Love coming here for happy hour. They have great drinks specials and tapas! I always get the spicy margaritas. Empanadas are delicious, I usually get beef and spinach & cheese. The coconut shrimp is also yummy. I usually sit at the bar and it usually gets packed by 6 so make sure you get here to grab seats! I heard their food is good too but I haven't tried their entrees yet. Bartenders and staff are all nice. It's a small restaurant but you can't miss it. It's across CVS and there's plenty of street parking. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Tapas: Guacamole Cubano, Guayaba y Queso Empanada, Rabo Empanada, Camarones al Coco - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

All 5 stars well deserved! When you want to escape reality and visit Cuba, this is it From the ambiance to the food, everything was satisfying and delicious. I ordered a quick/light lunch on a short time I had. (Was attending Jury Duty) The waiter recommended me the chefs special Churrasco Steak on tostones with a chimichurri sauce, and I decided to pair it with their house salad. A must try! I had a virgin guava mojito on the side in a togo cup, since I was leaving in a short time. Service was great all around, everyone was nice. They were able to accommodate me for the quick turnaround timeframe I had for lunch. Will be returning more often!! read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Guava mojito - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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This is my FAVORITE restaurant ! I don't know how they don't have a Michelin star for their TOSTON MONTADO. Food, drinks are so delicious, Service is always AMAZING, Ambiance and vibes are great ! Highly recommend. read more

We came here several years ago and absolutely loved it. Before I continue my review...I will say that the food, drinks and service were as exceptional as we remembered. Absolutely wonderful! We remember the delicious food, great drinks and the hip vibe that was all around. However, we came back tonight and found they totally remodeled and killed the ambience it once had. In our opinion, the new decor made it feel like a take-out place where you'd stop for a slice of pizza. It's no longer inviting and hip and it felt like you could land a plane in the bar because the lights are sooooo bright! When we decided to come I thought we'd have to wait for a table and the bar would be crowded, but not at all. Normally, we'd hang at the bar for a few more drinks after dinner, but we didn't feel like being interrogated. That said, we'll come back because it is the best Cuban food around...but we will miss the old ambience . read more

Casual Havana was a culinary experience for my taste buds. My friend and I decided to have lunch there this past weekend and were left amazed by the food. To start off we ordered the guacamole and the shrimp ceviche. The guac comes layered with fresh mango, lump crab meat and tomatoes. It comes serve with plantain chips and yuca chips. Delicious! We also ordered the shrimp ceviche which comes whole in a Thai chili sauce. Amazing! I ordered the traditional chicken soup with the coconut salmon and both were delicious. My only complaint was the sides. The yuca fries were not fried long enough and the rice was a bit hard, but I loved the culinary combinations and the staff was also amazing. FYI Drinks were also delicious! read more

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Great spot for lunch/ brunch, the cuban sandwich is delicious. The chicharron tapas is on point. Service is good and reasonable pricing. Great menu btw read more

it was the worst skirt steak I have ordered, we couldn't even cut the meat, needless to say it's garbage!

We stopped here for a quick lunch during Covid outdoor seating only times and what a pleasant surprise! The food was delicious! We had their chicken with grilled onions, yellow rice and sweet plantains as well as their mixed rice with steak - all much recommended! You won't regret it and portions are big enough to save the rest for another meal! The one thing we weren't a fan of were the Mojitos, unfortunately they weren't very good, we tried the classic and the mango mojito. read more

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Food was delicious. I had the Mahi Mahi and for appetizers, the ox tail empanadas. Service was on point and the ambience was chill and cozy.

