Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: authentic Cuban food. Friendly staff. Affordable prices. Cons: the parking lot is a little sketchy so be careful where you park.

¡Qué rico! Grew up eating Cuban food in Miami, so I took the boys to try it out. We ordered:…read more1. Ropa Vieja: shredded braised beef with peppers onions and tomato- the seasoning is uniquely Cuban and fantastic- a comfort food favorite! The plate comes with a side salad and maduros- caramelized fried ripe bananas and white rice and black beans- generous portions of everything. 2. Arroz con pollo: chicken and rice exists in almost every culture, but the Cuban version is the one I would choose first any day. This was the boys fav. The dinner plate also comes with maduros and salad. 3. Papas rellenas- "potato balls" on the menu- stuffed mashed potato spheres with seasoned ground beef then lightly breaded and deep fried for a perfect crispy coat- excellent! They have 3 varieties and we tried the spicy chicken and the ground beef- both were delicious! 4. Croquetas: deep fried breaded ground ham rolls. Decadent and perfectly crispy outside and velvety inside. These were my hardest craving when I was pregnant. Love them! 5. Guava pastries- sweet with a little hint of tartness- wrapped in puff pastry. It was too late in the day for me to order coffee but I will have to make a cup of Bustelo tomorrow morning to go with these. We were too full to eat them today! 6. Iron Beer: our fav soda! Even sweeter than coke- shocking, lol! I also tried the kola champagna- a Puerto Rican staple but imo, IronBeer wins. I would buy them for the boys a couple times a year whenever I stumbled upon a Caribbean market that stocked them and they've been fans for life. We loved our meal and service was excellent but just know it's an informal cafe and they mostly serve food to go. So not much atmosphere in this worn strip mall. There are 3 small cafe style tables but you will need to order at the counter. Plenty of parking and easy to find.

Driving down to San Diego I was able to stop by this hidden gem!…read more At least it felt hidden to someone not local to the area. The food was amazing, felt like we had been transported to Cuba with the amount hospitality and culture filling the space. If you're making the trip to San Diego ,do what we did and wait it out a bit here it's worth it

I got the Pan con Bistec sandwich and the ham croqueta. The Bistec meat was very tough and dry…read more The bread on the other hand was good, nicely toasted. It came with a side of spicy sauce which did help a little. Potatoes chips were not bad. Croqueta was good, inside has creamy potatoes. It came with a side of the sauce which was not necessary as it is good by itself. There is a display case with some delicious looking puff pastries. I may try them next time I'm in the area!

Sydney was the best server we have had at this establishment. The food is good, but Sydney's quick…read moreattention to service was excellent. She is a very hard worker with a great attitude. She well deserves a raise. Thank you Sydney!

YES YES YES!!!! If…read moreyou have not been to Havana Grill, get in the car right now. I'm serious - grab your keys and DRIVE! My family is Cuban and we have struggled some to find true authentic Cuban Food recently, but we struck absolute gold with this place. Their drinks are so wonderful - the margaritas, the Havana mojitos & the Old Cuban are top contenders. You really can't go wrong with any drink order though. I definitely have my favorites when it comes to their food items - the vaca frita (#1 oh my gosh I could eat it daily) and the fricase de pollo are so wonderful. The baked empanadas along with anything from their bakery section is going to be a win as well. Whatever you order just ask for more mojo! Make sure before you leave you get a Cuban coffee to end the meal paired with a slice of flan!

Excelente comida cubana, variedades de platos, postres y bebidas cubanas que te transportar a esa…read moreisla hermosa. Excelente trato y muy buen servicio.

This place is a little gem. The Cuban sandwiches are as close to Cuba or Miami on this side of the…read moreMississippi. It has ambience, cute decor, and lots of character. But, I am giving four stars because of the wait, but they do make everything fresh.

This was all recommended by the cashier who did amazing and giving me the low down on what's the…read morebest and honestly everything here was so amazing even a really great place to relax and do some work in there comfy chairs and nice big pillows. Really a 10 atmosphere and vibes as well You need to try this place. The entire meal was less than $40!! The plate was only like $22 which is a steal

As someone with Cuban heritage, Havana Grill has always been a place that felt comforting and…read morefamiliar to me. In the past, I've had some really great meals and experiences there, which is why this review is difficult to write. Unfortunately, during my most recent visit to the Clairemont Mesa location, the food quality was noticeably different from what I remembered. Several items tasted stale, cold, and as though they had been reheated. The beans were mushy and lacked flavor, and the plantains seemed old and not freshly prepared. Overall, the meal felt below the standard I had experienced there before. I'm sharing this not to criticize harshly, but because I genuinely remember this restaurant being much better and I hope they can return to the quality and freshness that made the place special in the past. I truly want to see them succeed and improve because there is a lot of potential there.

1st time here and we had a great time ! Food was delish and…read moreso good so authentic all fresh and made to order Service was friendly attentive and fast and efficient. Love the vibe decor and the place is clean and organized Def we are coming back again.

Solid 3.5 stars Too almost 15-20 mins to get our order in…read morebc no one came to our table. Tbh the best part and reason I will be back are the complimentary chips and dip they provide. It's so good. I want a tub of those chips and dips. The chicken was okay rice was good and buttery, and the shredded beef was okay but kind of sweet. The chips? I'll be back for those.

The best cubano sandwiches! I want to try more but that keeps me coming back!! The bread is so…read morecrisp.

El Cubano is one of the restaurants located at The Island. Just keep in mind, there's only outdoor…read moreseating. It offers a good variety of fresssh authentic Cuban dishes which are yummy. I've tried Cuban food before and looove it. For transparency, I did experience a dish that had a lot of salt; but because the welcoming staff provided excellent service, it made up for it. I still highly recommend this place to check out.

Highly recommended!! The food was great, flavorful variety. The atmosphere and service was amazing,…read morethanks to Many Ramirez, our server!! Definitely coming back to enjoy more of what this pkace has to offer!!.

Emmanuel Ramirez amazing service very nice guy. Always right on time. Made us feel like at home.read more

The food here is excellent! Their Cubano Sammie's are…read moredelicious! As are the potato balls (hey, is Mr Potato Head missing two??? ..joke..well, I used to be funny. ;) empanadas, rice, black beans, and legendary YUKA FRIES! The Cuban coffee is friggin' awesome here.....it's so authentic, I think I saw Fidel Castro's relatives in the corner drinking some...(yet another joke right out of my tool box....) It's a casual and clean joint, walk up to the counter, order, and they'll bring your order to your table when it's ready... Prices are fair, especially for being right off Temecula's Front Street, where dozen of dining establishments are waiting for your dining pleasure... Highly Recommend!

Sadly it priced itself out of 5 stars. The quality is good, just not great any more. I actually…read morestarted learning how to make beans and rice Cuban style on my own. This was our go to place for so so long but it is a once in 6 months place instead of every three weeks.

Lovely atmosphere, great food and amazing drinks. Our server Tenka was very helpful and very…read morefriendly.

Jereny was amazing serving us this weekend, and the manager Tawny took hospitality to the next…read morelevel with her attentiveness and enthusiasm. The ambiance was like stepping out of OC and into a setting out of a fantasy- intimate, rustic, and romantic. The food was delicious and the cocktails were refreshing. Will be coming back for more memories with the girlfriends!