Enjoyed the chimichurri steak tremendously. The waitress was incredibly prompt, professional, and polite. She apologized profusely for my "wait" but I didn't notice! Apparently there was a party of 30; I'm impressed by the kitchen that my food came out fast and delicious. There was live music and outdoor seating - with ample heaters all around for this brisk evening. The singer was great and allowed some small kiddos to dance and even hold a mic. Will definitely be back. PS, the cafe cubano was top notch. read more

Havana Rumba - Chimichurri Steak, as it comes. - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

My husband and I came here to experience a little of Havanna on a Friday. We were a little disappointed with the lag of response time when we first sat at the bar area however....once we ordered the yucca cheese bites it transported me back to when I was living in So Cal eating the classic "Cheese on a Stick". I would come back just for these alone! We ended up having a few drinks, appetizers and a to-go order of two entrees but once we got home one of the entrees was missing a side. After calling the restaurant and speaking with Lorrena we were able to get a refund for our missing side. I absolutely love yucca mojo and was so looking forward to trying their version. Maybe this mishap presents a future visit to try what we were missed out of. Yet again, I'd go back simple for the yucca cheese bites! I would also like to add, pricing was exceptionally reasonable. I hope you all enjoy this place as much as we did, but when placing a to-go order; double check what you paid for before you leave. Gracias Loreena for rectify the situation. read more

Not my usual location for this local chain, but it was perfect for a post-work drinks outside on a beautiful day! Live music and a fun environment, tasty drinks (but I do wish the marg was a little spicier...) The plantain chips and guac are so worth it!!! read more

Havana Rumba - Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

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Meeting family and friends from out of town we picked Havana Rumba. The food was good as usual, however, the music was somewhat loud and made conversation difficult. Overall it was a good experience as my sister hasn't found any Cuban places in Cincinnati that she likes. read more

Havana Rumba - The fish is light and tender. - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

On 7/16/2026 Havana Rumba welcomed 27 excited Residents from Swan Pointe HOA and showed them where to be seated. Our servers were Anna and Maria. We ate in the large dining room, where they usually seat large parties. It does get loud in the room. The servers were worked very hard collecting orders and quickly returned with the appetizers and drinks for the group. I think a lot of our friends must have already decided what they were having for dinner, I know that I had. As soon as Anna and Maria had everyone's order, it was a short wait of about 15 -20 minutes and through the door came the most colorful and aromatic food. Anna and Maria were really good at knowing which plate went to each guest. They helped the bussers pass out the rest of the dinners. We suddenly all got quiet while we ate. The food was so good. My husband decided since it was Burger Week, he would order the Frita Cubana, or to translate, Cuban Spiced Burger and Sweet Potato Fries. He liked it even though it was a little spicey. I chose an Apetizer, an Empanada, Flaky pastries stuffed with your choice of: chicken, ground beef, or cheese & spinach; served with roasted pepper sour cream. I chose the Chicken and Cheese & Spinach, but I think the next time I will get 2 Cheese Empanadas. We had a fantastic meal. We want to thank Byron, their GM and their Owner, Marcos. They have a great staff. As we were leaving, the prettiest woman came up to me, out in front of the Havana Rumba and she told me that she remembered me from when I was teaching, many years ago. It almost makes me cry when that happens. Thank you Tracy for bringing back such sweet memories. read more

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Love this spot and location. Plenty of parking and large inside. Seated promptly. Service was friendly and efficient throughout the night. Love the swirl margarita and vaca frita. They had lively music during our dining experience which was nice. read more

Havana Rumba - VACA FRITA - BEEF - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

The place has a great decor. Our server Orlis was wonderful. We ordered Fricasé de Pollo, Pollo con Champiñones, Papas Rellano, and Tostones con Pollo. Everything tasted amazing!! read more

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Celebrated with a friend for their birthday and the food was great! Great service! Fun festive atmosphere! Love the Shelbyville location!

I was spoiled by my usual Cuban spot. The portions seemed to be small for the price and lacking flavor. The meat was tough. Overall it just wasn't for me. read more

Like usual the food was great!! The empanadas were good. The tostones with vaca (beef) with melted cheese were great. I got the Ceasar salad with the yucca croutons and enjoyed it. My main meal was the masas de Puerco (fried pork chunks) with tostones and yucca. All delicious! My wife ordered the pollp empanazado which is a flattened, fried chicken breast. She enjoyed it. Dad ordered the service with banana chips. He seemed to enjoy it. He also enjoyed the lobster bisque. My mom ordered the shrimp dish but said the oil upset her stomach. My son ordered the vaca frita(fried beef). He liked it; one of his favorites. It was my son's birthday so they played the saxophone for him and gave him a free dessert. They gave me a military discount. Great place and will return. read more

