Restaurants in Varadero
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Restaurante Esquina Cuba
Notable for the 1950s-era soft-top that sits regally in the middle of the dining room, this place was one-time favorite of Buena Vista Social Club luminary, Compay Segundo. The man obviously had taste. With lashings of beans, rice, plantain chips and chicken, the food here has the aura of Havana’s famous El Aljibe. Great Cuban ephemera line the walls, including black-and-white photos of Varadero back in its Mafia hangout heyday.
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Restaurante La Vega
They’ve diminished the seating at this place to a few tables on a wraparound porch, but the paella’s still good, along with the tempting flan al ron (crème caramel with rum; CUC$3) and strong coffee. Connected to the Casa del Habano, there’s an upstairs cigar lounge for after-dinner smokes (replete with beach views).
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Ranchón Bellamar
Wedged between the main avenue and the beach, this open-sided thatched ranchón is part of the Hotel Sunbeach. With its cheap lunches and maracas-shaking musicians, it’s a good bet when it’s quiet, though the staff struggles to cope if the clientele hits double figures.
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Mi Casita
Perched over a lovely strip of beach, this cozy restaurant looks and feels more like a paladar than a government-run enterprise. Encased in a charming glass-fronted dining room you can enjoy lobster, spicy chicken and succulent fish – all excellent, if a little overzealous with the garlic.
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Grocery Store
There are grocery stores ; beside Aparthotel Varazul; at Caracol Pelicano; at Club Herradura and at Cabañas del Sol. Always check prices at these places, so the cashier doesn't overcharge you. Shops in the large resorts gouge their guests for mineral water etc.
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Castel Nuovo
At the gateway to the peninsula stands one of the town’s best pizza and pasta restaurants, a cheap, no-nonsense place where atmosphere is lively and the food comes fast. Skip the chicken, beef and fish dishes and go with the Italian fare.
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Ranchón El Compay
There are not so many Varadero restaurants facing the beach, which makes this chirpy thatched-roof affair all the more alluring. Set just off the central parks, it serves lobster, shrimp and a mean filet mignon.
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Restaurante Mesón del Quijote
This restaurant is one of the eastern peninsula’s only non-resort options. Perched on a grassy knoll above the Av las Américas, its Spanish-tinged menu makes a refreshing change from the all-you-can-eat buffet.
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La Casa de Antigüedades
On the edge of the park, parque josone, is La Casa de Antigüedades, an old mansion crammed with antiques where beef, fish and shellfish dishes are served beneath chandeliers.
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Barracuda Grill
Set in a thatched pavilion overlooking the beach on the grounds of the Barracuda Diving Center, this popular place has tasty fish and shellfish and it has satisfied many a post-dive appetite.
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Lai-Lai
An old stalwart set in a two-story mansion on the beach, Lai Lai has traditional Chinese set menus with several courses. If you’ve been craving some wonton soup, crave no more.
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Heladería Coppelia
What, a Coppelia with no queues? Set above the new shopping complex in Parque de las 8000 Taquillas, Varadero’s ice-cream cathedral is bright, airy and surprisingly uncrowded.
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Restaurante Guamairé
For something different, this restaurant dishes up pineapple and crocodile kebabs reared at the Boca de Guamá crocodile farm. Perfectly legal in case you were wondering.
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Restaurante La Vicaria
Set meals of fish, pork or chicken include a beer - like all La Vicarias, the price and service make this one of the most popular places in town. There's also a nice garden.
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Restaurante El Ranchón
A pleasant thatched dining hall overlooking the beach opposite Hotel Sunbeach. It's a simple, reasonable menu done well: shrimp with garlic, pork chops and fish fillets.
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La Góndola Pizzería
Close to Casa de la Miel La Colmena, this restaurant has delicious pizzas, lasagna and tortellini with Bolognese sauce. Head to the romantic dining room in the back.
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FM–17
With more local vibe than most Varadero visitors ever see, this simple place has sandwiches and burgers for CUC$1 to CUC$2, plus a free cabaret show nightly at 9pm.
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Restaurante El Criollo
This is one of the more enjoyable state-run places serving what its name suggests, typical comida criolla. Give it a whirl for a lazy lunch.
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Casa de la Miel La Colmena
With a dozen different ice-cream dishes, plus fish fillets and greasy, garlicky shrimp, this place is sure to please.
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Albacora
Fish, squid, shrimp and lobster are available at beachside Albacora. Check out the open bar offer (noon to 4pm).
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Restaurante La Fondue
The small and intimate Restaurante La Fondue serves beef fillet fondue for CUC$10.
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