Havana Cafe

3.7 (273 reviews)

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Sara R.

Food & Service was great! The drinks are light yet good!! This was during the week it wasn't packed.

Cynthia R.

I've heard of Havana Cafe for years but never made my way there, until today! 12/18/22. My review is based on a Sunday early dinner service which began just as their brunch service ended. We were greeted by Niyah, very nice hostess who was very attentive while we were there and graciously offered us unlimited sangria even though brunch ended at 4pm and it was 3:55pm when we entered, I thought it was nice of her to extend that courtesy. I'll start with ambiance: space is nice, looks like it can get really tight when crowded but as we were coming at the end of brunch it ended up feeling cozy and warm. Music is loud, but we were still able to have conversation without having to scream at each other to hear. The bathrooms are clean and if you've read my other reviews you'll see that I will judge a whole restaurant based on their restrooms cleanliness... (so happy to report Havana Cafe was on point there.) Appetizer: We had the Pastelon Cubano it was sooooo tasty! It's best described as a type of "lasagne." Except there's no pasta, they use Maduros (sweet plantain) to layer with meat and mozzarella cheese. We chose the option with shredded beef instead of ground beef and it was really good! Would definitely order again. Entrées: Vaca Frita: this dish is supposed to be a shredded beef that's cooked to a crispy char and is loaded with onions and flavor, served with black rice and beans. The beans were tasty but nothing special about them. The beef wasn't crispy at all and lacked that necessary texture I was expecting. But it was really flavorful and filling so I'd say it was still a good meal overall. Lobster from the Cuban fusion menu was pretty good as well. The lobster was a bit over cooked for our taste but the flavors were spot on. It comes with a fried rice that has maduros in it and my partner liked it. It was a bit too overpowered with cilantro for my taste, but she really enjoyed it! The sangrias were pretty good. They didn't add as much fruit as I was expecting from a sangria. There were a few pieces of what was either green apple or green pear floating in the cup but nothing else. No pineapple, red apple or even a piece of orange. It was a passion fruit sangria and a tropical sangria but there were no tropical fruit or actual passion fruit in the drink. I think that would amp up the drink and up the flavor a bit. But overall they were good drinks. Service was good our waitress was nice but I really want to point out how amazing the host Niyah was. She was really nice from the moment we entered and checked on us while we waited for our drinks and food! It seems like their staff works well together and it all flowed smoothly from what we could gather. As for pricing it was fair in my opinion. The quality and taste of the food was worth the price they're asking! We'll definitely be back.

Zack G.

Cozy place with extremely authentic Cuban food. It is not in the best neighborhood, but the place itself is pretty nice. In addition to their large menu, they also have a wide assortment of drink options I got a steak sandwich and it was absolutely delicious The downsides were that the water glasses were tiny and the service was not the best 9

Norah W.

Yummy food, great drinks and prices. I visited around your typical weekday happy hour time, just before the after work rush. The space was large and there was plenty of room at the bar. The bartender was upbeat and attentive, offered great recommendations for food - and served us promptly.

D Z.

You can't ever go wrong with the Picadera Parillada and Havana Sushi! This is such a legendary Bronx spot. The vibes and aesthetic inside transports you to Cuba. The food is well seasoned, the music is great and the drinks are delicious. The waiter was accommodating and added more Tajin to our drinks. Supporting local businesses is the way to go!

Syeda P.

First time coming here for happy hour with my boyfriend and it was such a good vibe. There was a dj that was playing all types of music which is great as it caters to everyone. Our bartender was on point! His name was Neil and he suggested drinks such as the mango crush which was amazing, it was sweet with a little punch. I had two of those drinks and a mojito. Don't judge me lol. My boyfriend had a henny sidecar and another drink with Henny and champagne I recommend both for drink liquor type of people. As far as food, we had a platter which I thought wasn't a lot of food but lord we had enough to take home with an array of meat like grilled chicken, steak, and sausage with tostones and yuca fries on the side I cannot remember what it was called on the menu. It came quick as well.There are so many options from light food and heavy dinner food the choice is up to you. Oh wait, I forgot to mention how good it was there was an array of sauces on the side as well. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves at Havana and will definitely go back soon. There are plenty of stores nearby and trains as well. Ubers get there really quick as it is a pretty known spot. They also follow all CDC guidelines and the bathroom was clean as well. I recommend going to have a good time!

