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Lo De Monik

Restaurant Cuban restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Catedral


Address

4JRV+FQ5, Chacon y, Compostela, La Habana, Cuba

Contact

+53 7 8644029

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (197 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Joel B. 4 years ago on Google • 248 reviews
    The best vegan breakfast I had in Havana the first visit. We came a second time and the potion was significantly smaller... So i dunno. I got the vegetarian, vegan breakfast and the taste was good. And the first time it was very filling. The coffee was better the first visit too, actually.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl M. 4 years ago on Google • 918 reviews
    This has to be the coolest cafes in the old city. If you are looking for good food with a great vibe and design then this is your place. They have a $5 breakfast combo that includes fruit plate, coffee, fresh juice, toast, eggs how you like them & bacon or sausage. They have have few different varieties to also for veggies. Staff are super friendly and service is fast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marko �. 1 year ago on Google • 175 reviews
    The best frozen daiquiri in Havana. Clean and nice interior full of natural light. The food is fresh and delicious. Friendly staff. For a decent lunch or dinner definitely my warm recommendation.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 T J. 4 years ago on Google
    A very nice restaurant in Old Havana. Good food and decent price with friendly staff. Seems to cater more to tourists. Breakfast special was fruit bowl, eggs, bacon, toast for 5cuc. The veggie tacos were tasty. I recommend this restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana 4 years ago on Google
    So tasty! Food was really good and the service was great!! 100% recommended Plus they blast the AC and that is always welcome when in Cuba
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Enrique Carlos Comendeiro T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Monik's (Original) Lo de Monik
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebastianooo 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lo De Monik A nice little restaurant in the heart of Habana Vieja, near the Plazuela de Santo Ángel. The service is very attentive. The team is surprisingly large given the available spaces for guests - very beneficial for guests. The Mojito Fruta for 6 CUC - I chose a variant with watermelon - was excellent and quite large at around 0.4l - 0.5l. The pollo grillé - boneless grilled chicken thighs with lettuce and mashed potatoes was delicious, but not exceptional. The tacos de camarón, on the other hand, were among the best I've eaten so far. The prawns were juicy, the tomato sauce was fruity and slightly sour, mixed with onions, peppers and other vegetables. Served with bean puree and a salsa dip. The dessert, 3 small lemon tarts (butter based) were spotless. The restaurant is highly recommended. (Original) Lo De Monik Ein nettes kleines Restaurant im Herzen von Habana Vieja, nahe des Plazuela de Santo Ángel. Die Bedienung ist sehr aufmerksam. Das Team ist angesichts der verfügbaren Plätze für Gäste überraschend groß - sehr vorteilhaft für die Gäste. Der Mojito Fruta für 6 CUC - ich habe eine Variante mit Wassermelone gewählt - war ausgezeichnet und mit etwa 0,4l - 0,5l recht groß. Das Pollo Grillé - gegrillte Hähnchenschenkel ohne Knochen mit Salat und Kartoffelbrei war lecker, aber nicht außergewöhnlich. Die Tacos de Camarón hingegen gehörten zu den besten, die ich bis jetzt gegessen habe. Die Garnelen waren saftig, die tomatige Sauce war fruchtig und leicht säuerlich, gemischt mit Zwiebeln, Paprika und weiterem Gemüse. Dazu gereicht wurde Bohnenmus und ein Salsadip. Das Dessert, 3 kleine Zitronentörtchen (auf Butterbasis) waren tadellos. Das Restaurant ist sehr zu empfehlen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T K. 5 years ago on Google
    We stayed in Cuba for 16 days, and this was our favourite restaurant. We tried Breakfast, lunch and dinner here and they are all awesome. Cool music, nice staff, really pretty decor and delicious food + drinks. Try the sandwiches, the lemonades and the daiquiri-so good!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shahar B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food and very friendly service. We loved the Ropa Vieja Tacos and went back to have them a 2nd time. The staff were very sweet and went out of their way to help us. It's not cheap street food, but it's not very expensive either and definitely worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick Y. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a very good Cuban sandwich here and delicious lemonade!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Attila K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food, cocktails and service at decent prices. A hidden gem. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karel García C. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice informal restaurant, with excellent music, and exceptional food. I've had breakfast, they have several configurations, and it is great. And I had lunch today. Very good pastas with fresh vegetables!! I totally recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Szabolcs J. 5 years ago on Google
    Had breakfast here. It was the best breakfast of mine in Havana! They also serve very good sandwiches. Their coffee is real and close to a 3rd wave coffee shop quality. The staff is very young, but they know what they are doing and speak good english. The place is western quality, could be in Barcelona too. Absolutely recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Veronika K. 1 year ago on Google • 298 reviews
