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El Guajirito

Zulueta #658 altos | e/ Gloria y Apodaca, Vieja, Havana, Cuba
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Ranked #173 of 226 restaurants in Havana
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Calgary
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Poor service, poor food, overpriced tourist trap. Underdressed waitresses were inexperienced, in attentive and/or over stretched. The meals for our group did not arrive at the same time and when arrived were not freshly or individually prepared. Good luck if you want a glass of water. 10% service charge included in the overpriced bill. Tours will take you here because... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

This place is terrible. We went as a group of 9 and from the moment we walked in the service was bad. Our waitress, in interesting attire, told us of the wine specials, which were in fact not specials at all. It took a long time for our drinks to come and when they did our mojitos had bits of... More

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San Diego, California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Don't ask any taxi driver if they recommend a restaurant because they will take you here. We made the mistake one night when we didn't have specific dinner plans and learned our lesson. The taxi driver walked us up to the restaurant, obviously to collect his finders fee for dropping off unsuspecting tourists. The food wasn't horrible, it was eatable... More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We were on our way to Los Nardos, when the doorman at our hotel insisted we try this place instead. He said "You go there, you will never forget me". Indeed we won't! The waitresses, who all wear tight, skimpy white dresses and cowboy hats, are nice enough, but very pushy about selling wine. There is a little card with... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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134 reviews 134 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

The ambince of the restaurant seems to be quite nice as well as other eaters around seemed to be at ease and enjoying their orders. Whereas, the lobster portions we ordered were somhow bitter and not quite edible. In fact, we did not finish them at all. Cold dishes in the beginning were nice and the waitress tried to be... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

from the marble staircase to get up there to the menu, you will be blown away. less than 20 bucks for a lobster dinner, unreal. the ambiance here is great too. nice friendly atmosphere but 5 star quality. well worth the visit.

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Quebec City, Canada
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132 reviews 132 reviews
81 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
402 helpful votes 402 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

It was recommended by a Cuban,we came there for lunch its a beautiful setting inside ,for lunch there is Flamenco dancers i think is good for lunch,the menu is not too expensive i took the lamb it was good ,my wife took the chicken it was good too its a very great value and the waitress are sooo gentle and... More

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Bronx, New York
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

The place is gorgeous the food and the prices are not. This is a place for people who want to bring their ideas of what cuba its like without trying to experience the real place. Quite gorgeous women all over the place for those that want to see that but cant care less for service or price. Stay away from... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

We loved this place!!!! The atmosphere is great! The food its delicious and its not expensive! Its true, the waitresses are all dressed with small dresses... but ITS CUBA and its damn hot! I went with my husband and we had a great time! Try the fried sweet potatoes! ;) Don"t go for the wine!

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

We had lunch here Dec 2012. Our guide suggested it and she was spot on. Although the outside of the building was off putting, the restaurante was amazing. Waitresses very attentive, beautifully decorated room with a huge display of fruit hanging from the ceiling. We had pizza which was excellent. Local beers were cheap and very nice. When we arrived... More

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