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Havana 1920

4.3 (1.1k reviews)
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Andrea A.

I've always loved the food here since the first time I tried it, which is why I decided to celebrate rate my Galentines Day here with a great friend of mine. I was so excited when the day came because I made a reservation. I do thank them for being patient since my friend and I were running late. My friend loved the ambiance when we walked in. They had live music playing and the lighting was great. Well, we were seated and the table was super dirty with no utensils for us. The drinks were super weak and watered down, outside of the Sangría. We got out food which eas really good but then at some point we saw a baby cockroach crawling on the mirror. Our waitress was super sweet and understanding. She also was very apologetic about our whole experience. I will say it was more than likely the fact that it was a busy weekend but the food here never misses.

Espresso martinis 10/10 Plantain chips and salsas 10/10
Reina M.

The atmosphere and vibes were excellent. We really enjoyed the music and the service. The appetizers were so yummy and I would recommend the espresso martini! Will definitely come again, but most likely won't offer the flight of drinks again. I'll just still to the martini.

Carmen V.

My friend and I were going to a museum across the street and wanted some coffee. She is half Cuban so she was excited to see this Cuban inspired restaurant and to our surprised they served coffee. No one downstairs so we ventured upstairs and sat at a very cozy cute table facing the street. Nice view and that cool feeling of being at the historical building. We ordered a capuccino and Cuban coffee. My capuccino was good but was served in a mug, I was expecting a bit more style or Cuban flavor. The coffee of my friend was definitely not Cuban coffee they way is usually made so she requested to be redone and still she was not happy. We were pleased with the banana chips appetizer freebie, thanks for that. Good flavor! Nice atmosphere, just a bit too dark and a bit 'old building' smell. We will come back for food.

Princes Carrie and Special of the Day Cocktail
Bailey J.

We loved our dinner at Havana 1920. Plantain chips come out immediately with two great dipping sauces. The bartender was helpful with both food and drink recommendations. I had the Princess Carrier, as I love Aperol. It was great. My husband tried the special of the day, which was a rum and banana liqueur old fashioned. Next level. For our appetizers we tried the Papa Rellena de Carne and Croquetta de Jamón y Queso. Both were excellent. My husband loved his classic Cubano, and I went for Mexican fusion with the Burrito Cubano. That thing was the size of a human child and TASTY. All in all, out the door for under a hundred bucks, we left super happy.

Jan H.

I want to first say that I did come here during a very busy Comic Con week, so maybe other times they are not as bad. This is located in the GasLamp and we were given the option to sit inside out outside, so we chose outside. The table was covered in food pieces do she wiped it down quickly with a rag. We were just ordering drinks to kill some time, so didn't care too much. The table was pretty old looking as well. It did take them quite a while to come take our order, we got 2 cuban espresso martinis which were made with gin i believe. It took them an extremely long time to bring the drinks and in the mean time 2 other people, including the manager stopped to see if we were helped. We finally got our drinks, and the were ok, but not the best I've had. The server said they had to make some fresh cold brew and that's what took a while. I like mine darker and stronger, but these were lighter in color. I also think i prefer the vodka. They did bring a small bowl of plantain chips which were good. If i go back in definitely sitting inside next time, and trying the food

Second floor
David Z.

Decided to come here on a Saturday night after a day at the zoo with the family. Highly recommend reservations, but there were definitely tables available for walk in. They take you to the second floor, and the restaurant was decorated incredibly well. You will truly enjoy the decor. The food was okay, but what you expect paying downtown prices. The service was sadly a little slow. The flan had the consistency of cheesecake. While a super cool concept, I wouldn't want to come back.

Appetizers & Coconut daiquiri
Mirna P.

The hostess was very accommodating at check-in, which made for a great first impression. As I walked up the stairs, there was live music playing--the performer was incredibly talented and really set the mood. I grabbed a seat by the window, which was perfect while I waited for my food. The ambiance was absolutely spot on! The food and drinks were AMAZING. We ordered a pitcher of coconut daiquiri, and it was delicious--not too sweet, just right. All of the appetizers were fantastic, but the croquettes were definitely the standout. For my entrée, I had the lechón asado and savored every bite. The lechón burrito was just as good, but if I had to choose, I'd go with the lechón asado. The waitress was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. I would absolutely come here again and highly recommend it!

Platanitos (plantain)
Frankie M.

Ordered the Cuban Sandwich. It was very delicious and tasty. Server was quick and fast in getting my drinks and sides. The place has two story, with the main seating area on the second floor. The ambiance is great with their salsa music playing on the background. Overall, great place to come if you're looking for Cuban sandwich!

Beef Empanada
Dan M.

