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    Havana Delights Cafe & Catering

    4.2 (168 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Cuban, Empanadas
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Elena Ruth- had ham instead of turkey. Little cream cheese and hardly any strawberry jam.
    Jenny S.

    I did pick up today and ordered an Elena Ruth and a Cuban. I waited the 20 min before heading to the restaurant. It wasn't ready so I waited for it and paid. It was hot inside, too. Only one table was full. I was a little bothered because the woman working (Not sure if it's the owner etc.) had no gloves on as she was removing sandwiches from the grill, putting them on the paper and wrapping them all while she had been doing the register, refilling drinks, etc. Then, I got back to work to eat my Elena Ruth--it clearly has ham and not turkey on it like the description on the menu. Sadly, I don't think I will give up my lunchtime again to make that trip from the office.

    Pork cubes
    Joey S.

    I came here because I was visiting my step mom who lives about 15 minutes away. I seen this Cuban restaurant and knew this is where I wanted to bring her for lunch. My good friend and I drove 1.5 hours up, picked her up and drove her for lunch. Seriously it was worth the drive. All three of us got the pork chunks with yellow rice and beans. My friend and I got 2 Cuban coffee each and she got an unsweetened tea. I also ordered some sweet plantains. All three of us finished our food and I so enjoyed the meal. The service was good and the staff was very polite. I highly recommend this place. While there I seen several people eating their Cuban sandwiches and they looked very good as well. When I come visit again, I will be back here.

    Chris B.

    Placed an online order and when I arrived to pick it up they had no record of my order despite having email proof. The gentlemen in line next to me also ordered ahead and they never bothered to make his order. I ordered two chicken and one ham and cheese empanadas. I left to head back home to Tampa and should've tried the food before hand because they gave me nasty guava and cheese empanadas and when I tried to call and ask if they could write my name down so I could come back another day since they were closed she told me her name is "Chris too" and then hung up without actually solving the problem

    Hot food!
    Jennifer R.

    4.5-5 stars! We were in the area and found this little spot and ordered carryout. Received our food promptly and it was hot and fresh! This is definitely home style food, like if your Tía (Aunt) cooked you a meal :) Our steak sandwiches and empanadas were very tasty. Cuban bread was delicious! Sandwich just needed a little more seasoning in our opinion, & the steak had some gristle. Would stop by again if in the area!

    Inside
    MyYelp ..

    Wry good Cuban and reasonable prices. Staff was super friendly and was clearly a mon & pop business. I really enjoyed it and will be back the next time that I'm in the area. Oh! I also must say the dining area was quite clean as well.

    Cuban Sandwich & Tostones
    Elijahlkevin B.

    Was in Bartow and decided to try this place. I'm from Miami so I love Cuban food and it did not disappoint.. I had the Cuban sandwich, tostones, & ham croquettes, it was all delicious and had it of flavor! Highly recommended 5 out 5

    Code con leche
    Cindy R.

    The beef and pork were a bit salty. The service was good. There was a decent variety on the menu but I suspect they're better with the sandwiches.

    The ONLY thing they didn't mess up... maduros.
    Harley H.

    Ordered lunch from this place, for the very first time ever..... and it will be my last! I ordered a Cuban sandwich (add mayo), some cheese fries and Maduro. The fries (at a cost of 3.50 an order) were not only weak and boring, but most non-existent being there were only 11 fries in the box. The maduros, well they were fine. Those are kinda hard to mess up. My Cuban sandwich (add mayo) SUCKED!! The pressed aandwich had ZERO crunch (which is desired of a pressed sandwich)... the ham was almost non existent (1 really thin slice), the so-called cuban pork resembled and tasted like tuna fish from a can, which made the whole sandwich smell just as nasty as tuna in a can. Overall, it was just GROSS and the people who made my food ought to be ashamed of themselves for "pretending " to know real cuban food, much less serving such garbage to customers and calling it Cuban food. I will NEVER eat here again, and I will DEFINITELY be warning everyone I know about this horrible food!

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    deliciosa comida un ambiente muy casero como dice en el restaurante come as a guest leave as a family

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    Definitely not in Highland City. Often these Yelp promo alerts have zero sense of local geography. Shouldn't hard to fix.

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    Great food. Very friendly staff. Service was fast and food delicious. Definitely recommend. Liked the atmosphere too.

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    Good food, reasonable prices, very attentive staff. Was not crowded for lunch, which was a pleasant surprise.

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    I've only been there once and the food is mediocre and the prices are too high. Won't go back.

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    Awesome food and wonderfully unique atmosphere! Authentic variety of choices in Cuban cuisine and genuine people!

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