Cuban Food & Cuisine

culinary heritage to 1940

Cuban cooking blends Spanish, African and Caribbean roots: rice and beans, roast pork, plantains, and the cacao and coconut dishes of Baracoa in the far east. These pages connect the island's food traditions to the cities where they grew.

Havana

La Habana

Havana is a city in La Habana province, Cuba. It is known for historic old town, colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage site and live music.

Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is a city in Santiago de Cuba province, Cuba. It is known for live music, history, local culture and colonial architecture.

Baracoa

Guantánamo

Baracoa is a town in Guantánamo province, Cuba. It is known for nature, beaches, history and food.