Located in Downtown Disney's West Side, Bongos Cuban Club's giant pineapple building cannot be missed. Themed after a 1950s Havana night club, Bongos offers guests a taste of the Caribbean at lunch and dinner. The restaurant was created by singer Gloria Estefan and producer husband, Emilio, who brought the flavor of Cuba to central Florida with bright mosaic colors and upbeat music.
Meals offered at Bongos include Cuban sandwiches, pork sandwiches, roasted chicken, seafood paella and traditional flan. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner.
Bongos Cuban Club
Downtown Disney West Side
1498 Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836
407-828-0999
bongoscubancafe.com
Home of the Rumsicle, Cuba Libre Restaurant offers guests the tantalizing cuisine straight from Cuba's culinary traditions located within 15 minutes of Walt Disney World. The menu offers a variety of beef, poultry, pork and seafood entrée selections which can be complemented by spirits from the Rum Bar.
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar is open daily for dinner and also offers a selection of desserts, flavored coffees and happy hour specials. Reservations are accepted and highly recommended. Cuba Libre also offers catering and banquet services.
Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
9101 International Dr.
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-226-1600
cubalibrerestaurant.com
In less than a 15-minute drive from Walt Disney World, Padrino's Cuban Bistro offers traditional Cuban cuisine. With selections from appetizers to dessert, the menu at Padrino's includes beef, pork, poultry, seafood and vegetarian selections. Before or after dinner guests can enjoy a mojito or commodity from the bar.
Appetizers include a coconut shrimp, empanadas and pizzeta. Entrees include shrimp or chicken salads, skirt steak, sandwiches, ribs, vaca frita, pollo asado and shrimp paella. Catering services from the full menu is also available for banquets, business meetings and other parties.
Padrino's Cuban Bistro
13586 Village Park Dr.
Suite 304
Orlando, FL 32837
407-251-5107
padrinosbistro.com