    We tried ceviche, patatas brava, and rice and beans. I would recommend trying fried potatoes, it came with good sauce. Ceviche and beans were average. Beans were watered out too much. Friendly service, modern atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sietske V. 10 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    The food here was so good we came back a second time! The people working there are lovely and the restaurant has a nice vibe. The prices aren’t too bad either! We would definitely recommend the lobster tacos and the breakfast!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kuba K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cozy and inviting for a visit. Great choice for lunch, juices and tapas are first class! Worth stopping by. Very involved service! 😃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivo A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing breakfast! Amazing dinner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely one of the better breakfasts you'll find in Cuba. It's not Cuban food but it's quality breakfast. Prices are great. The Cuban sandwich is a must try. The best I've had. It's one of the few breakfast spots that's not thrown together subpar touristy food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth coming to Lo De Monk. Fresh and tasty food. Nice service! (Original) Warto przyjść do Lo De Monk. Świeże i smaczne jedzenie. Miła obsługa!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David L. 5 years ago on Google
    We stumbled upon this restaurant looking for breakfast on our last full day. Wish I had found this restaurant earlier as I would be having breakfast here every day. For 5Cuc, you get a full breakfast: 2 eggs, choice of bacon/sausage with some bread, great tasting cup of coffee, fresh tasty fruit juice, and an assortment of fresh fruits. Service and ambiance were excellent too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cesar R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most recommended site in Old Havana. A spectacular and reasonable price breakfast. The food, few dishes but very very well prepared The service is spectacular. Congratulations (Original) El sitio mas recomendable de La Habana vieja. Un desayuno espectacular y razonable de precio. La comida, pocos platos pero muy muy bien elaborados El servicio es Espectacular. Enhorabuena
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Philippe N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had dinner there and then had breakfast the next day. Very good food in quality and quantity in a young and impeccably decorated atmosphere (Original) Nous y avons dîner puis pris le petit déjeuner le lendemain. Très bons plats en qualité et quantité dans une ambiance jeune et impeccablement décorée
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best in crab yarn I've tried, I recommend it. (Original) El mejor en hilado de cangrejo que he probado, lo recomiendo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice places
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 francesco vittorio g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant and peaceful (Original) Piacevole e tranquillo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Berk B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wanted to eat everything on the menu. The cubanos sandwich was very delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pantaze c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super food. Ribs (Original) Super mâncare. Coaste
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 natalia yael dolores b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service, food and drinks .. Amazing! I will return on every visit to Cuba Cuba (Original) El servicio, la comida y las bebidas.. Increibles! Volveré en cada visita a Cuba 🤗
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent, All you need: Quality, Clean, Friendly, Highly recommended. Food tastes so fresh from very good quality. Whole staff was very cool and helpful. Yes, they help you out with high speed internet. Finally, prices are so good as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 L B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food. Quick, attentive service. Nice location to people watch. Matre’d/ host was really nice. Very good drink options. Oh yeah, and the air conditioning was on point 👌 especially because some places don’t offer it and it is Cuba so it get a tad on the warm side.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    I think it was the best delicious food experience in Cuba. The food was decorated beautifully and the staff was very very friendly. We did have a wonderful time and had to return again and again. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in Cuba and for sure we will visit Lo De Monik again. Oh, yes we did come back at the next day. This time we have frutti di mare pasta and yummy cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth W. 1 year ago on Google
    We liked this restaurant so much we returned for dinner on our last night in Cuba. The Ropa Vieja was my favorite I had in Habana because it has good flavor and some spice. The mojitos were tasty with lots of fruit options. A great place for dinner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Caridad C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little spot, with a good breakfast selection.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sascha J. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place! I fact that it is very hard to find good restaurants in Havanna, this restaurant gives me hope! A real recommendation. Great food, a funny chef and very good service! All the best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jared M. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved this place! Group of 6 of us ate here and liked it so much we came back the next day. Fantastic food and service. Some of the best we experienced in Havana. Large portions, excellent quality and flavors. Drinks were awesome too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DK L. 3 years ago on Google
    Food in Cuba is an interesting subject. The food in resorts are often borderline atrocious (I can attest to this) despite their best efforts, but I find that the food outside is often way more than acceptable and often very good! Such is the case here! The place is small and charming, the service is very friendly and pleasant, and the whole atmosphere is nice. They serve some of the nicest plantain chips I had in Cuba as appetizers, and the Cuban sandwich here was very good. Ingredients were fresh and tasted very nice. It was a very nice experience and no wonder it was rated so highly in Tripadvisor!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexis P. 5 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails, friendly staff and excellent customer care
