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The most famous paladar in Cuba owes its renown in equal parts to the wonderful ambience, dependable cuisine, and the starring role it played in several scenes in the Cuban blockbuster film Fresa y Chocolate.
The three small rooms of this converted apartment are reached by climbing three stories of steep, rundown, and poorly lit stairs. The signed celebrity headshots let you see the stars in whose steps you have just followed.
Start things off with some ceviche, gazpacho, or their signature appetizer of eggplant caviar, a tasty vegetable paste that has the texture the name implies. Fresh red snapper (caimanero) might come in a white wine or sweet-and-sour sauce, both are good, as is the honey-mustard chicken. There's a modest selection of Spanish and Chilean wines. The ornate facade and balcony balustrades make this place worth a peek during the daytime.
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