Regarding food and drink recommendations, you can’t leave Havana without trying its Cuban pizzas, which you’ll find on every corner, but we’ll mention La Mimosa or La Juliana in Chinatown. In this same neighborhood, there’s an area with restaurants serving typical Chinese and Cuban food; we enjoyed some delicious steamed dumplings.
At El Chanchullero, between Central Havana and Old Havana, we tried the daiquiri and the chanchullero tacos—a very tasty experience. Along Paseo del Prado, there are numerous bars and pubs for drinks; we loved Selva, a very Cuban spot where you’ll see people playing dominoes, cards, and other games.
Behind Fira’s House is one of Havana’s best restaurants: San Cristóbal. A picturesque space decorated with colorful lights, cuckoo clocks, various signs, and flags from different countries. We tried the breaded lobster as an appetizer. For our main courses we ordered lamb in a melt-in-the-mouth sauce and another dish called Habanera Temptation; I think the name makes it clear how delicious it was.
Author: Alba Martínez – Volunteer at Firas House
