Viva Cuba

You wouldn't expect to find some of Leeds' best Cuban food tucked away on Kirkstall Road, but here we are. The wooden tables and casual setup might not scream Havana, but one bite of their ropa vieja will transport you straight there – slow-cooked beef that falls apart at the touch of a fork, swimming in a sauce that's clearly been perfected over years. The rum cocktail game here is serious business. Their mojitos aren't the sugary disasters you'll find elsewhere, and the staff actually know their way around a proper daiquiri. Come hungry because the portions are generous, and if you're here on a weekend afternoon, expect a proper buzzy atmosphere that makes lingering over another round of drinks feel like the only sensible option.