3 caribbean spots in Old Town, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Old Town's food · All caribbean in Key West.
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop ★ 4.7
930 Southard Street, Key West, FL 33040
5 Brothers Grocery has pressed Cuban mixes and poured con leche at Southard and Grinnell in Key West since 1978, a family corner store with a bench crew.
Tip: The Bench Crew of regulars holds court outside each morning; come before the 06:30 rush clears the pastry case.
El Meson de Pepe ★ 4.3
410 Wall Street, Key West, FL 33040
El Meson de Pepe plates ropa vieja and lechon asado beside Mallory Square in Key West, run by the Diaz family with salsa bands playing at sunset.
Tip: Time dinner around the Sunset Celebration next door; the patio band starts as the crowds gather on Mallory Square.
Frita's Cuban Burger Cafe ★ 4.3
425 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040
Frita's Cuban Burger Cafe keeps a Key West lunch under $15 with Havana-style fritas, tacos and yuca fries on a bright patio just off Southard Street.
Tip: Owner Marcia Weaver built the recipe on trips to Cuba; the churros and Cuban coffee finish the meal properly.