Updated review: place still seems to be going through some type of transition because food case we bare and empty looking. I did however order the Beef Empanada and Potato Ball, they were absolutely delicious I'd still like to come back to see if things improve. read more

Havana Kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

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Love, love, love this place. The food is delicious. We had the Cubana sandwich and Cuban pork plate (with rice and black beans). Inside the restaurant is charming and relaxing. However, we sat outside and enjoyed the warm evening as we people watched. The staff is very friendly. Definitely going back soon. read more

Havana Kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

One of our favorite places to go for coffee when in Old Town. The Sal's Latte is a personal favorite. The only downfall is service is a bit slow (but they're pleasant at least) and you will wait quite some time for your coffee. This is a fairly busy place. read more

Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!! We stopped by here on the way home from Temecula. It is not a full service restaurant, but we didn't mind. Everything was good. Empanadas were excellent. read more

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The wait times here for the food are ridiculous. We ordered at 12:17 and were the only people in line to get food. We did not get our food until after 1. We had originally ordered a grilled cheese and they told us it would be 30-40 minutes for ANY sandwiches. We changed our orders to hopefully speed up the process but it clearly didn't help. The food that took almost an hour to make was just ok. It was good and got the job done but it was far too expensive for the low quality. The one thing I give credit to is the cashier. She was clearly overworked and overwhelmed but had a smile on her face and was very nice. I asked if we could make our order to go because of the wait and she made it happen. After waiting for over an hour for our food, we got our food and left. The food was just ok. With the terrible wait for our food, the fact that they were out of a lot of items on the menu and that there are a number of other breakfast options in the area, my friends and I will not be coming back. read more

Food is very flavor, friendly service. The only reason it's getting 4 instead of 5 Stars is the dust above and lack of cleanliness which always creeps me out a bit. If you happen to look up and take the ambience it's a bit hampered by the dust on the walls and AC vents etc. An easy fix I hope they do on a schedule going forward. read more

Havana Kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

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Excited to try a new spot for breakfast! It was breakfast with a Cuban twist and I'm so glad we tried something new. Quick service with a variety of yummy coffees pastries and menu items . I had the ropa bowl which was rice black beans with beef and peppers that kind of tasted like a yummy pot roast and an egg over easy. The combination was delicious. It was perfect for a chilly morning. Decent portion reasonable pricing very filling but not too heavy. I will definitely stop in again for lunch next time! read more

Havana Kitchen - Ropa Egg Bowl - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

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5 stars for the FOOD! 4 stars for the following: As I was getting ready to write this review I came across my last review just 6 months ago :) I will provide both pictures of my dish to compare... the food was just as good HOWEVER we went today (a Sunday) and felt like we missed the rush, except that our food still took almost an HOUR to come out. When we finally asked if our food was coming we were told "We're busy." Umm... OK. Maybe you could have told us that the Picadillo was not made and it would take an hour to prepare? Also I am not sure why the food was served on a paper plate? The last time I came (in the midst of the pandemic) I sat outside and still had food served on a plate. For me, a restaurant experience means dining in and being served food on a plate. Having said that, the food was excellent. Seems like the portions were less than what I am accostumed to for the past 16 years, but maybe it was the paper plate and plastic container for the beans that fooled me. The place was jam packed today and I am thrilled that everyone loves Havana as much as I do. Fix the wait (or tell your customers), serve food on a plate, and have a littl ebit more portions and you will be back to 5 stars in my book! PS: Last time I had 3 delicious plantains and today only 2. Just sayin :) read more

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It's a cute place and the food is fine. However, the service was absolutely terrible! We waited 20 minutes for two cups of coffee, a can of Diet Coke and a cookie. After 20 minutes, we took our little 'table number' back up to the counter and the coffee was on the counter getting cold. The girl apologized and brought the coffees to our table, but it seemed the can of Diet Coke and cookie were not forthcoming. My husband went back to the counter, and the girl had COMPLETELY forgotten about the rest of our order. The place was mostly empty; it's not like they were super busy or distracted. Just terrible, terrible service. Sorry, I can't recommend them. read more

