I have 4 words for you – get the ropa vieja! There was a band rotating through the various rooms. If it was good enough for Beyonce then surely I had to visit! The restaurant is located in a large home with indoor and outdoor spaces. I was told by our tour guide that Jay Z and Beyonce ate here when they visited. This paladar is located by the fort in Havana. Near La Cabana’s Fort, Parque Historico Militar Morro-Cabana, Havana. The décor was plush and the atmosphere lively with a trio band performing. We also had Cubano sandwiches and plantain chips. Let me tell you, it lives up to its name! The frozen daiquiris as well as the mojitos were delicious. Constantino Vert, the former owner of Floridita, is credited with creating the daiquiri. Floridita’s motto is “la cuna del daiquiri” which stands for the “the cradle of the daiquiri”. They actually have a bronze statue of Hemingway by the bar. It was one of the first places I set out to find since I read it was a known hangout of the author Ernest Hemingway. Obispo No.557 esq.a Monserrate, La Habana Vieja.įloridita is located in Old Havana across from the National Museum of Fine Arts. ***La Habana, Habana=Havana, La Habana Vieja= Old Havana*** Best Restaurants in Havana Cuba El Floridita Bar: I digress, he chose not to bring anything and he didn’t have to! I have nooooo idea where those people ate because everything we had was delicious! From food to drinks from Havana to Trinidad everything was flavorful and cheap! These paladares and restaurants in Havana Cuba were our favorites. I went so far as to recommend him packing hot sauce in his bag (swag-sorry-couldn’t help it #Beyonce). I actually warned my husband not to expect the delicious Cuban food we were used to in Miami.

People mentioned this may be due to lack of seasonings as a result of the embargo. If you are heading to Cuba, this list of delicious & iconic bars and restaurants in Havana Cuba will definitely be helpful! While planning my trip to Cuba, I came across posts where people complained about the food at the Cuban restaurant they’d visited.

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