I cannot say enough about this place. Our waiter was fabulous. We tried the milkshake and it was…read moreso sweet but delicious. We ended up sharing it. The Cuban sandwich was just phenomenally delicious. The pernil was well received by everyone too. The ropa vieja was great too. To be fair, there were no losing meals at that table. We could have all switched plates and enjoyed something delicious. This food is well flavored, but not spicy. That's not a flaw. That's just how the food is.

I visited this restaurant around 1:00 PM, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing…read more When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, with only two tables being served. Despite having two employees standing at the front talking behind the register, the restroom had no toilet paper. When we placed our order, we were told they were out of yucca balls and that they also had no beer available. We ordered a tripleta, beef patties, and juice instead. What was most frustrating was that the customer who ordered immediately after us was able to order and receive yucca balls. We asked about the discrepancy, and the explanation we were given was that she had ordered them earlier. However, we clearly heard her place the order while standing there. A simple, honest response--such as acknowledging that there had been a misunderstanding and apologizing for serving the last order to another customer--would have gone a long way. Instead, the interaction left us feeling singled out and, honestly, racially profiled because the other customer was Hispanic. Ironically, we are Hispanic as well, which made the situation even more disappointing. To top it off, the "tripleta" sandwich was not an authentic tripleta. If the chef wants to call it a traditional tripleta, it should follow the classic preparation and the meats that make a tripleta what it is. Otherwise, it would be better to rename the sandwich rather than market it as a traditional tripleta. Anyone from Puerto Rico--or anyone who has enjoyed authentic tripletas at Puerto Rican restaurants--will immediately notice the difference and likely be disappointed. The sandwich would also benefit greatly from properly seasoning both the pork and the steak. Adding the traditional mayo-ketchup sauce would go a long way toward delivering the authentic flavor people expect from a tripleta. The beef empanadas made the one star in this review since they were decently stuffed. Just need to work better on the wrapping. I posted a pic. But at least they were made and not bought frozen. I understand that mistakes happen, but honesty, consistency, authenticity, and good customer service are what determine whether customers return. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet those expectations.

Let me tell you something coming from Miami, walking into a Cuban restaurant in the middle of…read moretourist central Panama City felt like ordering a cafecito at a gas station you're hopeful, but you're ready to be disappointed. Well I'm here to publicly apologize to my ancestors, my abuela, and the entire city of Miami. Because Havana Night Restaurant came out SWINGING. First off, the place looks GOOD. Not we tried good I mean this place has vibes. Lights, music, energy like if Calle Ocho took a vacation and decided to behave slightly better. And on weekends? Live music. The kind that makes you want to clap, dance, and suddenly believe you have rhythm you don't but it doesn't matter. Now let's talk about Magda. Listen service was so good I thought she was being extra nice because I looked hungry. Turns out she's one of the owners. That explains EVERYTHING by the way she even offered me a discount because of my birthday being the same as her mother's She treated us like family like the good kind of family, not the one that argues over dominoes. I went in with a group of five, and I ordered the churrasco with congrí, yuca, mayo ketchup, and tostones. Basically, I ordered like I hadn't eaten since 2003. And when that plate hit the table I knew I was in trouble. The steak? You could cut it with a fork. Not kinda soft I mean I looked at it aggressively and it almost fell apart. Flavor? PERFECT. Not tourist Cuban food I'm talking abuela standing over the stove judging your life choices level flavor. The congrí had that little drizzle of olive oil on top... and I almost stood up and gave a speech. Who told them they could cook like this in Panama City?! Who gave them permission?! Everyone at the table ordered something different, and not one plate disappointed. That's rare. Usually, in a group, there's always one person quietly suffering like, yeah mine's okay. Not here. Everyone was smiling like we just got paid. And here's the craziest part... you know that Cuban food coma? That "I need to unbutton my pants and rethink my life" feeling? NONEXISTENT. I ate like a champion. I expected to roll out of there like a croqueta but nope. I felt full, happy, and somehow still functional. Witchcraft. By the end of the meal, I was sitting there like a satisfied roly-poly, questioning everything I thought I knew about Cuban food outside of Miami. Bottom line if you're anywhere near Panama City and you don't go here, you're making bad life decisions. Period. I'll be back next week... or the week after or whenever my stomach starts calling Magda by name again.

