A Cuban woman identified as Shey Reyes shared on TikTok her experience celebrating her mother's birthday at a restaurant in Havana, where, as she recounted, she thought she had spent 200 dollars, but the bill turned out to be much lower: 64 dollars.
In the video, published on her account @sheyreyes032, the young woman shared that she decided to make a special reservation so her mother wouldn't have to cook that day. "It was my mom's birthday, and I made a reservation for us to go out for dinner that night because she wasn't going to cook on this day," she explained.
Before leaving, the family faced a very common obstacle in Cuba: a power outage. "Of course there was no electricity," Shey pointed out, adding that the restaurant was far from their home, so they had to take a car to get there.
The place, recommended by a friend, had a power generator, which they highly appreciated amidst the daily blackouts affecting the island. “Since we arrived, they took care of us really quickly,” she said.
The family ordered piña coladas, chicken tenders, croquettes, and stuffed tostones. “Everything was very delicious, I liked the place, there’s a great atmosphere, and it's fantastic for coming with the family,” the Cuban commented.
During dinner, the restaurant made a special gesture for the honoree: they sang her happy birthday and presented her with a small gift plate. “They brought her a little plate with three croquettes and everything,” said Reyes, highlighting the kindness of the staff.
Regarding the main dishes, the young woman said that her cousin ordered a humble 10-piece serving, while she chose "the Uruguayan," her favorite. The perfect ending was a homemade flan, which she described as "life itself."
Finally, upon receiving the bill, the surprise came: “It was not $200 but $64, and for everything we ate, it was really great,” said the content creator.
Su publicación, que ya acumula miles de visualizaciones, ha generado debate en redes sociales, donde muchos usuarios comentan lo inaccesible que resultan esos precios para la mayoría de los cubanos, que viven con salarios estatales equivalentes a menos de 20 dólares al mes.
While some applauded the family's ability to enjoy a special moment, others questioned the contrast between that dinner and the severe economic and energy crisis the country is facing.
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