Location: Cienfuegos
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Cienfuegos Province, Caribbean Food Guide: 10 Cuban food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Cienfuegos
Find out what Cuban restaurants to try in Cienfuegos. Cienfuegos (American Spanish: [sjeɱˈfweɣos]), capital of Cienfuegos Province, is a city on the southern coast of Cuba. It is located about 250 km (160 mi) from Havana and has a population of 150,000. The city is dubbed La Perla del Sur (Pearl of the South). Cienfuegos literally translates to "one hundred fires"—cien meaning "one hundred", fuegos meaning "fires".
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10. Restaurante Bahia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By simonthecellar
This may have been the best meal we had in Cuba and, as residents of Tampa, we are very familiar with Cuban food. The lunches were very good, but we totally spoiled our appetites on the huge platter of newly cooked plantain chips we were served. Heaven! The service was very good and the restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere.
9. Palacio de Valle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By Eli B
The orient is truely a picture of beauty. None more spectacular then this edifice that defies belief. The interior is totally lavish with inlaid woodwork, intricate carvings and stained glass windows that are framed by exotic wooden carvings. Its gobsmacking beautiful. Its lucky that these days the images captured by an army of visitors are relatively silent, compared with the days when shutterbug clicks would reverberate around the property. We came to ogle and to lunch, priorities which must be satisfied. Whole fish was my request sent three days ahead of our visit. It arrived in royal triumph. A silver platter bore the princely pesce oozing a wonderful fresh ocean essence. My daughter went for lobster with mustard and fresh mayo. Unsurpassed triumph. Sated by our bonanza we traipsed up the ornate staircase past columns of marble and intricate decorations to the perch, from which we were afforded another breathtaking vista. An unbroken sweep of Cienfuegos and beyond. The balcony overlooks the briny, in an unfettered sparkle of blue with the sky above offering counterpoint with wispy clouds. Not a place to miss. I could spend a number of weeks here. In fact i will. This time with a boat to ferry me around beautiful Cuba.
8. Grill Punta Gorda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Nihilnisibene
After strolling down the prado and malecon, this family style restaurant is ideally situated to settle for dinner. Delightfully cold beer comes in an iced glass. Simple yet tasteful place looking upon the malecon. Prices not particularly elevated. Frequented by many locals as well- a good sign. I had ordered fried tapioca followed by swordfish and shrimp, tasty and well presented. Coconut dessert served on a slice of cheese(!). Unusual combination rounding off a satisfying dinner. When I left the place was full, likewise next evening when we passed. Recommended.
7. Casa Prado
Overall Ratings
4 based on 524 reviews
Taking as a reference the pride that we feel the cienfuegueros to own the emblematic and distinctive Paseo del Prado, we opened the doors of our modest restaurant in the No. 4626 of that street the 4 of February of 2011. The uniformity and rectilinear lin
Reviewed By Mmm_Spicy
Recommended by Ivan, our host in the casa where we are staying. We had already eaten but popped in for a quick drink on the way home, which turned into a few drinks!The rooftop terrace is a great place to spend an evening, there is however a more formal dining set up on the downstairs floors. The cocktails were excellent and really well priced. The service was friendly and professional. We saw some of the food when it was served to a neighbouring table and it looked excellent. If we were staying in Cienfuegos another night we would definitely dine here.
6. Las Mamparas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By billdublin
This was the sixth restaurant I visited in Cuba, three in Havana and three in Cienfuegos. It is by far the best of the six. The food was simple but very good. The house wine, a Spanish Sauvignon Blanc was also very good and the service was excellent.
5. Restaurante Dona Nora
Overall Ratings
4 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By CarolienBAC
Nice restaurant situated in a beautiful colonial building with a lovely balcony. The high ceilings give the restaurant a spacious feeling. Food is cheap, but very tasty. I adored my fish, prepared according to Doña Nora's recipe. I also tried a bit of the ropa vieja: also excellent. Of course the restaurant provides some live music for your entertainment. I do have to say, I was kind of glad to hear a guy play something else than Buena Vista Social Club. Service is friendly and very charming. We liked it a lot that the waitress poured our glasses of rum with flair at our table.Value for money!
4. 2212 Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 59 reviews
Located in the heart of the beautiful city Cienfuegos in Cuba overlooking its famous Malecon. Family owned offering a welcoming and professional environment. You can enjoy our main cuban dishes along with other international cuisines such as japanese, ita
Reviewed By TAMAN1951
Every course was very good. Butterfly starters were delicious and served piping hot. Fresh salad as well. Each dish was very tasty pork, chicken all good. The beans and rice were delicious. Nice drink selection and great lemonade. Friendly attentive service.
3. Pelicano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By thewitgallery
The restaurant and the atmosphere is very welcoming with a nice view. Our server Yanuel (Castillo) was amazing. He was very attentive, professional making our time spent there, delightful. The food was very well grilled and quite tasty. We liked the creativity in the courses that we chose. Lynda and Eduardo from Miami
Where to eat International food in Cienfuegos: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Paladar Ache Bar Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 571 reviews
Paladar Aché Bar Restaurante founded in 1996. Built as a native shack decorated with natural elements.The epistemology of the word is related Ache merging two cultures, African and Cuban. Hence the meaning of Welfare, Good Fortune, Good Luck, Health, is g
Reviewed By bounusfynn1989
We came here recommended by a friend, Felicia our guide from Viajes Vintage and it was great, prices very according to what you order and nice taste... this is the real Cuban flavor.
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1. Camila's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 344 reviews
A charming place with great view of the water. Perfect to relax and enjoy amazing Cuban and International food. At night, beautiful lighting of the dock. From a snack to a delicious lobster tail meal, you can enjoy the atmosphere and the food.
Reviewed By DianaSands
Punta Gorda is the slightly posh seaside holiday destination in Cienfuegos. I have heard it described as the Cuban equivalent of Sandbanks in the UK, but it is on a smaller, prettier more Cuban scale. This restaurant is in the perfect location very close to the end of the point, jutting out over the sea. Watching crabs and fish swim by the coloured lights after dinner added to the fun of the evening, especially when a fish jumped out at our feet! The food is beautifully prepared and very decoratively presented with garnishes. Portions are very large. All the dishes my family ate at dinner were delicious. Breakfast was also lovely and very nicely presented. This is Cuba though, so some ingredients can be unavailable.
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