El Dandy is such a great place. It's located in a very interesting and beautiful part of Habana Vieja, facing Parque Cristo and its beautiful church. You'd think that it would be crowded 24/7, but somehow it has not been hyped and taken over by tourists just yet. Most of the people who go there are tourists, but it's just not crowded.

The food is really good, everything I had was absolutely well made, tasty and fresh. The juices are otherworldly. The mint lemonade is unreal, but just try any of them and you'll be fine.

There's the occasional shortage of ingredients that's characteristic of Cuba, but that doesn't matter. There are so many plates in the menu that you're hardly left without options when the staff can't get a supply of this or that for the day.

Actually this indicates how fresh the food is: you have to check everyday what is or is not available.

The staff is incredibly friendly, excessively so sometimes and it's fun. Everyone speaks English some way or another, or everyone tries to and eventually you're understood.

El Dandy is an amazing place, you're going to have great food and a great time while you're at it.