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thiago F. 5 years ago on Google
    I stayed in Havana for 4 days with my girlfriend and it was the restaurant we most liked, so we came back 3 times to have drinks and eat. It doesn't look like a latino restaurant, but the atmosphere was very pleasable, the waiters, manager and the barman were very cool and educated, the dishes very tasteful and healthy, and the daiquiris and mojitos were the best we had in Cuba. Love it and wish all the sucess
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pranav I. 3 years ago on Google
    If you are in Havana you need to go to this place. My words will not to do justice to the fabulous experience we had here. Lo De Monik was one of my favorite places in Havana. Carlos (co-owner) made us feel like we are at our neighborhood bar. Monik (co-owner & Carlos’ wife) was equally welcoming. Ahmed (bartender) had some fabulous creations. If you want to “get lit” try his Mojito Loco’s. As Carlos would say, after 2 of those you will take off your shirt & start dancing!!! We went back there the next day since we didn’t try their food & it was delicious! (Vegetarian friendly) We made new friends in a new country. Thank you Monik & Carlos. We will be back with a Chicago & India magnet to add to your collection!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mimi S. 3 years ago on Google
    Some of the best food hands down I had while in Havana. Super delicious flavors and the drinks were unique. Great friendly service, highly recommend you check this place out if you need some delicious food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex H. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved everything!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 yess a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best breakfasts I tried in Cuba and good service try to please the customer and offer you alternatives (Original) Los mejores desayunos que probé en Cuba y buen servicio tratan de complacer al cliente y ofrcerte alternativas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kira R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilloso
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 emil t. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to have your coffee, drink or some meal. The staff was very kind, place was neat and cosy. Definitely a place worth to visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kamal I. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the cleanest and coolest Restaurants / cafe in Havana. They have amazing service here and the staff is very attentive. We stopped in midway for a coffee and a snack to pass some time before a tour we had. The tacos took 45 min after the order to get to the table , BUT the waiter came over and said we wont pay for the 2 coffees we ordered , which was very nice of him to do. Sometimes you dont even get that level of service in North America. I would go back 100% . The Tacos were insanely good. One order of Fish tacos , which included 3 were 12 CUC which is about 15$ Cad . They were fresh and so flavorful. The coffee was also very good !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 한해원 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The price is a bit more expensive than the surroundings, but the food tastes good. Mojito Roco is the best cocktail! (Original) 가격은 주변에 비해 약간 더 비싼 편이긴 하지만 음식 맛이 좋습니다. 칵테일 중 모히또 로꼬는 최고!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 moon 0. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cuban sand is delicious! I want to open a store in Japan as well. (Original) キューバサンド美味しい!日本にも出店して欲しい。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mi S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean. delicious breakfast. Tacos frijoles are recommended. (Original) Sauber. leckeres Frühstück. Tacos-Frijoles sind zu empfehlen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiwan T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and superb food and drinks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miri S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was fresh, but compared to other places I’ve been in Havana it wasn’t my favourite. It is a great spot though - very clean, good service and again, the food was tasty and fresh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anton I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous cocktails, I liked everything very much, very cool, be sure to order cocktails (Original) Шикарные коктейли, всё очень понравилось , очень классно , обязательно закажите коктейли
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kanchan m. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Many tasty daily specials. Very liberal with alcohol in drinks. Reasonably priced considering the location. Can get noisy outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fredrik S. 4 years ago on Google
    Particulary good drinks in one of the cosiest neigbourhoods
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food, unusual drinks, also smoothies and juices. Service sometimes a bit slow, but very friendly. Top address in Havana for vegans and vegetarians too! (Original) Hervorragendes Essen, ausgefallene Getränke, auch Smoothies und Säfte. Bedienung manchmal etwas langsam, aber sehr freundlich. Top-Adresse in Havanna auch für Veganer und Vegetarier!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy B. 4 years ago on Google
    This restaurant was located near our stay while in Cuba. We were there for every breakfast! The price was good and the food was great!! The staff was very friendly and we were practically family by the time we left, we sure did love them!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam A. 1 year ago on Google • 335 reviews
    Best ceviche in all of old Havana and we tried quite few places, the best lobster taco as well. Not the most authentic ambiance but definitely the coolest to escape the heat with the best AC in a restaurant we visited Some serious mojito and daiquiri to live as well

