Whenever people think of Latin cuisine, they usually think of Mexican or South American delicacies. But Cuban food is gaining in popularity with such popular entrees as Cuban paella, calamari steak, and stewed beef tongue. Carmel Cuban restaurants feature all those specialties along with tantalizing desserts like plantains and tres leche cake. The best thing about Cuban cuisine is that it lends itself to variation, so dishes can be made exactly the way the customer likes.