General Cuba Tourist Information - Real Havana: Explore Cuba Like a Local and Save Money - page 53

whole leg of roasted pork, cooked and delivered directly to their door. The legs
will usually cost about 50 to 70 CUC but they still provide a great value, consider-
ing that one can feed approximately 30 people.
Interesting Fact: Even when the average Cuban goes to a restaurant to eat,
simple Cuban cuisine is still the most popular item on the menu. This is not only
because it is usually the cheapest item, but also because most Cubans have be-
come very accustomed to eating the same meals on a daily basis. Some people,
especially those from the older generation, would not consider a meal complete
without a generous serving of rice and beans, or a small fillet of fried pork. Most
restaurants cater to this preference by always including inexpensive traditional
Cuban dishes on their menus, under the title of ofertas which means specials.
These specials are always considerably less expensive than other menu options
and include portions of pork or chicken, as well as rice, beans and a small salad.