Rosie C.

The food is amazing! Wonderful customer service! It's an amazing atmosphere! Drinks are awesome!

Seafood mofongo, Langosta Carribèan & chocolate tres leches cake.

David V.

If your looking for a taste of Cuba then this is your spot. Havana Cafe is a friendly restaurant located in the Schuylerville section of the Bronx. If you weren't hungry when you arrived the aroma as soon as you enter will entice you. Nice restaurant/ bar atmosphere when the two don't compete. Music is set just right to put you in the mood to eat or dance. Down to business. I had the seafood mofongo & langosta Carribèna. Mofongo was tender & flavorful in a seafood sauce with generous portions of seafood. The langosta Carribèna (Carribean Lobster) had a coconut sauce that wasn't too sweet. The rice had sweet plantains intertwined within which was creative. I was in food heaven. Dessert consisted of a chocolate tres leches cake which was nicely done. Couldn't complain about the mojitos or the pina colada Havana Cafe is perfect for date or family night. I can't wait to go back & try some more. Definitely recommend.

AnnMarie N.

I. Ate. The. Whole. Thing. Wow delicious churrasco with rice and beans and a startlingly strong mojito for lunch. First full meal I have had in a week ( sick with Idk what, but food was not of interest for days) Have heard so many good things about Havana Cafe for a long time and so glad I finally had the chance to check it out.

Rolanda B.

Update: Still my favorite spot in my hood. But they changed their brunch deal from a $9 charge for two hours of unlimited drinks to $20. They do have a $40 brunch option now that includes unlimited drinks and a 3 course meal but if you want to pick your own meal, that's not in the brunch special, and have a boozy brunch you're paying $20. I still really enjoy this place but a reason why I love it is because of the affordability. The prices are increasing all around and I hope it continues to be as affordable and high quality as it is now Lunch specials every week day for $6- can't be beat. Drinks are always good. My favs are the rum punch and mango mojito. And the service is always great. Great for happy hour,lunch, or dinner with friends if you're into Latin cuisine

Simone S.

This review is based on Sunday brunch. We arrived as a group at 1130am for our reservation and was promptly seated. It was still pretty empty and stayed that way until a bit before we left at almost 230pm when they got packed. We all got the unlimited drinks for $9. The busboy (possibly extra server)...he was the real MVP. He kept our glasses full . 4 of us and we got the paella, the shrimp mofongo, and Madre y hija with regular ropa vieja. The paella was delicious and was the Madre y hija. That ropa vieja was super flavorful and tender. The mofongo was just okay. It was quite a bit dry (even with the ajo sauce) and they literally put 3 shrimp on it. To me that was pretty stingy. And I know a good mofongo as i order it ever chance I get on menus. Or main server was also a let down. She was very present until we ordered. Then we didn't see her again till we asked for the check.

Shanita M.

I had dinner with friends on a week night......place was packed and we did have a small wait....nothing major......the waitstaff was attentive and friendly but I was not a huge fan of my food...now my friends enjoyed their meals but mines was a complete flop.....I had the coconut batter lobster tails......the quality of the lobster was poor and it was over cooked.....however where the lacked in food for me.....the drinks made up for it.....the drinks are on point......I had the Peach Lemonade and a Passionfruit mojito and I do not know which was better.......they both were refreshing super fruity yet strong.....strong in the sense that it creeps up on you....honestly I went here because I heard about them having a good happy hour.......I will most definitely give them another try with the food.....but they have me hooked on happy hour..... And my 3 rating is strongly because the drinks were good.....my food experience would have been a 2

Pinky J.