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Live music, and some of the best mojitos you can buy. Tried the blackberry and the guava one and left happy. They sneak up on you, don't have more than 3 if you want to drive home immediately. My dish and appetizers didn't disappoint. This place gets packed at early dinner time between 5-7. If you want to guarantee a spot without a wait, I'd make a reservation. Service is efficient, take your time and decide what you want. I'd maybe consider looking at the menu before you come to save a little more time. Lots of options read more

Havana Rumba - Blackberry Mojito - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

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We had finished up for the week, and I had promised the Capt. and the staff that we would have dinner and discuss our approach for the other locations. We all decided on Havana Rumba, which I had visited before because folks have issues with spicey foods. I advised them that it was Cuban, not Mexican. They enjoyed the setup and the live music for the evening. Our food was freshly prepared and not spicy, and the restrooms were clean. The only issue we had was the lack of parking because it does so well, so there aren't many parking spaces available. Still, everyone in our party mentioned that they'll likely return. read more

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Fun place. Live music outdoors. Reasonable prices. Sandwiches excellent. Kids' menu. Go early if you want to eat outside

This is our weekly place to go especially on Wednesday nights when margaritas are 1/2 off. Love the patio and the live music. The chicken chorizo o quesadilla is fantastic! Also love the veggie empanadas and the plantains with queso. read more

Great food and service. I had the Pinchos del Solomillo dinner and it was superb. My wife raved about her Lechon Asado. We were a party of ten adults and 5 children, and everyone had a GREAT time. read more

All the food was so delicious and huge portions! Menu had so many options I wanted to try it all! Everyone's food looked fabulous. Will definitely be back read more

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Slow service. Bigger issue was lack of flavor. Both my and my wife's entrees lacked flavor. We had the Cuban sampler appetizer -- also brining and lacking flavor. Not terrible but not great. There are better places to eat in Louisville. read more

The food here is amazing, and so are their mojotos. The servers are always nice, and they even joke around with me. One of my favorite places to have dinner at in Louisville read more

Fantastic lunch today and it provided exactly what I was craving. Guacamole and plantains - yes, all day! They were kind enough to bring out nacho chips for my husband because of his allergies. I also ordered a side salad and empanadas. The only item I wouldn't recommend is the queso. It was thin and watery. Lots of seating inside and out plus a party room for rental. Everyone that helped us was friendly and helpful. Service was attentive. I'm already planning another pick up of guacamole and plantains! read more

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My friend and I visited last week. We ordered plantains with guacamole and spinach and cheese empanadas. Everything was delicious! We enjoyed our empanadas so much we requested another order. The service and ambiance was great, especially with the live music. I would definitely visit again. read more

Havana Rumba. You know her and you love her. But last time I went boy was I blown out of the water with the Pescado a la Parrilla! DELICIOUS fish fillet with a cilantro and garlic rub. I fear from now on I will have trouble trying anything else on the menu after having this yummy of a meal. Inside the ambiance is a little loud with live music but it's worth it. In order to set a seat outside most nights I would recommend calling ahead of time. Of course the service is steady, quick & kind. We love Havana Rumba and always will. read more

Havana Rumba - Pescado a la Parrilla - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

Absolutely amazing! The food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and everything we ordered was delicious

This spot has limited hours and is packed during every one of them! And we see why! Upon arrival, the vibe, the lights, the colors, the atmosphere, is wonderful! The food is DELICIOUS! We had the steak quesadilla special which was perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender, the grilled veggie plate which is LIP SMACKING and seasoned perfectly, and the vaca Frita which was also DELICIOUS! Had peppers added which isn't traditional but tasted fabulous! Also had the spinach and cheese empanada! Perfect! The pastry was scrumptious and the filling was so soft and flavorful! Took home some cafe Cubano and it was perfect as well. read more

Havana Rumba - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

My server tonight, Amanda, was great! Music tonight was perfect. Not too loud to where you can't hear yourself think. I was just here last night with coworkers and ordered the same thing (which is why I came back) and it wasn't as good. But it's okay, it was still good. Just not AS GOOD tonight. But my mojito filled the gap! And helped me to relax after the reason why I'm eating alone tonight. read more

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Lively, outstanding restaurant. Excellent food, drinks, and service. Live music. A great place to go with friends and all around experience!

