Cuban food. Been to Cuba, done Cuba. About 6 times. Well, I had to try the REAL thang. Cause, let's face it, when you go to an all-inclusive in Cubes, it ain't Cuban food. So I thought of La Habanera. And my girl Gigi was in! After all, I've never been to Havana ooh na na. Argh, I have that song in my head every damn second of every damn day. At least, this time, it was legit.
Que Rico! Delicious!
I loved La Habanera. I ordered an Habanera margarita and it was heaven (spicy heaven). For dinner I treated my palate to Toostones Rellenos de Camarones. It was great- strongly recommended! I would suggest this spot for a 5-7 catch up with friends.
What is Cuban food? We only knew of the traditional Cuban sandwich which is in essence a revamped ham and cheese sandwich, oftentimes with pickles and roasted pork as well as ham and cheese, always served on Cuban bread. The Cuban Sandwich was actually invented in Florida cafés to cater to Cuban workers, it didn’t even originate in Cuba! When we visited La Habanera, Montreal’s most popular Cuban restaurant, they had unfortunately run out of their take on a Cuban sandwich.
Cuba is a popular destination for vacation. Since I don’t quite have the budget to travel just yet, La Habanera allowed me to have a taste of Cuban food. Locating right in the downtown of Montreal, it has soon become a hit spot. The restaurant offers Hawaiian-inspired shareable plates, as well as an extensive cocktail menu.
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