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    Havana Cafe

    4.3 (264 reviews)
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    Arroz imperial
    Lizz M.

    I could have cleared my plate. Everything was delicious. I had the imperial rice with chicken and everything was so flavorful. I also ordered a café con Leche and it was prepared a little on the sweet side for my liking, but it was delicious and she attended us promptly. It wasn't busy when we got there, but it was nice and cool compared to outside so that was appreciated. Everything is reasonably priced, and they have a lot on their menu to choose from. There's a lot of parking. Definitely a place that I am looking forward to going again and trying more on the menu.

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    Thama P.

    I've been going to the restaurant for years and I absolutely love it! The food is seasoned to perfection, sweet plantains, soft rice, tasteful meat! You can't go wrong! I've had chicken, steak, pork etc all had different flavor profiles but all scrumptious! My all time favorite and go to is the oxtail, tender and stewed in a delicious sauce! Highly recommend! Don't miss out on the coconut flan!

    Cuban
    Kristin S.

    Quaint little cafe. I have always heard great things about it so we decided to split some ham croquettes & a Cuban sandwich. Both were phenomenal - the croquettes were delicate and not greasy at all. The Cuban is a stand alone star - the bread is perfect, the amount of pork/ham that you gets is generous, and the mustard to pickle ratio was great. Will definitely go back to get some plated meals because everything looked so good. Service was quick and kind!

    Authentic flan and Cuban coffee

    Been craving authentic Cuban cuisine. After living in Miami, I could not find a Cuban restaurant that hit the spot. This location will not disappoint you. The service was friendly and made me feel welcomed. Everything was delicious.

    Vaca Frita
    Joyce D.

    If anyone is craving Cuban food in Indiana then make your way to this place! Prior to spending most of my time in Indy, I lived in Fort Lauderdale where Cuban food can be found anywhere. Havana Cafe satisfies my craving for sure!! Their ropa vieja and vaca frita are delicious - we always order these 2 things when here. The restaurant is kind of at a strip mall location in kind of an old-ish neighborhood but I'm telling you that the food is worth it!!! Try them out and thank me later

    Cuban sandwich, black beans and white rice, ropa Vieja, yellow rice and plantains, croquettes
    Heather F.

    The food was so delicious and the lady that waited on us was very nice! The restaurant was clean, nice and simple. We will definitely be back!

    Ropa vieja with plantains and yellow rice
    Krista B.

    Nice little spot for comfort food. I had the ropa vieja (pictured) and my partner had the arroz con pollo. The seasoning and portion was perfect for a filling meal. We shared the flan for dessert, which was silky smooth but the sauce was a bit strong (rum-like?) for my taste. The woman who served us was quiet but accommodating. We got there at 8pm on a Friday. There was a group of 10 already seated and waiting for entrees, but our food only took about 15 minutes to come out after we ordered. Tables continued to fill in the small, cozy space as the evening went on. We'll definitely be back when we need to satisfy our Cuban craving!

    Pork, black rice and beans with plantains
    Marti R.

    Had a nice dinner tonight with friends at this cozy spot tucked into a strip mall on the west side of Indy. First visit for most of the group and I generally steer towards a Cuban sandwich but the menu had lots to offer and I went with a braised pork dinner with black rice and plantains as my side . I believe everything is cooked to order and with a bit of a wait every item came out hot from the kitchen. My meal was very good and I had enough to bring home leftovers for the next day. Our sever was very nice and prices were very reasonable.

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    Y C.

    I don't know about the service but if they don't open on time I don't recommend it. El servicio no se pero si no abren a la hora no lo recomiendo. Debieron abrir a las 11 y a las 11:15 estaban cerrados

    Cuban sandwich and flan
    Jose M.

    Born and raised in Miami and was in town for work and saw this place and said hey why not. First off the owner and the staff are not Cuban and for that matter and even from any Caribbean country for that matter. The Cuban sandwich resembles a Mexican torta with no flavor and overwhelming amount of mustard to take away from the lack of flavor on the meat. A very thin slice of cooked ham and no cheese whatsoever.The flan was dry as you can see in the photo and tastes like a dry pudding. This is a lack of respect to true Cubans food. What a disgraceful experience

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    Always amazing! Customer service always friendly! Their Cuban sandwich is the best hands down!!!

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    Ordered a Cuban sandwich. To go.It was ok. Meat was chopped up with one sliced cheese on toasted French bread.

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    The food was authentic and very good, the staff was attentive and very friendly we will definitely return when in the Indianapolis area.