This place had me thinking about their food days after it was so yummy. Everything is recommended, the only issue are the hours are a little weird (open at 5pm on weekdays). Delightful food, perfect for a casual quick bite or an impactful dinner with family and friends. Huge indoor and outdoor dining, great for large parties. Did I mention the food was delicious? read more

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One of our favorite restaurants and we don't live in the area. We always stop here when traveling thru Louisville and we have never been disappointed. Portions are big and we always have enough to take home for another yummy meal. The place has lots of energy and often live music which adds to the ambiance. Service is always friendly. read more

My wife and I decided to go out with some friends of ours for dinner and we could not decide where we wanted to go. The other couple recommended Havana Rumba and we had never eaten there before so we thought, why not. When we arrived, we walked in the front door and if you didn't know you were in Louisville, KY, you'd swear you had walked into a place in Miami. The wonderful music and decor immediately put you in the perfect frame of mind. The hostess was super friendly and they promptly seated us out on the patio. The weather was perfect and so was the seating. Some outdoor places cram as many chairs and tables in as they can and you feel really cramped. We didn't feel that was at all. My wife and I love to watch Food Network and we have seen lots of Cuban cuisine on different shows but we had never tried it before. One of my absolute favorite steak dishes is arrachera and when I saw it on the menu, I had to have it. I was not disappointed. One of the best I've had outside of central Mexico. The vibe was great and they had live music. Not too loud that you couldn't talk to your guests but most certainly lively and fun. My only complaint is a first world complaint and that is that there are too many amazing looking dishes on the menu. We will definitely be making this one of our frequent stops. read more

One of our favorite spots in Louisville. Nice live latin music on the covered patio, good food snd service.

Outstanding food and service! My son got the Ropa Vieja and loved it. We got empanadas for the whole family and loved them. I got salmon and rice, and it had amazing flavor! My husband got Palomilla steak and it also had amazing flavor too. My daughter had salad, and absolutely loved the salad. I highly recommend going to here if you're going by Louisville. read more

We had another tremendous dining experience with a new Waiter- Hector - he went above & beyond taking care of us.. the consistent outstanding service & food is a bargain! read more

Great food with a variety of different flavors and good prices and portions. Will definitely be back to try more options

Always loved this place and the food is on point. But don't order carry out! They are unorganized and don't even check if they're handing out the correct order. read more

I wasn't very hungry. I'm vegan. So, I requested the grilled vegetables with no butter or oil. They tasted great! read more

Havana Rumba - Grilled vegetables!!!! - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

What a great place to come to for dinner and drinks. The appetizer, food, and drink were amazing. Service was great and the place was slam packed hopping busy. They had live music on a Saturday evening, and the whole vibe was upbeat and on point. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Havana Rumba - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

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I had a delicious dinner recently at Havana Rumba. We also ordered the plantains and queso for an appetizer but it was too good that there's no picture evidence We were seated quickly, which we were pleased with due it to being a Friday evening. We chose to sit inside since it was still warm out, but the patio looked wonderful and there was live music outside! read more

Havana Rumba - Cuban Near Me - Middletown, Kentucky

Havana Rumba is as consistent as it gets. I find comfort in choosing to dine someplace where you know what to expect and Havana Rumba never lets me down. The food is delicious, the service is stellar, the atmosphere is fun, and the cocktails are strong. I've yet to have a bad experience. It's a great place to have a celebration or gather with family. They have live music. If you're looking for quiet, this isn't the spot for you. For any other occasion, it fits the bill. Full disclosure, years ago I ran into my future husband dining at the St. Matthews location. Years later, we are happily married and have two children. I have dined here with new acquaintances that have become lifelong friends. For me, this place is so special that I actually considered naming my second born "Havana." Maybe it's something in the air, but this place just might change your life. read more

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We had a delicious dinner tonight here at Havana Rumba in Middletown. The service is always really great with some of the kindest staff around. I absolutely love their food and the restaurant is amazing with lots of throwbacks to Cuba. Whether you are looking at the classic Cadillac desk or the decorative bathrooms, you'll be whisked away to a new place jere. read more

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Great food and the presentation is also a feast for the eyes. They have a fun and vibrant atmosphere, which makes for a memorable night out. The service is great too. read more

First visit. Sat at bar and had a Coconut Margarita while the wife had a Cuban Colada - both were excellent. I ordered the Steak Chimichurri which was outstanding with the green sauce, although I didn't care for the red. Swapped my white rice with the dirty rice that came with my wife's Mango Glazed Salmon, which she said was good. The dirty rice blows the white rice out of the water. Neither of us ate the fried plantains because that's just not our thing. Service was warm & welcoming, live music was enjoyable, and over atmosphere was top-notch. Will definitely be back. read more