Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos

Name: Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos
Address: 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL, United States, 33139
Telephone: (305) 455-2999
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.9

3.9

4101 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Charming
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Cartagena is an immersive experience in the flavors, colors, and culture of the Caribbean, curated by Michelin-starred Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. Our creative, fun, and dynamic concept invites you to savor inspired takes on iconic dishes from Latin American Caribbean cuisine. Thinking of a sun-soaked tropical getaway filled with ocean breezes and the everlasting island time? Cartagena will transport you there.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Caribbean, South American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(305) 455-2999
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Juan Manuel Barrientos
Catering
Catering offers Cartagena's Latin American Caribbean cuisine by Michelin Starred Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. For intimate dinners at home, meetings at the office or elaborate parties almost anywhere. Customize your event with tray-passed service, seated dinners, or chef’s stations. We can do it! Contact Alexajill.Ackerman@slshotels.com for details
Private party facilities
From intimate to grand, let our event planners give you your perfect event. Cartagena at the SLS South Beach accommodates up to 400 guests with design by Philippe Starck, on and off-site catering, curated menus by Michelin Starred award-winning chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, and premium mixology.
Private party contact
Ms Alexajill Ackerman: (305) 455-2994

Location
1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Neighborhood
South Beach
Cross street
17th Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the SLS Hotel 25$ per vehicle
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

CARIMANOLA$18.00
Crispy Yuca, Pork, Avocado Aji, Suero Costeno: ADD OSSETRA CAVIAR $+21
CRAB AREPAS$23.00
Caribbean Crab Stew, Aji de Pina, Mozzarella Gratin
AVOCADO TEMPURA$16.00
Cilantro Aioli, Spicy Mayo, Pickled Onion
SMOKED WAGYU NIGIRI$25.00
Coconut Sushi Rice, Truffle
CORN BUNUELO$14.00
Sweet Corn Tempura
PATACON$8.00
Garlic, Suero Costeno
COMPRESSO$18.00
Spirit Compresses Pineapple, Watermelon, & Apple, Key Lime Espuma, Mango Tajin Salt
CHORIZO SLIDER$16.00
Pork Patty, Chistorra Sauce
CHICHARRON & HAMACHI NIGIRI$18.00
Pork Rind, Achiote Oil, Aged Soy, Finger Lime
MAR & MONTANA "FISH STICKS"$18.00
Chicharron Crusted Fish, Criolla Sauce, Lime Aioli
CROQUETAS DE ROPA VIEJA$16.00
Braised Beef, Plantain, Peanut Aji, Jalapeno Sauce
AREPA DE HUEVO$12.00
Quail Egg, Sweet Pepper Suero Costeno: ADD OSSETRA CAVIAR +$21
EMPANADAS DE PLATANO$15.00
Plantain, Queso Fresco, Aji Rojo
COLORED AREPAS$10.00
Beet, Spinach, Carrot

CEVICHE BAR

LULO YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE$21.00
Lulo Leche de Tigre, Crispy Quinoa, Champagne Emulsion
SCALLOP & PASSION FRUIT CEVICHE$32.00
Coconut Gelee, Achiote Oil, Passion Fruit Air
TUNA TARTARE$24.00
Yuzu Ponzu, Peanut Aji, Chicharron
SHRIMP ROLL (per piece)$12.00
Brioche, Aguardiente Mango Ceviche Relish, Miso Aioli, Crispy Plantain
CEVICHE DE CHICHARRON$21.00
Crispy Pork, Cucumber, Red Onion, Sweet Peppers, Lime

SALADS, VEGETABLES, & RICE

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD$19.00
Gem Lettuce, Rose Water Dressing, Pink Pineapple, Uchuva
MANGO & ARTICHOKE SALAD$19.00
Beet Compressed Artichoke, Mustard Seeds, Fennel, Honey Cider Vinaigrette
YUCA GNOCCHI$21.00
Plantain Honey, Manchego Foam, Mushrooms
ENSALADITA$12.00
Papaya, Cucumber, Carrot, Uchuva, Rocoto
COCONUT RICE$14.00
Sweet Coconut, Tamarind, Coconut Gels
APASTELADO RICE$14.00
Green Peas, Carrots, Peppers
PAPA CRIOLLA PUREE$16.00
Colombian Creole Potato, Butter, Cream, Chives
YUCA STICKS$16.00
Activated Charcoal, Chimichurri Suero Costeno
GRILLED HEARTS OF PALM$13.00
Achiote Hollandaise, Chives
GRILLED BOK CHOY$12.00
Jalapeno Chimichurri

CAVIAR SERVICE

CAVIAR SERVICE$135.00
Classic Ossetra Caviar, Corn & Rice Arepas, Suero Costeno, Scallions, Red Onions

FISH, MEAT, & SEAFOOD

ROASTED CHICKEN$21.00
Guanciale Mushroom Duxelle, Pickled Onions
PORK BELLY$26.00
Green Adobo, Pickled Jalapeno, Pork Jus
SEAFOOD CAZUELA$48.00
Coconut Bisque, Cocada, Parsley Oil, Lime Air
MONSTER PRAWNS (per piece)$24.00
Smoked Butter, Ajillo Sauce, Lemon
POSTA NEGRA$36.00
72 Hour Short Rib, "Black" Glace
LOBSTER TAIL$59.00
Achiote, Coconut Lobster Butter
SEARED SNAPPER$36.00
Tamarind, Coconut, Finger Lime
SALT-CRUSTED BRANZINO$42.00
Citrus, Banana Leaf
TUNA STEAK$28.00
Sesame Soy, Achiote Oil
WAGYU 'AL TRAPO'$55.00
Adobo Rojo, Wine Reduction
BBQ RIBS$32.00
Guava, Tamarind, Scallions
LAMB CHOPS$45.00
Lavender Jus, Culantro

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Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.5Value

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Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos offers "extraordinary experience" with "the best dining experiences you can get in miami." The "stunningly good" dishes showcase creativity with a fusion twist on Colombian cuisine. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and "amazing atmosphere," making it a memorable and highly recommended destination for food enthusiasts.

