It really all started eight years ago when my nephew married a woman born and raised in Cuba. One of the benefits is knowing the hidden gems in South Florida. I can assume this is one. The service here was wonderful. The meals came out quickly, our new friend, Raphael, was so polite and friendly. He actually made plenty of table checks and answered all of our stupid questions. He kept pushing the Flan Casero and was right to do so. Melt in your mouth!!! Every dish that landed was gobbled up. It was so good that if you hesitated, you missed out. Three things I insist you order are the Calamari Frito, the Ropa Vieja and the sangria. If I had more space I'd give the details. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed all of them. 12/25 read more

We have eaten lunch at Havana's once before in Cooper City. The food and service was good. And they accommodated for the one year old granddaughter. We decided to give it a try for take out dinner. We ordered the Pork family meal, which included, black beans, rice and plantains. It serves 4-5 people. A good deal. The food was plentiful, hot and very good. The beans were delicious perfectly cooked Cuban style. We also ordered plantain chips, accompanied by a delicious garlic mojo sauce. And a salad. Salad was OK, but for the price it was not large enough to feed 4-5 people. I do recommend take out as well as eating at the restaurant. I think the food is fresh and good. read more

My family ordered several entries and an appetizer and the food was delicious. we had great service and loved the ambiance.

A friend of mine invited me to lunch here. I've not only returned, i also have ordered delivery. The best: the introductory bread, it is buttered and toasted and delicious The best: lechon asado. It comes with optional beans, rice and plantains. This dish is completely addicting. The best: Ropa vieja, they kill this dish. Also comes with black beans rice and plantains. This is all I order (so far) They are super friendly in the restaurant and I haven't had delivery issues, my meals were packed well and neatly.....arrived tasteful and plenty (w thankfully no driver shenanigans). Yay for dependably good food. Cuban go-to. read more

I ordered togo lunch food and they were pretty quick for pick up and the food was fresh and hot. I would have preferred to do an online order through the restaurant app but they don't offer their cuban sandwich for online orders so calling in to place the order was my only option. The phone order worked well except it took more time on my end. Next time I will try to dine in for a better experience. read more

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Every time ... they do NOT disappoint. We typically order for pickup when not cooking and just want to enjoy a meal at home. Everything is fresh and delicious. We vary selections but often get the Cuban sandwich with fries as a side. We order vaca frita with plantains and black beans and rice. This is very authentic food and so delicious! We have ordered apps such as the grilled chorizo Casero a la Parrilla and their plantain chips with a garlic mojo sauce are dangerously delicious! Milanesa de pollo is a crisply fried chicken breast with ham and cheese ... so good! Love this place. read more

Food was typical Cuban food. Service was acceptable. Ambiance was nice and cozy. My friend had the grilled chicken filet with white rice and black beans. Looked good. My wife and I had the Cuban style tamal with shredded roasted pork. I believe it's an appetizer. It was good, not WOW in taste. read more

Ordered delivery and my son's fried chicken was undercooked. The rest of order was really not great at all. The vaca frita was more like fried grizzle. Stopped going years ago and I guess I was reminded why. read more

My husband and I came to this restaurant at about 8 PM on Sunday. There was no wait, we were seated right away. The table was nice and clean, I used their restroom and it was clean as well. Our waiter gave is cuban bread with butter right away and some water. We started off with croquettas, the order came with three well sized croquettas, they were delicious! My husband got sangria to drink, he said it was very good. I ordered ropa vieja with moros and boiled yuca, I enjoyed everything I ate. My husband ordered Churrasco with rice and beans and fries, he also enjoyed his food. Overall, it was a good experience, the service was good and quick, the ambiance was good, the restaurant was clean and the food was yummy. I would go again. read more

