Sunset, Mojitos &
Live Music at Mallory Square
Steps from the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration, El Meson de Pepe brings together Cuban food, mojitos, live music, history, and one of the best pre-sunset stops in Key West. Read our guide to what to do before sunset at Mallory Square.
Your Perfect Mallory Square Sunset Plan
Arrive Early
Grab a mojito or Cuban cocktail before the sunset crowd arrives.
Explore
Walk through the history displays and Cuban heritage details inside El Meson de Pepe.
Eat & Sip
Share Cuban favorites, plantains, sandwiches, mojitos, and island plates.
Listen
Enjoy live music and the energy of Mallory Square.
Sunset
Step outside for the Sunset Celebration, then come back for another round or dinner.
Why El Meson de Pepe Is the Perfect Sunset Stop
Steps from the Sunset Celebration
We're right in the middle of it—and nothing pairs better with that golden hour.
Mojitos & Cuban Cocktails
Full drink and cocktail menu available on our Patio Bar.
Live Music Before and After Sunset
Caribe of Key West, the island's only local Salsa band.
History Experience While You Wait
Explore our Cuban artifacts and family history.
Dinner Before or After the Crowd
No reservations needed. Walk in or join the waitlist.
"Mallory Square sunset energy, just steps from El Meson de Pepe."
What to Sip & Share Before Sunset
Classic Mojito
Mint, lime, rum. The drink that goes with a Key West sunset.
Cuba Libre
Rum and Mexican Coke on ice with lime. Simple, cold, classic.
Plantain Bites
Sweet plantains, perfect for sharing before the sunset crowd.
Cuban Sandwich
Roast pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard pressed on Cuban bread.
Empanadas
Crispy pastry filled with seasoned beef or chicken.
Piña Colada
A frozen tropical classic to beat the Key West heat.
What Guests Say About Sunset at El Meson
"Sat on the patio for sunset with the band—couldn't have asked for more. Perfect sunset location."
— Sarah M.
"Great mojitos and music. This is the Mallory Square experience we were looking for."
— David L.
"Easy stop before Mallory Square. Live music, mojitos, and the sun going down. Perfect Key West evening."
— Jennifer T.
Sunset FAQ
Make Sunset a Cuban Key West Experience
Come for the sunset. Stay for the mojitos, music, Cuban food, and history that make El Meson de Pepe a Mallory Square tradition.
First come, first served. Live Caribbean music every evening.
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