This place was a location on a food tour I was on. This was a cool location based on the décor and atmosphere. There were two floors and most of the tables were upstairs including the bar. It really did seem like old school Cuba. I had a beef empanada as well as a ham and cheese empanada. The beef was very flavorful and meaty. There were small pieces of carrot I believe too. The ham and cheese had plenty of ham and cheese. It was a great combination. The outer layer of both was crispy and flaky. There was also a sriracha, ketchup, and mayo sauce as well as a garlic sauce given. The mayo was okay, too much ketchup. The garlic sauce was good and paired well with both empanadas. Will I go back? Yes.

Angela M.

Ever since I've been to Miami, I've been trying to hunt for a local Cuban restaurant to eat. When I saw the name Havana 1920, I thought it was the same chain as the one from Miami, but they are under totally different ownership. The food was overall decent, the chicken came out to be a little bit drier than I expected, however, the shrimp was absolutely delicious. Parking can't be difficult since you are in gaslamp downtown, but once you can find parking and you'll make it to the restaurant, the vibe of the restaurant is perfect. It seems very relaxing and down to earth but it has that nice flare where if you want to bring a date to dine, you will have your Privacy to chitchat and enjoy the food without being rushed.

Empanadas and lechón taquitos
Carmen D.

Craving authentic Cuban? This is your spot. The restaurant was small and quaint, located in the center of the Gaslamp district. It's a two-story building with seating available on the second floor. We were greeted by friendly staff at the door who showed us our table. Once we were seated, they brought plantains with dips to the table. We ordered a pitcher of mojito (can't beat $38 for 8 glasses), a few empanadas, and lechón taquitos. The empanadas were okay - wasn't a fan of the Cubanita but the vegetarian was tasty. Meal was okay but nothing spectacular. Service was great.

Empanada de Carne
Brian C.

We had came to this spot on a Tuesday night and was surprised there was no one there. The service was awesome since we were the only ones there. Food was solid and extremely cheap during happy hour. We had bought an appetizer sampler that was only 12 bucks which was a killer deal since the portions were huge. Drinks were less than 10 bucks and the spot feels like you are in Cuba. It is a great date spot and has live music.

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Kristina M.

The food was outstanding! We were doing our own self-guided food tour of the Gaslamp so we stopped in for a cocktail and appetizer. The platter was a perfect choice to sample a bunch of different offerings. Everything was tasty. We especially loved the plantain chips and sauces they served as we sat down. The cocktails were delicious. We were there too early to hear the music, but I'm guessing that adds another wonderful dimension to the experience. This is a must stop when visiting the area.

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Is there an elevator for upstairs? I.e. handicap accessible?

I didn't see any elevators, but maybe there are. I'm not sure. What I do know is that there aren't many stairs, they are very few.

Hello do you do private parities for 70-80 people? If you do is there a person I should contact?

We do! Please reach out to our events coordinator at events@gbodgroup.com We look forward to hosting your party!

Hi! I'm curious if there's an age requirement for this restaurant after a certain time or not? I…

The band would have just stared perfect time. It’s a family restaurant being everyone.

Music inside or outside?

Hi Louise, thank you so much for reaching out! We have live music Wednesday/Thursday and Sunday from 6pm-9pm as well as Friday/Saturday from 7pm-10pm in our indoor dining room. We hope to see you soon!

Can you smoke a cigar here? Looking for a place to get a whiskey and a cigar

On the patio, yes.

Are any of the menu items gluten free?

Yes. The sandwiches aren't, but they have soup, salad and several meat dishes that don't have any breading.

Is there live music every day? Can you dance inside?

Hey Alejandra. We are currently only open Friday and Saturday nights. We are working on live music but not quite there yet. We play a selection of Cuban hits.

Where do you make the reservation? I've called twice and nobody answers

Hey Yazmin. We are currently on a first come, first serve basis right now. We are only fully open on Friday and Saturday nights, but there are options available from the menu on our outdoor patio 7 days a week. Hope to see you soon.

Are you guys currently taking reservations?

Hey Erika. We are currently on a first come, first serve basis. Havana will be open this evening (we are fully open Friday and Saturday nights for the time being). Look forward to seeing you.

What time does the kitchen close?

Hi the kitchen is open until 10:30pm sun-thurs with a posible late night menu until 11pm. Then Friday and Saturday the late night menu will continue until 12.

Are reservations required?

Hi reservations are not required but always suggested. In the Gaslamp we can go from o to a full house in a matter of minutes.

What's offered for Birthday celebration?

They might give you something tasty if you tell them! Not sure what it is specifically.

Do you guys have dancing there?

Dance anytime you'd like- but it's a tight space.

Do you allow kids for lunch and dinner?

Definitely. No IDs checked at the door, so all is good.

What is the name of the band you had playing tonight, or Thursday nights? They are incredible!

Cubano musico.

Do you offer valet parking?

Hey Jane, while we do not have a valet specifically designated to our venue there are several on 5th Avenue and in the surrounding area.

Does this place have happy hour?

Every day is happy hour!

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