Best Cubano Sandwich I've ever had. Mojitos also hit! And their starter soup is simple but tasty, too.

I do not have anything to compare this--if next time I am given different selections of cuisine I might very well choose something else, however that's a reflection on my palate and not the establishment. My visit here was a lunch visit, arriving shortly after 11:30 am---even so it was the lunch rush and almost all of the tables were filled. That must be typical because the restaurant's staff was more than ready to accomodate my table and all others there---food was ordered and it was served quick. Between the 3 of us we order plates /combos of food which would be an entree (chicken or beef) with rice and beans. Also, some orders come with a small cup of soup which was tasty but not greasy. Overall, I finished my plate and was not hungry 1 but that afternoon so I will say portions are plentiful. Because of time, we did not try any desserts. read more

I've been going here for the past 4 yrs, absolutely amazing place, both the owners and employees are so nice and welcoming! their food fresh and authentic I recommend this place 100%. No regrets. read more

Visiting from Texas and saw good reviews on Yelp. Great music and service! The food is delicious!! Had the meat pies, yum!! Bistec sandwich w/tostones, and a mango milkshake!! Will definitely be back when I'm back in Lafayette! read more

The food is Amazing! The best cuban food I have ever had. The ambiance and service is always the best! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Food was very tasty and had chicken with onions. Rice and beans well seasoned and just like I ate growing up. Tostones very fresh and the soup was a greater starter. Should have had a cortado or flan but was early meal. Would come again! read more

Cafe Habana City - Chicken sopa - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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We enjoyed a wonderful meal for three... including two birthdays... at Cafe Habana City last night. It was Mardi Gras night, weather was cold and windy, so we ended our Mardi Gras Season with Cuban Food. Our host, Rafael, was kind and considerate and welcoming. Two of us were very familiar with Cuban cuisine. Our guest from out of town is going to Cuba, soon, and had never eaten Cuban food before. Rafael was her guide. Our guest enjoyed a combination plate, with lechon, yucca, beans and rice. We enjoyed a Cuban Sandwich and a Ropa Vieja Sandwich. All were delicious. We ended with Tres Leches cake. Wonderful evening with a wonderful meal with wonderful friends. Thank you, Cafe Habana City! read more

Thank goodness for Cafe Habana! I've been looking for more Latin cuisine that's actually good and Cafe Habana exceeded expectations. It has a great selection of items--all of which are phenomenal--and is affordable. The service is always prompt, warm, and well done. It also has great happy hour! When I'm inside, I feel like I'm very much in a Latin restaurant, which feels like home to me as a Latina. I always bring coworkers and friends here and everyone loves it! read more

my god the flavor! so frickin good. i got the cafe habana shredded beef poboy. the fries were crispy and the veggies tasted fresh, beef was perfectly seasoned. my only complaint is there wasn't alot of beef, but for only $10 and with a side... they keep all 5 stars. still very filling! my fiance got the beef croquetas and we LOVED them. super savory, perfectly seasoned. quick service & restaurant looked cute on the inside!! can't wait to be back and try their mojitos!! read more

I haven't been here in years, and yet, this place is still bursting with awesomeness! The manager Rafael was so darn accommodating for my friend and I that he made our dining experience enjoyable. Here's what we ordered: 1. Shrimp/mango ceviche: A MUST HAVE! 2. Tilapia taco: DEFINITELY MUST HAVE! 3. Cuban tamale. 4. Media Noche (midnight) /Cuban sandwich w fried plantains. 5. Cuban classic roast pork w fried plantains and arroz Amarillo. Overall, this place is rated #7 best Cuban places in the world in 2019 for a reason. Give this place a shot, and please support good, delicious local restaurants! #LambChopOnTheGeaux #cafehabanacity #Lafayettela #cubanfood read more