Beautiful spot, clean, organized and spacious! The outdoor patio was beautiful as well but unfortunately due the crazy heat, we stuck to staying indoors lol. Menu has a variety of foods to choose from. Many options even has a vegan section. The drink menu was a great selection with many options as well. Presentation & taste were both satisfying. For the price, you most definitely get your money worth. I had the Cubano salad with salmon and extra avocado & olive oil. Such a huge bowl of greens that left me beyond full. Other dishes were consumed by my company, check out the photos. There's street parking, usually not hard to find parking around the restaurant location. Overall, we are definitely coming back to this establishment! When we do, we will definitely try desserts since the coconut brownies had my curiosity, I can't wait!

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Neptune L.

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7 years ago

I have to give it a 1 because I ordered the Pastelon (beef) through UberEats. It was my first time trying this place. When I opened it up it looked amazing. I cut the first portion and couldn't find the sweet plantains. But that wasn't the bad part when I bit into the beef it was EXTREMELY SALTY. I couldn't even fucking eat it. I had to lift the cheese and try to just eat the cheese and plantains. Which the plantains weren't in layers, it was like they took regular (round ) platino maduro and just mixed it in with the beef; where it looked like they were chunks of meat. And not including the uberEat fees I paid $15 for this dish... a COMPLETE waste of money , time for delivery, and still left hungry . WTF read more

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Kat J.

9 years ago

Friday February 24, 2017- The food is amazing!!!! The drinks are awesome! I enjoyed the atmosphere. Our waiter didnt seem like he wanted to be there, we were all happy w smiles and he was just there showing no emotions but i love how he made sure our empty plates n cups where cleared off the table.... the place is small but not a big deal, so make reservations. Cons: the bathroom was extremely messy..... I do see myself coming back, cant wait! Yeah read more

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Melanie G.

7 years ago

Great food, great ambience and always great food. The staff is always on point. I went on a Thursday night with my parents and we had mojitos and food, at one point we even got a hookah! The crowd is a good mix of older and younger so i feel everyone can enjoy themselves. I had the roasted pork which was amazing, had a tasty citrus flavor. My mother has the bistec which was really good too and my dad had the lobster special - amazing! read more

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Damaris. T.

6 years ago

Ordered from this place for the 1st time this evening and I must say everything was good,had the food delivered to my house.excellent customer service I will be eating frm here again. read more

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Robin R.

3 years ago

Great food portions and very helpful staff. Nice and clean restaurant. The music was also nice to hear us wasn't too loud which is a plus.

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Norberto F.

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9 years ago

Great service and ambient is excellent. Great happy hour. Please is always clean and the crowd is decent. I welcome this place with open arms in the neighborhood. Great place to come and relax after work. read more

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shamika j.

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7 years ago

I went for happy hour at the bar and I must say the hostess made my experience one of the best ones ever. Her name was Raviely and she is awesome!!! I will make sure that she's in when I go. She helped the bar tender so much, she was such a sweetheart and she made sure all my needs were met. Although they only played spanish music (I'm african american) I enjoyed every single song while I ate my appetizers and had my mojitos. read more

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Pier-Angeli H.

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8 years ago

Still not sure why people rave about this establishment, I came here a couple days ago and I don't know, maybe I came on a bad day. The service was pretty good but the food wasn't much to brag about. I expect to taste some authentic Cuban food and what I received taste the complete opposite. I would definitely give it another shot, like i said maybe the chef was having a bad day. read more

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Rashad B.

4 years ago

Multiple things on the menu I would try. Steak sushi was good. The drinks also good, a bit pricey for the Bronx but still enjoyable

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Marissa J.

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5 years ago

Went there for their $10 bottomless sangria & mimosa brunch. I got the passionfruit sangria but it just tasted like sugar and I got more of a buzz from the shot we took than the multiple glasses of sangria ai had. The empanadas were DELICIOUS. We got guava and cheese, beef, and chicken. The beef and guava were my favorites. My partner ordered the steak over rice, the meat itself was good but pretty bland although she did get the chimichurri on the side given her garlic allergy. read more

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C M.

