La castaña

Restaurants in Calama, Antofagasta

4.2 (42)

Category	Restaurants
Address	Av. Balmaceda 1208, Calama, Antofagasta
Street	Avenida Balmaceda
Area	Calama, Antofagasta
Google rating	4.2 (42)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 9, 2026 · updated Oct 12, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	10:30–21:30
Tuesday	10:30–21:30
Wednesday	10:30–21:30
Thursday	10:30–21:30
Friday	10:30–21:30
Saturday	10:30–21:30
Sunday	12:00–21:00

About La castaña

La castaña is one of the restaurants listed in Calama, Antofagasta. The business is registered at Av. Balmaceda 1208, Calama, Antofagasta; use this page to check its opening hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

Judge a place like this on freshness, consistency and recent reviews rather than decor. Menus and prices change, so check the current menu before going. Payment is in Chilean pesos, by debit card (Redcompra), credit card, bank transfer, QR code or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo, and you should always be given a receipt (boleta); in small places ask first how you can pay, and book for Friday and Saturday nights. 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 all seven days of the week. On most of those days it is open 10:30–21:30. Hours may change on public holidays, at the Fiestas Patrias in September and over Christmas and New Year. No phone number is listed for this business, so the Google Maps link on this page is the best route for directions and any contact details Google has on file.

With 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 42 reviews, it sits mid-range for restaurants in Calama; the detailed comments usually say more than the score about service, prices and waiting times.

How La castaña compares with other restaurants in Calama

Its 4.2 rating is below most of the 17 restaurants in Calama with at least 20 reviews, so read the recent reviews before you go.
It usually closes at 9:30 PM, earlier than 19 of the 23 restaurants in Calama that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It shares Avenida Balmaceda with 25 other listed businesses.
Nearest other restaurants: Chilean (0.5 km), Secplac Calama (0.9 km), Estación Café (1.1 km)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Eme Flowers 6 years ago

Me serví una torta que no era fresca, no estaba mal pero no era fresca. Calidad-precio regular

Luis Muñoz 7 years ago

La idea es buena falta buena pastelería (sobor muy común falta fineza que combine con el local) y mejor café

erika morales bello 7 years ago

Un lugar agradable exquisito los alimentos..muy comodo y tranquilo

C G 7 years ago

Como siempre un lugar agradable. Bien atendido. Buenas ofertas.

Slime channel 7 years ago

El sándwich estaba bueno , pero la pizza no estaba buena , no es casera y el jamón estaba pasado 😔

All reviews on Google ↗

Frequently asked questions

Where is La castaña located?

La castaña is at Av. Balmaceda 1208, Calama, Antofagasta, in Calama, Antofagasta. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is La castaña?

La castaña is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of La castaña?

Published hours are Monday: 10:30–21:30; Tuesday: 10:30–21:30; Wednesday: 10:30–21:30; Thursday: 10:30–21:30; Friday: 10:30–21:30; Saturday: 10:30–21:30; Sunday: 12:00–21:00. 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 La castaña open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12:00–21:00.

How is La castaña rated on Google?

La castaña has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews.

How can I pay at La castaña?

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 La castaña?

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.