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Stopped here on the way back to Houston. WOW was surprised, the food was delicious! I come from a Cuban family so I'm picking on Cuban food, but definitely meet my expectations. The flavor was on point! If I'm in the area again will definitely stop here. Highly recommended. read more

We were looking to try something different, and this looked like the perfect time to try Cafe Habana. We were greeted and received our drinks promptly, and was pleasantly surprised by the sizes of the mugs, great value here. We had the plantains chips as an appetizer which was good, and not to filling, the main course Shrimp, and the beef were a little under seasoned for our taste, but ok. We will be back to try the Cuban sandwiches as this seemed what everyone was ordering and looked very appetizing. read more

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I came here last night with a few friends who had been wanting to check it out for quite some time now. I was excited to try something a little more adventurous, since smaller cities like Lafayette don't always have diverse dining scenes! We walked in, and the restaurant felt outdated and dive-y, but in a comforting, nostalgic kind of way. It was a Saturday evening, so I would have expected it to be a little busier, but I think that based on its location, Cafe Habana City is the kind of place that doesn't see too much foot traffic, unfortunately. There was a sign saying to seat ourselves, so we did, and after a couple minutes a server came to take our drink orders. I ordered the mojito, one of my friends ordered an old fashioned, and we ordered waters for the table. The server told us that it may be a little bit before we get our cocktails, as the bartender had a few drink orders ahead of us. After about 10 or so minutes, the old fashioned came out, and the mojito followed shortly behind. The bartender delivered the old fashioned and said she used a lemon peel because she was out of orange peels, and my friend seemed to like it a lot. My mojito was great! It balanced the mint and lime nicely and had a faint sweetness that brought it all together. We were never brought menus, as our server seemed to be juggling a lot, but it was all good because we had looked up the menu online and decided what we want. We placed our orders, and after several minutes, the server came to tell me they were out of the Pollo Empanizado, so I replaced it with the Bistec de Puerco, which was the same thing, just with pork instead of chicken. By the time the food came out, I had finished my mojito, and the server said it was only $7.50 or so, so I ordered another one! A few bites into my meal, the first mojito started to creep up on me, and I was feeling it!! My food came with two sides, and I had ordered the Papas Fritas (fries--basic, I know), and Tostones, which were double fried green plantains. The fries were standard fries, and the tostones were great! They had a nice, crunchy texture, and with a flavor that wasn't too sweet or salty or rich. The fried pork was amazing! I got about four large pieces of it. The breading had the perfect thickness, and the meat was tender and juicy. There was some sort of oily sauce that came with my food, and though I'm not sure what it was, everything went quite well with it! I left pretty intoxicated and with a full stomach, all for $31.95 pre-tip ($40 post tip). It was a chill meal with a laidback environment. I'd come back! read more

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Cafe Habana City offers Cuban cuisine in the heart of Cajunland! It is located on Bertrand near many major traffic arteries, and not too far from the Ambassador Caffery Exit from Interstate 10. The location has plenty of parking, and offers indoor and outdoor seating. The Cuban cuisine seems very authentic, with many of the favorites that people come to expect. Things like Cuban Sandwiches, Midnight Sandwiches, and Fricassee of Chicken are all on the menu. However, I would advise digging deeper. Try their fried fish, which is very thin and crispy with a crumb breading, this is available as a plate or sandwich. Yucca can be had fried or boiled. Plantains are available both sweet and starchy. Sandwiches include one side, plates include two but you can always add extras! One nice extra is the cup of chicken noodle soup that is a appetizer included with meals. This is served with a wedge of lime which sets off its hearty flavor. Other things I enjoy adding on to my meal would be the coffee drinks. Cuban Coffee is sweetened espresso served in a small cup. This is a great way to start or finish your meal. Service is always prompt and friendly, and they will be glad to help you with the menu if you need some suggestions. Prices are good, especially at lunch. Definitely worth visiting fora deliciously different dining experience. read more

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Food was excellent! Server was very attentive. Nice atmosphere. I will definitely be there for lunch again.