7 years ago

I have dined in at the restaurant on Castle Hill for lunch with some colleagues. We ordered drinks, they were yummy! Customer service was great. Our table was sticky and they apologized and took care of it immediately. The appetizers were delish ; we ordered a bunch of appetizers - Quesadilla Cubana, Mofongo, Empanadas, Mango Ribs. All were delish! The mofongo was very flavorful, the empanadas were flaky and the filling was very flavorful. The mango ribs were tasty, but a little dry.Cubana was tasty. The prices are a little high for the portion size. I also tried the express takeout around the corner on Newbold Avenue. The price for a lunch is $7.50 for generous portions - a had the rice and beans with bacon, Maduros, pernil. The pernil was ok, the maduros were good, I prefer softer . The rice was really good, fluffy and flavorful. The portions here are way better than at the Throggsneck/Hutchinson Pkway Havana Express. The empanadas here are also way better here and better priced. Here the empanadas are 3/$5, at Hutch they are 2/$5. These are also bigger and more flavorful. The crust is thinner and flakier than at the Hutch location. I order empanadas and a lunch special 1-2 times a month. read more

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Karen S.

4 years ago

Food is okay (though I'd avoid the pancakes because they were strangely undercooked) and drinks are deff worthwhile but the service was mediocre at best - prior to the brunch rush they fully ignored our table for nearly 25-30 mins (when it wasn't particularly busy or crowded and despite our efforts to flag them down) and they were only attentive to our table when trying to rush us out to fill our table. Your experience is essentially dependent on who is working that day **will add that the last time I was here the waiter went above and beyond to attend us but this time around the waiters went out of their way to ignore us. All in all I would likely not recommend. read more

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Kim D.

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9 years ago

Great time at Havana Cafe! A hidden gem in the Bronx that took me by surprise. I went there with 3 others and was seated promptly, the service was great and our waiter was very attentive (Shout out to Danny lol). Drinks were strong and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back read more

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Brigette M.

5 years ago

When we first went in we were sat at a wobbly table, when I went to speak so the waitress they immediately took out the table and Saddles at a different table oh, that was very attentive of them. We ordered the drink of the day which was on Happy Hour menu I had a peach margarita it was flavorful and also enough liquor in it. We ordered our dinner to be the salmon with the potatoes and spinach. The food was delicious I love salmon and if it's cooked right I love it even more. I will always recommend this restaurant. The waitress that helped us is named Donna she was very attentive and was in pushy with coming around a lot of times to ask how we were doing oh, I really don't know about any other of the Havana Restaurant but the one in Castle Hill was very good thank God I live close by so I can keep going again. read more

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Chanel S.

6 years ago

Had empanadas for lunch and came back for dinner! Exactly what I was looking for! Happy to find this place!

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Sheila P.

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Let start by saying this place is spectacular. Is a lounge kinda vibe. The service is great, the ladies working there are always welcoming and charming. They get packed mainly on weekends so if you have intentions of eating here try and get there early. People do love to talk and hang out a little after there food, as for what i said is like a lounge vibe. Their food is *licking finger * good. I been to Havana about 4/5 times and they never dissapoint. Theirs been times i have craved there patelon and everytime i go satisfy my craving is exactly how i want it. Oh, and let me just add in there how they will change anything you like in your order and do it exactly as said. That's a 10+ for me, because i get cranky when i asked for something specific and it comes back either not how i want it or with essential I didn't ask for. Another plate I recommend especially when you feel a cold coming on is the asopado de camarones. Its so flavorful and the small batch is fulfilling to the max. Love this place if i can rate it a 10 i would. read more

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Jeffrey V.

8 years ago

Great food that has creative twists on Latin dishes. The staff is courteous and extremely helpful. Drinks are excellent. read more

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Jacob C.

7 years ago

So I want to Shoutout Edward and Lily. Manager and waitress awesome job. My food came correct. When a problem came up. They fix it right away. I don't live in the Bronx but whenever I visit my mother. I'm happy to know I can watch a game have friends join me or simply be alone and have a great time. Thank you. Keep them!!!! They're super friendly and inviting. Awesome people . read more

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Levin V.

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Food was delivered and it was quick. We ended up getting oxtail with maduro and beans, and lord was the food delicious. The portions were huge and filled us up for the next two days. We also got the pepper steak with cilantro rice and that was just mouth watering. Best delivery sent to my place. Also had the empanadas of all varieties and they were delicious. read more

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Jenna F.

