Cuban food is not a side note in West Palm Beach—it is one of the city’s defining flavors, stretched between late-night walk-up windows and tasting menus that treat South Florida’s pantry like fine dining. 561 Eats starts with that full range on purpose.
On one end sits the classic corridor along South Dixie: pressed sandwiches, cafe con leche energy, and the kind of Cuban restaurant that has outlasted trends because locals still line up. On the other sits a new generation of chef counters reimagining Cuban storytelling with tasting menus and hard-to-get seats. Both belong on a serious “best Cuban” list—just for different nights.
This guide keeps the list short and opinionated. We favor places already in our directory with clear public signal—Michelin recognition, long local reputation, or both—and we will expand as more Cuban kitchens land in the database. Use it to decide whether you want landmark comfort or a special-occasion Cuban tasting, then jump into each listing for address, price band, and reservation notes.
Our picks (in order)
- $$$$Editorial pickMichelin One Starfeatured
Emelina
$$Editorial pickHavana Restaurant