Thank you Rafael and family for feeding us during our stay in Lafayette- 2024 Karate Nationals. Some of my family members has sever food allergies, which Rafael went back to read all the ingredients for each dish. Happy Hour was also amazing. Half price mojitos and margaritas. Better than I have had in Dallas. Food was phenomenal!!!!! Best rice and beans since last time at Puerto Rico. Btw.......every dish we got was equally amazing. Thank you again.....Tristan, Stevie and Sonny. TEAM: Texas Association of Shotokan Karate.....Plano TX read more

Where to start.....well let's start with the greeting.....unwelcoming. Wait staff seemed like we were bothering him. No personality. Told him first time there. No response. Asked about the sweet bread, and he said it was bread that was sweet.... All food was barely warm, nothing hot. The mixed vegetables consisted of one cauliflower, one broccoli, 5 pieces of carrots, and about 10 stems of broccoli.....no flavor.....and again not even warm.....no need to go back. read more

Only tip I have is to "sit anywhere". My group and I walked in and didn't know what to do. Took like 2 whole minutes to be acknowledged. They have a little sign saying "please sit anywhere" at one entrance but not the entrance we went through. I have bad social anxiety so I really almost took a star off for this. The young lady serving us was quite nice. The food is so freshly made and didn't take long to come out at all. For those reasons, I have to give 5 stars where it's due.This is some of the best food I've ever eaten. Everything is seasoned so well and portions are good. I had the Habana Mix which is a sampler plate. Rice, beans, cuban tamale, plantains and ropa Viejo (stewed beef). The flavors were amazing. Love love loved it! I included pictures of other meals had. read more

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Haven't been here in years! The ambiance felt authentic, and the food is still delicious! We had the following: -Habana Sample II - stuffed beef potato, beef croquettes, beef tostones, and plantain chips -Lechon Asado - tender pieces of Cuban style marinated roast pork -Habana Mix Plate - shredded beef and Cuban tamale read more

Cafe Habana City - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Excellent food! Highly recommend the Cuban sandwich, the fried chicken sandwich and the maduritos.

Finding a quaint little Cuban cantina in southern Louisiana was not expected. I had heard about this place and their mojitos madness Fridays. We got a chance to stop in on a recent trip to Texas. It was located a bit off the I 10, but was easy to find. The music is Latin as well as the decor. Definitely felt the Cuban vibe walking in. We ordered 2 mojitos while we looked at the menu. It was hard to choose from all the dishes the offered. We ended up with two different combination platters, since we couldn't decide on a single dish. The food was awesome. The flavors were sublte, yet they complemented the meats well. We left full, happy and looking forward to out next trip. read more

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We were driving from TX to LA on a cold rainy day and wanted to get away from the roads. Good music, fresh food, strong coffee and pleasant service. Everything was great. We'll come back. read more

Great lunch service was great food came it fast. The ceviche was really fresh served with plantain chips. It wasn't very acidic everything was finely diced and fit on the chips. Mango was refreshing. The shrimp taco had good flavor was really simple shrimp and sauce but was good. The black beans were good not great but the grilled meat were juicy and very flavorful. read more

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Stopped here for a bite to eat. What a gem!! Seriously a wonderful little cuban place! Happy hour mojitos, buy 1 get 1, oh yaaaa! Everything we ordered was simply delicious! The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

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First time trying Cuban food. Everything we ordered was amazing. Great flavors and great service. Very friendly. Highly recommend trying the barbacoa chicken as well as the Cuban classic. Some of the best mojitos & martinis. read more

