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    Havana Cafe

    3.7 (273 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Passion fruit sangria
    Cynthia R.

    I've heard of Havana Cafe for years but never made my way there, until today! 12/18/22. My review is based on a Sunday early dinner service which began just as their brunch service ended. We were greeted by Niyah, very nice hostess who was very attentive while we were there and graciously offered us unlimited sangria even though brunch ended at 4pm and it was 3:55pm when we entered, I thought it was nice of her to extend that courtesy. I'll start with ambiance: space is nice, looks like it can get really tight when crowded but as we were coming at the end of brunch it ended up feeling cozy and warm. Music is loud, but we were still able to have conversation without having to scream at each other to hear. The bathrooms are clean and if you've read my other reviews you'll see that I will judge a whole restaurant based on their restrooms cleanliness... (so happy to report Havana Cafe was on point there.) Appetizer: We had the Pastelon Cubano it was sooooo tasty! It's best described as a type of "lasagne." Except there's no pasta, they use Maduros (sweet plantain) to layer with meat and mozzarella cheese. We chose the option with shredded beef instead of ground beef and it was really good! Would definitely order again. Entrées: Vaca Frita: this dish is supposed to be a shredded beef that's cooked to a crispy char and is loaded with onions and flavor, served with black rice and beans. The beans were tasty but nothing special about them. The beef wasn't crispy at all and lacked that necessary texture I was expecting. But it was really flavorful and filling so I'd say it was still a good meal overall. Lobster from the Cuban fusion menu was pretty good as well. The lobster was a bit over cooked for our taste but the flavors were spot on. It comes with a fried rice that has maduros in it and my partner liked it. It was a bit too overpowered with cilantro for my taste, but she really enjoyed it! The sangrias were pretty good. They didn't add as much fruit as I was expecting from a sangria. There were a few pieces of what was either green apple or green pear floating in the cup but nothing else. No pineapple, red apple or even a piece of orange. It was a passion fruit sangria and a tropical sangria but there were no tropical fruit or actual passion fruit in the drink. I think that would amp up the drink and up the flavor a bit. But overall they were good drinks. Service was good our waitress was nice but I really want to point out how amazing the host Niyah was. She was really nice from the moment we entered and checked on us while we waited for our drinks and food! It seems like their staff works well together and it all flowed smoothly from what we could gather. As for pricing it was fair in my opinion. The quality and taste of the food was worth the price they're asking! We'll definitely be back.

    Zack G.

    Cozy place with extremely authentic Cuban food. It is not in the best neighborhood, but the place itself is pretty nice. In addition to their large menu, they also have a wide assortment of drink options I got a steak sandwich and it was absolutely delicious The downsides were that the water glasses were tiny and the service was not the best 9

    Empanadas Trio, Margarita Passion Juice
    Norah W.

    Yummy food, great drinks and prices. I visited around your typical weekday happy hour time, just before the after work rush. The space was large and there was plenty of room at the bar. The bartender was upbeat and attentive, offered great recommendations for food - and served us promptly.

    Picadera Parillada Havana Sushi
    D Z.

    You can't ever go wrong with the Picadera Parillada and Havana Sushi! This is such a legendary Bronx spot. The vibes and aesthetic inside transports you to Cuba. The food is well seasoned, the music is great and the drinks are delicious. The waiter was accommodating and added more Tajin to our drinks. Supporting local businesses is the way to go!

    Picadera Parillada
    Syeda P.

    First time coming here for happy hour with my boyfriend and it was such a good vibe. There was a dj that was playing all types of music which is great as it caters to everyone. Our bartender was on point! His name was Neil and he suggested drinks such as the mango crush which was amazing, it was sweet with a little punch. I had two of those drinks and a mojito. Don't judge me lol. My boyfriend had a henny sidecar and another drink with Henny and champagne I recommend both for drink liquor type of people. As far as food, we had a platter which I thought wasn't a lot of food but lord we had enough to take home with an array of meat like grilled chicken, steak, and sausage with tostones and yuca fries on the side I cannot remember what it was called on the menu. It came quick as well.There are so many options from light food and heavy dinner food the choice is up to you. Oh wait, I forgot to mention how good it was there was an array of sauces on the side as well. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves at Havana and will definitely go back soon. There are plenty of stores nearby and trains as well. Ubers get there really quick as it is a pretty known spot. They also follow all CDC guidelines and the bathroom was clean as well. I recommend going to have a good time!

    Camarones al ajillo!
    Rosie C.

    The food is amazing! Wonderful customer service! It's an amazing atmosphere! Drinks are awesome!

    Seafood mofongo, Langosta Carribèan & chocolate tres leches cake.
    David V.

