What is a "paladar"?
In 1994, Cubans were permitted to indulge in self-enterprise. They were allowed to convert part of their home into a small restaurant (no more than 12 seats) and serve Cuban home cooking. Since then, many of them have become commercialized and expensive. Look for the paladars that are in residential areas rather than tourist areas. Meals should be no more than $5 to $10 per person.


