There’s no denying that Florida is a major food destination. The state is sprawling with theme parks (helloooo, turkey legs!), it’s the birthplace of key lime pie, and it’s home to the best Cuban food in the United States. Your brain might go to Miami when you think of Cuban cuisine, but Key West is arguably the closest you can get to the real thing.

The island city is famously less than 100 miles from Cuba, so Key West’s food is deeply rooted in Cuban culture. And there’s no better place for it than El Meson de Pepe. This family restaurant has been a Key West institution since 1986. For over 30 years, El Meson de Pepe has served classic Cuban recipes with a Key West twist.

Take their Cuban sandwich, for example. The iconic dish normally layers ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles. At El Meson de Pepe, they serve the Cuban Mix—Key West’s version that adds lettuce and tomato for a bit of freshness.

And of course, you can’t complete a meal at El Meson de Pepe without a mojito. They’ve used the same recipe for decades, and they got it straight from Bacardi (so you know it’s good). The secret? Balancing the sweetness and acidity with a few dashes of bitters.

See how El Meson de Pepe makes some of their most iconic dishes in the video above, and make sure to stop by on your next trip to Key West.