Honestly some of the best Cuban food I have had in a restaurant in NJ! The wait staff was very attentive, the place was super clean. Cuban music plays in the background as you dine. Food was very reasonably priced too. We will definitely be back! read more

A really good Cuban place in Hackensack. The empanadas were amazing and the ropa vieja and the other dish (I forget what it was called) was so flavorful and packed with flavor. The meat was also very tender. The rice and beans on the side were delicious too. I went during happy hour and got a margarita . Boyyy... they pack that drink with tequila loved it. Would definitely come back here. read more

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This is a solid happy hour, well priced with just enough offerings. I felt the service was friendly and quick but do wish the Happy Hour serving area extended a little past the bar since it's a tight squeeze. In terms of the drinks and food we ordered the tropical sangria and passionfruit mojito, both pretty good. For food we got bacon wrapped dates, mango habanero wings and chicken empanada, all also pretty good but I wish the wings were boneless to have enjoyed more meat. All in all this is a good spot worth returning to IMO. *** please note both my friend and I ended up with stomach issues afterwards but we have sensitive guts so fair warning. read more

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LOVE this place!! We used to go in person pre-covid, however the takeout is also very good! The salad with mango and avocado is super filling with the chicken for an additional $6. For about $15-16 I'm pretty satisfied with the amount of protein (about 7 strips). The fries and side salad are also very good. I recommend coming to try out the Spanish flare of food in person but the takeout is definitely not bad if you have a coupon for one of those delivery apps. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Plantains - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Love this place, the ambience, the food is always on point, and the service is the best! Shoutout to Alex, Juan and Gaby who are the best!

This place had a really welcoming ambiance and cute set up. The chicken empanadas were amazing even though they were kinda small, the steak chimichurri was cooked absolutely perfectly and the sweet plantains were sweet, thick, and a little crispy which was . My boyfriend got the chicken con arroz which was eh because it wasn't super flavorful, but everything else was great! & I highly highly recommend getting the guava martini, it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had read more

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One of the best restaurants on Main Street in Hackensack hands down! We started off with some classic margaritas- strong and smooth! We ordered the ceviche, grilled calamari, coconut crusted shrimp, guacamole with plantain chips- the apps were so delicious and flavorful, especially the coconut shrimp. I would have ordered seconds of each, but I was too excited to try the entrees. The only con was the grilled calamari was a bit too rubbery/overcooked, but still seasoned very well. The coconut crusted mahi mahi was cooked perfectly, moist, and came with savory dirty rice and a fresh side salad. Ended with tres leche- cake was gritty and not as good as others I've had, but that didn't take away from all the great food we had there that night. Really enjoyed this Cuban spot and will be back soon! read more

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We were in the neighborhood running errands and were desperately hungry. Yelp led me to Casual Habana Cafe. You can order online via GrubHub, UberEats, or Doordash for pick up. UberEats quoted us a 20-30 minute wait time for pick up, and it was pretty much right on the 25 minute mark. Staff were friendly and food was bomb. I had the Cuban sandwich, which was really good. It came with a side of fresh chips that I really enjoyed. I also had an order of croquetas, which were really good as well. X had their Baby Pernil with Crispy Green Plantain (Tostones) and Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros). For the price, this was the best deal of the entire meal. He got this huge hunk of meat and two large sides. The platanos were really sweet and just the right amount of caramelized. Honestly some of the best Cuban food I've had and the prices are right! read more

