{"id":6449,"date":"2019-01-04T02:38:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T02:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/?p=6449"},"modified":"2020-06-25T20:43:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T00:43:13","slug":"virtual-travel-dining-at-little-havana-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2019\/01\/virtual-travel-dining-at-little-havana-in-dc.html","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Travel: Dining at Little Havana in DC"},"content":{"rendered":"
Update: Restaurant is closed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I will admit I was doubtful about the positive reviews of Little Havana before I visited the venue, largely because I have not had good experiences at other Cuban restaurants in DC. Having visited Cuba a couple of years ago, I know Cuban food can be great (read all about my trip\u00a0here<\/a>!). To my surprise and delight, Little Havana does a stellar job of showcasing the best of Cuban flavors.<\/p>\n The small, charming spot is on 14th street, on the same strip as Taqueria Habanero<\/a> and Mezcalero<\/a> (which is also owned by Alfredo Solis). The venue has Cuban music playing, a patio out front, and gorgeous murals of Cuba painted on the walls. The cheerful atmosphere will make your dining experience all the more pleasurable.<\/p>\n Fun and full of rum, the drink list at Little Havana has everything from classic mojitos to pina coladas (not frozen!). The rum punch is a treat, and I love the “El Cubano”,with rum, Campari, and sparkling wine.<\/p>\n Kick off your meal at Little Havana with a plate of tostones to share, as well as an order of their empanadas. The tostones are freshly fried and crunchy, served with heaps of corn and drizzled in a creamy sauce. The veggie filled empanadas are savory and will awaken your appetite for the next courses.<\/p>\n Next up, I had the Cuban stuffed peppers, where peppers come smothered in rice, tomatoes, black beans, corn, olives and a healthy amount of melted cheese. The Romanesco sauce on to is nutty and bold. It is super hearty and pretty authentic \u2013 I had a similar dish in Havana. Be sure to get a side order of patacones, because every Cuban meal needs fried plantains.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t skip out on dessert, even if you are stuffed. The puffed pastry filled with guava and sweet cheese is delightful; it’s the perfect flaky and fruity way to end your meal. A must at Little Havana.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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