🍽️ Havana & Varadero Restaurant Guide 🇨🇺

Late but worth it—here are my April food adventures in Cuba! 1️⃣ Ivan Chef Justo 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 4JRV+CH3, La Esquina 🔥 Best meal in Havana! Multi-level seating (indoor/outdoor). Must-try: • Mixed tacos • Fried croquettes • Lamb dishes 🚶♂️ Bonus: Next to EI Carbon (filming spot for K-drama "Encounter"). 2️⃣ O’Reilly 304 🌟🌟 📍 4JQW+PMW, O'Reilly 🔥 Only good for: Fried plantains (best in town!). ⚠️ Skip: Overly greasy chicken and mediocre pasta. 3️⃣ San Cristóbal 🌟🌟✨ 📍 4JPM+FFQ, San Rafael 🔥 Beyoncé-approved, but… ✅ Good: Braised beef/pork (flavorful but salty). ❌ Bad: Soup = disaster, and we got food poisoning 😭 4️⃣ D’Next Bar Cafeteria 🌟🌟🌟 📍 Teniente Rey #512 🔥 Safe choice: Pizza, pancakes, sandwiches—clean and simple. 5️⃣ TaBARish 🌟🌟🌟 📍 4JQV+8HW, Calle O’Reilly 🔥 Surprise hit: Carbonara pasta (creamy and rich). 6️⃣ Coppelia 🌟 📍 Torre, Calle L 🔥 "World’s largest ice cream shop"—but only 2 flavors (meh). 7️⃣ Helad’oro 🌟🌟🌟 📍 Calle Aguiar 206 🔥 Top-rated ice cream—worth a detour! 😢 Missed Spots 1️⃣ Casa Mia: No walk-ins—book ahead for Malecón sunset views! 2️⃣ La Guarida: Rihanna’s fave (epic staircase photos). 3️⃣ Los Nardos: Rejected twice (no CAD accepted). 🍹 Best Drinks • Cuba Libre • Daiquiri • Piña Colada • Mojito 💡 Money Tip: Exchange USD with street vendors for the best rates! “From tacos to food poisoning—Cuba keeps it real!” 😂🌮 #HavanaEats #CubaFood #TravelDiaries