Guantanamo Province, Caribbean Food Guide: 6 Latin food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Baracoa

April 16, 2020 Vivienne Hutton

Discover Restaurants offering the best Latin food in Baracoa, Guantanamo Province, Caribbean. Baracoa is a municipality and city in Guantánamo Province near the eastern tip of Cuba. It was visited by Admiral Christopher Columbus on November 27, 1492, and then founded by the first governor of Cuba, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar on August 15, 1511. It is the oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba and was its first capital (the basis for its nickname Ciudad Primada, "First City").
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6. Costa Norte

Malecon # 82-A, Baracoa 97310 Cuba Caribbean, Latin, Spanish Seating, Table Service +53 21 641942
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4 based on 12 reviews

Costa Norte

Reviewed By Ben W

When I was strolling through Baracoa for a while I got hungry. So I try to find an interesting restaurant. At the waterfront I saw a small restaurant called “Costa Norte”. A member of our group had told me about that restaurant before. She liked the food and coffee there. So I was curious about that place. Unfortunately, the staff didn't speak English; but the menu was in Spanish and English. When I was about to order they indicated me with hand signs that it would take at least 50 minutes to prepare the food. I considered this as unacceptable (I was the only customer at that time) and left. But then I was thinking about how long it would take to find another interesting restaurant and decided to go back.I ordered Octopus and it took indeed about 45 min until it was served. Meanwhile I tried several cocktails: Pina Colada, Cuba Libre and Canchanchara. All of them tasted good with the right, balanced amount of rum. Also, the Limonada Naturale was tasty. Before the main course they served fresh prepared kind of Krupuk (deep fried crackers made from starch as base). Later I realized that they had to be prepared fresh since due to the high humidity the chips got soft and not so tasty within less than 30 min. The provided fresh veggies were also good. Then finally the octopus was served. The meat was a bit chewy as so often in Cuba. But the taste was far better than the octopus I ate in another restaurant the day before. And the price was with 7 CUC quite reasonable. I enjoyed the meal and would certainly go back there again if I would be in Baracoa again.

5. El Poeta

Antonio Maceo entre Ciro Frias y Cespedes, Baracoa 97310 Cuba Caribbean, Cuban, Latin, Spanish Dinner, Lunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +53 21 643017
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4 based on 125 reviews

El Poeta

Reviewed By vatravelingbug

We went to El Poeta with great hopes, having read rave reviews about it in more than one guide book and online. And first part of meal was very encouraging with a salsa appetizer and yummy soup (although the banana paste block left a lot to be desired). Then came the meal; two of us had ordered the lamb, based on online recommendations. The flavor was great but it was so full of gristle and bone, there was little meat to eat. Friends at a neighboring table ordered the grand buffet of several different fish dishes. Big servings but it took more than an hour to be made and brought to table and by then everyone was ready to leave--and food was disppointing considering the long wait. The owner/Poet came by and pour rum through sugar cane to those willing to accept it. But otherwise was disengaged. Seemed like a palador whose time had come and gone. Needs some refreshing to keep up with other restaurants nearby.

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4. La Colonial

Marti # 123, Baracoa 97310 Cuba Caribbean, Seafood, Cuban, Latin Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +53 5 2718558
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4 based on 139 reviews

La Colonial

Tel; +53 21 645391

Reviewed By milliesmum2016

La Colonial is charming, with a verandah opening onto the street and a blue and white painted dining room. Very homely and welcoming in style. The food was delicious. I had callalloo and lobster follow up with the yummiest almond ice cream made, I guess, with locally grown almonds.

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3. Restaurante Marco polo

Avenida Malecon 82 Esquina Moncada, Baracoa 97310 Cuba Latin, Seafood, Cuban, Caribbean Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +53 5 3553623 http://marcopolo.baracoa.co/
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4 based on 131 reviews

Restaurante Marco polo

Reviewed By kaylaartt

It's a nice place - interior standards - with lots of Cuban art and artifacts. But we waited such a long time for the meal.

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2. Restaurant La Roca

Primero de Abril No. 78, Baracoa 97310 Cuba Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Cuban Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Full Bar 64-2309
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4 based on 100 reviews

Restaurant La Roca

Reviewed By ShaunBud

I was here for my birthday and the owner came out with a beautiful cake and the entire staff sang so that was nice. The lamb was everything the reviews said it was. Delicious. There’s a nice breeze on the covered porch up top which is where we sat. All-around great place for dinner

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1. Baracoando

Maceo 96 y Cerca de Via Azul, Baracoa 97310 Cuba Cuban, Caribbean, Latin, Spanish Dinner, Lunch Reservations, Seating, Table Service +53 21 642199
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5 based on 54 reviews

Baracoando

Reviewed By mwdonez

As a vegan food is almost imposible to find a place to eat around Cuba. This places is like an oasis for vegetarian - vegan people. But beside that they provide different plates, they use fresh and organic vegetables. Everything is fresh and natural and it’s made in front of you. So far the best food in Cuba. So delicious and flavored dishes. The Mesa Buffet is colorful , aromatic and so good. I should stay more longer in Cuba only for this food.Maximo Gomez the owner is friendly got an amazing talent in his kitchen.

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