    If your looking for a taste of Cuba then this is your spot. Havana Cafe is a friendly restaurant located in the Schuylerville section of the Bronx. If you weren't hungry when you arrived the aroma as soon as you enter will entice you. Nice restaurant/ bar atmosphere when the two don't compete. Music is set just right to put you in the mood to eat or dance. Down to business. I had the seafood mofongo & langosta Carribèna. Mofongo was tender & flavorful in a seafood sauce with generous portions of seafood. The langosta Carribèna (Carribean Lobster) had a coconut sauce that wasn't too sweet. The rice had sweet plantains intertwined within which was creative. I was in food heaven. Dessert consisted of a chocolate tres leches cake which was nicely done. Couldn't complain about the mojitos or the pina colada Havana Cafe is perfect for date or family night. I can't wait to go back & try some more. Definitely recommend.

    Churrasco close up
    AnnMarie N.

    I. Ate. The. Whole. Thing. Wow delicious churrasco with rice and beans and a startlingly strong mojito for lunch. First full meal I have had in a week ( sick with Idk what, but food was not of interest for days) Have heard so many good things about Havana Cafe for a long time and so glad I finally had the chance to check it out.

    Cubano sandwich with plantain chips
    Rolanda B.

    Update: Still my favorite spot in my hood. But they changed their brunch deal from a $9 charge for two hours of unlimited drinks to $20. They do have a $40 brunch option now that includes unlimited drinks and a 3 course meal but if you want to pick your own meal, that's not in the brunch special, and have a boozy brunch you're paying $20. I still really enjoy this place but a reason why I love it is because of the affordability. The prices are increasing all around and I hope it continues to be as affordable and high quality as it is now Lunch specials every week day for $6- can't be beat. Drinks are always good. My favs are the rum punch and mango mojito. And the service is always great. Great for happy hour,lunch, or dinner with friends if you're into Latin cuisine

    Shrimp Mofongo
    Simone S.

    This review is based on Sunday brunch. We arrived as a group at 1130am for our reservation and was promptly seated. It was still pretty empty and stayed that way until a bit before we left at almost 230pm when they got packed. We all got the unlimited drinks for $9. The busboy (possibly extra server)...he was the real MVP. He kept our glasses full . 4 of us and we got the paella, the shrimp mofongo, and Madre y hija with regular ropa vieja. The paella was delicious and was the Madre y hija. That ropa vieja was super flavorful and tender. The mofongo was just okay. It was quite a bit dry (even with the ajo sauce) and they literally put 3 shrimp on it. To me that was pretty stingy. And I know a good mofongo as i order it ever chance I get on menus. Or main server was also a let down. She was very present until we ordered. Then we didn't see her again till we asked for the check.

    A must HAVE
    Shanita M.

    I had dinner with friends on a week night......place was packed and we did have a small wait....nothing major......the waitstaff was attentive and friendly but I was not a huge fan of my food...now my friends enjoyed their meals but mines was a complete flop.....I had the coconut batter lobster tails......the quality of the lobster was poor and it was over cooked.....however where the lacked in food for me.....the drinks made up for it.....the drinks are on point......I had the Peach Lemonade and a Passionfruit mojito and I do not know which was better.......they both were refreshing super fruity yet strong.....strong in the sense that it creeps up on you....honestly I went here because I heard about them having a good happy hour.......I will most definitely give them another try with the food.....but they have me hooked on happy hour..... And my 3 rating is strongly because the drinks were good.....my food experience would have been a 2

    Havana Bronx
    Pinky J.

    Beautiful spot, clean, organized and spacious! The outdoor patio was beautiful as well but unfortunately due the crazy heat, we stuck to staying indoors lol. Menu has a variety of foods to choose from. Many options even has a vegan section. The drink menu was a great selection with many options as well. Presentation & taste were both satisfying. For the price, you most definitely get your money worth. I had the Cubano salad with salmon and extra avocado & olive oil. Such a huge bowl of greens that left me beyond full. Other dishes were consumed by my company, check out the photos. There's street parking, usually not hard to find parking around the restaurant location. Overall, we are definitely coming back to this establishment! When we do, we will definitely try desserts since the coconut brownies had my curiosity, I can't wait!

    Pineapple sangria
    Alyssa C.

    I haven't been here in awhile and recently I came for brunch on a Sunday with my sister. I had such a great time the environment was chill , Food and drinks were great. Our server Jackie was the absolute best. She was very attentive and made sure we were good throughout our entire stay. Not once did she rush us and since We were having such a great time we ended up staying pass brunch. Will definitely be going back soon.

    Palomilla steak with rice and black beans  , from the kid's menu cheeseburger with fries.

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    How's the parking nearby ? Thanks

    Hi Dana, Street parking is available here. There is meter parking on the avenue and on the side… Read more

    What time is happy hour and what are the deals?

    Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm We have $5 Bacardi Mojitos, $5 Sangria, $5 Margaritas, and $5 Draft… Read more

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