La Guarida

Havana

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La Guarida

Glamorized by the provocative 1993 drama "Strawberry and Chocolate," La Guardia stands strong as one the capital's best dining establishments and a prominent player on the New Cuban Food scene. Book in advance for a rare treat.

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address418 Concordia, La Habana
phone+53 7 8669047
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