Bolivia, baked in London

A secret worth breaking open.

Golden on the outside. Rich, fragrant and wonderfully juicy within. Discover Bolivia’s most treasured pastry in the heart of Old Kent Road.

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A South London favourite, one salteña at a time.

A 5.0 Google rating from more than 500 guests is the kind of welcome we never take for granted.

5.0Google rating
500+ reviews
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“The food was amazing, authentic and so affordable.”

Alexandra M.
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“The staff and food were amazing — will be coming back regularly.”

Thomas B.
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“Very friendly, warm, with excellent value.”

Georgina H.
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Not quite an empanada. Entirely unforgettable.

Across Bolivia, the salteña is a beloved mid-morning ritual — a glossy, hand-sealed pastry made to hold a warm, richly seasoned broth. The first bite releases its aroma; the last leaves you planning the next.

Salteñas Martín has brought that feeling to London since 2006: honest Bolivian flavour, served warmly in a family café where first-timers and lifelong fans share the same table.

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A golden salteña opened to reveal its juicy filling
Visitor photograph of Salteñas Martín coffee and freshly baked Bolivian salteña
Salteña Martín served warm on a plate

The signature

The salteña

A softly sweet golden pastry enclosing chicken, vegetables, spices and its prized savoury broth. Hold it upright, take a careful bite, and let the ritual begin.

Perfect with

Mocochinchi — Bolivia’s cinnamon-scented dried peach drink — or a freshly made coffee.

Traditional Bolivian mocochinchi with dried peaches and cinnamon

Mocochinchi

A taste of Bolivia, poured over ice.

Made from dried peaches brought from Bolivia and gently perfumed with cinnamon.

Come hungry. Leave with a new favourite.

214 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5TY

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8 am–10 pm
Thursday
8 am–6 pm
Friday
8 am–10 pm
Saturday
7:30 am–10 pm
Sunday
7:30 am–9 pm

Prices may change. Please check with the café when visiting.

Freshly baked Bolivian salteñas at Salteñas Martín