I have been going to this spot for a few years now and they never disappoint. If you're in the mood for some good ol' Cuban food then this is the place. I had the ropa vieja which is a staple of Cuban food and it was on point. The atmosphere is great and the place is nicely decorated. Had good music playing (a little loud, but that's ok). Parking is not hard to find in the area. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Ropa Vieja con Arroz Moro, Yuca Frita. - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I've eaten at Casual Habana Café before, but at the one in New Milford. Apparently this is the original location, so my family and I thought to give it a try! & as a fan of the restaurant, this location did not disappoint! For my main entrée I got the costillas de cerdo a la guayaba (baby back ribs in a guava BBQ sauce). Now, I love me some good baby back ribs and I found this dish to be one of the more memorable ribs that I ever had. It really has to do with that guava BBQ sauce, which adds some sweetness to the dish that makes it a standout. Each entrée comes with two sides, which makes for a very filling meal! Definitely good value for the price that you are paying. Despite being stuffed from my own entrée, I could not resist myself from stealing bites of my mom's order- the Cuban guacamole. Now, I absolutely LOVE this tapas dish. The guacamole is just fresh and even more so with the addition of mango. The crab meat on top makes is a unique spin to the beloved guacamole and those super crispy chips are the perfect complement to the guac. Really cannot recommend this enough! Dining here just proved to me how Casual Habana Café is a 5 stars in my book. I must say that I slightly prefer the New Milford location to the Hackensack one, but mostly because of atmosphere and space. However, the food and service are consistently good between the different locations so you really cannot go wrong with either one. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Cuban guacamole - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Came here so many times in the past for birthdays and even my best friends rehearsal dinner, but during the pandemic I specifically came here to dine in an IGLOO right in the middle of winter! I figured I needed to have one cool bucketlist item for a global pandemic - well this was it and worth it. I had to talk two of my friends into coming with me because they were so afraid it was going to be having to eat in 32 degree weather outside (we had the option of indoor but I didn't want to risk it). We all wore boots, brought hats and fuzzy gloves....all to be escorted in to this toasty and well heated igloo! Each of the outside igloos closes and has it's own heater, making it basically a tropical experience (the ladies next door to us had tank tops on! Honestly the servers deserve all the praise and aclaides before I even get to the food. They did not drop one splash of water or one crumb or rice navigating between indoor dining and unzipping these igloos. On top of that they were extremely friendly and helpful. As for the food, I got the ropa vieja with fried yucca and moro and the moro is down right some of the best I've ever had. My friends had the guava ribs (looked amazing) and the Habana chicken milanese (a chicken parm with maduros in it!). The food here is always on point and at a great price. We also had (several) of their cocktails and that was possibly my favorite part after months and months of no social interactions. I got the Paloma (grapefruit juice, vodka and tonic) that was light and not too sweet - just like I like it. But my second drink the Spiced Habana was even better - it had spiced rum and pineapple juice, and in combination with the warm igloo set the tone for a great time! Sadly your reservations are only for 2 hours, but well worth it if you come here to a enjoy a great meal, drink and now also a cool igloo pandemic experience. read more

The drinks are very good if you just want some appetizers and drinks. The food was not over the top of decent. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Croquetas y empanadas de carne - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

First time here and their pernil was absolutely delicious and flavorful. The staff are so nice and attentive. I'm definitely coming back.. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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After going to the New Milford location a few weeks ago, a friend and I decided to vist the Hackensack location. This location compared to New Milford is a quiet, cute little hole in the wall. The street is a bit unfortunate with the constant roadwork, but at no fault of the restaurant. Having reservations made prior to coming definitely is a good idea, since there are not many tables available, following CDC guidelines, limiting capacity and keeping 6 feet distance, so all very safe. Just as anywhere else, masks are required at all times, except for when seated. To start, we ordered to eat the yuca frita and guacamole Cubano. The yuca frita was SO DELICIOUS, and the guacamole Cubano was made a little different to New Milford since they added tomatoes and mango, but tasty none the less. To drink, I had a Strawberry Mojito which was made to perfection and my friend had an Anejo Mojito, which looked just as good. For dinner, both meals smelled absolutely devine; my friend had the Pastel de piccadillo y platano with saffron rice & black beans and I had baby pernil with cuban dirty rice & sweet plantains. Just like how the menu say, the meat falls right off the bone, and indeed it did. Service was great, the waiter came by the right amount of times, did not feel rushed, even though they close at 8, on Sundays at least unsure about the other days they are open. Looking forward to coming back again. read more

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Nice looking place to eat. Always busy. Food was great. Quac - excellent. Empanadas very tasty. Garlic shrimp of good size and good taste in a nice sauce. We have been there many times. First time trying Toston Montado. Steak was tender and the onion jam was perfect. YUM!! You will enjoy! read more

We were there for lunch. Bright open space. Front window doors are opened summer months. Food and service overall were really good. We started spinach empanadas. For mains I had pulled pork ( ropa vieja) very well cooked and delicious. And my husband had Crispy pork ( masitas). Also well cooked and delicious. Sides were fried plantains (plátanos) and dirty rice (moros) . Both were delicious. We didn't have time for dessert but we will definitely be back! read more