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I'm on a mission to find the best Cuban food in every city I visit to rival the Cuban food I fell in love with in the Florida Keys. My standards are high AF and the only place so far to come close is Que Rico in Slidell, Louisiana. Café Habana is a pretty close second. Spanish music was playing when I walked in to get my to go order. Check. Futbol (soccer) was on every television screen. Double check. I ordered a half grilled pork Pan con Bistec sandwich and a half grilled chicken de Pollo. Both were tender and delicious and you could tell the meat had been marinated for some time. I asked for hot sauce (habanero) to go and although he looked a little surprised he gave me lots of it. If you don't like spicy stuff skip the habanero as it is muy caliente! The sandwiches were both perfectly pressed and both had grilled onions galore, which I love but if that's not your thing ask them to omit them. I will definitely be back to try more of what Café Habana has to offer. read more

Cafe Habana City - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Second time we ate here. Two people with me were concerned the food might be too peppered for them. Surprisingly it was not, but it was very flavorful. Everyone ordered something different and nobody was disappointed!! read more

Best Cuban food I've had outside of Miami. The server was extremely courteous and even gave us a complimentary soup. The food was straight up DELICIOUS. The meat was so flavorful and the bread of the sandwich was to die for. Every time my travels bring me to Lafayette, I will always make sure to visit this delightful place. read more

Cafe Habana City - a burger and fried chicken - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Amazing restaurant experience. Went back for a second time wishing the same week. So great!

Stopped in on a sleepy Monday. Amazing food and authentic atmosphere. The wait staff was perfect. I had the Cuban sandwich and fries. $10. Unbeatable value. read more

Best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. The pork taco was really good as well. Can't wait to try more things there. O, and the plantains. O, and free chicken soup! Love this place read more

Cafe Habana City - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Fabulous food, friendly waitstaff....Manager was making rounds checking on everyone...

I ate there the drinks was amazing had two good was ok different but not bad.....................would I go again probably not idk

Their seafood gumbo was awesome. A little Indian esc to me but delicious. Had the midnight Cubano as I prefer soft bread. Pretty decent sandwich. I've def had better in Miami but this will do. Also tried the fried potato ball. It was good as well. The flan was not bad. Guess I'll come back as the mojito was great as well read more

Since my first review of Cafe Habana City over seven years ago, I have not lost my love of their picadillo, yellow rice and black beans. In our travels between North Carolina and Texas if the time is right, we stop in Lafayette, LA and have lunch. My husband usually gets the Cuban sandwich with black beans and rice. I've never been to Cuba but I know the best Cuban food in Key West and the food here is the genuine article! My only ding is that the service is strictly business. No communication other than take the order and bring the bill. Language barrier? Anyway, this is a great place for real Cuban food. read more

So yummy here! We came from Baton Rouge twice -- one time picking up and another dining in. Each time worth the drive. Their Cubano is the best (and most authentic) we've ever had so far and their tostones (plantains 2x fried) are incredible. There are so many different kinds of margaritas. The place is very low-key and easy to relax with friends. read more

I ordered lunch on Waitr so I can't speak for the service BUT their traditional Cuban sandwich was the best I've ever had!! Even the rice and beans on the side were so flavorful. Can't wait to visit in person! read more

Found this gem during our road trip. We were looking for authentic Caribbean food and that's exactly what we got! Clean restaurant, vibrant, quick and friendly service and of course delicious food!! Had the opportunity to chat with the owner, talk about welcoming! You'll leave full wanting to come back again! Definitely a spot to stop by each time we pass by Lafayette!! read more

Cafe Habana City - Havana sample #1 - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Delicious food and a lively decor , Cafe Habana has al fresco dining, giant mugs and a pleasant atmosphere. I would say don't expect salsa and chips because Cuban is not the same as Mexican. It is a very different type of cuisine from our island neighbors. If you want to start simple, just order a Cubano sandwich and I highly recommend the fried yuca in lieu of the usual french fries. You will not be disappointed. read more

Cafe Habana City - I ate most of my fried yuca before I remembered to take a picture. LOL! - Cuban Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Great stop on our road trip. Great sandwiches and friendly staff. We had the Cuban sandwich and the Pan con Bistec, both delicious.