Stayed across the street at the Parrot. Was feeling some Cuban food. Chose the roast pork platter and was not disappointed. Diner style restaurant with nice young staff. They were grinding their own cane for something. Hadn't seen that before but I am sure it is for something good. Solid roast pork served moist with quick fried white onions. Sides were negro frijoles/white rice, and maduros. Hit the spot all around. I hit it with some hot sauce but I just like the extra tang! read more

El Habanero - Roast pork (hit with hot sauce), negro frijoles, white rice, and plantains - Cuban Near Me - Key West, Florida

Best churros we've ever had! Tucked away in a strip mall, and worth a stop. Prices are reasonable and the service was good! read more

El Habanero - Cortadita, tostadita with mantequilla, and churros! - Cuban Near Me - Key West, Florida

An actual hidden gem in key west. The most authentic Cuban food is at this spot. The chicken empanada was to DIE for. Soooo juicy and flavorful. The beef empanada was also great but If I had to pick one- get the chicken. You can skip the ham and cheese empanada... the croquettes were also AMAZING. I was on a hunt for them which is how I stumbled upon El habanero, and they did not disappoint. I could eat 20 of them! Only thing is, the service was verrrrryyy slow, It took forever to get the food. I would definitely go back though because of how authentic and tasty the food was! read more

Amazing typical Cuban cafe fair! Reminded me of my childhood. Empanadas were made to perfection, especially dough - crispy, flaky, delightful. The staff were nice and friendly, especially the young girl at the register. This is definitely a place the locals all visit, on their way to work or just grab and go. Casual, good prices, great quality, great service. read more

Low key in Key West is that a thing? Here it is as this was just what we were searching for to avoid the crowds! They are located in a strip mall next to a five guys so don't overlook them as you just might miss it! So I went with a breakfast sandwich it had it had Cuban steak eggs some cheese on Cuban bread it was totally yummy and had lot of flavor especially the bread but the real star here was the churros they were hot fresh and just took me back to the days in Mexico which was a huge win for me as good churros are hard to find! Overall this is a small spot that we grabbed some quick breakfast from and it was tasty hot and just good if I lived in the area I'd totally come here every so often! read more

El Habanero - Egg and Cuban steak breakfast sandwich with churros - Cuban Near Me - Key West, Florida

If you're looking for a tasty and affordable breakfast in Key West, El Habanero is the place to go. I recently ordered bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches on Cuban bread, and they were great and filling. The café con leche was spot on, just what you need to start the day. Plus, the prices are super reasonable, making it a great spot for a satisfying breakfast without breaking the bank. The vibe is relaxed and family owned with very friendly staff. read more

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The most amazing breakfast sandwich. Cuban sausages, eggs, and cheese on a Cuban roll. It looked, smelled, and tasted wonderful. I would highly suggest you give it a try. read more

El Habanero - a sandwich cut in half - Cuban Near Me - Key West, Florida

Good food. Small place. Take it to go! All the food tastes fresh and was plenty for the price. We would share a meal next time. read more

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first, The employee was super nice. But, we ordered street tacos And There was absolutely no flavor to them. Looks like I went to Taco Bell, they were not street tacos. I paid another $8.99 for chips, salsa and guacamole and I got a plate of chips with a tiny ramekin of picante sauce along with a holy guacamole plastic little mini container. very disappointed. read more

Amazing empanadas and cafe con leche. Portions on the empanadas were massive, hot and fresh with quality ingredients. Made with love my the woman in back. Will definitely be back again and again. Small but cozy dining area and close to many hotels. read more

Staff were incredibly friendly and the Roast Pork was Really good! Definitely going back to try some more. read more

El Habanero - Roast pork lunch platter with white rice, no beans. (I opted for no beans, but they do come with) - Cuban Near Me - Key West, Florida

El Habanero is a great tiny spot in Key West where you can get an authentic cuban coffee, croquetas, tostadas, and small breakfast which are the staples of the true-Latinos from Miami. Think of "La ventanita" (the little window) that is so common in Miami. This place was needed in Key West, and they were exceptional! The coffee is the real deal. The cafe con leche was exceptional and those coladitas, perfect. This restaurant could be easily your daily morning go to before you go to work. read more

This place doesn't exactly look like it much but wow it definitely impresses. Awesome Cuban sandwich, the pork tostones were good but just a little dry. Nice people and a good price. Definitely worth going back. read more

The breakfast was really out of the world! The plantain omelette is quite a novel and tasty take on the traditional. But, apart from a fantastic Cuban breakfast, my wife and I want to share a most uplifting experience at the restaurant. My wife upon leaving, forgot her purse at the restaurant...and totally forgot about it on our drive back from Key West to Miami. After driving out an hour and half, we realized that the purse was missing. So we called the restaurant and spoke to the associate, Michael, who confirmed that he had the purse and was safe with him. Since driving back was another 90 minutes and his restaurant was closing in 30 minutes, he took extra effort to leave it with with the shop next door with clear instructions to return it to us on our arrival. Later today, we returned to 5 Guys burger next door and picked up the purse, thanks to the timely, thoughtful help from Michael. This young man showed immense character and thinking on his feet, and my wife and I am very grateful for this. Dear Michael, please accept our sincere thanks! Bindu and Raghu read more

Service from young gentleman was fine. Just stopped in and had some onion rings. Well, maybe worst onion rings I've ever had Although they were freshly cooked. I don't know what bag came out of but it wasn't a good brand. read more

Cafe con leche super good. We had cuban toast and Sandwich Cubano for breakfast. Very clean and staff super attentive

We stayed across the street from El Habanero during our stay in Key West. We had just left Miami where we had a pretty mediocre experience at La Carreta by Calle Ocho. That place was so mid I cannot even. Well, friends, my frown was turned upside down because the sandwich Cubano at El Habanero was GREAT. Truly great. Also, they serve Cuban toast on the same pressed bread for like $2. We were there every morning getting cafe con leche and toast. I highly recommend this easily overlooked little gem. If you're staying at Parrot Key, march your behind across the street and go to the back side of Five Guys. Worth it. read more

Awesome food. Great service. We tried four different things and all were good. Empanadas were wonderful. Pork platter with beans and rice was excellent. Try it out! read more

Great family spot! The Cuban sandwich was perfect for sharing if you're not too hungry.

Fantastic Cuban food! Tasty, good portions, great prices (much more reasonable than other KW restaurants). Small unassuming joint with friendly service. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Great cuban food in the heart of Key West where all the shopping malls are. Little joint that packs a wallop of good home style Cuban food at reasonable prices. read more

A small spot with delicious food! We came in for breakfast and ordered the steak, egg and cheese sandwich with café con leche and everything was amazing. Great value for the price. Will definitely return. read more

Great food. Authentic Cuban. By Cuban descendants. Clean. Fast service. Easy in and out.