Cuba Varadero | Budget-Friendly Lobster Gem 🦞

LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO: $6 for a Seafood Feast After baking in the Varadero sun, a local friend tipped me off to this spot—hop on the double-decker bus from your hotel to town centre, walk a few minutes, and you’ll find LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO. Small but packed, it’s where $6 buys a lobster meal that’ll make your taste buds dance! 🚌 Easy to Find: Follow the Crowd Super convenient from hotels: ride the double-decker bus (top deck for sea breezes 😎) to “town centre,” then 5 minutes on foot. The place is tiny, with wooden tables crammed full of locals and savvy travelers— like a family dinner. 🦞 Two Flavors: Both Winners Thought cheap meant skimpy? Wrong—first bite won me over: Grilled Lobster (Pic 1): Not huge, but thin shells mean more meat. Grilled to crispy perfection, it drips juice when torn open. Slightly firm (thanks to grilling), but the sweet, briny seafood flavor shines—even better with a squeeze of lime 😋. Local Sauce-Simmered Lobster (Pic 2): My favorite! Lobster bathes in a red sauce made with tomatoes, beans, and local spices—tangy, a little spicy, perfect with seafood. The meat soaks up the sauce, blending tenderness, freshness, and tomato zing—so good with rice 🍅. 💰 Price Shock: $6 for Fullness With 1 USD = 300 CUP that day, a lobster meal costs 1800 CUP = $6! In Varadero’s beachfront spots, this wouldn’t buy half a shrimp—here, you’ll leave stuffed. Checked the bill twice: “No mistake?” The owner grinned: “Local price, enjoy!” In tourist-heavy Varadero, finding such a honest spot is a delight—no overpriced ocean views, no hidden fees, just $6 for a lobster feast. Craving seafood in Varadero? Don’t think twice—this is the one! #Cuba #Varadero #CubanLobster #BudgetEats #VaraderoFood