The Write-Up

The full story

A two-story Old Havana courtyard rebuilt inside Pointe Orlando, all palm shadows, live Latin music, and rum. Guests come for ropa vieja, empanadas, and pineapple guacamole, stay for the mojitos and the Cuban bread, and let dinner slide into dancing without changing rooms. On busy nights the bar and kitchen take their time, so settle in and order early.

Address

9101 International Dr #1004, Orlando, FL 32819

Price

$$

District

International Drive

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What People Are Saying

The word from guests

Real words from people who have been, gathered from public reviews. Cuba Libre holds 4.1 on TripAdvisor across 1,139 reviews.

“Great food, service and ambience! Would go again and again.”

Matthew Gold, via OpenTable

“The decor and vibe are nice and unique, staff were nice, the food and drinks were good, and I loved the Cuban bread.”

L Tran, via TripAdvisor

“It was a great date night with great music will go back soon.”

Daniel, via OpenTable

Our honest take

The room is a postcard of Old Havana and the rum list backs it up. The recurring complaint is pacing: slow drinks and food on busy nights, portions some call small for the price. Go for atmosphere, order early, and do not plan anything time-sensitive afterward.

District Story

The story of Pointe Orlando

A hotel in the boondocks, a road paved after it and named to sound big and important, and the corridor that taught Orlando how to be a vacation.

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