El Siboney

Item: El Siboney
Author: Claudia Miller

Cuisine: Cuban, European, Latin, Spanish

Price Range: $

10Best Says

A trip to Key West wouldn't be complete without sampling some authentic Cuban cuisine, and El Siboney's is the place to do it. Hidden in a residential area, from the outside this eatery is just an average, brick building. Don't be fooled by its simplicity; this restaurant is a local gem. Shrimp enchilado, roast pork, and two-person paella are just a few of the mouthwatering menu items, plus there are daily specials. Some of the wait staff speak very little English, but that's what menus are for. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is family-friendly, but as with many Key West restaurants, expect a wait during busy.

Address:

900 Catherine Street
Key West, FL 33040

Phone:

305-296-4184

Website:

elsiboneyrestaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Claudia Miller
Key West Local Expert

Old Town's Best Restaurants, Best Restaurants, Best Value: "Watch the daily specials for some real treats like the white bean soup on Mondays and Oxtail on Saturdays."
Lunch: "Finish off with a colada, an espresso-style brew, or a café con leche, a Latin latte with steamed milk. This high-octane coffee will fuel your afternoon sightseeing."
Take Out: "Watch the daily specials for some real treats like white bean soup on Mondays and Oxtail on Saturdays."

Best for Old Town's Best Restaurants Because: This no-frills place serves Cuban food that's as close as you can get to being in Cuba, literally.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Best Cuban: Off the beaten path, this no-frills diner serves up generous portions of the best Cuban food on the island.
Best for Lunch Because: Off the beaten path, this diner serves up generous portions of the best Cuban food on the island at reasonable prices, especially at lunch.
Best for Take Out Because: This no-frills diner serves up generous portions of the best Cuban food on the island at reasonable prices. Call ahead for to-go orders.
Recommended as Best Value Because: Off the beaten path, this no-frills diner serves up generous portions of the best Cuban food on the island at reasonable prices.