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As a Cuban living in South Florida , I don't typically go to Cuban restaurants because I can cook the food myself but I had to make an exception yesterday due to circumstance. We ordered the house croquetas and as someone with a sensitive stomach that can't digest milk or gluten, these passed with flying colors!!! I had no reaction to it and they were so delicious and filling. They were NOT greasy like so many places. Absolutely a hidden gem! Their coffee was fantastic and their customer service was on point. It is a super inviting space and very very clean. I was surprised there weren't many people there and once I hopped on Yelp, I noticed the ratings. I am hoping my review helps this business out. Also, their hot sauce was BOMB! I took one home ! They sell the small bottles for 4.99 and they have NO ADDITIVES! Super spicy! Give them a try even if it's just for a cafecito and a croqueta. read more

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Always a winner for the family! Great food, good service and plenty of leftovers!!! My kids love it

This restaurant is the little gem of Cooper city. We usually het take out, but this weekend we decided to have my mom's birthday lunch there. And it was a hit. These people are super nice and the service was great. The food was on point. We ordered churrascos and lechon asado and they were delicious. Will continue to go there and highly recommend it to anyone. read more

Havana's Cuban Cuisine - We brought a cake and they provided this candle and sang for our birthday girl - Cuban Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

This is the best food EVER. Prices are so reasonable and the food is fresh and product is not low end. I can't rave enough about this place. I'm a foodie trust me you will not be disappointed read more

This is my family go to place. We ordered catering for my nephews birthday at the park. We also order for our family dinners. Today I ordered vaca frita and white rice with black beans. My family also ordered chicken milanesa and I was amazing. The food never disappoints us. When we call to order we usually speak to Santiago and he is always very friendly. He also opens the door for me when I go inside the restaurant. The staffs are very friendly and the food is amazing. This is my Cuban place to go to. I am also Cuban and the quality of the food is the best. I love the place and my family and I will continue going to Havana Cuban Cuisine! read more

Havana's Cuban Cuisine - Vaca frita with white rice. This is my go to plate it! - Cuban Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

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A little pricey Big portions Good Cuban spot in broward Good service Fresh food Lots of options read more

Been many times for pulled pork black beans and rice my favorite. Went also with the family and sat at a big table. I also enjoyed the walk up window or the small bar table when you walk in to the left to grab a cuban cafe. Never a problem with parking. They have been at this location for many years and serve fresh tasty food everytime i have gone. A strong 4.5 stars here. read more

Yummy. Had a friend in town from Texas craving a Cuban sandwich. Delicious Cuban sandwich. Nice flavor and enough to share! The amazing hand cut fries are so appreciated. Can't wait to go back. read more

Havana's Cuban Cuisine - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

This was a great find. We started off with empanadas and they were amazing. Then I got a steak and my wife got the ropa veija. We both loved our meals. We also added a mojito to find your surprise it was 2 for 1! Really good service, good food, and no one left hungry. read more

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Awful experience. I went in to pick up an order for my kid (an entrée and dessert for $25) and I presented a $25 gift certificate, which was signed by the owner. Santiago (at the front) said he would not take the gift certificate because it was from years ago and they changed them. I politely asked why their decision to change their gift certificates affected my ability to utilize my gift certificate. I asked to speak to the manager, and he said he was the manager. Then I asked to speak to the owner, which he denied. Santiago said they were no longer honoring the gift certificates because they were old. I told him that Florida law prohibits this type of behavior, because gift certificates do not expire in Florida. I offered to show him the law (Florida Statute 501.95) on my phone, and he said he knew about it, but did not care. The food was already in the bag waiting to be picked up. There were other customers around listening. It was very embarrassing and sad for my kid and I to walk away so late at night, without food. I drove all the way over there, and waited the 30 minutes that they said it would take to prepare. And even though my daughter was hungry and looking forward to the experience, it felt wrong to be forced to give another $25, when they had already received $25 for the gift certificate. It is very clear that the food we ordered, which was packaged in the bag on the counter, could not be sold to anybody else. So it was essentially going to be eaten or taken home by Santiago, or another staff member, or maybe even thrown out. Very sad to think they could have done the right thing, and honored their gift card, especially considering the food was already made, but instead chose to waste the meal that was specifically prepared for my daughter, unless we were forced to give them another $25. Sad to be treated this way. :( read more

