Havana

[Newport]

Ty Town, I've been to LOS Amigos several times after seeing them on Anthony Bourdain, and it always hits the spot, awesome pics BTW! Except for the hairy one, LMFAO.

Gents they have a very basic version of YELP, like a fraction of the options, but helps find food easily, install Alamesa app on you phones, I've found a couple nice restaurants through them. Some are hard to get a seat in, because the tables are made for 2+ people, I went by myself once before and next trip will probably be by myself again.

Also there are very basic breakfast spots that serve eggs and toast for 4-6 cucs you find them along the way surrounding nacional, its the type of place where you don't remember actual names, just the location.

This country requires a lot of footwork, make sure to bring your best sneakers.

If you want a simple breakfast while on the go, the huge big green high rise in viewing distance of national, has a food stand right on the bottom, they sell ham and cheese sandwich for about 10-15 cups, and they also have someone selling potato croquites as well. I also found sandwiches with mayo and ham, 1 cuc for two, was good eats late night after quite a few drinks, simple but gets the job done.

Another light snack is the hotdogs, by the popular ice cream spot along La rampa 23, again its a snack, not dinner.

On my last trip I found an Italian inspired spot, around the corner from the La Rampa Salsa spot, down the block or two from the malecon, don't remember around which side of the corner, but it was descent and affordable.

I don't go to the high end places, if I want steak, lobster or anything else exquisite, we have the best all here in the states.

I'm salivating just thinking about the food and cigars.

[Mondo707]

That seems like the name of the spot, but the building I am referring to has 5 floors, with 5 restaurants in it.

Hey Chris,

It's the same place. You say there are 5 restaurants there, I was told there were 3 so who knows? I only go to Los Nardos which is my fave and the one which I'd recommend since I haven't been to the others.

Mondo.

[Mondo707]

Hey,

Just came across this article on the Cuban press today. Thought I post it for those who are early risers and enjoy a trip to the beach.

Starting this coming Tuesday there will be train service between La Habana and Guanabo daily except on Mondays.

It mentions the train leaves early morning (for me) 8:17 am and returns at 6:05 pm, so for those who monger in La Habana and want to have a day in Playas del Este / Guanabo beaches this is an excellent and very cheap option.

BTW, the fare is 1 CUP!, which means like. 05 cents.

Mondo.

La Direcciand General de Transporte de La Habana informa que a partir de maana, sbado 20 de julio, comenzar a operar un tren de pasajeros hacia las Playas del Este de la capital.

Este servicio se estrena "como parte de LOS planes previstos para el Verano 2019 why conforme a las posibilidades actuales en este tipo de prestaciones para el merecido disfrute de nuestra poblaciand", refiere la nota oficial.

El tren tendr una salida diaria, de martes a domingo, con destino a la estaciand Guanabo, parte a las 8:17 am Del patio de carga de la Estaciand Central en La Habana Vieja why retorna a las 6:05 pm El costo del pasaje ser de un peso (1. 00 CUP).

En su itinerario, el servicio contar con las siguientes paradas obligatorias why facultativas (en este ltimo caso se realiza cuando hay viajeros para abordar o bajar del tren):

Enlace Gas (facultativa).

Arenal (obligatoria).

Apeadero Crucero de Guanabacoa (facultativo).

Apeadero Naland (facultativo).

Apeadero Cementerio de LOS Judos (facultativa).

Cambute (obligatoria).

Apeadero Cuadra (facultativa).

Apeadero Bacuranao (facultativa).

Apeadero Tarar-Barreras (facultativa).

Apeadero Las Playas (facultativa).

Apeadero Corona (facultativa).

Enlace Ramal Playas del Este (facultativa).

[Chris H]

Hey,

I think you are referring to LOS Nardos which sits as you say across the Capitol building and it's on the 3rd floor. There are 2 other restaurants in the same building.

Like you say excellent food there and their prices are quite reasonable.

Usually they have a piano playing, last time I visited they had piano and violin, as you prolly know music quality in Cuba is very good.

Enjoy.

Mondo.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...ince_Cuba.html#photos; aggregationId=101&albumid=101&filter=7&ff=407591934.

That seems like the name of the spot, but the building I am referring to has 5 floors, with 5 restaurants in it.

[Mondo707]

Your post is perfect! I have no idea what Cuba these point and click mongers have been going to. Like you, I have been to Havana many times, 12 times, in the last 2 years. Each time gets better and better. The chicas are everywhere, and very willing to play and have fun. Perfect description of the Malecon, especially on weekends, festival central!

As far as the grub, there are plenty of great places to eat, and for a very good price. A perfect example would be the restaurant across the street from the capital, with 5 floors, and 5 different choices of what type if cuisine a person is in the mood for. I can't remember the name of the place, but can't be missed, because there's always a line out front to get in. That's just 1 of many options, and it has 5 choices in 1 building.

Like people say, haters going to hate, and let them, so those prices of the goods will remain low, and not escalate like point and click, no skills having monger destination Sosua has.

