biodiversity. Ingredients such as fresh hearts of palm from Putumayo, corozo berries, coconut, criolla potatoes, chontaduro, bijao leaves, chuguas, and cubios become the protagonists of a culinary narrative that celebrates origin, territory, and the richness of our local pantries.
Every great restaurant has a defining element. At Kokaú Signature, that signature lies in the Josper charcoal oven, a sophisticated combination of grill and oven designed to cook at high temperatures using natural charcoal.
This technique imparts a deep flavor, impeccable texture, and a subtle smoky aroma that enhances the ingredients without overpowering them.
In particular, the meat cuts prepared in the Josper oven are one of the main reasons to discover this restaurant in Cartagena: fire, precision, and exceptional ingredients in perfect harmony.
Pork Belly
An intense yet balanced preparation: Josper-grilled pork belly served with cayeye, pickled red onion, chonto tomato, avocado, and cilantro. In this dish, the flavors of the Colombian Caribbean find a new expression through fire and contemporary textures.
Cartagena-Style Posta Negra
A sophisticated interpretation of a local classic: Angus picanha in a traditional sauce slow-cooked for 24 hours, accompanied by eggplant boronía, roasted plantains, puffed titoté Kokaú, and oak smoke. It is Cartagena elevated to fine dining while preserving its essence.
Josper-Grilled Cuts
The meat cuts prepared in the Josper oven are a fundamental part of the experience. The restaurant features a dedicated section focused on grilled specialties and premium cuts, reinforcing its identity around charcoal cooking and expertly treated ingredients. In addition to these signature dishes, we offer other creations that reflect our philosophy of contemporary Colombian cuisine, including:
The Kokaú Signature experience does not end in the kitchen. Its mixology program also takes guests on a journey through Colombia through ingredients, memories, and sustainable techniques. In our mixology laboratory, we repurpose peels, fruits, and other ingredients, transforming them into cordials, powders, and jellies that complement each cocktail. Among our most representative cocktails are:
Cajambre
Inspired by Colombia’s Pacific region, it combines clarified chontaduro, honey, lime juice, saline solution, and tequila, finished with a delicate chontaduro crisp.
Cóndor
A fresh and aromatic cocktail inspired by the Andean region, featuring gin, pitahaya extract, basil, and lime juice.
Muricata
Inspired by the Orinoquía region, it offers a fresh and sweet blend of clarified soursop, coconut oil-infused vodka, and lime juice. A recent feature on the new wave of Colombian mixology associated with Hyatt Regency Cartagena also highlighted this cocktail and its regional inspiration
Our restaurant is a space where Colombian flavors come to life with the Caribbean Sea as the backdrop. Whether for a celebration, a romantic dinner, an evening with friends, or a business occasion, Kokaú Signature brings together everything sought by those looking to discover a unique restaurant in Cartagena: contemporary Colombian cuisine, ingredients with a story, refined culinary techniques, and an elegant oceanfront atmosphere.
Additionally, we have been recognized by Tripadvisor with the Travelers' Choice 2025 award.