Best restaurants near Havana Cabana at Key West
Havana Cabana at Key West has three on-site options for eating and drinking: Floridita Food Truck for Cuban all-day fare, Mojitos Pool Bar for poolside cocktails and frozen drinks, and Flama Cabana for tapas and rum-focused cocktails at sunset. For more restaurant variety, use the complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West (Duval Street/Mallory Square) or drive about 10–15 minutes to Old Town restaurants.
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On-site dining — what’s available and when
Havana Cabana at Key West provides three distinct on-property outlets. Floridita Food Truck serves Cuban-style breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; Mojitos Pool Bar runs poolside daytime-to-evening service; and Flama Cabana opens late-afternoon into evening for tapas and cocktails.
Hours and focus vary: Floridita Food Truck operates daily from about 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Mojitos Pool Bar is open 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. with pool service beginning mid-morning, and Flama Cabana is open Tuesday–Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to midnight with a Sunset Hour earlier each evening.
- Floridita Food Truck: breakfast pastries, café con leche, Cuban mixes, conch fritters — walk-up service, no reservation needed.
- Mojitos Pool Bar: more than 15 mojito varieties, frozen cocktails, daily poolside service and two daily happy-hour periods.
- Flama Cabana: small-bites/tapas menu, rum-focused cocktails, live music and a humidor with a cigar menu.
| Venue | Typical hours | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Floridita Food Truck | ~8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Casual Cuban food; breakfast through dinner |
| Mojitos Pool Bar | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. | Poolside cocktails, frozen drinks, pool service |
| Flama Cabana | Tue–Sun, 5:00 p.m.–midnight | Tapas, rum cocktails, live music, cigar humidor |
Best picks for breakfast and coffee
Start the day at Floridita Food Truck for quick Cuban-style breakfast items like guava-and-cheese pastry, Cuban cheese toast and café con leche. Breakfast here is pay-as-you-go; cooked-to-order breakfast is also available from the hotel for a surcharge in the morning hours noted on the hotel site.
If you prefer to eat in your room, all room categories include in-room coffee amenities; specific rooms such as Premium Room, Patio (Lola) and Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Luis) show in-room coffee station images on the property listing.
- Floridita Food Truck: fast, walk-up breakfast and pastries.
- Hotel cooked-to-order breakfast: available for a surcharge, typically served morning hours.
- In-room coffee: convenient for early departures or quieter mornings (seen in Premium Room photos).
| Option | When | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Floridita Food Truck | Morning–evening | Quick Cuban pastries and coffee |
| Hotel cooked-to-order breakfast | Around 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | A fuller sit-down breakfast for a fee |
| In-room coffee | Anytime | Privacy and convenience (rooms like Premium Room (Lola)) |
Poolside drinks and light bites
Mojitos Pool Bar serves poolside drinks from late morning through late evening and offers pool service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Expect mojitos and frozen cocktails suited to relaxed pool breaks. Non-hotel guests may also use the bar and can buy a resort day pass for pool access.
For small plates and tapas at sunset, plan to head to Flama Cabana after it opens at 5:00 p.m.; it runs a Sunset Hour with discounted drinks and complimentary chips and salsa Tuesday–Sunday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
- Mojitos Pool Bar pool service starts at 11:00 a.m.; bar open 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Flama Cabana Sunset Hour: reduced-price cocktails, house wine and beer plus chips and salsa.
- Pool day passes can be purchased by non-guests for full pool and bar access (book at front desk or via ResortPass).
| Place | Pool service | Evening vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Mojitos Pool Bar | Yes (from 11:00 a.m.) | Lively, daytime-to-evening pool bar |
| Flama Cabana | No (waterfront lounge) | Evening tapas, live music, sunset views |
Where to go for a full dinner or local variety
If you want more restaurant variety or a sit-down dinner outside the hotel, use the complimentary shuttle to Downtown Key West (Duval Street/Mallory Square) or drive into Old Town. Duval Street and the harbor area have a wide range of seafood restaurants, Cuban spots, and casual eateries.
The hotel is not within easy walking distance of Old Town; travel time is roughly a 10–15 minute drive depending on traffic. The hotel concierge and front desk can help with shuttle schedules and local restaurant recommendations.
- Complimentary shuttle runs between the resort and Downtown Key West—check the front desk for times.
- Driving to Duval Street takes about 11 minutes by car from the hotel address.
- Ask concierge about reservations and taxi/ride-share options for evening plans.
| Option | Best for | How to get there |
|---|---|---|
| Duval Street / Old Town | Full dinner options, nightlife | Complimentary shuttle or 10–15 min drive |
| Mallory Square / Harbor | Sunset celebration and waterfront dining | Shuttle or short drive |
| Nearby grocery / Searstown | Grab-and-go items or snacks | Within walking distance from the hotel |
Dining with kids, pets, and special needs
Havana Cabana at Key West is family-friendly and welcomes children; on-site casual venues like Floridita Food Truck and Mojitos Pool Bar are appropriate for families. Flama Cabana operates later and offers a more adult-oriented evening lounge vibe, though it is open to all ages per hotel policy.
The hotel is pet-friendly for well-behaved dogs up to 50 lbs (maximum two per room). Pets are allowed in designated public areas; check with the front desk about specific dining-area rules for animals and any applicable pet fees.
- Family-friendly on-site: Floridita Food Truck and Mojitos Pool Bar are suitable for families.
- Pet policy: dogs up to 50 lbs, max two per room—ask about where pets are permitted to sit while dining.
- Accessibility: event spaces and public areas are described as accessible; the property does not have an elevator, so check room location needs in advance.
| Need | What to know |
|---|---|
| Children | Most outlets welcome families; check venue hours for evening music |
| Pets | Allowed (dogs up to 50 lbs); pet fee applies, service animals exempt |
| Mobility | Property has accessible paths; no elevator—upper floors reachable by stairs |
Practical tips for dining on property
No on-site dining requires reservations except for private events; Floridita Food Truck is walk-up casual and Flama Cabana accepts private-event inquiries. For dinner at Flama Cabana on busy nights, ask the concierge about arrival times and any recommended reservations.
If you plan to use the pool and pool bar, note the pool hours (open daily 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.) and that poolside service begins around 11:00 a.m. Non-hotel guests can buy a day pass for full pool access from the front desk or online.
- Call the front desk or concierge for Flama Cabana event inquiries or to check live-music nights.
- Pool hours: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Mojitos Pool Bar open same hours.
- Bring cash or card—on-site dining accepts cards, but check if any local vendors prefer cash.
| Action | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Shuttle or dinner reservation help | Hotel concierge / front desk |
| Event or private booking at Flama Cabana or Tiki Hut | Flama Cabana sales email or hotel events team |
| Buy pool day pass | Front desk or ResortPass |
