Trinidad Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Trinidad

March 4, 2018 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best restaurant in Trinidad, Cuba including Paladar Sol Y Son, Restaurante San Jose, Sol Ananda, Wakey Wakey & Shakey Shakey, Restaurante Museo 1514, Cubita Restaurant Bar Santander, Paladar La Marinera, Restaurante Taberna Ochun Yemaya, Taberna La Botija, Cafe Don Pepe
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1. Paladar Sol Y Son

Simon Bolivar # 283 | E / Frank Pais and Jose Marti, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer Caribbean, Cuban, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$118 +53 41 992926
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 625 reviews

Paladar Sol Y Son

In our palate can taste excellent dishes, but be patient, our cuisine is organic (charcoal), all meals are prepared at the time you order them, even view of the customer. For a pleasant stay we suggest options bar while listening to live music beautiful traditional trinitarian.

Reviewed By NH50 - Norwich, United Kingdom

I was hungry and my other half wasn’t, but we had a great value meal here. There was spicy curry inspired food on the menu and lassi to drink. So we did. More yoghurt less alcohol! The music was gentle and attractive, and the whole...MoreHello We are very pleased to know that our kitchen has been your favorite, especially Indian dishes. Thank you for choosing us and writing this opinion. Best regards Management Sol y Son

2. Restaurante San Jose

Maceo No. 382 | entre Colon y Smith, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Cuban, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$16 - HK$71 +53 41 994702
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Restaurante San Jose

Hermoso restaurante bar, climatizado, ubicado en el centro historico de la ciudad. Mantiene una decoracion de la epoca. Brindamos un servicio de excelencia, para que nuestros clientes salgan satisfechos y complacidos. Esperamos su Visita cuando venga a nuestra Hermosa ciudad de Trinidad en el centro de Cuba

Reviewed By Fredrik Unnar A

Good Food in Cuba. Don`t expect the same quality as in Italy or an professioanl italian restaurant elsewhere. Cub is Cuba and no good food. But here good food to be in Cuba and friendly service. Go there.

3. Sol Ananda

Real 45 | Frente a la Plaza Mayor, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +53 41 998281
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 551 reviews

Sol Ananda

This is a paladar in Trinidad.Local phone is 041998281

Reviewed By breweruk - Brookmans Park, United Kingdom

We popped in for lunch after first trying Paladar Museum, which was close the Sunday lunchtime we visited. The staff were busy cleaning the restaurant for the evening opening and I asked for a lunchtime recommendation. The young waiter spoke perfect English and directed me to Sol Ananda close by. What as wonderful recommendation. Eating here is like stepping back in time because you are surrounded by antiques and old furniture. The food is delicious and the waiting staff really friendly. Try the grilled fish, perfect. The Cuban style chicken is a really special, too (we always share each others food). Recommended.

4. Wakey Wakey & Shakey Shakey

Jesus menendez 205, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Caribbean, Cuban Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Late Night +53 5 2743520
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 146 reviews

Wakey Wakey & Shakey Shakey

Reviewed By Kaalo - South Coast, Australia

How could we not go into a restaurant with this super cool name! Better still, live music and with only a few tables and guests, quite intimate compared to other nearby tourist venues. The food was good value and quality. The beer was cold and the staff attentive. How many places in the world do you get a complimentary Cuban cigar at the meals end instead of an after dinner mint. Wake up, shake your butt and go visit the Wakey Wakey Shakey Shakey!

5. Restaurante Museo 1514

Simon Bolivar #515 e/ Juan Manuel Marquez y Fernando Hernandez Echerri, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Spanish, Cuban, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night +53 41 994255
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 354 reviews

Restaurante Museo 1514

Reviewed By ntackx - Brussels, Belgium

A beautiful restaurant in colonial house that bring you back in time.
The tables are well dressed (old China, silver forks and knives), the interior is beautifully decorated with old oil lamps and little statues while a band is playing typical Cuban music.
It is clear this restaurant is fancier (and pricier) than your average restaurant in Trinidad.
The service is very professional. Waiters are well dressed and have attention to detail.
We had spicy chicken and a porc steak for dinner. Although the both plates were tasty and well presented, both chicken and porc were over cooked. I expected better especially given everything else was good.

6. Cubita Restaurant Bar Santander

Maceo #471 E/Simon Bolivar | Y Francisco Javier Zerquera, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Wine and Beer Seafood, International, Cuban, Italian, Japanese, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$78 - HK$157 +53 5 4306376
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 461 reviews

Cubita Restaurant Bar Santander

Es el unico restaurante en Trinidad que oferta comidas japonesas ( sushis ) ofertamos el ceviche peruano. Nos especializamos en mariscos.

Reviewed By BryanDubai - Dubai

We came at the busy dinner period- service was slow and a bit confused. The food was extremely average- very plain and not a lot of flavour. We went vegetarian, and i'd say this is NOT their specialty.

7. Paladar La Marinera

Jovellanos 178 e/ Iglesia y Perla | Jovellanos 178 e Iglesia y la Perla, Casilda, Trinidad 64300, Cuba Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wine and Beer Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Cuban Late Night HK$63 - HK$126 +53 41 995454
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 178 reviews

Paladar La Marinera

Reviewed By AliciaIson - Sydney, Australia

One of the local staff at our hotel recommended this place to us, we would never have found it on our own. We were hesitant driving through a local village which was half way between Trinidad and Playa Ancon but we were so pleasantly surprised on arrival. It had a beautiful outdoor setting, and an open kitchen so you could watch your meals be prepared and cooked. The staff were lovely and the food was the best we had in Trinidad. They butterflied the lobster on the grill and had a range of sauces you could choose from. Prices are more expensive than what you might pay in the village, but for lobster I found it very reasonable. It was worth the taxi ride and great to escape to a local spot away from the really touristy areas. It felt like an authentic experience.

8. Restaurante Taberna Ochun Yemaya

Piro Guinart 151B entre Frank Pais y Jose Marti, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Caribbean, Latin, Seafood, Spanish, Cuban, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +53 5 2709491
Excellent
80%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 149 reviews

Restaurante Taberna Ochun Yemaya

Reviewed By Wayne D - Lennox Head, Australia

Came across this place by accident, and enjoyed the meal so much, came back the next two nights with friends. Prices are great. I had Ropa Viejo, a beer and mojito for under 10cuc. Second and third night they had a female duo playing who's harmony's very enjoyable.

9. Taberna La Botija

Amargura 71-B | esq. Boca, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Caribbean, Latin, Bar, Spanish, Cuban, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +53 5 2830147
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Taberna La Botija

Reviewed By TuulaV - Helsinki, Finland

People are queuing to this place while most other restaurants have barkers working on the streets in vain. The atmosphere is lively and homey like in a tavern or a beer house. Long wooden tables and benches. Live music. Efficient and friendly service. Food by Cuban standards pretty good and not over-priced despite the popularity.

10. Cafe Don Pepe

Piro Guniart, Frente al Museo de Lucha contra Bandidos, Trinidad 62600, Cuba Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Cafe Breakfast, Drinks 5301533767332
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 417 reviews

Cafe Don Pepe

Reviewed By Helen G - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Finding this fabulous little coffee bar was definately a holiday highlight. Coffee was by far the best we tasted in Cuba with such an extensive coffee menu. A little oasis and perfect place to relax. Often very busy and we had to wait but happy to do so.

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