Food and Drink in Cuba

Cuban Food

Many travellers are pleasantly surprised at the quality and variety of food that can be found in Cuba. Beans and rice are the staples, with cucumber, tomato and cabbage, conventional ingredients for a Cuban salad. Chicken and pork are the most common meats served in Cuba, however fish and a surprising variety of delicious seafood is also very frequently on offer.

Fresh fruits and vegetables that come and go with the seasons include mouth watering mango, pineapple, papaya, guava, coconut, orange, grapefruit, breadfruit, corn, an assortment of sweet potatoes, bananas, breadfruit, and enormous avocados! As well as many other tropical fruit that have no equivalent names in English.

Coffee and chocolate are both grown in quantities in Cuba and the quality of coffee is generally considered excellent, although quite strong for many visitors.

Breakfast on the Cuban Adventure

Breakfast is included everyday on the tour in Cuba. It is an especially wholesome and filling experience at the homestays.

The breakfast varies from house to house, and typically includes coffee, milk, fruit juice, bread, eggs (or omelette), and fresh fruit.

Cuban Drinks

Rum is the base ingredient for the world famous Cuban cocktails including the Daiquiri, Mojito, Ron Collins, Pina Colada, and Cubata. Excellent draught beer is available everywhere in Cuba as well as local and imported soft drinks.