Siempre salgo muy satisfecha con la atención y la comida de Havana 1957 ! Mis meseras favoritas son Sasha y Liu son maravillosas , súper atentas . read more

Best place to go to if you're feeling in the mood for Cuban food. The service is fast and the food is incredible. I love the Lechon asado!! The employees are kind and accommodating. Lots of TVs if you're looking to catch a game. Full bar to get your mojito on. read more

I went back and got the same dish only to be told they gave me the seasoned shrimp by accident last time. This time the steak was greasy and the shrimp were only seasoned with high amounts of salt. Not worth 50$. Calamari came in a huge portion yet it was bland and rubbery. Never going back. Mediocre overpriced food. read more

Havana's Cuban Cuisine - Calamari Frito - Cuban Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

We weren't feeling good so we ordered take out. Pretty disappointing, the chicken soup smelled bad and tasted like salt and garlic. My husb had pollo a la plancha..the rice was hard like it was left over, refrigerated and dried out ...the chicken was ok. I don't know what happened here but it was no bueno. Truly bad. I'd go no stars but I have to give a 1. No pics cause not feeling good and this didn't help. read more

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I tried this place out on a recommendation. My go to is Padrino's because they're simply the best around me. However I was told this place was supposed to also be good. And looking at the reviews, and also being in that part of town this evening, I gave them a shot. I ordered takeout. I deviated from Lechon Asado or Vaca Frita which are my go-to's for Cuban food. I instead got a Bistec Empanizado. I also got Moros and Tostones as my sides. And I requested some mojo on the side for my tostones. I also asked for some Cuban bread a la plancha. I arrived late for my pick up due to weather delays at the place I was at before heading to Havana's. Everything was ready. I got to my car and was famished so I immediately opened the bread. Took a bite. It was supposed to be garlic bread. It was bad. I knew since I got there late the bread would be compromised of quality because was late so I did keep that in mind. However, setting that aside, the bread had almost no taste of garlic, and no seasoning. I got home and tried my Bistec Empanizado. It was well cooked- even though it had cooled down because of my tardiness, it was still crispy and a nice deep golden brown. Sadly, that steak was just meh. The most flavorful part was the breading. I got the Moros and tostones as my sides. Tostones were typical. They were not seasoned though. I seasoned them when I got home. I got mojo to dip them in. Wow I have never seen electric orange mojo in my life u til today. And the mojo tasted like a bottled mojo. Time for the Moros. The Moros were just meh in flavor. They lacked flavor from bay leaf. It was just ok. While I am saying the food was just ok, it really was a touch sub-par. I actually get meals at Pollo Tropical that are better than this one. I will definitely stick to my Padrino's. And even though on occasion I'm on that side of town, I will make a point to drive back to Padrinos for real good Cuban food. read more

Food was worth it!! The queue out front during this lockdown wasn't friendly. We had line police (patrons) barking orders. No matter when you placed your order you Must wait in line till you make the front of the queue. So basically sit back and wait for order . Food was very tasty and fresh. Cuban sandwich which large in size and spot on . Grouper chucks were fresh tasting and really good. Sandwich came with fries and they were damn good. Grouper came with Cuban rice and beans and plantains. Everything was enjoyed. Only down side was the pickup process but ..... live laugh and be thankful for places like this read more

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I was not impressed with the food here at all. I selected this place because I prefer "hole in the walls" versus chains and was very disappointed in this place. It honestly was probably because of what I had. Since I wasn't really hungry when I was asked come there, I opted for an appetizer and it was not good at all. I'd ordered the creole shrimp and tostones. I do not remember the official name. Essentially it was a little tostone bowls with the creole shrimp in it. I had a feeling I wouldn't like the sauce, so I asked for it to be on the side but it couldn't be done. I was correct. Nothing about the sauce was creole and the shrimp was little salad shrimp. Because I have a fear of sending my food back, I ended just dumping the sauce and shrimp out on another plate and just scooping the shrimp back into the little tostone bowls and eating it that. I would definitely give this place another try and naturally actually get something off of the menu. read more