Tried to eat here on a Saturday night. They didn't care for our business. We walked into the only…read moredoor we could find from the porch area. No host stand or hostess. Live loud music blasting. A male server gave us menus when he told us we could sit outside. We had children with us and it was too late to sit inside. But even without kids, you wouldn't be able to converse. Sat for 10 minutes or maybe even more. No one greeted us, no waters, nothing. We were just left with menus to stare at with no employee to tend to us. They completely ignore us while they took care of the others outdoor tables. No apologies for the wait or any acknowledgement for that matter. We were fed up and left. I know they watched us as we left with no care in the world.

Amazing food. The soup sopa sancocho was my absolute favorite. Slap your mom kind of good. The…read moremofongo was delicious and their Cuban sandwich was one of the best I've had.

During our visit to Fort Walton we decided to go to Papi's and we are so glad we did. I ordered the…read moreSurf and Turf Mofongo with skirt steak and shrimp with a side order of fried plantains. My wife ordered the Roast Pork with fried breadfruit (pana); the portions were generous. For drinks we had a Malta and Coconut water. The food was exceptional; all very well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The owner was very friendly, the restaurant was clean. The restaurant features nice art work and puertorrican decor. We'll return again next time we're in town.

Tried this restaurant and all I have to say is wow and wow..!!!!…read more I had the blackened Red Fish Nola and that was fantastic.... Me and my uncle just came from New Orleans and had a similar dish and this was at the next level...!!! Then my server asked if we would like to have desert and let me say this, when I see bread pudding it's a must for me and at 62 years of age, this hands down was the best bread pudding and also at the next level it was deep fried with vanilla ice cream, a caramel sauce and a smooth dollop of what tasted like homemade whipped cream and let me keep the theme going, it was next level.... Well done folks ,,, next trip back this will be on my must do.... Trigger, Fly In Wheels MC Nomad

While visiting family in Freeport we went to Cafe Nola to get a Muffeletta. Wow what a nice place…read more Love the decor and atmosphere. Waitress was very nice. Not in a big hurry. Just like New Orleans, The Big Easy. We got of course the Muffeletta and their award-winning Gumbo. I can see why it's award winning. It's the real deal. It was the best I've tasted since New Orleans. It's that good. The Muffeletta was absolutely perfect and yummy. With the Muffeletta we got a side of Cheesy Grits. Good stuff. To top it off we got Beignets and I tell you they were the best I've had I do believe. You won't be disappointed with Cafe Nola

When recently visiting 30A, my wife and I joined some friends to visit some of the shops along…read moreSeacrest Beach. After roaming into a number of fun shops, we realized we were feeling up to a snack and drinks, and we happened across LaCo. The service and the food and drinks were good, and there was a nice ambiance to the place, too. The four of us immediately were seated at a bar during happy hour in the early afternoon when there were only a few people there. In fact, other than two people just leaving when we arrived, we were the only ones at the bar until just before we left. We arrived on a weekday afternoon just as happy hour was starting. Happy Hour prices included $2 off select wines and their house margarita, $1 off bottled beer, and discounted priced appetizers. My wife and I shared an order of Salsa Roja which included charred tomato salsa served with house friend chips. One of our friends ordered some blackened chicken wings, and both of our friends ordered drinks. Everyone was happy with what we ordered. LaCo stands for Latin Coastal as it is considered "30A's Latin coastal kitchen" with Latin-inspired lunch and dinner dishes with a coastal twist. The restaurant is located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach in Seacrest Beach. They operate on "beach time" and do not take reservations. Their published hours are daily from 11 AM to 9 PM with limited yet special priced happy hour menu from 3-5 PM and a full menu during the other times of the day. You can see their menu, photos, and more information about their restaurant as well as order online and sign up for news and updates at https://laco30a.com. While we do not head to 30A that often, if we head back to Seacrest Beach, we'll certainly consider another visit to LaCo, perhaps when the full menu is available. We recommend this restaurant to others wanting a unique taste and a filling snack or meal!

LoCo in SeaCrest, Florida - Worth a stop. Stopped for lunch…read moreand tried their Latin-inspired ceviches. The Scallop Aguachile (Mexican-style chili water) was fresh, bright, and nicely spicy. The Seacrest shrimp ceviche (Peruvian-style) was equally fresh and delicious but milder and distinct. Guacamole with freshly fried crispy chips was excellent. Good service with attentive staff covering each other. Definitely recommend for fresh Latin-inspired food and drinks