La Casa del Chef
A hidden gem in Varadero, La Casa del Chef offers incredibly priced lobster and a variety of satisfying Cuban dishes with a warm, family-like service.
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La Casa del Chef
Best Time
Blue hour photography, calmer galleries
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hidden gem in Varadero, La Casa del Chef offers incredibly priced lobster and a variety of satisfying Cuban dishes with a warm, family-like service.
Bring a Water Bottle
Only tap water is available, so bring your own bottle to stay hydrated throughout your meal.
Try the Lobster
The lobster dish is frequently highlighted as a must-try, offering great value and flavor.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cuban
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+53 45 613606
Address
4PP9+J8F, Avenida 1ra, Varadero, Cuba
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Affordable Lobster Tails
Indulge in thick, delicious lobster tails at prices significantly lower than local averages, a true steal!
Friendly Atmosphere and Service
Experience a warm welcome with friendly staff who treat you like family, even with potential language barriers.
Tasty Variety of Dishes
Beyond lobster, enjoy satisfying options like cheese pizza and roasted chicken, all at reasonable prices.
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Bring a Water Bottle
Only tap water is available, so bring your own bottle to stay hydrated throughout your meal.
Try the Lobster
The lobster dish is frequently highlighted as a must-try, offering great value and flavor.
Enjoy Live Music
If you're fortunate, you might catch live music during your visit, adding to the dining experience.
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from all over the internet
Bring a Water Bottle
Only tap water is available, so bring your own bottle to stay hydrated throughout your meal.
Try the Lobster
The lobster dish is frequently highlighted as a must-try, offering great value and flavor.
Enjoy Live Music
If you're fortunate, you might catch live music during your visit, adding to the dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
La Casa del Chef is praised for its exceptionally affordable and delicious lobster tails, friendly service, and a good variety of tasty dishes like pizza and roasted chicken. While many rave about the value and welcoming atmosphere, some recent reviews suggest a decline in food and service quality compared to previous years.
"It’s my fav restaurant in Cuba, the dishes are good and have a good price as well, for example lobster 2400 pesos (was really good) chicken 1200 (was good as well) the Pasta was for 500 pesos the only thing is that the pasta need salt but that’s it and the pasta is not enough but it’s cheap for a small hunger.
Mochito is under 1€ like 300 pesos.Lemonade is even cheaper.
Owner is nice and the workers as well.
Other recommendations said u wait long but I think it’s ok and a good sign when it’s not ready to quit it means they really cook it :)))))"
Henriette Schleitz
"Omar and his co-workers treated us like family. Nestled in a neighborhood off the Varadero strip, there is a limited menu, but what they do have is really good! We had 2 x Lobster Enchilada entrees, 2 pizzas, 2 beers each and 1 pina colada each. Grand total of 47 dollars Canadian. A little hidden gem that we will be happy to come back to."
Ryan Bureyko
"Alfredo and Omar are good friends of mine that used to work at the resort I go too frequently.. So I went and found where they were working 😊..
Good Pizza and great friendship will last forever.. See you guys soon 😁🌴🍹"
Jeffrey Miller
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, multiple reviews highlight the lobster tails as being exceptionally thick and affordable, offering great value.
The lobster tails are highly recommended. Other popular choices include cheese pizza and roasted chicken.
The restaurant only serves tap water. It's recommended to bring your own water bottle.
There is no specific dress code mentioned, suggesting a casual dining experience.
Live music is available on occasion, which can enhance the dining experience if you're lucky.
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Casa del Chef is a friendly restaurant in Varadero with, if you are lucky, live music. Casa del Chef offers Cuban and International meals. The lobster is delicious and cheap, about 15 cuc per person and a bottle of wine for 10 cuc.
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