What you get for $16 is a substantial full flavored plate of food. Well balanced with a cabbage salad, Cuban rice, a large heap of seasoned shredded beef, and 2 fried plantains. The flavors perfectly melded together....if this is Cuban food, I wanna visit Havana. The sweet fried plantains were an excellent finish to the complete meal. The portion size would have been gut-busting for one person but just right as a light lunch for me and my better half . Service was friendly & quick, even during the busy weekend lunch rush. It's in the roomy food cart pod at Mcloughlin & Holgate. This place is definitely worth a revisit to try the supposedly "best Cuban sandwich in town!" read more

Havana Station - Number 1 on menu board: shredded beef plate - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This food cart found in Brooklyn Carreta stood out due to their sandwich board claiming the "best Cuban sandwich in town" and the friendly guy hollering out to us! Anyone who tries to engage customers has an edge in my opinion! It took a little longer than some food from other carts in our group, but not the longest. However, this spot wins for presentation! Wow! HUGE sandwich! Plantain on top with a little Cuban flag! The sandwich was hot pressed, full of tasty meat - with a hard to identify, savory flavor - delicious! The cheese could have been melted more. I would definitely get again! The sauce was good, too! read more

Havana Station - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ate at the 92 Ave location. I lived in Florida, and the food at this location did not resemble any Cuban food I have ever eaten!

Got the cuban pork sandwich and the sauce on the side as I just wasn't sure if it hade any mayo in it. It didn't and it had amazing flavor. The sandwich was big. I opened it up and took off some of the fat. It wasn't pulled meat which is different than other cuban places. Very good flavor of the pork too. It was a bit greasy but that's ok. I might do the plate next time as easier for me to cut off the fat. I know most people probably don't care and it adds flavor. The woman working there was super friendly and helpful. read more

Havana Station - Pork sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

cuban ! sandwich ! my gooood so good. for $14.99 you get a very healthy serving of probably one of my favorite sandwiches ever. it comes with a side sauce that pairs really nicely. the ham and roast pork is seasoned perfectly, and the bread is just crispy enough. also for $14.99: tamale !! with choice of pork or beef. tamales only on certain days though, ever since brooklyn carreta opened i've been asking the cart for tamales and i finally got it. worth the wait because it's a huge tamale, and it has a slight hint of sweet corn flavor. good amount of beef filling inside as well. the side of meat was a bit too salty for my liking but still tasty. fast service, and kind people too. read more

Havana Station - 11. Cuban Sandwinch - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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First time coming to this food pod. It's absolutely amazing! Lots of food trucks, outside covered seating, inside seating with large tv and bar and a fire feature. I walked the carts with my son to see what stood out. The gentleman at Havana Station was in the window ready to chat. My son and I have enjoyed Cuban food in Portland so I assumed this would be a win. The gentleman was very friendly and when I asked about the dishes he's most proud of and he'd encourage someone to try, he gave a few suggestions. I went with the #2 Vaca Frita suggestion. Was home and plating in 10 minutes. The meat was on top of rice and beans. The meat was so chewy it was inedible. The rice and beans were cooked great, but they were coated in grease/oil from the meat. The plantains were great and the coleslaw would have been a wonderful contrast to the meat. The sauce had great flavor. I've read some positive reviews and was surprised by our experience read more

Havana Station - #2 Vaca Frita - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We had delicious Cuban sandwiches and the non alcoholic malt drink was tasty as well. Cooks and guy running the front had an upbeat vibe that added to our exceptional experience. Brooklyn Carreta had plenty of seating (outdoor heated and covered) plus uncovered with gas decorative fireplace for a summer return. read more

Havana Station - Cuban Sandwich de Pollo - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The Pollo a la Plancha is absolutely amazing. The chicken is so tender and delicious. The green sauce is so good I would buy a bottle of it. The fried plantains are heavenly. I could literally eat this every day. My coworkers and I are hooked. This time I ordered it with the Arroz Congris instead of white rice. I don't like rice that much. This rice and bean mixture was so freaking good!! Try it. You won't be dissapointed. read more

I came here one evening to get some dinner. I haven't had Cuban food in a long time. The owner was very kind and gave recommendations. I ordered their bistec a la palomilla, and picked Cuban rice with it. It comes with thinly grilled piece of steak with grilled onions, maduros, and a salad. The flavors were amazing, I really loved the Cuban rice. The salad was good as well, and maduros were good. Good portion size as well! Definitely will be back to try their other dishes. read more

Havana Station - 7. Bistec de Palomilla - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I am no expert on Cuban cuisine, but have had it dozens of times from Little Havana in Miami to Ybor City, where many / most of the restaurants are owned by Cuban expats, so I take it that the food was authentic. Havana Station falls into this same category. The owner immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 2011, and the food here is fantastic and authentic. The Cuban sandwich is enough for two meals; it's about a foot long and larger than most I've had. Flavorful and perfectly prepared, This week I tried the Shredded Beef "ROPA VIEJA," which I was told is their most popular dish. I understand why, as it has a wonderful depth of flavor with a tiny bit of sweetness in the marinade. Served with Cuban rice, a salad, and plantains it is a knockout. Do yourself a favor and check this place out and the surrounding carts at La Caretta Brooklyn at the corner of McLaughlin and Holgate. read more

