Key West's Food & Travel Guide

Because of the influx of immigrants working in Key West and Tampa cigar factories, a quick, affordable lunch was needed… The Cuban sandwich was born. The Cuban is a magical variation of a ham and cheese sandwich originating in cafes that catered to Cuban factory workers in Key West and Ybor City, Tampa–two early Cuban…

10pm is closing time for many of our local Key West restaurants, so what happens if guests arrive late, are hungry due to a time change, or just woke up from their post-happy-hour nap? Well, no need to panic! There are lovely late-night kitchens open about town, and only half of the list requires putting…

  In a town so drenched in fresh fish, you can imagine that our fish taco game is strong. There’s no shortage of the seafood-filled tortillas here on the island, and if you are any bit as indecisive as we are, it can be hard to choose exactly where to go. Key West, where it's…

The Florida Keys leave no shortage of exciting things for visitors to try. Whether you’re into amazing food, music, partying, relaxing, sailing, whatever it is, the Keys have it. With that in mind, here are five activities that are universally loved by visitors (we know because we get to hear about it!). Feeding the…

    Key West isn’t known for food truck culture, but that’s also due to the fact that we have strict codes on mobile vendor licenses. Our pickings are slim.. but fortunately they’re ridiculously delicious. In no particular order here are the 6 best food trucks in Key West: Garbo’s Grill Photo // TripAdvisor Photo: Instagram…

When a trip to Key West isn’t in your immediate future, the outlook can seem grim. No tan lines from jet skis. No chickens to wake you up for your hungover brunch at Blue Heaven. No second round for you and the pals on Duval St…no fun. But if you could bring one thing back…

When you think of Key West, do you think about drinking?  Yeah, so do a lot of other people.  We’re here to break down the ULTIMATE LIST of the best happy hours on the island. SANTIAGO’S BODEGA Photo // hulaschoice.com A Spanish tapas hidden gem in Bahama Village, Santiago’s Bodega is many local’s favorite dining…

With our pristine waters and magnificent sunsets, it’s no surprise any visitor or local is looking for the best place to indulge with a view. While there’s an abundance of great restaurants in town, there are just those few gems where you really are able to “take it all in”. Factoring in sand, water, and…

We’re of the firm belief that there’s no bad time to visit Key West, but hey, we live here! Still, if you’re not familiar with the Keys, you may be wondering when is the best time to plan your visit for. Here’s a brief overview of the seasons, and what they have to offer. December…

Calendar Find a Food Tour (opens in new window) Winter in Key West means outdoor activities. With average February temps at a brisk 76 degrees (sorry to rub it in), we’ve got no reason to stay indoors with our a/c on. February is peak high season here on the island, which means plenty of events…

Calendar Find a Food Tour (opens in new window) New year, same island. Kick off the season with outdoor festivals and jam packed foodie events ranging from the Key West Food & Wine Festival to races on land and sea. Don’t miss the hottest events happening in Key West this January. 1. Key West Food…

In Key West, we know how to party & we know how to sleep in, which means we know how to brunch! A good party can live on into the twilight hours, but you still need to recharge, even if it’s for just another relaxing, fun-filled day of vacation! If you’re like us, breakfast is…