Cumbia Kitchen

Cumbia Kitchen brings a hint of Latin America to the St Leonards seafront. It started out as a pop-up and a little kiosk on Hastings Pier, before owner Jackie Turner found it a permanent home right on the Marina, looking straight out over the water.

The food is Colombian and Latin American street food all made with fresh, local ingredients – expect black bean and butternut empanadas, Venezuelan corn fritters under a poached egg, and aubergine fries you will want to order twice. More than half the menu is naturally vegan and gluten-free too, so there is no sad side-salad option here. And the drinks are just as good: Brazilian single-origin coffee by day, and pisco sours and passion fruit caipirinhas to sip in the afternoon sun.

WHAT WE LOVE

The seafront setting seals it. Grab an al fresco table and enjoy the Latin music playing, with the dog parked underneath you and the water right out in front of you. It’s  a little bit different and a real taste of South America on the Sussex coast. Keep an eye out for their evening pop-ups, too.

Opening Hours:
Thursday – Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm (with occasional evening events)

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