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La Casa Sarasua

Style of food: Cuban/Creole

Cost: Moderate

Type of place: Paladar (private)

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Best for: Friendly owner with interesting stories to tell

Worst for: Slightly sterile atmosphere inside

Calle 25 No. 510, apto 1, entre H e I, Vedado

(+53)7832 - 2114

Open noon-midnight

If you want an opportunity to chat with an interesting paladar owner, then look no further than this friendly and welcoming paladar overlooking leafy Calle 25, near the university. The décor is provided by an impressive weapons collection, which is the key to a long and interesting family history. Traditional Cuban fare is the order of the day–black beans, tostones (fried plantain patties) and big pork chops.

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