El Floridita Restaurant | Cuban Cuisine

Running in Hollywood since 1987, El Floridita takes its cue from the historic Havana haunt tied to Ernest Hemingway. Dinner leans into celebratory, participatory momentum: evenings often feature a salsa dance lesson before the live band takes over the floor. Traditional cooking anchors the tables—from garlic-sauced masitas de puerco with black beans and fried plantains to occasional off-menu requests prepared by the owner. It is an energetic, social setup, though visitor notes point out that service speed can vary when the room gets busy.