🇨🇺 Trinidad Restaurant Review｜5 Spots Rated + Breakfast Hacks

🌴 Culinary Adventures in a Colonial Town Trinidad's cobblestone streets hide both gems and duds. Here's our tested list with tips and budget-friendly finds👇 1️⃣ 🦞 Dona Clara: Cheap but Disappointing Where: Callejon de los Comedians (near Plaza Mayor) Price win: ✅ Cheapest lobster: 1500 CUP with rice+veggies+bread ✅ Dirt-cheap cocktails: 270 CUP/mojito Why skip: ❌ Rubber-textured lobster (grilled version worse than shoe sole) ❌ Random hours: Opened at 18:30 Wed, 19:30 Thu—"depends on mood," says staff Bottom line: For budget eaters only, lobster lovers avoid 2️⃣ 🍤 La esguina del sabor: Fried Perfection Location: Callejón de la Luz (colorful houses alley) Must-orders: ✅ Fried shrimp (1200 CUP): Double-fried: Crispy batter, juicy shrimp with ocean sweetness Dipping sauce: Lime-chili sauce with Sichuan-level heat ✅ Grilled lobster (3000 CUP): Perfect grill: Juicy meat with caramelized edges Pro tip: Ask for rum reduction sauce Drink highlight: Mojito (600 CUP): Crushed mint, no sugar granules—top 3 confirmed by local bartenders Service win: No side-eye for ordering just shrimp, got free tostadas with reorder 3️⃣ 🍗 Restauranta: Basic Filler Look for: Generic "Restauranta" sign (no real name) Order strategy: ✅ Chicken rice (860 CUP): Con: Dry chicken, only salt+pepper Pro: Chicken-fat rice is passable ✅ Fix it: Douse with table chili sauce When to go: When starving, better than tourist traps 4️⃣ 🦐 Parrella the tango: Average Joe Highlights: ✅ Garlic shrimp (2200 CUP): Flavor: Strong garlic, salty—needs rice Con: Slightly fishy shrimp ✅ Cocktail value: 300 CUP/mango Daiquiri (fruity goodness) Service note: Refills water promptly, limited English 5️⃣ 🎭 La Bodeguita Del Modio: Insta-Trap Avoid reasons: ❌ Cocktails (600 CUP+): Syrup over rum, tap water ice ❌ Rude service: Eye-rolled when ，celebrity photos are props Only pro: Salsa shows at 19:00, good for pics not food 🌟 Hidden Gems: Homestay Breakfast & Highway Burger ✅ Homestay breakfast ($5/person) What's included: Fried eggs + toast + avocado + OJ + Cuban coffee Value: Saves $7 vs restaurant breakfasts—prebook with host ✅ Highway stop burger (1250 CUP) Surprises: ✅ Size: 15cm burger with fried plantains + pickles ✅ Taste: Medium rare beef patty—better than most Havana spots 📝 Trinidad Dining Guide Go-to: La esguina del sabor (fried shrimp + lobster win) Avoid: Dona Clara (cheap but wasteful), La Bodeguita (all show no go) Money saver: Lunch at Restauranta, dinner at La esguina, cocktails at Dona Clara #CubaTravel #TrinidadFood #CaribbeanCuisine #CubaRestaurantReview