Tocororo,
the Restaurant of Personalities

The meeting place of personalities from Cuba and around the world, the Tocororo Restaurant has among its attractions not only its delicious dishes of prime quality meats and fresh Caribbean shellfish, but also a distinctive ambiance filled with lamps, paintings and antique pieces, carefully combined to make this corner in the Havana neighbourhood of Miramar special.

The Tocororo is named for Cuba's national bird, whose colours – white, blue and red – appear in murals, lamps, figurines and other ornaments, many considered on the level of National Patrimony. Among these objects is a ceramic mural by renowned Cuban artist Héctor Catá, as well as numerous Art Nouveau lamps and small sculptures of exquisite taste.

Opened on March 16, 1988, this establishment belongs to the Palmares corporate group. Maître d'Enrique Roca explains to Cubaplus that the nickname of Restaurant of Personalities was given due to the constant visits by foreign leaders (presidents, prime ministers and other dignitaries), diplomats based in the country, as well as internationally renowned local artists.

As many other lesser known customers, they come to enjoy the restaurant's cuisine and bar, where each night wellknown Cuban musicians and singers perform. Specializing in international cuisine, the Tocororo menu highlights beef cuts with AA and AAA certification, and exquisite dishes prepared with great care by experienced Chef William Valiente.

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