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    Palavana Cubano - Memu

    Palavana Cubano

    4.0(33 reviews)
    6.7 miChatham Arch

    I totally recommend this!…read more Honestly, what got my attention here was the Cuban Fry Mix because it was sweet potato fries and regular fries. I absolutely love love love fries so my husband went and ordered them only for me. I was so touched Cuban Fry Mix - The flies themselves were absolutely phenomenal! So perfectly crispy and not too greasy either. Such a creative idea of mixing both the fries and they actually went really well together. Proper sweet salty vibes! Classic Cubano Sandwich - First time trying a Cuban sandwich and it was actually very nice. Properly loaded with meat and the flavors went well together. It can get quite heavy though because it's quite a big sandwich so be prepared for that! Definitely a nice one to save leftovers though! One down side of this place as a whole though is that they don't offer customizations. I was hoping they could stop out something on the menu for something else or pair some two different items in a combo but they were not able to do that.

    Palavana Cubano is located inside The Garage Food Hall serving up Cuban food with a modern twist…read more They also have a spot that has fountain drinks with free refills! So funny story, a couple months back I was ordering just drinks and the person taking my order asked what I wanted to eat instead of will that be all. My brain wasn't fast enough and I panicked and said the first thing that I saw on the menu. It was Cuban nachos. I would never in a million years have ordered Cuban nachos as I'm not a huge fan of the sandwich (I'm a foodie yes, but I have the pallet of like a...17 year old) l. So I got my drinks and the weird looking nachos with tiny cubes of pickles and mustard in them? They. Were. Ah-maaaazing! I would never have thought they were be good but the cosmos must have known I would love them. Ordering them was a very happy accident! The crispy tortilla chips, the warm salty pulled pork, covered in pickle cubes and swished with mustard. O my god it a perfect bite every time and the flavors just bouce gleefully on your tongue. They don't have the nachos anymore but the fries Cuban is just as good. I go to Palavana every time I got to The Garage.

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    Palavana Cubano - Tampa Cubano, very good

    Tampa Cubano, very good

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    Cha-cho’s Latin Kitchen - Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese , dressing with creamy corn sauce, side of cilantro- lime rice and black beans with pico.

    Cha-cho’s Latin Kitchen

    4.5(2 reviews)
    6.1 miSaint Joseph

    My husband and I recently tried Cha Cho's kitchen for delivery from Uber Eats…read more HOLY MOLY ARE THEY INCREDIBLE! We tried their fresh guacamole, arroz paisa, maracuya (passion fruit limeade) drink, and I got two Cuban sandwiches for the next day! The arroz paisa is to die for. For $15 you get this huge serving of fried white rice with soy sauce, Colombian sausage, steak, chicken, chicharron (more like grilled/fried pork than cracklin), & corn. It so had plantains in it which was a nice treat. It's hearty and filling and they don't skimp on the meat. Honestly it should probably be enough for two meals, but I totally demolished the whole thing. Their guacamole was chunky (the good kind), fresh, and super flavorful. The maracuya was the perfect level of sweet and a little tangy to balance out the salty of the arroz paisa ... A perfect combo! The Cuban sandwiches were definitely overshadowed by the arroz paisa, but were still delicious and loaded with ham. It might not be my first choice for a Cubano in Indy, but still give it a try! They were unfortunately out of Peruvian ceviche the night we ordered, but it sounds exotic and tempting so we're definitely going to order it again because I'm super curious if "tigers milk" is actually legit tigers milk... Which is about to inspire a nice little Google rabbit hole. We'll definitely be back to order all the arroz paisa!

    We had the pistachio guac, ceviche & a chicken salad. All was really good & very fresh. Muchas…read moregracias, super Mario!

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    Cha-cho’s Latin Kitchen - A lot a great dishes in one place !

    A lot a great dishes in one place !

    Cha-cho’s Latin Kitchen - Sandwich Cubano , with home made roasted pork, ham, queso , pickle and mustard.

    Sandwich Cubano , with home made roasted pork, ham, queso , pickle and mustard.

    Cha-cho’s Latin Kitchen - Peruvian Ceviche made with fresh fish,salsa criolla, sweet potatoes, choclo and Peruvian Canchas 
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    Peruvian Ceviche made with fresh fish,salsa criolla, sweet potatoes, choclo and Peruvian Canchas (chulpi corn).

    Don Juan V's Sandwiches

    Don Juan V's Sandwiches

    4.8(192 reviews)
    10.1 mi
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    Highly recommend this place! This a great place if you like supporting smaller restraunts, are…read morevegan and non vegan, and just like good food. There yucca fries were super crispy (highly recommend).

