La Cascada

Style of food: Chinese
Cost: Moderate
Type of place: Association
Zanja #62, e/ Rayo y Galiano, Centro Habana
(+53)5322 - 5119
  • La Cascada is owned by Aliosmar Pérez, who named his restaurant after Chinese pictorial art. Chef Huang Guo Shu offers a varied menu of Chinese, Cuban, Spanish and Arab food. The bar’s specialty is Mojito Cascada–a classical mojito with a cascade of red wine. Entertainment comes in the form of singers, karaoke and video clips.

    
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