5 years ago

Treated myself today to this place. Food was very good. The drinks were super strong for my liking but I guess that's a plus for the people who like their drinks strong. The portion of the rice they give with your meal is way too small compared to how much meat they give. Wish I had a little more rice. Over all my meal was good, enjoyed it. Will return here again. read more

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Rad R.

7 years ago

One of my favourite places to eat, and take guest as well, up until today after ordering a shared large crab cake that was fried so brown that you barely had crabmeat. The paella looked and tasted like boiled rice that someone added bit of yellow season to and topped it with steamed seafood topped with ketchup. I was appalled and a tiny bit embarrassed because I had just raved to my sister about the how good the food was. I am hoping the chef had an emergency and someone else tried to prepare this food. If not I would not waste my money going here anymore except for the sangria read more

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Keith M.

129

8 years ago

We were so happy to see a Havana Cafe on Castle Hill Ave. So we went in with a friend to have some drinks and some appetizers. Wow how disappointing the service was. To help management out we were there Sunday at around 5pm. First, we stared at an empty table for about 15 mins while the hostess answered phones, Walked back and fourth, talked to the servers, before we were sat. We sit, finally... another 15 minutes before someone comes to the table, only after I say "does anyone work here??" Once we place the order things start to be ok, drinks came kinda fast.The food came. Fine...we want round 2 of drinks...server is nowhere in site. Mind you the place is not full at this point. The one tall server is in her own world serving tables in the front and the back, clearly not the ideal situation. So we motion to the bartender who comes and takes our drink order. Long story short, food was great when we got it. Service was terrible. The hostess was in the bar mirror fixing her lipstick while we were trying to get anyone's attention for round 3 which we decided to forego because it was too difficult to get anything there. One bartender had a laptop on the bar...come on...why would this service be so terrible. We love a nice lounge and have money to spend. But if you treat us like crap, we will move on. This place has potential, but management needs to do their job which clearly was not happening. We will review again to be fair. But get it together. read more

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Pamela T.

3 years ago

Food was delicious. The best Spanish food I taste in a lonnggg time.. I tasted nothing but flavor. my spicy margarita was so good the best I ever had. Overall customer service everything was great! read more

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Alberto G.

8 years ago

Had lunch yesterday,Sept 15, the food was really good. I had the Ropa Vieja with corn arepa. Excellent dish! Drinks were very well made and the staff was pleasant and courteous. Good music too. Will definitely go to Havana Cafe again. read more

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Claudia B.

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Weekly business lunch spot on Tremont Avenue. Th staff is amazing and the food is consistently diligent and delicious. They offer extremely reasonable lunch deals. The Sangria is slamming The Coconut Mojito - OMG Love the chicken and rice lunch special They have a slamming lobster tacos - hmmm good read more

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Krissy M.

5 years ago

Fantastic ambiance, yummy food, and strong drinks. Thumb up!

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Evan H.

10 years ago

So happy that Havana cafe opened a 2nd restaurant in my neighborhood on castle hill. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by melissa the manager. She sat us right away with no wait. The waitress was very attentive and recommended some amazing appetizers . My favorite was the mango ribs and empanadas. For my entree I had the churasco steak so juicy and tender. I even left a little room for dessert since it was my birthday. It's a beautiful setup and nice atmosphere to have a nice lunch with my co workers or just a nice dinner with my wife. There was a few other items on the menu I want to try so I will defiantly be back soon maybe even this weekend. P.S. The passion fruit and pineapple mojitos are awesome. I was tempted to ask for a mojito to go cup lol. read more

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Tiara L.

