About us

We are Beyond Roots, a group of friends that have joined efforts in order to provide an Immersion in Afro Cuban Culture. Growing up in Guanabacoa, one of the strongest exponents of this culture, we were raised under the living legacy of our African ancestors. Now we have an authentic passion for educating people about this misunderstood topic.  We want to share with you the feeling of our community, transmit you a knowledge that has been pass from generations and show you its influence in the daily life of the Cubans from different perspectives. In this particular experience we´ll do it through the flavors of our unique Afro Cuban Cuisine

What will we do?

Are you a lover of great food? Have you heard of the influence that traditional African spirituality has had on Cuban cuisine? Would you like to experience at firsthand the special ways of cooking traditional Afro-Cuban dishes? Then this experience is a MUST for you! We will meet you at Café Galería Mamainé for a coffee and we will ride together to Guanabacoa:  The cradle of Afro-Cuban culture. Once there, you will learn about the influence that Afro-Cuban religions have had not only in our cuisine but also in almost every other aspect of the Cuban Culture, while we share a typical beverage. Then, Jose´s mom will show you how to cook in our local style, having the opportunity to understand when, why, and how we prepare each dish. Finally, we will enjoy tasting the different plates that we prepared and, in that moment, while we are laughing, sharing our personal stories under the rhythm of drums and dancing to our hearts desire, you will realize that the simple act of eating assumes mystical dimensions and has the power to bring strangers together like family. This is not about cooking in a professional way, it´s about cooking according to the folklore of a modest community.

Note:

After the experience ends we will open for you a small Afro Cuban Souvenir Shop for you to enjoy unique products especially crafted. This will be an amazing opportunity for you to support local talents.

What´s included??

• Afro Cuban Meal
• Most of the dishes we will prepare have a vegetarian base
• Welcoming Coffee
• Traditional beverage "Aguardiente".
• Music show
• Transportation from the meeting place and back.

From: 5:00pm-8:30pm

Meeting Point: Café Bone´Ma (21 street, No. 103 between L and M. Vedado)