I la la love this place I go with my friends and family all the time. The atmosphere is great followed by some amazing food and top notch service. I recommend this place to anyone looking for some affordable authentic Cuban food read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Vaca frita - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Good food atmosphere best tapas I've had in a whileeeeeeeeee staff was friendly ambiance is nice too

Stopped in for takeout. Had the lechón asado with rice, maduros, & a mango shake. When I got there I decided to add an order of croquetas de jamón (4 Per order). It was all delicious! I started my 30 min drive and reached into the bag to eat a croqueta. Let me say that after the first bite, I had to call my Cuban mom and tell her about it! I couldn't wait to reach my destination to eat my lunch!! It did not disappoint! Can't wait to eat in as the atmosphere in the restaurant was welcoming. They also had a nice looking bar and the hostess was very friendly. read more

Happy hour is amazing ... Julio at the bar was welcoming and his drinks were amazing ... def need to come back!

Atmosphere and Service was nice. I got the feeling like we were being rushed out. We got there at 7pm and they close at 9pm. My ceviche was good, and I was enjoying it. I wish it did not have so much hot sauce, and more lime or lemon. The black beans needed extra flavor, it was bland. Sangria need more alcohol, it was more juice than wine. Maybe the first one they made by mistake was stronger. They made a mistake and bring wrong sangria. read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Ceviche needs more lemon, less hot sauce.. - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Great cozy Cuban spot. Everything was delicious and well prepared from our pulpo appetizer to our sandwiches. The service was so friendly and inviting. My wife and I will definitely be coming back. So glad we found this place. read more

Highly recommend this restaurant - it's a small, cozy spot, but the food and drinks always hits the spot. They have the crispiest pork belly I've ever tried, delicious empanadas, solid paella, and the mojitos are perfect. I'd recommend coming during happy hour when food and drinks are discounted. Happy hours are very generous here! read more

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I love the happy hours food and drink deals here. It was priced just right and our bartender Luis made excellent high quality drinks. Very professional and great service. We will definitely be coming back again. This is my new favorite spot! read more

Tried to make reservations for 7 people and they weren't accommodating at all. Said the wait was over 30 - 40 mins, so I asked if they could put my name down and the woman said you had to be there in person to put your name on the list. Website says you can call ahead. So what am I calling ahead for if you can't take my reservations?!!! On the bright side... I was able to go to Casual Habana in new Milford who was more than accommodating to reserve a table for 7 people, vibe was so much better and food was excellent. read more

Great food, service was good. Definitely would consider returning !! Cappuccino was delicious. Try the churros they were a delight! Staff is very friendly and come by very often to check in on you. read more

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Food is ass and i worked here so it's literally gotten worse. Kinda sad. Empanadas for 3 dollars and they're the size of two quarters put together. Eat here if youre rich and have no tastebuds. read more

Food and ambiance was EVERYTHING!! I had a great time and it was a very snowy day but it was perfect! I will be returning soon! Great food!! And it tasted authentic! read more

Come onnnnn. This place hands down has the best empanadas in town. Came back for my birthday dinner, and this time had the delicious salmon topped with a sweet pineapple sauce. Also got a wonderful rendition of the birthday song. Love it read more

Lovely service, the mango avocado salad is soooo good. Their shrimp in garlic sauce is amazing as well. Very delicious restaurant.

Casual Habana ticked all the boxes on our recent date night. We went on a week day and it wasn't busy(but we made a reservation earlier to be safe). They have indoor seating but we wanted to try the outdoor seating in a private heated bubble. It was a cold night, but you wouldn't be able to tell while inside the bubble. We were comfortable and had a cozy time. The food was flavorful, well plated and delicious. The pernil I had was some of the best pork I've had. All the portions were great and we were full by the time we finished eating. Dessert we had flan and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. The service was great too with our waiter attending us when we needed him. Would definitely recommend this spot and we'll be visiting again soon read more

Casual Habana Cafe - Outdoor Seating with private bubbles - Cuban Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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