La Paila Fonda

Restaurant · Havana

La Paila Fonda

Restaurant · Havana

esq 25 Vedado, Calle M, La Habana, Cuba

Highlights

La Paila Fonda in Vedado is your go-to spot for hearty Cuban BBQ in a lively atmosphere, serving up delicious drinks and huge portions at friendly prices.

esq 25 Vedado, Calle M, La Habana, Cuba Get directions

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"If you’re hungry and want some large portions of Cuban-style BBQ for reasonable prices in the heart of Vedado, Paila is your place. Plenty of locals eating here as well. Try the ribs or the smoked pork chop. Don’t come looking for veggies—they’re only on the menu as a joke it seems. You can also get takeaway if you’re in a rush and staying nearby." - Noah Friedman-Rudovsky

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"La Paila Fonda, Vedado. If you’re hungry and want some large portions of Cuban-style BBQ for reasonable prices in the heart of Vedado, Paila is your place. Plenty of locals eating here as well. Try the ribs or the smoked pork chop. Don’t come looking for veggies—they’re only on the menu as a joke it seems. You can also get takeaway if you’re in a rush and staying nearby."

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Ailen Chiullan

Google

Great service and amazing food! The cocktails are definitely a highlight. Authentic Cuban flavor, portions are very reasonable. I totally recommend this place, as a great option for lunch and dinner. The Atmosphere is very cool, with an eclectic aesthetic of rural and nature. I can’t wait to come back! Thank you Melany for the great service!

Mel Alko

Google

The food is not bad, 🦞 I especially recommend you to eat langust. (Magnolia) You'd better not overdo it on frying the chicken, heartburn may be inevitable until the morning. It's a shame that they don't have a waiter who speaks English in such a touristic area.

andy nguyen

Google

This was my favorite paladar to eat at of the dozens I tried during my week in Cuba. So good that I went twice Get the grilled lobster, you get a big portion of lobster tail for the price. Nice atmosphere and location too. Friendly staff.

Dimitrios

Google

The service and the atmosphere was really nice, and the food was even for European standards really good. I loved the croquettes. And the grilled Lobster was also very tasty. There was a small problem with our first order, but the crew fixed it professionally and polite. And the second one was perfect.

marco poliafico

Google

A really great place for food. I went there based on previous recommendations on here and I really liked it. From the starter down to dessert I liked what I was served. The waiter was nice and professional, and he spoke some english too when needed which really helps in this place! Great choice

Edel Ramirez

Google

This is a classic Cuban Paladar. If you love drinks and a cozy place this is for you not sure how often they have live música but we went twice so Saturday night there were performing a very nice singer she was singing so sweet we totally enjoyed that night. The food well expect a kind of tight menu because La Habana has shortage of supplies. But the drinks all are good! By the way they accept cash only and the prices are just ok for instance a diner for four persons are about $40.00 usd and keep in mind all depends on how much they offer you for your dollars in 07/2023 was about 180-200 Cuban pesos for one dollar. And get to know they added 10% of service standard. In general GOOD place

Atlashrugger

Google

Such a great little pedestrian street with a row if restaurants with outdoor table seating and a lovely band playing at the end of the street for all to enjoy. We had a great cocktail which was the special for the night, a spicy "oriental" mojito. I think there was a bit of tamarind in it maybe? We started our dinner with a very generously proportioned salad which was refreshing and delicious. My ropa vieja was huge! Mark had the grilled pork which was as usual in Havana a little bit in the dry side but still one of the better ones we have had. Would def come back

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

Google

Best food in Havana. The menu is mainly from the grill with all sorts of meat and fish. The decor is cool with plenty seating inside and out although the indoor is only under a roof. Service is attentive and friendly and the price is very reasonable.