I was quite disappointed with the service I received. today, I called the restaurant to place a phone order. The owner himself answered and informed me that he was not currently at the restaurant and, as a result, could not take my order at that moment. While I understood that circumstances can arise, the situation became concerning when, only a short time later, my wife called the very same number and the same person took her order without hesitation. As customers, we believe it is reasonable to expect transparency and fairness from any establishment we choose to support. Unfortunately, this experience has made us reconsider whether we can continue to rely on this restaurant for our orders in the future. read more

Amazing Cuban sandwich loved it, great service, and fast service. AAAAAA +++++ Will definitely come back and try more of the menu. read more

New location at Brooklyn Carreta! Get there early and often. Authentic Cuban food that is delicious. read more

Havana Station - This is a second cart to the one at the Mercado on Foster. This one is at the new Brooklyn Carreta (McLoughlin and Holgate). - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

AMAZING food. REALLY friendly service. AUTHENTIC. Shout out to Many who I worke part time with at the Moda Center in Portland for recommending this place. read more

Friendly service, generous portions, great tasting food! Seriously...try it and support a local business!

This is one of the first times trying Cuban food! I tried the ropa vieja, marinated shredded beef. It came with Cubsn rice, plantains, and some salad. The beef was so flavorful and tasty and the rice accompanying it did not disappoint. I initially was not going to try here when I was at Portland Mercado as I was craving tacos but I am glad I also got to try this spot. The cashier was also super friendly and hounded me down when I asked by and enthusiastically helped me out when I had questions. read more

Havana Station - Ropa vieja - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Their #1 ropa vieja was flawless; rich & flavorful shredded beef served with rice, salad, and sweet maduros. Definitely sub out plain white rice for the arroz congri (Cuban rice) and you won't be disappointed! At $13.99 we liked it as much as the one served at our favorite cuban restaurant, Pambiche. Definitely will be back to try the lechon asado! read more

Havana Station - Current menu 1/2022 - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I cannot rave enough about how good the food is at Havana Station. I love to make picadillo at home so I wanted to see how good it was here. I was surprised that I liked it better than my own. Picadillo is a Cuban comfort food and it was perfect on this cold rainy Portland day. Everything else was delicious. The salad had a little salsa on top, although salsa is not generally made in Cuba I enjoyed the innovation as it paired perfectly with the meal. The Congri (Cuban rice with black beans) was good and moist. I do like a little more cumin in mine but it was still a very good Congri. The creamy mojito did not make it into my photo but left me wanting more. There was a dressing size container of a creamy, garlic and lime spread!! This mojito pairs perfectly with meat and I will be sure to ask for an extra one next time. I have also had the Paella and Ropa Vieja here and they were excellent. I look forward to going back and working my way through the menu. The service is excellent. Yes, they are really Cuban so if you don't speak Spanish just do the best you can because this is authentic Cuban food! There is covered outdoor seating here but since it was cold and rainy I headed to the indoor seating to enjoy my meal. read more

Havana Station - Picadillo with congri, salad and fried ripe plantains. - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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THIS RIGHT HERE is where you get an amazing plate of Cuban food. I've ordered the ropa vieja plate from Havana Station more times than I can count and it never disappoints me. Great portions, good & fast service... what more can you ask for. Gracias :) read more

Solid sandwich with meat cooked just right. I do wish there were more condiments and additions to the sandwich as its flavor profile was relatively one dimensional. The guy in the cart was friendly and inviting but the sandwich did take quite a while to come out. I did like the seating area, as it was well kept and covered. read more

Havana Station - 11. Cuban Sandwinch - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is my second time eating at this great little station right here. The food is real authentic. The welcoming is very great. Reach you as you get here and give you a chance to think about what you like to eat this time. The number seven is real good State with white rice beans and salad and a sweet plantain or it could be a choice of read more

Havana Station - I like to introduce you to Carlos he's a server and a cook. - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Little taste of home (ok Miami, but...). Had the #6 leachon asado, ordered it with moros and griefplantains, so good! Thanks guys! read more

Havana Station - Food truck - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

SO MUCH FLAVOR!!! Very friendly and fast service, delicious flavorful and super filling vegan option! Plátanos fritos were perfect, and that sauce is amazing!!! Side of beans (not pictured) was so yummy as well. Definitely recommend and definitely will be coming back for this awesome food!! read more

