$$$$ • Cuban • West Haven
In 2004, Soul de Cuba in New Haven was founded by Jesus Puerto as part of his mission to preserve Afro-Cuban cuisine. This restaurant features a cozy setting that feels a lot like a traditional dining room. The walls are covered in family photos, Cuban memorabilia and religious artwork. Cuban salsa, Son and Boleros plays as well as American and African jazz.
The menu at Soul de Cuba in New Haven includes four kinds of Cuban coffee and some amazing sandwiches like the Cubano, soul Cubano and media noche. The carnes at Soul de Cuba in New Haven are extremely popular and can be ordered six different ways. If you like seafood, order the cangrejo y camarones enchilada which is made with tender shrimp and crab meat.