La Cabaña

CA2
Style of food: Cuban/Creole
Cost: Moderate
Type of place: State
Food
Ambience
Service
Value
Best for: Reasonable prices and edible food.
Worst for: Pretty basic menu on offer. Not very elegant.
Cuba No. 12 esquina a Peña Pobre
(+53)7860 - 5670
Open noon-midnight
  • La Cabaña has a great view of the city but truth be told is a relatively basic place. The Cabaña Restaurant Bar has a private air-conditioned room for 30 people with live music. The rooftop terrace has a seating capacity of 70. The Cabaña chicken is not bad but this has never been a favorite of mine.

    
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