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    Cafe Havana

    4.8 (206 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Noel E.

    Found it on Yelp and was a hidden gem, cafe con leche in point, free samples of expresso and greeted like Family! Definitely found me a new spot to sit and enjoy a nice cup of Cafe!

    Jacob W.

    I got the lunch special with a bunch of different options! It was delicious, staff was super friendly and helpful. It was busy inside but no wait, for lunch special the food is ready and hot. Interior was nice and laid back.

    Roasted pork with yellow rice and plantains
    Tim D.

    Wow, what a find! Just passing through Ocala on the way to the gulf and we found this wonderful little hole in the wall. Both the shredded beef and the roasted pork were so full of flavor! I had the coconut rice and found it a little bland and pasty but my wife's yellow rice was great and enough for us both. We were served a complementary taste of the cuban coffee and it was so wonderful that we each had to buy a full size cup. This is counter service so much much to talk about except regarding service except for that nice gesture of the coffee taste. The place is a bit of a dive but in a good way. You know when there is a line at the door containing local law enforcement that the place is a winner!

    The staff and food were great! I wish I'd taken a picture of the food The yellow rice and the Ocala coffee were delicious

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    Mere C.

    We've been traveling from Missouri to Florida and had the very best meal so far at Cafe Havana. We had to wait in short line, but customer in front of told us he eats here 3X a week. We know why now. We told them we were newbies so they fixed us plates of plantains, yellow rice, pulled pork and Spicy steak. I left comfort zone and tried the chick peas instead of black... delicious. We left stuffed, but happy.

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    3 months ago

    The food was authentic and as tasty as I had back when I lived in Miami. The portions were huge. We will definitely be back often.

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    Everything you'd expect out of an authentic Cuban place. Cafe con leche was excellent.

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    9 months ago

    Food was fantastic and staff was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back.

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    4 months ago

    i love this place ,i didn't know it was there ,happy that i found it ,great food and service!!

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    9 months ago

    Cuban Sandwich is good. A little slow coming out of the kitchen but i was there at the lunch rush so thats understandable.

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    Solid cuban food. I really loved their empanadas and yellow rice! Friend staff as well.

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    The food is always delicious. I love cuban food. My son also loves the sandwiches.

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    Stopped for lunch. Excellent fresh food and great service. It was so good I even got dinner to go.

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