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Great Cuban Music, and Food, in Encinitas

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

Le PapagayoI visited one of my fave restaurants in the Carlsbad area last night, Le Papagayo, in Leucadia (Encinitas) and heard a terrific Cuban band for the first time.

(you can listen to some music here)

 

I love this band…and I think you will too, if you like the sound of traditional Cuban music, vocal harmonies, the pulse of congas and timbales (not the food, silly), and the melodies of the spanish guitar.

Le Papagayo in Leucadia

 

 

 

Playing to a full house at the very popular Le Papagayo, this band is clearly a crowd favorite, and it’s easy to see why. The sounds of traditional Cuban music seem to go so well with the funky, eclectic beach life in this area of Encinitas, and with terrific Cuban specialties to nosh on while enjoying the live entertainment (as well as a diverse menu of other great eating) it was a great evening out.

The only thing that could be better would be in the summer with all the doors and windows open.

This band plays at Le Papagayo on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month (Thursdays are Cuban night, but live music happens 6 days a week – blues, jazz, latin, soft rock, etc.). Stop by to hear them, or visit some other night for the terrific food.

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LLoyd Nichols
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL - Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Homes By The Sea
Jeff:Le Papagayo sounds like a blast. Cuban food is very tasty and full of anti oxidants! Mue bueno! Listening to Cuban music can be intoxicating. I learned years ago how to make grilled Cuban sandwiches loncherias with their original flat bread. Bell Green pepper, tomatoes, red pepper, ham,roast pork, melted cheeses, pickles....just delicious!
Feb 29, 2008 03:33 PM
Marlene Bridges
Village Real Estate Services, Inc. - Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos|Laguna Real Estate
Jeff - Love the music.  I'm a Cuban food fan.  Do they have Tres Leche cake?
Feb 29, 2008 03:47 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Jeff,

Nice little set up...as you know we have many places like that over here in FL. I could go for a Cuban Steak Sandwich right now!

Feb 29, 2008 10:49 PM
Monika McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH
Southern NH & the Seacoast Area
Oh Jeff, You make me want to be there...I just love Cuban food and music.
Mar 01, 2008 01:17 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

This place sounds cool!

On a side note, please bring surfer boy image back!

Mar 02, 2008 02:01 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lloyd:

Those sandwiches sound wonderful. Le Papagayo is a great place to hang out and the food and ambiance is terrific. 

Jeff     

Mar 02, 2008 03:08 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Marlene - have not seen that on the menu, but their flan with aged rum is to die for. :) And they have a great breakfast/brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Jeff 

Mar 02, 2008 03:09 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Neal - this place is kinda unique in our area, which is what makes it special.

Jeff 

Mar 02, 2008 03:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Monika - next visit when they play I will have my camera - a video would have been fun. Can't share the food though, which is too bad. They have a crabcake and ahi tuna appetizer that is killer.

Jeff 

Mar 02, 2008 03:12 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Renee - LOL. I am thinking about it. I had a pretty negative comment about it so decided to make a change. But maybe that was a mistake. Given I am at the beach in a big surfing area, the pic seems appropriate.

So when you come to visit I'll treat! 

Jeff 

Mar 02, 2008 03:14 AM
Glenn Prieto-Commercial Real Estate Lender
Colonial Pacific Financial - Miami, FL
I was lived in San Diego last year and never saw this place.  Next time I visit I'll be sure to go.  Thanks
Mar 07, 2008 09:52 AM
Maria Couto
RE/MAX Premier - Berkeley Heights, NJ
Realtor with "Results That "MOVE" You'
This place sounds like it's a great place. Thanks for posting. I didn't think of finding a Cuban fun place in California. My mistake.
Mar 10, 2008 08:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Glenn - it is definitely worth a visit, for the food and the music.

Jeff 

Mar 11, 2008 02:36 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Maria - well it is not exclusively Cuban, but the Cuban night on Thursdays and this terrific band are really a treat. Their CD is excellent. And there are a few Cuban restaurnants in the area as well.

Jeff 

Mar 11, 2008 02:37 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"
Jeff, Here in Northern Virginia I am not aware of any Cuban restaurants - sure wish I could find one,  Karen
Mar 11, 2008 03:01 AM
S J
Pittsburgh, PA
right on this looks solid!
Mar 12, 2008 04:20 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Jeff - My wife introduced me to Cuban food 44 years ago. She was born and raised in Key West, Florida and grew up on Cuban food. Use to spend some time in Cuba before Castro. Her family goes way back in that area. Her grandfather use to have the ferry boat that ran from Key West to Cuba. She just came in and said he wished she had a good Cuban sandwich but it would never compare to the Cuban bread her great grandmother use to make. She just read your blog. She said her parents use to go dancing every Saturday night at the Cuban Club in Key West. Now she is all excited and is going to her computer to pull up Key West and the Key West citizen newpaper to read up on the news.

Nice blog.

Mar 15, 2008 02:58 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Karen - I imagine there is one somewhere, ot perhaps a restaurant that serves some Cuban dishes. Good luck - it's worth it.

Jeff 

Mar 17, 2008 05:20 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Chadd - yep, it is. In many ways. They never disappoint.

Jeff 

Mar 17, 2008 05:21 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Carl - hey, cool story. Glad I made a little bit of impact.

Jeff 

Mar 17, 2008 05:22 PM