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Best Cuban restaurants nearby. Discover the best Cuban food in Matanzas. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Cuban restaurants near you.. Matanzas (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈtansas]) is the capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas. Known for its poets, culture, and Afro-Cuban folklore, it is located on the northern shore of the island of Cuba, on the Bay of Matanzas (Spanish Bahia de Matanzas), 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of the capital Havana and 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of the resort town of Varadero.
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10. Restaurante Arrebato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By treb0r2015
Excellent friendly staff and great service, this was good value food very popular with the local Cubans. Pasta and pizza were plentiful as well as more traditional pork, chicken and fish dishes. Four or five house specials like squid, beef and lobster were also availble. A large variety of cocktails and drinks including wine were all reasonably priced. Plantain tacos with tuna and cheese were a large starter, and the grilled fish main was excellent with black rice and a fresh seasonal salad, With Buccaneros it was less than 15 cuc. Definitely good value and a pleasant air conditioned resaturant with a rooftop teraace for smokers. Like most Cuban places local artwork was in abundance and a talented local singer with guitar pleasantly entertained, unobtrusively throughout the night. Well worth a visit
9. Bar-Restaurante Jardin Pelusin del Monte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Only one of its kind in the city, natural paradise where you can taste the most delicious Cuban cocktails and tapas and typical Cuban and foreign dish. A place where you always want to go back
Reviewed By WGibson648
You'll find this place ⦠it is loud! Why? Because the band is practicing / playing! On a Sunday afternoon, visit the backyard; revel in the sun and the birds; drink a Cuba Libré, and listen to Orquestra Juvenil Swing Cubano!!These teenagers do NOT have all of the "luxuries" of their counterparts in the U.S. or Europe ⦠if their clarinet reeds / guitar strings / drumsticks break, they have to "make do." But what they lack in easily accessible replacements, they more than make up in enthusiasm, ability, desire, and sheer fun.The director at the local high school has put together a group of performers who enjoy swing music of the '30s and '40s ⦠they play with varying levels of ability ⦠somewhere between a "B" and an "A+", and they haven't yet gotten to the skill of riffing easily (the director will help them), but their technical skill is very good. They are learning how to be performers on stage, and doing well. There is a young clarinet player ⦠she appears to be about 15 ⦠give her a few more years ⦠she actually gave a passible imitation of Benny Goodman in "Sing, Sing, Sing."
8. Bella Vista
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Cubagirl03
Spent an evening in Matanzas, went to this restaurant and it was absolutely delicious! From the drinks, appetizers, and entrees. Everything was perfect. Portion sizes were unreal for the price, would certainly go back and recommend this place to friends.
7. La Casa de Al
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Marie-Odile_Glenn
fun times we had at la casa de Al. Apparently Al Pacino lived there when he was going to Varadero, so it makes it fun to eat there. I took the lobster and it was very good. Lovely time and beautiful view.
6. Restaurant - Paladar Mallorca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Peggy W
The food was excellent and portions much larger than expected based on menu prices. Despite having a lunch reservation the wait staff seemed overwhelmed by the large group (16 people) - tables not set up when we arrived, need to share menus. Would definitely return if in Matanzas but not in a large group.
5. Cafe Mambo Jambo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Jane M
We stopped in here for lunch while touring the lovely city of Matanzas. My husband had a delicious sandwich and our guide also enjoyed his chicken sandwich. But for me - the wonderful fruit salad was the best. In fact, I so enjoyed the fresh cut up fruit, after finishing mine, I ordered one for them to enjoy. This is a pleasure not to be missed!
4. El Chiquirrin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By John M
We are entering what looks like a sleepy town, and the tour bus pulls over in front of a plain looking building for lunch. The usual welcome musicians and mojitos (haven't had one since I left Cuba!) are waiting, and my suspicions start to take over. But all of that trepidation turns to relief when we enter a beautiful and very well run dining area. Booked in advance by the tour company, I think we had food choices, but the seafood was excellent, and it was a very pleasant experience. You can tell that well to do locals also patronize them, which is a good sign. Highly recommended!
3. Chef Bahia Restaurant Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Restaurant of Cuban and International Food on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Matanzas
Reviewed By Alexander_Shelagin
Visited this reataurant during our stay in Varadero and Matanzas. Very nice staff, friendly and sensitive to orders. Tried the local starters - seviche and seafood salad. For main course took seafood an paella. Tasty fresh juices and desserts. Would recommend for visiting.
2. El Bukan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By cailleighb
My girlfriends and I stayed in a casa in Matanzas and were told by many Cubans to go visit Bukan. We were blessed to have the opportunity to stay in Matanzas for 20 days. On our last night we decided to finally make our way to the cutest little restaurante that was on the top floor of a house. We walk up and the lovely Migeul said that he will call his manager and try to fit us in as it was typically a reservation only type place. He fit us in right away and we walk up a sit of stairs to the most beautiful and modern restaurant I've seen in a while. All of the staff, especially Samuel!, was beyond attentive and so nice! We were the only non Cubans in the place and there wasnt a lot of English speaking people but as I know some spanish I was able to find out what the favorite dishes were and we had the most delicious meal! I would 100% recommend this place!
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1. Amelia Del Mar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By katherinesubiaut
The attention that we received from the waitress was great, but the food wasn't good. The salad had bugs and the rice was regular, without taste, even though the fish was pretty acceptable. The decoration of the dishes was nice. Drinks were almost perfect!We want to thank you for your positive comment about our restaurant, we try to offer a service that allows customers to enjoy the courtesy that characterizes Cubans since knowing Cuba is one of the reasons why they visit our island.SincerelyPublic Relations and Administration TeamAmelia del Mar
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