A little Cuba in Bolivia

It seems that Bolivians must generally eat early, as when I asked for food recommendations from a lady at a travel agency, she said she likes the food at Sabor Cubano, and added on saying that she thinks that it should still be open at this hour (only 8pm!).

Sabor Cubano is located just a couple of blocks away from the travel agency and I was starving by the time I get there. 

It has a nice cosy atmosphere, with walls filled with writing of all kinds and some Cuban images.  There was only one other patron when I entered the restaurant, who was having his meal and also enjoying a Cuban cigar.

I looked at the menu, and the items in it sure looked very different from what I imagined Cuban food to be.  I wonder if the Cuban places I have previously been to before were truly authentic! 

After a long consideration, I decided on “Pierna de Cerdo Asado”, with the description in English “Slices of pork cooked in its own juice” (yes, that was the translation given in the menu!).

The dish arrived with very tender pieces of pork on one side, with side servings of rice with black beans, tapioca, tomatoes and avocado. 

It actually turned out to be really delicious!

And of course, I ordered a glass of mojito, though it seemed to be lacking something.  Perhaps not such an authentic Cuban restaurant after all!