If you are served a green Key lime pie, it is an impostor. They do not resemble true Southern fritters you may have encountered elsewhere. To avoid disappointment, phone ahead. Visitors to the Florida Keys often overlook Cuban cuisine because they think it is the same as Mexican or Spanish. It is not.
Cuban food features hearty pork, beef, and chicken that has been marinated, breaded, and grilled.
Most meals are served with yellow rice, black beans, and fried plantains and, of course, crispy Cuban bread. This quarterly restaurant guide published by The Key West Citizen features menus from more than 60 Key West eateries. You'll find free copies at hotels, attractions, grocery stores, and newsstands all around Key West. If you wisely do not want to drink and drive, order a nonalcoholic beer or wine. Remember, the dolphin you see offered on the menu is not the cute bottle-nosed variety that cavorts in our seas.