Cuba Libre - Dc
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar features Nuevo Cubano cuisine by two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Guillermo Pernot. Pernot's menus feature tantalizing tastes that are derived from the exotic island"s culinary tradit... opentable.com
Banana Cafe & Piano Bar
Until the US travel restrictions to Cuba are lifted, those seeking a taste of Cuba should head to Miami? or, if they?re in the D.C. area, to the Banana Caf, a cheerful bistro just a few blocks from the Eastern Market Me... igougo.com
Iron Gate Inn - Closed
** This venue is now closed. ** Blink and you'll miss one of the most romantic outdoor areas in the District. The entry way for the Iron Gate Inn, as the name suggests, is an iron gate, which could easily be confused for a ... metromix.com
Lauriol Plaza
If you love home-cooked Mexican and fine dining you can find them both at Lauriol Plaza. Rather than draping itself in kitschy atmosphere, Lauriol lets the food speak for itself in an architecturally acclaimed modernist set... metromix.com
Panas Gourmet
These are not your Argentine grandmother's empanadas. Chef Garcia-Lopez is thinking globally, drawing inspiration from all over Latin America. washingtonpost.com
Cubano's
For those of us who may never get to visit Cuba, we can at least experience the next-best-thing at Cubano's. From paella to mariscada, to the eponymous sandwich that lends Cubano's it's name, there's a little something of e... metromix.com
Tropicana "El Majahual" Restaurant
Walking into Tropicana "El Majahual" there is a friendly face greeting you at the door with a huge smile. The person happens to be the owner - a very polite man genuinely concerned that his customers have a good time - becu... metromix.com
Caribbean Grill
This modest eatery serves up some of the best rotisserie chicken in the area -- and locals line up out the door for it. Best for takeout. washingtonpost.com
Cuban Corner
Since, as Americans, we can"t actually go to Cuba to enjoy true Cuban food, we"ll have to settle for places like Cuban Corner in Rockville. (A quick drive from D.C. as opposed to a potentially traitorous plane ride.) The sm... metromix.com
Cuba De Ayer
The food and restaurant is simple, but who says that's a bad thing? The owners, Jessica and William Rodriguez, are happy to share a taste of Cuba with everyone who visits. Their little restaurant has become quite popular be... metromix.com
La Limena
For those looking for something a bit different for dinner some words of advice: Try the skewered beef hearts. Patrons and employees alike rave about the marinated treats as one of the best dishes this local favorite has to... metromix.com