It is a nice surprise and hidden gem in Temecula. I enjoy the community coffee shop feeling with nice Buena Vista background and energy. The Cuban coffee is nice sweet which I prefer. The bean which I am not fan has nice texture. The Cuban sandwich combine the pull pork and ham. Something different of pull projects and ham, I am sure bring my old man next time who start enjoying the Cuban meal. read more

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Years and years of coming here and gets worse every time . SAD !!!!!! No owner present anymore and employees confused and don't care ....last time coming was today . The picture of there company vehicle out front should reflect how much effort is going into there business read more

Havana Kitchen - There company vehicle - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

Too greasy and terrible service It's gone downhill fast. Dont get the yucca fries they were swimming in grease and I Couldnt finish my meal. Complained they did nothing. All the women there have the worst attitude. read more

This place was just bomb!!!!!! First timer and I just can't stop thinking about the food. Had it twice that day. For breakfaSt and lunch. Tried the coffee cafe con leche and wow. Good coffee and I also got a sandwich thinking it was shredded beef wow the bread was just delish and the meat was very well seasoned with the melted cheeSe. Incredible!!! And the potato balls crunchy and yummy! The service was beyond amazing! My husband had dropped a $100 bill and the cashier was just beyond amazing honest person and brought it to us! Wow there needs to be more people like that lady! Can't want to go back! Hidden gem forsure! read more

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This was my first time coming here, but it won't be my last! I thoroughly enjoyed the empanadas combo.! It came with rice, black beans, and plantains. I also got a hot latte, and it was tasty as well. read more

This place has the best Cuban food I've had in my life. Everything I've had is flavorful and delicious. All the empanadas, plates including roasted pork, shredded beef, curry chicken etc. I've used them to cater a surprise birthday party in January and it was a hit! Portions are good size. You're going to want to try them out if you're in Temecula. There's usually a wait & especially on the weekend but it's worth it. read more

Food is good. The service can be iffy sometimes but overall pretty good. The ambiance is nice too.

My wife has been wanting to eat here for awhile and we were finally in the area. We always pass through one of the Porto's Bakery in the LA areas on our way when we visit NorCal, so we wanted to compare some things. I got the Cuban Shredded beef dish, while my wife got the Ropa Egg bowl. We came to find out later that our dish was basically the same, but hers came with some eggs on top. Both dishes were decent. Not mind blowing dishes, but good. My wife also got a decaf coffee, which she said was better than Star Bucks. We also got some guava cheese pastries and some potato balls. Taste wise, both were better than Porto's. Our only gripe is both the pastries and the potato balls are smaller but more expensive in comparison to Porto's, as in 3X price. Either way, I'd come back here to try their other food. read more

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Exceptionally bad coffee. Bathroom door needs to be fixed. Service follows minimalist philosophy. No ambiance is better than whatever they have. read more

Havana Kitchen is a great place to go for lunch. We come up to Temecula for shopping and lunch and 9 times out of 10 this is where we eat! Jose who works at the front has such a happy attitude...makes it a real joy to come in. I am a healthy eater and this is one of the very few places which caters to my preferences! Below pics are my lunch (vegetarian plate with salad substitute and no dressing). The sweet plantains are soooooo good. Other dish is the original Cubano sandwich w side order of fries. Highly recommended! read more

Havana Kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

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Perfect place for a lunch... but it gets crowded fast so dont go if you're in a rush... we lucked out & let me tell you the food.. HONEY.. was bomb.com the avocado thing with the bread.. OMG! The ropa vieja .. OMG!! We will definitely be going back... amazing little place read more

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This place is a hidden gem within Temecula. Who would have thought we would probably find the BEST Cuban spot in SoCal...in Temecula? Yes, I have done Porto's and other high rated Cuban spots, but this one blows the competition out of the water. Recently having moved from the Mecca of Cuban food central(Miami, FL), this place is the closest it gets to real, authentic Cuban cuisine(think Versailles or Islas Canarias). Ay hambre brode!!! Y aquí está la jama!!!! Prices are also very good. They aren't overpriced considering white people LOVE their Cuban food fix. I had the sandwich preparado(it's their take on the classic media noche sandwhich...PLUS croqueticas de jamón! ). This was AMAZING! My girlfriend had the bistec empanizado with arroz blanco, frijoles negros and maduros....again, this by far blew Porto's or any other hyped up LA Cuban spot out of the water. The portion was also big. That's how you know this place is legit! They don't rip you off by giving you toddler sized portions. Our 8 year old kid had an empanada de carne. It was delicious! He is a picky eater...so for him to actually eat it all and ask for more...it's great! The coffee was rather weak. But it's all good. All is forgiven. I highly recommend this place if you're trying to avoid the overpriced, low quality food that most wineries nearby have to offer. AND if you're looking for legit Cuban cuisine! PS: the town nearby make it a very pleasant walk after you're done in this spot. read more

