Was in the area to try and enjoy the Parade of Lost Souls one rainy Halloween Saturday night with my two dogs and a stroller, I found most the dogs allowed marked restaurants to have their patios closed and ended up stumbling upon the warm inviting covered patio at Havana instead to much delight. I think this might one of my favorite dog friendly restaurants in Vancouver! Every single person on Havana's team is wonderful, friendly and super understanding. A warm, friendly, super welcoming, vibrant and wonderful environment place to be on a rainy day with the most delicious crispy perfect fish tacos and sangria! read more

I went with a friend who comes here one afternoon in December, so we sampled from the Happy Hour menu and a few drinks from their regular drinks menu. We tried: Happy hour Cubano - I appreciated it that it was not greasy, and wasn't a goopy mess of mayo like other ones I've had. I think I would like a bit more meat in it, but overall it was good. Happy hour burger - it was actually pretty good. The bun was fresh, the veggies crisp, and the patty was a good smash burger with nice flavour. If I were ordering it again, I would ask for an extra patty, as the meat gets a bit lost with everything in the burger. Happy hour chips & salsa - we added guacamole to our order. The salsa was very bland. We both doused each chip we ate with the very mild hot sauce they brought to the table. The chips were good. Happy hour beers - both the house lime lager and ale were tasty. The Cuban old fashioned - my friend enjoyed her drink. I thought it was too sweet. Santa Clara sling - it was good, but needed more acidity and was sweet. Classic pineapple daiquiri - good but needed more lime. I appreciated that while it wasn't on the menu, they made it for me and only charged me $10 during happy hour! Guava margarita slush - it was actually pretty good but a bit too sweet for us. We fixed that by adding a couple of extra shots of tequila to it. The place got very busy by 5:30pm, and the atmosphere was lively and staff were great. I think my main quibble is that the drinks and food menu seems to think it's mostly a Mexican restaurant, which is why I'm only giving it 3 stars. read more

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A pitcher of coconut margaritas might slightly bias my review but I had a wonderful happy hour here along with a Cubano sandwich, ceviche, and a couple of orders of tostones which are smashed bananas that are fried and served with a guacamole sauce. Honestly everything tasted delicious and we had the best happy hour we've had in months. The restaurant has a very trendy and laid-back vibe and the staff was very friendly and helpful. It is my new favorite restaurant in Vancouver. read more

Havana - Cubano and tostones and a pitcher of coconut margaritas. - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Food is half way decent. This isn't authentic Mexican food I will say that. Good vibe tho, drinks are cool. Good happy hour. read more

Went with a friend for a drink and light snack. Ordered their rose sangria and a couple of appies: mariquitas and third beach bowl salad We absolutely loved the mariquitas (plantain chips). crispy and very well seasoned! recommend The salad has a variety of of fresh produce and it is a very good mix. However, the dressing together with the spinach and avocado made ut a bit watery to my preference. Will order the dressing on the side next time The rose sangria is a bit weak. tastes more like a juice punch. will go back to try the red sangria instead. read more

Havana - Third beach bowl salad - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Nice ambiance and vibes on commercial drive! Enjoy the drinks here. Service is not bad. read more

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It was a busy Sat night on The Drive and we were a group of 8 without reservations but luckily Havana was able to accommodate us. Decor was nice with Halloween decorations up already. We order ceviche as appies and then for the main we ordered the pulled several pork enchiladas and paellas to share. Everyone enjoyed the mains and I particularly liked the paella as there are not that many restaurants that serve seafood paella around town. It was good size for 2 people and lots of seafood. I'll come back just for paella. For Dessert, we had churros donut which was lighter than typical churros read more

Havana - Churros donuts - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I went in with my choir people tonight for an early dinner. Server was very friendly and helpful, drinks came promptly. She took our orders, didn't mess up any of our orders despite our large multiple tables party. The margaritas especially the spicy pineapple one is delicious, and my pulled pork enchiladas was piping hot, flavourful and huge portion. I don't know why I don't go there often, but I really should. read more

Okay food, okay service. 3.5 is kind of accurate. Just seriously LOUD and hard to hear my friend across the table. Saw a couple outside on the way out and they seemed fine with the patio heaters and blankets. Came here for Dine Out Vancouver. Chicharron was good, deconstructed tacos were a bit messy but I liked the pineapple bits the best. Churro bombs were ... the bomb. Would come back for that dessert but not necessarily anything else. read more

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Came in for happy hour, ambiance on the deck was great for a warm summer day, service was friendly and prompt. We only had a few snacks of what we had. The tostones were great, reminded me of home as a latino myself. Ceviche was good but the flavour balance was not quite there. Chips and salsa were nice a spicy and the mojitos were on point! read more

Havana - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Perfect restaurant to go for a late summer day dinner. When I think of a restaurant on the "Drive" I always think of Havana. The sidewalk patio is one of the best in Vancouver. This time I had three servers serve us. Two due to work shift overlap. All three; Jenna, Rey and Laura were wonderful. Food was good, drinks were good..... The interior was renovated since I was there last and looked good. read more

Havana - Paella - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came here on a Sunday afternoon. We sat outside under a heater. Very cute restaurant with cute Halloween decorations. The server was really friendly and gave us great recommendations. I ordered a chicken sandwich, my friend ordered a cubano sandwich, and my other friend ordered chicken and waffles. Everything was delicious! We also ordered three of their Halloween-themed cocktails, but they were just okay. The food was great and I recommend a visit! read more

