Tag: Traditional Cuban Food
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How to eat cheap in Havana, Cuba
In Cuba, there is a big variety of places to eat, which can be extremely expensive, as well as surprisingly cheap. For low-budget traveler in Cuba, as well as people who simply want to experience Cuba from the point of view of the local people, the best option is street food. In Havana there are […]
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Paladares: Cuban private restaurants
Only a few years ago almost all restaurants in Cuba were owned by the government. This resulted in Cuban food often being labeled by foreigners as lacking both variety and quality of products. However, now things have changed, and it is hard to imagine a trip to Cuba without a dinner at a Paladar – […]
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5 Traditional Cuban dishes you must try
Traditional Cuban food is a blend of different influences from around the world and, like the people itself, it is a rich mixture of cultural backgrounds. Cuban cuisine has been influenced by African, Spanish, Caribbean, Chinese and Arab cultures, receiving the name of criolla food. Throughout centuries, all of them have introduced spices like garlic, […]