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.

I give this restaurant a 10 star rating. The food is amazing. I got pork chunks my son got the cuban sandwich and fries. My son got his girlfriend the grilled chicken sandwich and fries. They each shared . Everything was phenomenal. I met Martha who was so gracious she made us cortadito. I felt like I was having dinner with family. Cafe Havana my new favorite restaurant read more

Cafe Havana - Pork chunks sweet plantains rice and black beans a ten. - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

This food is amazing!!! I wanted Cuban food as we travelled and they delivered!!! Don't miss this gem!! Service was on point ! Dinning area/restrooms were supper clean!! Owners were patient and let us sample difference items..and yes we ordered almost everything! read more

Cafe Havana - Dinning area - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

excellent service outstanding tasty homemade Cuban foods to choose from on the deli bar. Great the ambience couldn't be better. Also, excellent cappuccino I highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. read more

New to the area and coming from Central Texas where Cuban restaurants aren't that common, my wife and I were eager to try out Cuban restaurants near us. A couple of days after we closed on our house, we searched for lunch options. While checking out Yelp, Cafe Havana popped up with great reviews, so we plotted a course to check it out. Located in a seemingly industrial area, Cafe Havana offers ample parking. We placed our orders, Lechon Asado lunch for me and Cuban sandwich (which came with fries) for my wife. We, well maybe my wife did, waited a few minutes for her sandwich and fries to be served before eating. The lechon asado, aka roast pork, lived up to its billing as their best seller. Tender, savory and fatty pieces of pork served with yellow rice and fried plantains...the only thing missing was crispy pork skin that comes with pernil. My wife liked her Cuban sandwich as well, good flavors but lacking that crispy bread that she's come to expect. The fries were fresh and hot...perhaps the only place we've tried so far that includes fries with your meal. All in all, a good place that we'll likely revisit for future cravings for Cuban cuisine. read more

Cafe Havana - Lechon Asado lunch plate - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The food is always amazing. I mainly go for breakfast to grab a nice, strong Cuban coffee and a pastry or empanada, both of which I highly recommend. Their lunch is amazing and they have a vast selection daily. The service is always impeccable and the staff is always super friendly. The restaurant ambiance is laid back and everyone is always having a nice casual conversation while enjoying delicious food. Highly recommend eating here. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Cafe Havana - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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

Pros: Food comes out HOT! Capuchino is a MUST! The whip cream is perfection! They're very amicable. Cons: There's a wait for the food most times, they do take a bit to attend you but when they do they're focused. Service once you're sat is meh but it's more of a cafeteria vibe not really a "I'm here to serve you" feel. Overall: Foods definitely worth it and huge portions if you're willing to wait and don't skip on that delish cappuccino read more

The Cubans are the best!!!!!! The owner is so sweet and hands out little coffee shots while you wait, love that. Rice and beans are a 10/10. I'm a gringo but I know good Cuban food. read more

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

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! read more

Cafe Havana - Roasted pork with yellow rice and plantains - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The food was marvelous with customer service to match. Recommend the roasted pork with rice and the fried yucca. Also their cafe con leche was really well crafted. read more

Thank you! I was in Ocala visiting family and I have been craving a Cuban coffee since I got off the plane. The coffee was just what I was craving. The guava pastry was excellent and the breakfast sandwich was just what I needed. So glad I found this place. read more

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

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

Exactly the Cuban meal I was looking for! The carne con papas daily special and cubano sandwich pure pork perfection. Fried plantains, corn rice, black beans like being at a family dinner. Service was friendly and amazing. Cute local family place! read more

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 read more

Cafe Havana - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Havana is our "go to" favorite restaurant! Food is always great and servers are very friendly! Also a manager always stops by to see if he can help with anything! read more

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. read more

Cafe Havana - Restaurant and car - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I wonder why this business is still operating. The quality of the food is poor, dry. Ordered the steak dry tough disappointing . Will not go back again read more