Havana Station - Vegan Plate - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It is amazing to me that my cultural heritage cookery has taken such an imbedding in the Portland Oregon area of all places! From Miami, Tampa, DC, New York, Chicago and even Phoenix has the chance to enjoy this cuisine. I've found that at least thirteen Cuban Food establishments exist here - having tried quite a few of them. Havana Station is magnificent. One of the unheralded gastronomic menus and recipes are derived within this unique yet extraordinary Caribbean comfort food style - no spicey heat mind you, but great use of the subtle, elegant, and enticing herbs and spices unique to the Antilles. I have had the privilege of savoring a few of Portland's sampling of the Pearl of the Antilles cuisine! Havana Station ranks with the best of them so far. Our recent endeavor found us visiting their establishment at the Portland Mercado on Foster Road and we had no choice but to try them. So glad I did! Excellent! We had the opportunity to enjoy their Ropa Vieja preparation is on target traditional. Put together with white rice with perfectly seasoned frijoles negros took be back to my childhood. My wife had their fabulous Puerco Asado, delicioso! Everything came with a side salad and the must-have portion of tender and sweet platanos maduros. Ariel Cruzata (owner) a well-deserved Congratulations from a Compatriota! Viva comida Cubana! Buen provecho. read more

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Ordered the cubano here and it was no lie the best cubano I've ever had. Generous portion of meat inside, delicious bread and gooey mepty cheese. Came garnished with a single piece of plantain and flag on top. Super cute. The portion is huge, which was nice since it cost $13. Would definitely recommend to anyone craving cubanos or Cuban food. read more

Havana Station - 11. Cuban Sandwinch - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This food truck is part of the Portland Mercado. Specializes in Cuban food and I must say it's dam good. The guy in front was super friendly and helpful with the menu and suggested the Cuban sandwich. I decided to give it a shot and it didn't disappoint. The cheese was perfectly melted to blend in with the juicy pork. The pickle was also fresh to give a tangyness and crunch flavor. The bun was toasted on both sides and with a thin layer of mustard, it was super tasty. Overall it was delicious, good size sandwich, and well worth the money. read more

Havana Station - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Paella portion was huge, enough to feed two people. Filled with various shrimps, mussels, and squid. Came with a side salad and fried plantains, I believe. Seemed like a special item not on the regular menu. Tamale was tasty, stuffed with pork. Owner was friendly. Will return next time in PDX. read more

Havana Station - Paella. Tasty and huge portion! - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First off service is pretty quick around noon on a Wednesday. I got the cuban sandwich and it was probably one of the best cuban sandwiches I've ever had. I also got the #4 Masas de Cerdo frita. The pork fell apart which was amazing. I think they slow cooked the pork and then fried it. The plantains were delicious. And the cuban rice was good as well. The portion was relatively large for a lunch. I ate half of each and saved the other half for dinner. Next time I would order an extra side of plantains. read more

Havana Station - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Crazy good Cuban sandwich, and enormous. Really 2 medium sandwiches. Fast friendly service and great food what more do you want? Will be back soon! read more

It isn't authentic cuban food.. please I can't express my disappointment here in portland. I have gotten to several locations trying to find an authentic cuban location. read more

Havana Station - a man standing in front of a food truck - Cuban Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Buenas Tardes a todos Les recomiendo en un 100% que visiten este lugar, la comida con verdadero sabor a nuestra isla, croquetas, tamales todo muy sabroso y quiero resaltar el servicio muy profesional que supera cualquier expectativa, realmente es un placer visitarlos los hacen sentir como en casa Les doy un 5 estrellas porque no hay más pero realmente merecen un 10 Pague mi bill ( no es promoción ) read more

I travel a lot and look for Cuban where ever I go. It's an easy way to eat gluten and dairy free. This place was great, both food and service. Will be back whenever I am in Portland for sure. read more

Espectacular la comida. Los tamales son de otro planeta. Las croquetas riquísimas. Tienen un servicio espectacular, muy buena atención al cliente. read more

Easily one of the best sandwiches of my life. Got the Cuban- juicy meat, delicious crispy bread, amazing garlic sauce on the side. I will absolutely be back read more

Not authentic Cuban at all had big chunks of garlic as well in my food. Nothing was cut up. Very sloppy. And not even nice service at window

Closest thing to authenticate Cuban in Oregon.. if your looking for true flavor try the Cameron Enchilado... I also had the Ropa Vieja which was good as well. Sweet Plaintains fresh out the fryer always a + read more

Best Cuban food truck in town! By far. Highly recommend the Cuban sandwich. Also the guys who worked there were super nice and passionate.

I've been so excited to try this place. So... I've ordered it on two separate occasions thru doordash. First experience- 30 to 40 minutes after I had put in the order and it had been "accepted"and was "being prepared" ... they cancelled the order. I was bummed mostly because I was so excited to try, and thought, okay, a one time mess up on their part. Maybe they ran out of food? Maybe they closed early? Maybe who knows. All I know is that I was hungry and bummed, still looking forward to my next chance to give it a try. Second experience- SAME AS THE FIRST!!! What?!?? Order goes thru, accepted, preparing meal, then 40 min later, they cancel my order. Again!!! Different day, different situation.... Same outcome. So so disappointing that their food cart isn't reliable even when ordering thru a reliable source such as doordash. I personally don't plan on ordering again. Maybe someday in the much distant future when they have some time to get their business together, and I'm not hungry so I don't get disappointed if and when they cancel an order for what inevitably would be a third time. read more

The garlic prawns with rice were delicious. I loved the plantains with it. I don't usually like sweet in a savory meal but I have to admit they gave the meal that special something. I recommend! read more