Havana Kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

We very much enjoyed our first time at Havana Kitchen! We went for in the morning for some coffee, the latte and the cortado were both great, and the warm apple tarts very tasty. They had a mix of Cuban and pop/Latin music, the place got quite busy too! WiFi was reliable and service good too, drinks are brought to your table :) People were eating breakfast and it looked delicious, we'll have to go back! read more

Havana Kitchen - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

Wow so disappointed in this place. Grandmas must be out of the kitchen. It took 1 1/2 hours to get our food. When it came rice was hard as a rock had to send it back and wait some more. Don't know what's going on but they use to be a favorite go to when in Temecula, but after today I am taking it off my list. Mind you we came before the crowds. Something is definitely wrong in the Kitchen. We were celebrating my daughters birthday and she wanted the Milanese aka breaded steak and they were out. This is a resteraunt!and it was only about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. I have been coming to this place when it was small and in. Commercial building. Get it together we loved your food and want to support you but you have to do your part. read more

A little late post. Habana Kitchen, 4 1/2 stars. For breakfast, the Papa bowl - eggs topped with red/green pepper, very well put together but the Cuban flavored filled black beans not only appeased the taste buds, it filled and satisfied the cravings and appetite! Vegetarians, it's a must have. Later, I snacked on the Yuca fries, so yummy, tummy was happy. One thing, I would have liked the option of the mojito sauce or the thousand island, but it still carried the typical Cuban style flavor, thumbs up! My only criticism, i was that I was served a flan that had the appearance of an over boiled egg! But, the waitress refunded and enlightened us with a coconut flan, a very tasty & felicious treat! Thank you Habana Kitchen! read more

Mmmm sooo good! Have tried their iced hazelnut coffee, iced mint tea with sugar, chicken empanadas, and their original Cuban sandwich. It's all so good! No complaints so far. Both of the sauces they give you are super delicious. Will slowly but surely try one of everything on the menu lol! read more

Havana Kitchen - Iced hazelnut coffee, chicken empanada, original Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

Nice little spot in old town temecula...off the strip slightly but totally worth it! If you like Cuban food, this is the place. Empanadas were delicious, tried the beef and the chicken. Potato balls were crispy on the outside and tasty on the inside. Plantains tasted like homemade...Very good spot for lunch or dinner. Totally recommend! read more

What's not to like at Havana Kitchen?? From the moment you walk in, from the aroma of the Cuban coffee to the authentic music and excellent staff, it's a wonderful thing. We've been coming here for years and we've never had a subpar experience. We recommend the Chicken Fricasee, Ropa Vieja, and the wonderful fried plantains- Platano Maduro-better than Abuela used to make-but don't tell Abuela-! This place is usually packed and if you go there you'll experience why that is! Enjoy. read more

Absolutely loved it here! Best cafe latte! Can't wait to come back. Food is delicious. Interior is welcoming. read more

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The ONLY reason this place gets even three stars is because of the wonderful servers there, Jackie and Alana specifically. They really are the backbone holding this place together. The food is good, but it takes WAY more than that for a place to be highly rated. We were in a few weeks ago and they were extremely busy, but Jackie and Alana were superstars! MANAGEMENT- boo on you! I was horrified by the way this lady Denise was talking to her employees! These girls clearly have a stellar work ethic because if it had been me, I would've just walked right out. And don't even get me started on the guy in the kitchen! We could hear him cussing and throwing fits out in the dining area. And this isn't the first or only time. So sad because it really is a cute place. The owner really needs to pull his head out of his butt and get some decent management on the team. read more