4,101 Reviews

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Jennifer VIP
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible. We can’t understand why it wasn’t packed. This restaurant was one of our fav dining experiences.
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enrique
Costa Rica31 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
quieres conocer los sabores de Cartagena colombianísimos en el mejor estilo internacional este es el sitio sobresaliente el arroz con sabor a coco y el toque de tamarindo , la arepa de huevo, lo hacen muy delicioso
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Lisa VIP
Toronto12 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had the tasting menu and found that the dishes were hit and miss - some were great - others not so much. The wine pairings were not great. My favorite dish was the mango and artichoke salad. Also liked the corn pueblano and the ceviche. The room was nicely lit with candles. Overall, the experience was under-whelming.
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Kelly
Montana27 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant in the SLS hotel. Excellent food and service.
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Kevin
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
La comida es deliciosa , pero demoran demasiado en traer los platos , tampoco tiene música en el restaurante .
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Sebastian VIP
Orlando1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Horrible Food was cold and late Do not come here Chef never came to the table
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Gilberto
Miami1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Not what I expect from this restaurant and chef name. Restaurant do not show anything related to Cartagena, felted like eating in the middle of a hotel hallway, food salty, will not recommend this place.
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Piotr VIP
Miami2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horrible seevice, slow and erratic. Needed to leave before finishing tasting menu service. Asked for the remaining dishes to go, waited 40 minutes only to get only dish I was already eating packed. Bill of 700$ with no wine will sting for a long time. Take into account restaurant is transition space within hotel so not many if any tables offer comfort
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Jodi VIP
Phoenix10 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The concept is lovely. The execution is horribly misunderstood. The tasting menu and the timing and the temperature of the offerings is not accurate. The food has absolute precision concepts with a poor execution. They need to fix this before you go.
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Lissette
Miami1 review
2.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was not up to Juans usual level. Fish was rubbery, rice was very pasty and sweet. Server was nice, but the gentle man running the food and explaining dishes was stumbling words, hard to understand and seemed very nervous. Lulo marg was excellent. Bar outside and band was really fun as well. Overall , i would not return.
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Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos is rated 3.9 stars by 4101 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

7:00 PM

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1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

Cross street
17th Street
Neighborhood
South Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Caribbean, South American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available at the SLS Hotel 25$ per vehicle
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Manuel Barrientos
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(305) 455-2999
Catering
Catering offers Cartagena's Latin American Caribbean cuisine by Michelin Starred Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos. For intimate dinners at home, meetings at the office or elaborate parties almost anywhere. Customize your event with tray-passed service, seated dinners, or chef’s stations. We can do it! Contact Alexajill.Ackerman@slshotels.com for details
Private party facilities
From intimate to grand, let our event planners give you your perfect event. Cartagena at the SLS South Beach accommodates up to 400 guests with design by Philippe Starck, on and off-site catering, curated menus by Michelin Starred award-winning chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, and premium mixology.
Private party contact
Ms Alexajill Ackerman: (305) 455-2994

Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos

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SMALL BITES

CARIMANOLA$18.00

CRAB AREPAS$23.00

AVOCADO TEMPURA$16.00

SMOKED WAGYU NIGIRI$25.00

CORN BUNUELO$14.00

PATACON$8.00

COMPRESSO$18.00

CHORIZO SLIDER$16.00

CHICHARRON & HAMACHI NIGIRI$18.00

MAR & MONTANA "FISH STICKS"$18.00

CROQUETAS DE ROPA VIEJA$16.00

AREPA DE HUEVO$12.00

EMPANADAS DE PLATANO$15.00

COLORED AREPAS$10.00

CEVICHE BAR

LULO YELLOWTAIL CEVICHE$21.00

SCALLOP & PASSION FRUIT CEVICHE$32.00

TUNA TARTARE$24.00

SHRIMP ROLL (per piece)$12.00

CEVICHE DE CHICHARRON$21.00

SALADS, VEGETABLES, & RICE

HEARTS OF PALM SALAD$19.00

MANGO & ARTICHOKE SALAD$19.00

YUCA GNOCCHI$21.00

ENSALADITA$12.00

COCONUT RICE$14.00

APASTELADO RICE$14.00

PAPA CRIOLLA PUREE$16.00

YUCA STICKS$16.00

GRILLED HEARTS OF PALM$13.00

GRILLED BOK CHOY$12.00

CAVIAR SERVICE

CAVIAR SERVICE$135.00

FISH, MEAT, & SEAFOOD

ROASTED CHICKEN$21.00

PORK BELLY$26.00

SEAFOOD CAZUELA$48.00

MONSTER PRAWNS (per piece)$24.00

POSTA NEGRA$36.00

LOBSTER TAIL$59.00

SEARED SNAPPER$36.00

SALT-CRUSTED BRANZINO$42.00

TUNA STEAK$28.00

WAGYU 'AL TRAPO'$55.00

BBQ RIBS$32.00

LAMB CHOPS$45.00

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