    Our foodie group came to Don Juan V's sandwiches for some lunch today and it was quite the…read moreexperience. I had heard nothing but good things about this place, so I was very happy to have the opportunity to try their sandwiches. This is a very small space, with a very small kitchen, so it takes a minute for the food to come out, but it is done per order and very fresh, so it is worth the wait. The ambiance is old fashioned in my mind, but very cute and suitable for a sandwich place. I ordered the Milanesa de Polo Sandwich, which is a chicken tenderloin sandwich, and a side of the fried sweet potatoes. The food actually came out in a decent amount of time,so I was shocked and surprised, but very pleased at the same time. As expected, the food was incredible and terrific like I thought it would be. The sandwich was huge and had to use a knife and fork to eat it. The fried sweet potatoes were excellent and had a nice texture. They were very flavorful. The sandwich tasted amazing and was one of the best chicken tenderloin sandwiches I have ever had since living in Indy. Now I see why everyone loves this place so much, because the sandwiches are high quality and just so perfect!! Our server was wonderful and gave great recommendations on the menu items. Her recommendations were spot on and everyone enjoyed their sandwiches. The steak is also incredible, so I would highly recommend the Lolo Supreme sandwich. Don Juan V's sandwiches is a wonderful mom and pop business in Indy that is worth checking out if you are looking for a fresh good sandwich. Given it is a small venue, you may have to wait a bit for your food to be prepared and delivered to your table, so will need to have some patience if you dine inside, but trust me, it is worth it and you will not be disappointed. The sandwiches are just that amazing!!

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    Che Chori Foods - SOUTHWEST VEGGIE EMPANADA

    Che Chori Foods

    4.8(226 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    All I'm going to say... if you don't order at least one Birria empanada and pour a bit of beef…read moreconsome juice into it, you are denying yourself one of life's simplest pleasures. I haven't ordered a burger yet but they do look good and smell amazing.

    If it's good enough for Triple D (Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives), it's more than good enough for…read moreyou and me. I drove by here all the time and then heard it was featured on Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives. I had been curious to try it out for a while now and I finally logged a couple visits. At the moment, they're only open for the drive through and curbside pickup while they're under construction to introduce indoor seating. I suppose I'll have to visit again to be able to rate the ambiance. I've had friendly interactions with both times I came. One time, I had the food brought out to my car, while the other time I had to drive back around to pick up my order. Both times, I got the empanada combo and that was well worth it! For $17 you get three empanadas, some churros and Dulce de leche, and house made kettle chips. I'll rank my favorite empanadas in order: Oreo cheesecake (oh yeah, you read that right!) Birria Argentine chorizo Creamy chicken S'mores Cheesy pineapple bacon These are all great. This was a hard list to make. I would definitely recommend all of them if you have the chance to order more. I also want to try all the empanadas on their menu eventually. The kettle chips are on the less salty side, which I prefer. I think they have a hint of sweetness to them. The churros... on their own they're pretty decent but the Dulce included? Next level. I always save my leftover Dulce to find something else to dip in it. How I have leftover is beyond me but I won't complain! Overall, I think Che Chori has a pretty expansive menu, considering that empanadas, burgers, and pizza are very different things. I'm not sure how the others stack up, but I will definitely be back for the rest of the empanadas!

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    Alfajor for the win!

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    Livery - Indianapolis - Skirt Steak with Rice (gluten free substitution)

    Livery - Indianapolis

    4.6(1.5k reviews)
    6.7 miChatham Arch
    $$

    Both back in Indy and back on Yelp! Kicking off Devour week with my fiancé at a new-to-us…read morerestaurant: The Livery. Though it was our first time here, it certainly won't be our last. I rarely order a drink but we are in the heat of wedding season and it felt like a necessity. I tried the carriage house margarita, which is a signature drink for the Livery and wasn't disappointed by the flavor. To kick off the first course of food, we had mushroom empanadas (for my vegetarian fiancé) and steak empanadas. Both were a pleasant combination of crunch and fresh flavor. Main course: Fiancé tore into a Devour week- exclusive: pickled pepper quesadilla. Packed with flavor and vegetables in every bite, his entree got rave reviews. He only wishes this was part of the regular menu. I enjoyed the skirt steak with a server recommended sauce which was similar to an aioli. It's always a good sign when not only the main leaves you wanting more, but also the polenta and shockingly flavorful broccolini. We wrapped up with what fiancé has deemed the best churros he's ever had with a delicious caramel sauce and the seasonal sugar cookie flan. Both were texturally perfect and absolutely beyond tasty. Lastly but certainly not least, our server Hannah went above and beyond to ensure not only our water binging habits were quenched (she must've filled our glasses like six times, but also made masterful menu recommendations. We cannot wait to come back to Livery again to visit Hannah and see what the full menu has to offer. What a strong start to Devour week!

