Cafe TabernavsRestaurante El Aljibe
Both establishments are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, El Aljibe scores slightly better than Cafe Taberna. El Aljibe ranks #6 in Havana with endorsements from 3 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Cafe Taberna
Fodor's
Frommer's
Calle Mercaderes #531, esquina Brasil (Teniente Rey), Havana, Cuba
From $0/night
"The tall ceilings, retro atmosphere, and impressive wooden cocktail bar give this resto-bar a notable place among Havana Vieja establishments."
"This lively joint is housed in a beautifully restored, 18th-century building with high ceilings, just off the Plaza Vieja." Full review
Restaurante El Aljibe
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Calle 7ma, entre 24 y 26, Miramar, Havana, Cuba
From $15/night
"One of the better state-owned restaurants, El Aljibe offers a pretty open-air setting and live music while you dine." Full review
"This popular tourist restaurant is a pleasant surprise." Full review
"El Aljibe has been delighting both Cuban and foreign diplomats' taste-buds for years." Full review