International 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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