Must-see restaurants in Trinidad

  • Vista Gourmet

    Trinidad

    A slick private option perched on a lovely terrace above Trinidad’s red-tiled rooftops – enjoy unobstructed 360-degree views from the top terrace. Run by…

  • La Redacción Cuba

    Trinidad

    Contrasting its colonial style with a cleverly titled menu and excellent service, this French-run offering provides a dose of comfort for travelers with…

  • Esquerra

    Trinidad

    With a prime location on the cobblestone plaza, this elegant restaurant serves well-prepared Cuban fare. It differs from the competition with specialty…

  • Restaurante San José

    Trinidad

    Word is out on this handsome restaurant serving fresh grilled snapper, sweet potato fries and frozen limeade. It's among the town's best. Servers weave…

  • Sol Ananda

    Trinidad

    Fine 18th-century china, grandfather clocks and even an antique bed: Sol Ananda in Trinidad’s Plaza Mayor is, on first impression, more museum than…

  • Guitarra Mia

    Trinidad

    Drift a few blocks from the centro histórico and crowds disperse without any measurable drop in food quality. Music is the theme in this interesting nook,…

  • La Ceiba

    Trinidad

    Set in a back patio under a giant ceiba tree, this upscale cafe specializes in pollo meloso (chicken in honey and lemon sauce). Order Trinidad’s favorite…

  • Restaurante Mimi

    Trinidad

    Simple, hearty Cuban food and the usual Italian suspects emerge from this kitchen, all made with love and served at reasonable prices. Mains are preceded…

  • Restaurant El Dorado

    Trinidad

    An exquisite colonial house, meticulously polished period furniture and highly courteous waitstaff. Food is not always consistent, but you can look…

  • Cubita Restaurant

    Trinidad

    Setting Cubita apart from Trinidad's other higher-end restaurants is the complimentary amuse-bouche commencing the dining experience. This is where its…

  • Paraito

    Trinidad

    Here's a rarity for Trinidad: a no-frills eatery with stand-up tables filled by locals engaged in quick-fire gossip. The fried rice is good, or opt for a…

  • Mesón del Regidor

    Trinidad

    A cafe-restaurant with a friendly ambience and a revolving lineup of local musicians, including the best trovadores (traditional singer-songwriters), who…

  • Mercado Agropecuario

    Trinidad

    Trinidad's agropecuario (vegetable market) isn't London's Covent Garden, but you should still be able to get basic fruits and vegetables.

  • Restaurante Plaza Mayor

    Trinidad

    Trinidad's best government-run restaurant courtesy of its on-again/off-again lunchtime buffet, which ought to fill you up until dinnertime.

  • Galería Comercial Universo

    Trinidad

    Mini shopping center that includes a variety of shops for most of your immediate needs including Trinidad's best (and most expensive) grocery store. Head…

  • Dulcinea

    Trinidad

    This bakery and cake shop retains a busy street-corner atmosphere, cleanish toilets and a couple of internet terminals (CUC$3 for 20 minutes).

  • Mini Super Caracol

    Trinidad

    This store has a decent selection of groceries and a resident hawker outside plying cigars.