El Rum Rum de la Habana Review: Cuban Paladar in Old Havana

Pollo Salteado con Piña en Aroma de Cúrcuma y Jengibre, El Rum Rum de la Habana in Havana, Cuba

El Rum Rum de la Habana is a typical Cuban restaurant and paladar located in the heart of La Habana Vieja, Havana’s old town. Managed by owner Osiris Oramas Oliver, El Rum Rum has become popular for its extensive menu featuring meat dishes, seafood, pasta, cocktails, and more. You might be wondering what a paladar …

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Antojos Havana Review: Modern Cuban Restaurant in Old Havana

Grilled Chicken (Pollo Grillé), Antojos, Havana, Cuba

Antojos is a hip and trendy restaurant serving classic Cuban fare, located on the edge of Habana Vieja, Havana’s old town. This area, located near the Museum of the Revolution, is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Havana to explore. Here, you will find narrow alleyways lined with historic buildings housing small restaurants and bars. …

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Mojito Mojito Havana Review: Mojitos and Live Music in Old Havana

Fresh Chicken with Shrimp and Fruits (Pollo Fresco con Camarones y Frutas)

When I travel to new destinations, I almost never visit a restaurant without doing a little research first. Even though I am a tourist, I try to steer clear of establishments that cater mainly to the crowds. So when I stumbled upon Mojito Mojito near Plaza Vieja in Old Havana, I was pretty skeptical. ⚠️ …

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O’Reilly 304 Havana Review: Cocktails and Elevated Food in Old Havana

O'Reilly Tacos (Tacos Mixtos), O'Reilly 304, Havana, Cuba

In 2016, I took my first trip to Havana, a city that was entirely unfamiliar to me at the time. Havana felt like a whole new world. As I walked around the city, everything seemed exotic, from the busy streets to the colorful buildings and vibrant culture. While exploring the charming streets of Havana, I …

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Doña Eutimia Havana Review: Affordable Paladar in Old Havana

Masas de cerdo Doña Eutimia, Havana, Cuba

Doña Eutimia is a paladar, or small restaurant, situated down a quiet alleyway near Cathedral Square (Plaza de la Catedral) in Havana, Cuba. Despite located in the center of Old Havana (Habana Vieja), a touristy and busy area, the restaurant’s location is off the beaten path. Paladar is a term used in Cuba to describe …

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El Aljibe in Havana, Cuba: Famous Restaurant Serving Roast Chicken

Roasted Chicken, the specialty of El Aljibe

A few miles west of Old Town Havana is El Aljibe, a state-owned, open-air restaurant popular with tourists for the family style roast chicken, served the same way for over 60 years. The first time I heard about El Aljibe was while watching Anthony Bourdain’s show ‘Parts Unknown’ when he visited Havana, Cuba. When I …

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