Restaurante El Criollo
A rooftop restaurant offering spectacular city views, live Cuban music, and a vibrant atmosphere, ideal for sunset enjoyment.
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Restaurante El Criollo
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Must-see attractions
A rooftop restaurant offering spectacular city views, live Cuban music, and a vibrant atmosphere, ideal for sunset enjoyment.
Best for Sunset & Music
Visit at night for incredible sunset views and live music. Come for drinks and atmosphere, not necessarily the food.
Stick to Basic Drinks
Consider ordering basic drink options to avoid potential disappointment with specialty cocktails.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Traditional American
Price
$$$
Phone
+53 5 2965919
Address
R248+GGV, C. Amargura, Trinidad, Cuba
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Breathtaking Sunset Views
Enjoy panoramic cityscapes, mountains, and the iconic belltower from the rooftop terrace. Perfect for romantic evenings.
Live Cuban Music Ambiance
Vivid music performances create a lively atmosphere, making it a great spot to dance or simply enjoy the Cuban classics.
Simple Yet Delicious Food Recommendations
While reviews are mixed, pizza and lobster soup are mentioned as satisfying and well-prepared choices.
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Best for Sunset & Music
Visit at night for incredible sunset views and live music. Come for drinks and atmosphere, not necessarily the food.
Stick to Basic Drinks
Consider ordering basic drink options to avoid potential disappointment with specialty cocktails.
Pizza & Lobster Soup
These dishes are recommended as satisfying and generally well-prepared choices on the menu.
Attentive Service
Waiters are generally described as friendly and attentive, contributing positively to the dining experience.
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Best for Sunset & Music
Visit at night for incredible sunset views and live music. Come for drinks and atmosphere, not necessarily the food.
Stick to Basic Drinks
Consider ordering basic drink options to avoid potential disappointment with specialty cocktails.
Pizza & Lobster Soup
These dishes are recommended as satisfying and generally well-prepared choices on the menu.
Attentive Service
Waiters are generally described as friendly and attentive, contributing positively to the dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
This rooftop restaurant is celebrated for its breathtaking sunset views and lively Cuban music, creating a fantastic atmosphere for drinks and socializing. While the ambiance and attentive service are often praised, the food quality receives mixed reviews, with some diners finding it disappointing or not worth the price, particularly for specialty dishes and cocktails. It's recommended as a prime spot for enjoying the view and music, with simpler food options like pizza and lobster soup being safer bets.
"Don't come here for the food, come here for drinks while watching the STUNNING sunset and fabulous atmosphere with the band playing all the Cuban classics. The staff is very attentive too. We really enjoyed ourselves."
Thrudur Helgadottir
"I ordered grilled fish with just veggies rather than rice (which I had enough the last days). Well...the fish had a weird and chewy consistency and was super salty. Telling that to the waitress (in Spanish), when she asked, how my meal was, she just smiled.
But hey, the view is great!"
Carolin M.
"Avoid. This restaurant only worthy for the view because the food is just terrible.
I ordered a rice with calamari (1800pesos) I actually don’t understand what is this “calamari ” inside, definitely not calamari and it tastes weird I can’t even describe. The mango juice tastes very light. ( I had more than 5 mango juice in town I know how it supposed to taste)
The staff at the end asked me how’s the food, I said the calamari doesn’t taste like calamari, and he said sorry my English is not good."
Jenny Wu
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to visit is during the evening for the sunset view and live music performances, creating a magical atmosphere.
Food reviews are mixed; some find it simple but delicious, especially pizza and lobster soup, while others find it disappointing. It's best enjoyed for the view and music.
It's advised to stick to basic drink options. Some reviews mention disappointment with specialty cocktails and rum quality.
Yes, the restaurant often features live Cuban music performances, especially in the evenings, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere.
While opinions vary, pizza and lobster soup are frequently mentioned as satisfying and well-prepared choices.
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Head for a glorious sunset on the rooftop bar of the restaurant El Criollo on Amargura Street. From its high terrace, the sloping, russet-red rooftops, green mountains and the yellow belltower of the 18th-century Convent of San Francisco, the tallest building in the city, can be seen. It’s a wonderful perch for a daiquiri or a mojito and there’s live music performed by a Cuban band, too.
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