Best Cuban restaurant in New Orleans

Manolito is a bar and restaurant that honors the traditions of warmth and generosity that drove the life of Manuel "Manolito" Carbajo Aguiar, a legendary cantinero who embodied hospitality during his tenure at the legendary El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba. Manolito features a collection of classic cocktails that remain unchanged since the bar's inception, adhering to the meticulous techniques of Constante Ribigualgua, the former owner of El Floridita, which have been passed down to generations of cantineros, including Manolito himself. The bar invites guests to celebrate the daiquiri culture of New Orleans as it was originally intended, and the staff strives to maintain the spirit of Manolito's legacy. Manolito's menu features a selection of cocktails that are carefully blended, thrown, and shaken to pay homage to the techniques and spirit passed down by Manolito. The bar's team is dedicated to preserving the traditions of El Floridita and the culture of the daiquiri, and they offer a unique experience that is steeped in history and hospitality.