LOVE Cafe Havana. Delicious Cuban food with authentic home style seasoning. Generous servings for a reasonable price. The owners are amazing, the staff is friendly and the service prompt. I especially enjoy the shots of Cortadito after my meal as a courtesy from management. read more

My son, sister, and I just had lunch at Cafe Havana for the first time!!! Wow! The food was Awesome!!! We had one of the espresso coffees, Heaven!!! We give this restaurant 10 Stars!!! read more

The food was absolutely Delicious! This place is a must go. We lived in Miami for years and I have had been so many Cuban restaurants and this by far was the best. Authentic, fresh, moist, and flavorful. The owners were very welcoming and the selections to choose from were too many. It is hidden gem in a small shopping center. i had roasted pork, yellow rice, plantains, yucca and pork cracklings. They served cuban coffee at the end of our meal. This is a place to take family, enjoy the Spanish music and of course the food. read more

Cafe Havana - Breakfast Coffee offerings and Shakes Sandwiches - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Fantastic! Welcoming atmosphere, delicious food & extremely friendly people! Finally a place where you can sit down, enjoy your breakfast or just your morning coffee without being rushed out! Or simply order ahead to take out. Love it! read more

Service was PERFECT Everyone was nice and sweet all my food was fresh and so good like i'm not kidding really good read more

Cafe Havana - beef and peppers yellow rice and beans empanadas with homemade hot sauce - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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

Everything was DELICIOUS! Had to make a detour thru Ocala and Yelp helped us find this place. So glad we stopped! Best I've had in quite a while!! read more

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Fantastic authentic Latin fare! Portions are very generous! Empanadas are amazing. Oh, and great grandma said the beans were as good as hers! read more

Great food. Rarely can actually go there because we come all the way from Gainesville and usually are in Ocala on the weekends. Finally made it over on a Tuesday and they were on vacation. Sigh, don't begrudge them a vacation, but maybe open on Saturdays? Just for lunch maybe? read more

From the food to the service, this place is AMAZING! Since we moved up from South Florida (Miami), we have not had authentic Cuban food. Best Cuban Sandwich and their Corn rice is flavorful. This is our go to spot when coming up from Citrus County. read more

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

Best Cafe Con Leche in town! I'm addicted Breakfast is made fresh to order Wish they were open on the weekends as well, but everyone needs time off read more

Cafe Havana - Cafe Con Leche is the best! - Cuban Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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This place was recommended to us by the local guys and I can see why! We've been there three times this week. The Cafe con Leche was fantastic. I recommend the Cuban sandwich for lunch and sausage and cheese omelette for breakfast. The coffee was incredible, oh, I mentioned that already. read more

This place is KING when it comes to Cuban food. I grew up in Miami eating at various Cuban restaurants. The big names in south FL Cubano; Versailles, La Careta don't measure up. This food is fire. Best Cuban food I've ever had, and easily in my top three restaurants in Ocala. Unpretentious, line up and order at the counter, get your food, and sit down or take out. Yes you want the chick peas if they have them. Yes you want the vaca frita if they have it. But really it's all good, those are just my faves. They're open for breakfast/lunch M-F. Yes you want to go out of your way to eat here. read more

This is a family run business. The cuisine is from the Dominican Republic not Cuban. It is a cafeteria style ordering. You go up to the counter and select your food items from the selections offered. You get a choice of plantains or yuca, rice options, meat selection and beans. We got the pork stew and pulled pork entrees. Delicious and flavorful. You can also order sandwiches, empanadas etc. it's also a cafe so there's some coffee selection. Family friendly place. The process: order, pay and find a seat/table. read more

This was a super find! The food is fresh and incredible! Quick, friendly and efficient service too! A true gem! Highly recommended!! read more

We found this amazing restaurant as we were traveling through to Tampa. OH MY GOODNESS...everything we had was SOOO good! You will not be disappointed. Everything is made in house...bread, pastries, etc. read more

I've been here probably ten times and have gotten the roast pork lunch entree with rice, black beans and either boiled or fried yucca. I've never been let down. The portion size is very generous. The complimentary cafecito is also a nice touch. read more