Lacto
Ovo
Western
Catering
Latin
Cuban
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery with some vegan choices for lunch and dinner, including a vegan burger and a breakfast option. Located in the old town. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm.


Venue map for Fonda Al Pirata
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15 Reviews

First Review by VeganExpression

LarissaK

Points +4925

Vegan
27 May 2025

Surprisingly good burger

I found the vegan burger to be really juicy and filling, amazing!😋The patty was made out of chickpeas, which are hard to get in Cuba. The mango juice was delicious too!

Pros: marked vegan options, cute decor and view of the beautiful street, juicy chickpea patty

MKF

Points +122

Vegan
30 Mar 2025

Decent drinks, food was ok

The drinks were on the stronger side compared to most places in Havana. They didn’t have much for vegans as they were out of hummus but we had the lentil vegan burger, which initially arrived cold. When we asked if it was meant to be cold they said “no” and then took it back. When it returned, it was nothing to write home about, but it gave us some protein and fiber in a place where vegan options are hard to come by or tend to just be grilled vegetables.

The DJ, however, was very good and the strength of their drinks was also notable.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-30

tolovetolive

Points +881

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

Great vegan friendly options

We ate here for breakfast and dinner, eating their recommended vegan options which were clearly marked on the menu. Whilst a little more expensive than other local restaurants (as they cater very much to the tourist market), they were very much worth the money with good food, good portions and good service. Highly recommend #Veganuary

Pros: Vegan options marked on the menu , Friendly, English speaking staff, Quality of food

fairydetails

Points +20

Vegan
08 Oct 2024

The best restaurant for vegans in cuba!!!!

It's the only restaurant in Cuba that had good vegan alternative options (and not just basic thinks like rice and beans or okra). I ate the vegsn hamburger and my mom the green sandwich and it wad heaven!!!! Very recommended.

Pros: Everything , The design , The food

MKF

30 Mar 2025

Just got back from six days in Havana. “Best restaurant for vegans in Cuba?” WOW. Did you go to Camino al Sol? That was by far my favorite in Havana (and it is 100% vegetarian and most could be veganized). However, it was in Vedano (west of Central Havana).

NatashaJ

Points +18

Vegan
31 Mar 2024

Vegan lentil burger

They have a vegan burger and vegan paninis. The vegan burger was very nice with some nice local and home made sauce. I had to spoil myself after no vegan options at the resort. :(

Pros: Friendly staff , Tasty food, Good vibe

JoãoRicardo108

Points +27

Vegan
16 Oct 2023

Boas opções

Para café da manhã tem torrada (tostada por fora, macia por dentro) com Guaca mole. Tem smoothies muito bem elaborados com frutas frescas. Mojito sem alcool , hamburguer, homus e uma salada no bowl para almoço que é ótima.

LoveAnimalLoveNature

Points +2157

Vegan
11 Jun 2023

Great Mojitos

Wer haven't had food here but the Mojitos are very nice. Staff is very friendly and speaks English.

IsabelBelfor

Points +68

Vegan
17 Mar 2023

Good vegan option

This was recommended as one of the only places that have vegan breakfast so I decided to give it a try. There was not much of a menu, you just tell them you want whatever the vegan option is and I think they just take whatever vegetables they have and mix it together with yuca and eggplant. There's a choice of sauces to go on the side which are guava, papaya or something spicy. I don't know exactly what it was that I was eating but it was pretty good. I would come back. I think they do the best they can with the resources they have.

Pros: Cool decor, Friendly staff, LGBT friendly

Cons: Very few menu options

Nata297

Points +559

Mostly Veg
05 Mar 2023

Un mojito grande :)

We visited this place a few times: for breakfast, brunch and for mojito in the evening. We most enjoyed the mojito, it was big and rich, and sitting was nice!

Pros: Friendly staff (except the tall waiter)

Cons: The tall waiter could have a better attitude!

ashholdridge

Points +355

Vegan
18 Jan 2023

One good option

When i went to eat here it was a little later in the day, they had three options to order from and they were all meat options. I asked if they had anything for vegans or vegetarians the server was knowledgeable and offered a pineapple vegetable salad. This appeared to be vegan but obviously can’t be sure. It was absolutely delicious though, very glad i tried this place but disappointed that they did not have any beans or other plant based protein. I believe they offer a larger menu earlier in the day so maybe go for lunch or early dinner and you’ll have better luck.

Pros: friendly staff, accommodating and knowledgeable

Cons: almost no options

MajaBerlin

Points +329

Vegan
04 Jun 2022

Nice place with some vegan options

Fonda Al Pirata serves only a few vegan meal options, like hummus with vegetables, vegan burger and a vegetable plate. The dish named Botija Pirata de Vegetables is a warm vegetable plate with a pumpkin sauce and banana hummus and was super tasty! They also serve a big variety of fresh juices and smoothies. They are located in beautiful street in old Havanna and they have an outside area to sit and an inside area, that is decorated in a cool and creative pirate style.

Pros: Vegan options, Beautiful place, Good drinks

Cons: Just a few vegan options, Not all Vegan dishes are marked as vegan

AnnaFenton

Points +2633

Vegan
26 Apr 2022

Really nice cafe

The vegan sandwhich was lovely and the drinks were so nice. The restaurant was lovely.
Wouldn't recommend the vegan burger. Not loads of options but nice to see some !!

CraigPenner

Points +90

Vegan
16 Jan 2022

No vegan food available this season

The atmosphere and music is good. The staff are helpful and eager to please. Both times I went, no vegan food was available. Considering Covid has affected the tourism numbers and the food shortages in the country, this is understandable so I don't want to give a negative review because of it.
The smoothies ($8 cdn) and coffee ($3 cdn) are the best in Cuba. They also have lots of vegetarian options made with eggs and cheese. As a vegan, this isn't an option. They offered to make toast and veggies but that wouldn't be worth the $15 Canadian it would of cost with the current currency exchange.

Pros: Amazing smoothies and good coffee

Cons: No vegan food available both times I went

MarkStratton

Points +363

Vegan
09 Feb 2021

Slim pickings

Its lockdown here in Havana but El Pirata is serving takeaways, including some vegan options for us under catered for minorities!
Anyway. This restaurant cater for all diets. Its signature vegan burger was not available. All the meat options were. They had a hummus and veg dish bit no hummus. I was given a vegetable mix with toast that was under seasoned. Redeeming feature was a fantastic fruity smoothie

Pros: Friendly

Cons: Few vegan options

VeganExpression

Points +1756

Vegan
23 Apr 2020

good vibe

The vibe here is very good, especially with a lemonade hahaaa! we ordered "Vegan Burger", the whole burger is made of black bean paste, although it is too loose, it spreads out after a bite 😅 but the taste is unexpectedly delicious ~




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