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Caribbean Cuba Cayo Coco Dining

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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

Cayo Coco's numerous hotels offer fantastic high-quality cuisine from top chefs. They offer great variety, from typical Cuban dishes to the best of international gastronomy. However, the area also offers more local alternatives, especially in the form of 'ranchones', or local beach restaurants, famous for their grilled lobster. Lenny's is probably the best known and most popular, but they are all worth a try.

Lenny's Bar and Grill

Lenny's Bar and Grill

Also commonly referred to as Ranchón Playa Prohibida, Lenny's Bar and Grill is a much beloved beach restaurant located on Playa Prohibida. The decor stands out with its numerous license plates, as does the fantastic food. The lobster in particular comes highly recommended.

Ranchón Flamenco

Ranchón Flamenco

Ranchón Flamenco is another popular ranchón (a Cuban style beach bar and restaurant), named after the beach on which it is located, Playa Flamenco. This laid-back establishment serves fantastic grilled specialties, including chicken, shrimp, pork and lobster.

Ranchón las Dunas

Ranchón las Dunas

Offering great views, cold beer and some of the freshest lobster on the island, Ranchón las Dunas is another Cuban-style beach restaurant named after the beach on which it is located. The menu features great seafood and plenty of refreshments.

Melia Cayo Coco

Melia Cayo Coco

The Melia Cayo Coco Hotel offers numerous and diverse dining choices. For gourmet international cuisine with lagoon views, head to Las Caletas, or if you prefer Italian and Mediterranean specialties, try La Terraza, which offers pasta dishes, pizza and more.

Hotel Pullman Cayo Coco

Hotel Pullman Cayo Coco

Hotel Pullman Cayo Coco offers eight different dining experiences, ranging in scope and flavors, including a la carte, fixed menu and snack options. La Perla serves fine international cuisine, Tocororo offers typical creole dishes, and El Gourmet specializes in French cooking.

Memories Flamenco Cayo Coco

Memories Flamenco Cayo Coco

On the other side of Cayo Coco lies the Memories Flamenco Hotel, which itself offers several fantastic dining options. Vista Hermosa offers international buffets, Punta Alegre is an open-air grill restaurant, Asian specialties can be sampled at Shape Fen, and Creole dishes are available at Calalú.

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