  • 4/5 sulin l. 5 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Food is above average for our time in Cuba, (understandably underseasoned, given the nationwide shortage of ingredients) but the mango Daiquiri was so good I actually returned a second time a week later JUST to have it again, after sampling of different bars and restaurants

  • 5/5 Laura L. 1 month ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Best mango daiqiri in Havana !! The food was very good and prices are very interesting (music and kindness were there too, as a great cuban place) 🍹🇨🇺

  • 5/5 Maria R. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Very nice food, mojitos and coffee. What more can you ask for? We went twice in our trip to Havana and I can recommend the tacos, ropa vieja and the sandwiches! The place is also super clean and has a great and friendly vibe.

  • 5/5 Cara M. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    All of the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was quite charming. We ordered a second ceviche because we enjoyed the first one so much!

  • 2/5 Aruna E. 8 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I caution you to carefully check the pricing on the receipt excluding gratuity. The menu price vs. receipt list price weren’t always correct. We observed our lobster tacos seemed to have more shrimp than lobster…maybe it’s a tourist trap. Sad to see an establish with high ratings behave this way. Aside from the negatives - great ambiance and the waiter was kind.

  • 5/5 Jessica Helen G. 1 year ago on Google
    Air-conditioned haven with great cocktails, friendly staff and tasty food.

  • 5/5 Banchon S. 10 months ago on Google
    Our favorite restaurant so far in old havana that has the best price/quality. Good breakfast for 900 cup. The tacos with lobster is a recommendation! Make sure the fish and chips is fish and chips and not schnitzel and chips!

  • 5/5 Tammy J. 9 months ago on Google
    The fish tacos were absolutely mouth watering. The chef prepared a special spices concoction that was superb, just the right amount of seasonings and heat. Loved it. Yucca fries with sauce, oh so tasty. Server was the best! Beans and rice, oh so flavorful.

  • 5/5 JMac 10 months ago on Google
    We made it our mission, wherever we went in Cuba, to find the best mango Daiquiri - THIS IS IT! The food's great too, reasonably priced, and the staff are great. We had to keep coming back! Try the yucca chips and the ceviche! Breakfast was also excellent. Highly recommended

  • 3/5 Sandrina J. 1 year ago on Google
    Ropa Vieja was really tasty. But, I’m sorry to rate like that: shrimps were not grilled just over cooked and absolutely overpriced; especially when prices are manually added to the menu (and hardly get that there is an additional “1” for food that has size of a starter. But, the staff was friendly und the location is also really nice. If it wasn’t that overpriced maybe we wouldn’t be the only guests though.

  • 5/5 Shane F. 1 year ago on Google
    Randomly dropped and the mojito was freaking delicious. Smooth and minty and sour, absolutely perfect. Some dude was trying to hassle me, the staff was quick to maintain the vibe and ask him to leave. Bathrooms were clean and free for a paying customer. Next time I’m in town this will be my first stop.

  • 5/5 Husain M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food with great vegetarian options (a rarity in Havana where most cuisine is either meat of fish based). The juice drinks (especially mango) were the best we had in Cuba (which is saying something!)

  • 2/5 Angela W. 4 years ago on Google
    We ordered the grilled sausages and the grilled shrimps. The grilled sausages was good but the shrimps were a little mushy and not fresh. My friend and I didn't ended up finishing that. I also left my sunglasses at the restaurant (which is totally my fault). We went back the next day and they told me that one of my "friend" went back and took it, which none of us did... So they gave my sunglasses out to someone else....maybe they should have asked for a photo evidence or a description of the sunglasses when the person who took it asked for them.

  • 2/5 Ed B. 4 years ago on Google
    Burned bacon, forgotten coffee, delayed service, not sure if this was just a bad day


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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