Walking the streets of Spanish colonial, art deco, art nouveau and modern buildings is like stepping across the black and white squares of a checkerboard. And on her 500th birthday this year, she shows no sign of dimming attraction.

From the pirates who hovered at the mouth of her ample bay wanting to snatch the loot of Spain’s New World colonies, to today’s visitors who swoon at the sight of candy colored American cars and perked-up plazas, she’s a magnet.

It’s Cuba in its essence.Havana has always been a seducer.

This “Cuban Paradise” is not just a restaurant or a business, it’s an experience and a feeling. At Havana Carolina, we focus on creating a unique dining experience which allows each one of our customers to travel in time and spend a day in our old and glamorous Cuba. It flaunts the endeavor, the courage and the strength of those who look for success in new places. Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar is Cuban family-owned and operated. There is a very popular phrase that says: “Donde come uno, comen dos.” This means, “Whenever one can eat, there’s enough for two.” If you arrive at a Cuban house while people are eating, they will ask you to sit at the table and eat with them the shortage and the difficulties are not important. The most important ingredient in each recipe is “love”.Ĭubans are known for their harmony. Our blend of Caribbean ingredients is added to elevate each unique dish to a different level. Our distinctive Cuban cuisine is a fusion of many varied elements of Native American Taino, Spanish, African, French, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese spices and food techniques.

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