Really hate to give these guys 2 stars. Been coming here for years. Food is great but the service is very slow 30-45 for a cup of coffe. Today there were two girls serving but one was working her rear-end off while the other barista) was distracted by her boyfriend. read more

I was super impressed with the quality and flavor. Definitely a must stop in Temecula. read more

Havana Kitchen - Amazing and tasty food. Really great service. - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

Stopped in on a Thursday night. Someone was playing music. I had a Great coffee and avocado sandwich with chicken. It was so good! Wished I had remembered to get a side of plantain because the one for garnish was yummy! Will be back soon! read more

About to take a sandwich bite and it is great. My husband said that the Cubano sandwich is excellent the chicken, cilantro, empanada delicious, and the tarts are good, of course top it off with hot chocolate excellent choices. read more

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Would give ZERO stars if I could. Ordered delivery tonight and Yelp showed it would be approximately 35-55 minutes to deliver. The restaurant received the order and estimated the order to be delivered between 8:53 and 9:14, which was actually an hour+ after I placed my order. 9:11 hit and I received a notification that the order was taking longer than expected. Okay, they notified me so that was fine. At 9:33 I received a notification from Yelp asking how my order went. I still hadn't received it and there was an option to contact Grubhub if the order was still missing. Grubhub's lines were busy, so the automated message suggested calling the restaurant. Called the restaurant, which just so happened to be closed now, and their mailbox was not activated to receive messages. Called Grubhub back and had the employee inquire about the status of the delivery. He discovered that the driver checked into the restaurant, but never picked up any food and he didn't answer his phone when the Grubhub employee called him. My only options at this time were to wait some more or cancel the order and receive a refund. Seeing as how it had already been over an hour and a half since I placed the order and was unable to reach anyone at the restaurant, we cancelled the order. Grubhub was awesome refunding me and giving me a 20% coupon for my next order, but I will NEVER EVER give Havana Kitchen my business. If they were unable to complete my delivery, they should never have accepted it. The latest reviews say the establishment has gone downhill since a change in management, but I thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. Looks like they really are as bad as people say. Avoid at all costs. read more

Hands down best coffee in old town. Love this little place!!! Service was incredible and I loved the vibe when you walk in.

If you're looking for amazing Cuban food with all the right flavors and at a decent price, this is your place! I love their empanada combo plate. The rice and beans are just perfect. The mojo sauce is one of the best flavors I've had! I also always get a cafe cubano espresso drink when I'm here. All of their espresso drinks are spot on. My only complaint about this place is that you will have to wait a while for your food. I went on a Sunday around 1, and we had an hour wait. Even on a weekday, when this pancetta might only be a little busy, there can still be a bit of a wait. They seem like they could improve on their organization, but other than that, this place is great! My favorite restaurant in Old Town! read more

Havana Kitchen - Empanada Combo dish, fried Steak Saute Bowl or Dish - Cuban Near Me - Temecula, California

I don't understand some of these recent negative reviews. If they were made a year ago or so I would totally get it. But my recent experience here has been totally different. All of the previous staff is gone. The new staff is so much better and the restaurant seems to be managed better as well! Food is great. Best Maduro plantains in town. I only really come here for breakfast & coffee but I haven't had a bad experience since they changed the staff. read more

The food was amazing; however, it took about an hour for my meal to arrive. I don't know if the long wait was due to the restaurant being understaffed on Friday, which also was Veteran's Day, but it took forever. read more

Pros: Staff is very nice and friendly. They did let us know about the very long wait for the food before we ordered. Mids: The food was mediocre. Meat was fatty which made the entire bowl greasy. Taste was fine, just not great quality meat. There really isn't much of an ambiance. Cons: Extremely long wait for food, 45+ minutes. The unisex bathroom was a mess. any I went in while waiting - no toilet paper and overflowing garbage with used paper towels and used towels also littering much of the floor. There was a cleaning schedule on the back of the door. Despite having been open for several hours, there were no entries for cleaning that day. My husband went in after we ate, toilet paper had been restocked but no paper towels or anything to dry hands after washing. read more

The food is fantastic and the coffee is the best in town. But the last 4 visits, we have waited for coffee only, for 30-40 minutes. I cannot. Fix your service or be doomed to fail. read more