8 years ago

This was not the best experience. Before we arrived we called to confirm our reservation and the hostess that answered had ZERO customer service experience. When we got there we were seated right away, the waiter that came over never told us his name he just started taking our order. They brought out bread that was hard as a rock but had a delicious black bean dip that I liked. We ordered several appetizers, Bacalitos, Shrimp mofongo, spinach empanadas, vegetarian pastelon, and chicken quesadillas. * The Bacalitos were salty as HELL, I know it's salt fish but damn! * The spinach and cheese empanadas were good but were so tiny! Not worth the money if ya ask me! * The vegetarian pastelon was loaded with cheese which was awesome but the veggies were really undercooked and not seasoned so kinda messed the dish up. * The chicken quesadillas were good in flavor but the shredded chicken inside was a bit dry for my liking * My mother in law seemed to like the shrimp mofongo The drinks we ordered were: * virgin pina coladas (very VERY sweet) * aged rum (12 years aged, my husband and sister liked it) * pineapple mojito (my sister also liked this) Everyone was full but since I hardly ate the appetizers I ordered an entree which was the thinly sliced Cuban steak, yellow rice and black beans. I was EXTREMELY disappointed, as you can see the steak looked like a pile of diarrhea, it was incredibly SALTY and it was comparable to TV dinner steak I remember eating as a kid but HEY, if that's your thing go for it. They did give a large portion of it, but it is NOTHING like the steak at the East Tremont location. The yellow rice taste like it was cooked with carnation milk & I was disappointed with the flavor of the black beans, I was looking forward to the same taste as the black bean dip they gave with the bread.. they were also really watery. Our waiter took a little long to bring out the rum, we had to ask if he remembered about it and then he went and got it. The only thing I really liked was the DJ that came in around 10pm (on a Saturday night) if it wasn't for that I would've given the lowest rating which is 1 Star. Please find a better cook and hostess! I will only go to East Tremont location from now on. read more

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Lynne L.

8 years ago

I ordered the $12 dinner special through Grubhub. I got oxtail, rice and peas, and potato salad. I also got the 3 for $5 empanadas. Not only was the food tasty and fresh, but the portions were good. I would compare it to a size large if you ordered from a Caribbean or Spanish restaurant for take-out. The empanadas were stuffed with filling and the flavors in the food were not too salty and definitely not bland, I know taste is a personal preference but kudos to the chef. The delivery guy was very friendly, greeted me with a smile and was extremely polite in this exchange. This Havana location is a win in my book and I will patronize this business again, at this Castle Hill location. (See pictures of my order, doesn't it look yummy)? ;) read more

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Carlos D.

10 years ago

Would definitely eat here again. I am a practicing vegan and they had plenty of choices that can accommodate. I would recommend to anyone vegan or not. read more

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Maylin M.

8 years ago

By far the best happy hour in the Bronx ! They make the best coconut mojitos for $5 only on happy hour ! I've never been disappointed as far as drinks I've had their food too not a complaint. I'm more of a happy hour person if you're like me you would definitely enjoy it ! read more

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Kimora F.

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9 years ago

Worst salmon burger I ever had! Ordered for delivery and they sent me a mushy watery salmon burger that doesn't even taste like salmon a complete waste of money. Throwing it away! And I waited almost 2 hours for them to deliver this. read more

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Desiree R.

6 years ago

A rip off. The portions are small. The salmon "meal" was 26 and was dry and tasteless. The spinach on top had no flavor. The Cuban sandwich is not worth it. Again on the bland side. I can say the empanadas were good. 2 bucks each but worth it. read more

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Brittany L.

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8 years ago

I purchased a groupon. (Make sure you purchase for the right location as there are multiple ones) I made a reservation as per the groupon but it wasn't needed as I attended with my bf on a Wednesday around 6:45 pm. We were still in time for Happ Hour so I definitely wanted to check that out. Ordered a mojito as it was only $5 and you can choose between a bunch of different flavors. The drink was strong. (Wish I arrived a little earlier!) Groupon came with a chose of app, entree and a sangria. The value of the groupon was great in that I payed around $30 bucks (having a sale on groupon that day) and received over $68 worth of food and beverage! The service was great from start to finish and I will definitely return with out the groupon to take advantage of the awesome happy hour! read more

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Elisabeth M.

5 years ago

Let me start by saying that for this to be a Hispanic restaurant the food was very bland and lacked flavor. My son ordered a hamburger with fries. Burger was super dry my parents ordered a seafood rice platter that tasted as if it were reheated from days ago and lastly my chicken was very sweet for some reason. I definitely won't be back read more

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Hicham M.