This place used to be great. Lots have changed unfortunately. My family and I would regularly order takeout from here a couple times a month. However, due to the increased prices almost every single time we ordered we decided to go to other Cuban cuisine establishments. No shame in them upping their prices but it was just becoming too pricey for our liking. Just yesterday we had plans to order from our usual place, but they were closed. We decided to give Havana's a try again since it had been over a year and we were hungry. After we got the food I was extremely disappointed in the actual meals. I used to tell everyone their food was amazing here and more specifically the tostones. I had never been able to find any this good but I guess that's changed because they were hard as a rock. The meal portions are lacking for what you're paying even if you decide to opt for the dinner portions. Even their chicken was lacking some actual flavor. Not only the food now but the service has always been lacking here. Mainly the takeout staff seem to have an annoyed attitude towards customers and looks to be a recurring issue from some reviews I've noticed. It was a main reason I personally hated ordering takeout from here. I know service jobs suck I should know but it's not even subtle at this point. I don't think that will ever change or improve especially if it's family owned but just wanted to note it. Usually I can overlook the service if the food and prices are worth it and to some people it is but just not to me at least. What a bummer to experience. read more

Family came in from California and wanted Cuban Food, Sangria mouthwatering delicious, plantains crunchy, fries soggy, Cuban sandwich was fairly Good, stuffed tostones not worth it..taste was ehhhh sitting in the sauce they got waterlogged....sampler was ok, a bit of everything,Masas de puerco so well cooked and soft , difficult to fork... Overall we enjoyed the place, would be open to coming back read more

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Good service and atmosphere were all great. We really enjoyed our first time there. We will definitely be back. read more

This is my favorite restaurant to have Cuban food. I always order the fried chicken chunks with white rice and plantains. The cuban bread to start is down right sinful. The portions are large, I always have leftovers for lunch. Try the mojitos some of the best I've had. read more

What a nice night to end it with Havana's Cuban Cuisine for din din. My boyfriend, his family, and I decided to come here. There is a private parking lot; plenty of spaces opened :) Masks is required before entering. Once we went inside, we noticed it was not that packed out at all. Plenty of seatings inside. I am pretty sure it was just my boyfriend, his family and I. the only ones there. It felt pretty cool like we were VIP, hehe. Honestly, I believe we came close to closing which is why it was not that packed. The waitress was very polite and let us take our time to look at the menu (must use the phone to scan their barcode for the menu tho) In the mean time, my bf's dad ordered us a pitcher of Sangria (Red Wine) --- could not find price per the website We ordered: 1. Milanesa de Pollo - $16.99 --- Hand breaded chicken breast topped with ham, tomato sauce & melted Mozzarella cheese. 2. (2) Rabo Encendido - $20.99 --- Cuban Oxtail stew. 3. Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha - $14.99 Grilled boneless breast of chicken topped with grilled onions. 4. Empanadas -- Could not find price per the website 5. FOR DESSERT: (2) Flan - $4.99 Overall, we did have left overs so we asked our waitress for a to-go box waitress. The Sangria was refreshing as well as the delicious dishes we ordered. I would come back again without a doubt due to the experience, service, and foodz :) Heck, When my bf, his family, and I left; most of the people who worked their said Buenas Noches (hehe, Goodnight!) Check out their menu! I was able to find their menu, but it is more so a order menu. Of course just [pretend] order. That way you can see what they have :) https://direct.chownow.com/order/23021/locations/33575 read more

