Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”

Restaurants in Calama, Antofagasta

Category	Restaurants
Address	Antofagasta 1965, local 35, 1390000 Calama, Antofagasta
Street	Antofagasta
Area	Calama, Antofagasta
Phone	9 6120 4646 · WhatsApp
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 9, 2026 · updated Oct 20, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	08:00–17:00
Tuesday	08:00–17:00
Wednesday	08:00–17:00
Thursday	08:00–17:00
Friday	08:00–17:00
Saturday	08:00–17:00
Sunday	Closed

About Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”

Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” is a restaurant in Calama, Antofagasta. It is listed at Antofagasta 1965, local 35, 1390000 Calama, Antofagasta, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

In Chile lunch is the main meal of the day, roughly from 13:00 to 15:00, once (afternoon tea) comes between 17:00 and 19:00 and dinner rarely starts before 20:30, busiest at weekends. At lunchtime many places serve a menú del día (set lunch), the bill shows a suggested 10% tip that is voluntary, and in the cities almost everything can be ordered for delivery through PedidosYa, Uber Eats or Rappi. On weekday lunchtimes many restaurants serve a menú del día or menú ejecutivo (set lunch), which comes out fast and fills up between 13:00 and 14:30; book by phone or WhatsApp for Friday and Saturday dinner, and note that the bill shows a suggested 10% tip, which is voluntary.

Opening hours are published for six days of the week. Typical hours are 8:00–17:00. Note that it does not open on Sundays. Hours may change on public holidays, at the Fiestas Patrias in September and over Christmas and New Year. The listed phone number is 9 6120 4646. From abroad dial +56 followed by the number. Calling or sending a WhatsApp message ahead is the norm for bookings and appointments.

How Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” compares with other restaurants in Calama

It usually closes at 5 PM, earlier than 23 of the 23 restaurants in Calama that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It is closed on Sundays, while 17 of the 23 other restaurants in Calama with published hours open that day.
It shares Antofagasta with 8 other listed businesses.
Nearest other restaurants: Sakura sushi y comida rapida (0.2 km), Chamos Café (0.3 km), Estación Café (0.3 km)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” located?

Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” is at Antofagasta 1965, local 35, 1390000 Calama, Antofagasta, in Calama, Antofagasta. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”?

Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”?

Published hours are Monday: 08:00–17:00; Tuesday: 08:00–17:00; Wednesday: 08:00–17:00; Thursday: 08:00–17:00; Friday: 08:00–17:00; Saturday: 08:00–17:00; Sunday: closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on public holidays, long weekends, the Fiestas Patrias (18–19 September) and between Christmas and New Year, and on the coast and in the south outside the summer season, so call before a special trip.

Is Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” open on Sunday?

No, Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”?

You can call Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” on 9 6120 4646. It is a mobile number, so you can also try WhatsApp using the button on this page.

How is Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” rated on Google?

Cocinería “Donde Carlitos” does not have a Google rating yet.

How can I pay at Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”?

The listing does not say which payment methods are accepted. In Chile, cash in Chilean pesos, debit cards (Redcompra) and credit cards, bank transfers, which are common even at small shops, and QR payments or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo are the norm. Always ask for your receipt ("boleta"). Ask first if you plan to pay by card, especially at small shops and street markets.

Are there other restaurants near Cocinería “Donde Carlitos”?

Yes. Calama also has Estación Café, Bar Oktobeer Calama, Patagonia among others; see the full list of restaurants in Calama at the bottom of this page.