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10 years ago

I was extremely satisfied with my order . The steak exceed my expectation both flavor and portion which I could not even finish because was really big. Will definitely go back. read more

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Aida C.

8 years ago

I went for brunch on Sunday where they have, for $8, unlimited mimosa's and/or Sangria (white & red). Word of advice, make a reservation the day prior or early in the morning if you plan to go here for brunch. So the food - is scrumptious! So far I have had: Ropa Vieja, Pastelon (all 4 types), Shrimp Soup, Chicken soup, and Bistec Palomilla, all on different days. Every time, the food has been on point, so my compliments to the chef! The service has always been pretty good, even when we are sitting at the bar or at a table. If you have the comfort of sitting at a table, of course service is a little bit slower, but that's because you do not have someone solely dedicated to you - although they try their very best to make it seem like you are a one and only. No complaints - only compliments to the wait staff. The music is played at just the right volume, and their playlist of salsa, bachata, and Latin pop always makes me move my shoulders to the beat - its great! All around, the greeter at the door, the waiters/waitresses are all wonderful, and, cross my fingers, I haven't had a bad experience yet - tipping my hat to all of you at Havana Cafe on castle hill ave. Not even the parking is a hassle because I know the end game is going to make me smiles all the way! read more

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Destiny J.

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4 years ago

My self and a close friend of mine ordered the oxtail meal from Havana cafe today , and the service was poor and horrible , we used the app Grubhub , because my friend lived closer she received her order first, she noticed that she was sent pepper steak, we then waited for my order to come & I was also sent pepper steak. I then called the store and the young lady who answered the phone was extremely disrespectful and said there was nothing she could do about it , and that it was a kitchen error. I then asked to speak to the kitchen manager , I was placed on a brief hold and the young lady said " I spoke to the kitchen manager she said she is busy ," she was super rude and didn't even try to resolve the situation. That goes to show , they don't sell oxtails ! & they're false advertising! Definitely don't order here. read more

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5 years ago

I really love the restaurant. The food was amazing. Great vibe, the waitresses and the bartenders were so friendly and professionals. I felt so cozy and welcomed. Definitely recommend this place 100%. read more

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Mei L.

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I been here few times and it is a hit every time. The food is great, staffs are friendly, service is fast and ambiance is cozy. I always make reservation so I do not need to wait they have happy hour 3-7 pm at the bar. I might be plan to try it one day. We had tried the mango ribs (love it- soft and tender with mango and BBQ sauce), lechonsito (pork with coconut rice- ok), ropa vieja (beef with rice, beans and sweet plantain- thumps up), paella ( good) and churracho (delicious- skirt steak). Their food portions are fair big. I highly recommended to try their food. read more

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1247 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
Unionport
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(718) 822-4800
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http://www.bronxhavanacafe.com

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Hours

What time does Havana Cafe open?

Havana Cafe opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Havana Cafe close?

Havana Cafe closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Havana Cafe closes at 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Havana Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Havana Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Havana Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Havana Cafe does have catering options.

Does Havana Cafe have a happy hour?

Yes, Havana Cafe has a happy hour.

Does Havana Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Havana Cafe serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Havana Cafe allow dogs?

No, Havana Cafe does not allow dogs.

Does Havana Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Havana Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Havana Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Havana Cafe has bike parking.

Does Havana Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Havana Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Havana Cafe have parking?

Yes, Havana Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Havana Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Havana Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Havana Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Havana Cafe has free WiFi.

Havana Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

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Dale J.

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Soldado De Díos 7.

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my second time I've been at Havana once for brunch and for dinner . food and service excellent. had an awesome time with my girl . music perfect . and the sangria is great . looking forward to going back this weekend . read more

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Love this place, it's my go to place! The mojitos are amazing, the Cuban sandwiches are delicious, music is always good ..(a little repetitive) and the service is always welcoming! read more

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9 years ago

Restaurant is nice but too many ghetto asses going in there and they need to make the restaurant bigger expand it to allow more people uncomfortable eating environment not for me. read more

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