El Siboney Restaurant

"There’s no denying Cuba’s influence on Key West’s culture, so it’s no surprise that Cuban food thrives on this tropical island. El Siboney, a family-owned spot, serves some of the best Cuban food in town. From fried pork chunks (masas de puerco fritas) to ropa vieja and vaca frita, the menu is filled with authentic dishes at affordable prices." - Amber Love Bond

"It would be easy to walk right by El Siboney without ever giving it a second look, what with its plain red-brick facade that looks more like a post office than one of Key West’s true culinary gems. But one taste is all it takes to realize what all the fuss is about. Everything about this Cuban eatery is old-school, right down to the pictures on the menu. The whole fried fish and garlic chicken are favorites with restaurant regulars, but it’s hard to go wrong with much of anything on this menu, which includes such Cuban staples as ropa vieja and picadillo. It’s a great place for small groups, both for its easy-on-the-wallet prices and its pitchers of homemade sangria." - Jennifer M. Wood