Hey,

I think you are referring to LOS Nardos which sits as you say across the Capitol building and it's on the 3rd floor. There are 2 other restaurants in the same building.

Like you say excellent food there and their prices are quite reasonable.

Usually they have a piano playing, last time I visited they had piano and violin, as you prolly know music quality in Cuba is very good.

Enjoy.

Mondo.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaura...ince_Cuba.html#photos; aggregationId=101&albumid=101&filter=7&ff=407591934.

[Ty Down]

Ciego De Avila, Santa Clara, etc.

[Ty Down]

A few more.

[Ty Down]

Hairy girl is from havana? Madness jajajaja. Thanks for the pics!

Down past Santa Clara, no razor blades in that area jajajajaa. I like a hairy pussy every now and then, yummy! LOL.

[DiavelLoco]

A few more.

Hairy girl is from havana? Madness jajajaja. Thanks for the pics!

[Ty Down]

A few more.

[Ty Down]

Damnit, my pics are not loading.


EDIT - I think I got it now.

[Ty Down]

I have been living here since July 2018. I can provide you with a list of nice places to eat in Havana, if you like. We eat out every weekend and some days on weekdays. Despite the blockade and rationing, they still can prepare decent food. Just imagine how good it would be if they have all the resources. Cuba happens to be the 5th country I have lived in, and so far, easily I would rate it somewhere north of the list.

Yes, I was being slightly sarcastic with my comment last night, apologies, didn't mean to offend anyone. Yes, you can find some good food in Cuba.

In my opinion, hands down the best food (Steak, Wine, etc.) can be found at Palador Decameron. The best Cuban food can be found at LOS Amigos.

I've been to Cuba 9 times over the last three years and spent almost a year in the country (cumulative). About 50% of that time I spent outside of Havana out in the campo. Good food is very difficult to find out in the campo, unless you like pig and rice every single day.

I'll attach a few pics of some of the restaurants I have been to, and a couple of my favorite chica.

[DiavelLoco]

Just curious, where did you find delicious food?

I have been living here since July 2018. I can provide you with a list of nice places to eat in Havana, if you like. We eat out every weekend and some days on weekdays. Despite the blockade and rationing, they still can prepare decent food. Just imagine how good it would be if they have all the resources. Cuba happens to be the 5th country I have lived in, and so far, easily I would rate it somewhere north of the list.

[Chris H]

I'm not sure which Cuba you guys been to in recent months, but its not the one I've experienced twice this year, making it a total of 3 trips since Jan 2018.

Too many of us have traveled to countries where its legal, even if not, it was easy to get our hands on whatever or whoever we pleased. This is true communism stuck in the 50's, I've been to more modernized communist countries, and its nothing as strict or closed off as Cuba.

The Malecon is well and alive, every night especially on weekends it looks like some sort of festival is taking place, meanwhile everyone is just chilling, drinking their rum or cristal, listening to music and enjoying the scene. Many good nights started and ended on that strip, many chicas willing to play.

Along with the delicious food, cigars, live jazz and architecture, I just can't get enough of this place. Every trip I take it gets better. Planning to go again before the year is over.

Sosua has spoiled many of us, especially being so convenient and close to the states. Altogether I'm hoping for less tourism in Cuba, let the prices drop some in Havana, make them want our business with some effort, resulting in more cake for me!

Your post is perfect! I have no idea what Cuba these point and click mongers have been going to. Like you, I have been to Havana many times, 12 times, in the last 2 years. Each time gets better and better. The chicas are everywhere, and very willing to play and have fun. Perfect description of the Malecon, especially on weekends, festival central!

As far as the grub, there are plenty of great places to eat, and for a very good price. A perfect example would be the restaurant across the street from the capital, with 5 floors, and 5 different choices of what type if cuisine a person is in the mood for. I can't remember the name of the place, but can't be missed, because there's always a line out front to get in. That's just 1 of many options, and it has 5 choices in 1 building.

Like people say, haters going to hate, and let them, so those prices of the goods will remain low, and not escalate like point and click, no skills having monger destination Sosua has.

[Ty Down]

I'm not sure which Cuba you guys been to in recent months, but its not the one I've experienced twice this year, making it a total of 3 trips since Jan 2018.

Too many of us have traveled to countries where its legal, even if not, it was easy to get our hands on whatever or whoever we pleased. This is true communism stuck in the 50's, I've been to more modernized communist countries, and its nothing as strict or closed off as Cuba.

The Malecon is well and alive, every night especially on weekends it looks like some sort of festival is taking place, meanwhile everyone is just chilling, drinking their rum or cristal, listening to music and enjoying the scene. Many good nights started and ended on that strip, many chicas willing to play.

Along with the delicious food, cigars, live jazz and architecture, I just can't get enough of this place. Every trip I take it gets better. Planning to go again before the year is over.

Sosua has spoiled many of us, especially being so convenient and close to the states. Altogether I'm hoping for less tourism in Cuba, let the prices drop some in Havana, make them want our business with some effort, resulting in more cake for me!

Just curious, where did you find delicious food?