Paladar San Cristóbal
A paladar in a historic mansion where President Obama dined during his 2016 visit to Cuba, filled with antiques and specializing in Creole flavors.
This restaurant is set in a turn-of-the-century mansion in Centro Habana, filled with antiques, Santería altars, and portraits of Obama, run by chef-owner Carlos Cristóbal Márquez. President Obama dined here on the first day of his historic visit to Cuba in March 2016. The cuisine is primarily Creole, with reviews frequently mentioning the goat stew, grilled lobster, and fried taro balls. Advance booking is recommended. The average spend is about $20–35 USD. Located at 469 San Rafael, closed on Sundays.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 12:00–24:00, Closed on Sundays (third-party info)
Nearby sights
- Barrio Chino de La Habana
- Malecón
- Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
- El Capitolio
- Classic Car Tour from Parque Central
- Old Havana
- Paseo del Prado (Paseo de Martí)
- Callejón de Hamel