El Poeta
A romantic little restaurant behind the cathedral, known for coconut-flavored dishes and homemade ice cream served in cocoa shells.
Located at the corner of Maceo Street 159 and Ciro Frías Street, just steps from Parque Independencia and the Casa de la Trova. It was once run by the poet Pablo Leyva, whose verses covered the walls, but it has since changed hands and been renovated. The menu centers on coconut flavors. Reviewers recommend the bacán, a Baracoa corn dish with coconut flour, and tetí, a small local fish found only in Baracoa. The homemade ice cream is served in cocoa shells. It is a good choice for dinner, with mid-range prices. Reviews have been mixed in recent years.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner (hours vary; check with the restaurant on the day)
Nearby sights
- Casa de la Trova Baracoa
- Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción & Cruz de la Parra
- El Castillo de Seboruco
- Malecón de Baracoa
- Museo Arqueológico Cueva del Paraíso
- Fuerte Matachín (Museo Municipal)
- Fuerte de la Punta
- Río Miel & Playa Blanca