    We're living in Indy for a while as traveling healthcare workers and love trying new spots. We were…read moreexcited to visit Livery, and our experience was a bit mixed. Our server was excellent...friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. She raised this review to 4 stars. The atmosphere was great as well. The calamari was very good, and the Carriage House margarita was excellent. Unfortunately, the entrées didn't meet expectations. The birria lacked flavor and seasoning, and the carrots were undercooked and crunchy. The mushroom empanadas also came out slightly cool in the middle. Because our server was so wonderful, we chose not to raise these issues during our visit. Overall, we have mixed feelings but would consider returning for drinks, appetizers, and the patio atmosphere during warmer weather.

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    Livery - Indianapolis - Paella* with skirt steak.

    Paella* with skirt steak.

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    Mandi’s Empanadas - Find her on Instagram or call to place order

    Mandi’s Empanadas

    5.0(2 reviews)
    9.4 mi

    I cannot recommend Mandy's Empanadas enough…read more The last time I ordered, I completely threw her a wrench and asked if she could make them gluten-free. Not only did she accommodate my request without hesitation, but they were absolutely incredible--honestly some of the best empanadas I've ever had. The flavor, the texture, and especially her sauce... everything was perfect. Her sauce alone deserves its own review. It takes the empanadas to another level. They are so good that I now order them by the dozen just to keep in my freezer for a quick, easy meal. They've become something I genuinely crave. Beyond the food itself, Mandy represents everything you hope to support in a small business--quality, care, and a true commitment to her customers. If you haven't tried Mandy's Empanadas yet, you are missing out. Angie

    Amazing empanadas! Attended A Night in Havana at the Fox Hole in Hotel Tango, catered by Mandi and…read moreloved them so much I decided to find out more about this caterer-- turns out she offers delivery or pick up for pre-ordered empanadas. Can't say enough about these handmade dough empanadas! The Cuban sandwich special empanadas were so delicious and made me feel like I was eating a Cuban sandwich in Miami.

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    Mandi’s Empanadas - Cuban sandwich empanada  (with black beans and rice)...served with Mandi's special house made sauce

    Cuban sandwich empanada (with black beans and rice)...served with Mandi's special house made sauce

    Mandi’s Empanadas - Great package for a wonderful romantic evening of food and music Valentine's Day weekend.

    Great package for a wonderful romantic evening of food and music Valentine's Day weekend.

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    The Time Machine band was fantastic too!

    Bae Latin Food

    Bae Latin Food

    4.6(178 reviews)
    16.8 mi
    $$

    It's no surprise that Bae Latin Food is on the Best Fast Food list for Indiana. I took my…read moregranddaughter yesterday to celebrate end of school year. She's sometimes a picky eater, but she dug in to the two plates that we ordered and went back for seconds and thirds. The menu is complex (to me) with the mix of South and Central American bowls, sandwiches and burritos. We ordered two bowls to share (the bows are enormous)! The Venezuelan Chicken Bowl is a favorite of ours with the fried plantains. The chicken is tender with a ton of flavor, and not overly spicy. You just can't find these flavors anywhere else. The Mexican Bowl was also delicious with the fresh pico and avocado. The kidney beans taste amazingly fresh. The beef is delicious. We took home plenty of leftovers. The service is friendly and food comes out hot and quickly. The small dining room is upscale fast food and there is a patio with tables. I highly recommend a visit. I'm hooked!

    This place is located off River Road and E 146 street in the corner of the plaza next to Lavie…read moreNAILS. Comfortable casual eatery with quick service. Been here twice. My first visit on December 2020 and second visit in June 2021. This was my first try for Venezuelan food. I ordered the Peruvian Arepas (grilled shrimp, avocado and pink sauce). It was so delicious and flavorful that I ordered the same thing on my second visit. LOL! Additionally, I also ordered plantains with cheese and plain plantains. It was ok. It wasn't sweet like I had expected. It was a little dry as well. I still ate them. Upon my second visit, I ate my food outside as the day was warm, sunny and perfect! Overall I had a great experience. The employees were nice and friendly.

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