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I love a good Cuban meal, so when my friend wanted to take me to Havana's for lunch, I was happy to oblige! We were seated right away and water and bread came out shortly after. I think our server was bored because she asked us about three times in a matter of minutes if we wanted an appetizer, which we declined. I would prefer an overattentive server to an unattentive one, so it was alright. The plates that were already on the table (used for bread) were dirty, but our server noticed us looking at them and brought us two new ones right away. Like I said, attentive! We both ordered the ropa vieja (a classic I just can't give up). The food arrived quickly and was pretty good! The sauce was a little tomato-y for my taste and it lacked a little bit of the complex spices that I love so much about ropa vieja, but it was definitely not the worst I've had and I ate it all! Overall, good service, good food, and a good experience! read more

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Simply AWFUL. AVOID at all costs. I've never been to any Cuban restaurant where the chicken soup wasn't great. Here it's POOR with noodles that are so mushy they've been boiling for weeks maybe longer?! I also stupidly ordered Pan con Bistec. OMG, what was that? The meat was so tough I couldn't even bite into it and when I finally did I could barely chew it! And it was totally taste-less! Also, I didn't want the french fries that came with it so I asked if I could have white rice instead. "NO," was their answer. No? I've never been to any latin restaurant where you couldn't have rice instead of french fries. I will never ever ever go back and you shouldn't either, I'd rather be hungry. Horrible! read more

My wife and I loved ordering from here. The food was always amazing. Recently, the past 2 times we ordered from here, the food has been over cooked and dried out. I'm not sure if they changed their chef or what, but we probably won't be ordering from here again. read more

I was surprised at how good Havana's was. Usually most Cuban places over the border from Miami Dade county are mediocre at best. Havana had excellent service, they brought out a basket of hot garlic bread and water for everyone right away. The waiter took the time to explain what he recommended from the menu. I had the Vaca Frita. It was a huge portion of shredded flank steak grilled with onions. The tostones were huge and still warm from the fryer. The rice and beans were smooth and delicious. I could have just had a huge bowl of that and called it a night. Others had the Palomillo steak and chicken Milanesa and they both raved about their dishes. I liked the atmosphere and enjoyed the attention to detail that the wait staff provided. I'd like to try the ropa veija next time. Yes, there will definitly be a next time. read more

Havana's Cuban Cuisine - Vaca Frita - Cuban Near Me - Cooper City, Florida

I decided to check this place out on a Friday evening, and it did not disappoint. You walk in, take a picture of the menu and order your food. The service was friendly, speedy and efficient. The food was served warm and came out quick. I ordered the ropa vieja with rice and tostones. It was tasty and the portion was larger than expected. As an appetizer we ordered the fried yuca! The sauce was honestly the best part! The tables are socially distanced, the servers are wearing masks and everyone is friendly and attentive. read more

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It's been too long since we had eaten here. With good food and good service It's a wonder this is my favorite Cuban restaurant. We started with yucca fries served with a cilantro sauce. They were good, my wife who hates cilantro even liked the dipping sauce. She also for dinner had black bean soup and rice with a side of fries. I know she enjoyed it since she took all leftover beans home. My daughter loved her steak, she downed all of it and all the rice. As for me I tried something different, chicken al champinon. Chicken breast with gravy & mushrooms. I got it with brown rice and mudoros. It was incredible. I also got a side of boiled yucca. It was a little bit salty but still very good. All & all an excellent experience and don't want to go as long between visits. read more

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Love this place been coming here for 15 years one of my favorite appetizers is the tostones rellenos de camarón fresh ingredients my entree was the churrasco entrana the churrasco melt on your mouth service is amazing every time I go there perfect music best Cuban food ever!!! read more

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This is one of the best restaurants in South Florida, Cuban or otherwise. First, the food was far better than any other Cuban food (or most food) I had in South Florida in decades. That's not a difficult feat to accomplish in Broward, the land of Thai Sushi and Chain Resturants, but this is much better food than the hippest Cuban restaurant in NYC (you know, that one in Union Square that the all the hipsters say is "great"). The ambiance and service were also fine. It's casual but you are there for the food, not to visit the strip mall and get a massage. read more

Went here as a last minute stop. Food is good. I wish I knew my waiters name, older gentleman, very helpful!