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The ambience of the deck on a nice summer day is great, but aside from that, I'm not sure I would return. I got a cocktail which tasted like it was put together in a rush with bottom shelf alcohol. The salad was pretty pricey for what it was. read more

Havana - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went for breakfast and it was hard to decide what to order. There are a lot of great options. I tried their Chorizo Hash with their Caesar cocktail and they were so yummy. Their service is awesome. If you have questions they can help you out!!! Beautiful environment that reminds me of Havana. P.s.: Busy place, try to arrive earlier or you will wait! read more

Went out for bday dinner with my gramma and cousin and found havana. The place was nice but our server did not want to listen to concerns (turns around before we could finish talking), was super snob, and did not put in my cousin's order. We shared the platter (BIRRIA BEEF MEDIUM RARE TACO PLATTER ) since her's did not arrive, but the beef was SUPER CHEWY and another server came to our table and said "it's just cooked liked that" yes! but we can't chew it! They covered for the platter and one of our desserts but the candles melted on them Anyways, NEVER COMING BACK!! read more

Try the ceviche for appys, Cubano sando for a main, and churro bombs for dessert! I've been here a handful of times before and each time it never disappoints. Staff are super friendly and attentive, not to mention probably the hottest in Vancouver next to Cactus Club, and the atmosphere is always vibrant and welcoming. read more

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Went to celebrate mid week as got there close to the end of happy hour, and we got a margarita pitcher, which was good value but it had so much ice, so it gets watered down, prefer spicy margs as imagine they use a cheaper tequila brand for the pitcher? We got the ceviche with banana chips and fried tortilla chips and tostones from their HH menu to share. They had an avocado mousse and a spicy sauce. I ordered the seared tuna which was an appetizer so on the lighter side and it was presented very well, but very small slimmers of tuna, barely seasoned, would not order it again. Our table enjoyed their tacos but all the options were fried or pork which I did not want. The best thing I had was the churro bombs, yes fried so not a healthy dessert, but if a dessert is healthy, can it be as good? It reminded me of a Thai donut with a crème to dip it in. Our waitress was amazing and glad we tried it but as I come from the land of Cuban food, it was lacking in the flavor and spice. It gets very crowded and love the vibe of the area. Hope to make it back when the weather lightens up for patio season. read more

I love eating Cubano sandwiches so I chose the weekday brunch Croque Senora. Well pressed Cubano, tasty meal. read more

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Oh man, I've been wanting to come here for a long time and so glad we did today. Especially come on a day or evening when it's sunny! But they have you covered (literally) if it's not sunny. They have a completely outside patio, a patio that's covered and inside. The patio that's covered has heat lamps too, so you'll be kept warm. The service was top notch and everyone was so friendly We did happy hour and mainly ordered drinks but did get some snacks. Everything was delicious! I ordered the Santa Clara Sling, which was AMAZING. If you love passionfruit, and rum, this is the one. My other friend got the Cuban old fashion with brown butter rum (do I need to say more) and then the spicy pineapple margarita......the only problem I had, was that they weren't bottomless! They were allllll so amazing! If I wanted something I could sip or would be the sling, if I wanted something in a jug, the spicy pineapple margarita! The ceviche was yum, felt really cooked through, almost a bit dry, but the flavours were yummy. The favorite was the Pablano corn dip was the best and I want it again! My hubby did the 1212 burger, and it was a great moist, flavorful burger. I loved the bun, it was the best burger bun I've had in awhile. All in all, it made me wanting more and I'll for sure be back! read more

Havana - Best cocktails! - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

WOW! It has been literally 10 years since I have visited Havana. I thought I was here at least within the past 2-3 years. But anyways I am here to update my review or maybe like a check-in of how they are doing within the past 10 years. Came here for happy hour with a friend on a weekday and to be honest, they have been VERY consistent. My friend I came here for a pitcher of sangria, and it was delicious and very boozy red. Loved it a lot. And we had some appys and a burger and a sandwich. It was consistently beautiful and to boot, still love their patio thing they have, but I was never much of a patio queen. The waitress who was serving us was helpful and she was nice. She was attentive and she was always around when we needed more food or more ordering. On top of that, she did let us know about Happy Hour cut off time and she was nice about it. Anyways, Havana always seem to be a great place to hang out, and they will be consistent with all their food and drinks! Love the vibes and will always recommend over other Vancouver spots! That is a for sure!! read more

I came back to Havana again after an absence of almost 15 years. It is still a solid choice for a fun and jovial dining experience. Service is great and drinks are good. My hibiscus mule was very refreshing on a hot summer evening. We had ceviche, pulpo y chorizo, to stones, Calle Ocho salad, and paella. Our salad and paella were very flavourful. Tostones are always great. The portions of fish in the ceviche and octopus in the pulpo y chorizo make them look like they are the accompaniments versus being the main ingredients. They were more avocado than fish in the ceviche and chorizo / potatoes / tomatoes than octopus in the other dish. I will go back to try the cubano sandwiches though. They look good. read more

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It's quite a lively place on a Saturday evening. They have a small patio and parklet seating (quite large/nice - with umbrellas to block sun). Most tables were full the entire time we were there. Unfortunately, we sat inside and it was quite loud from music/people so we had to talked in very raised voices to hear one another. We ordered tostones (good), ceviche (lacking - not much fish, mostly avocado), grilled octopus/chorizo (ok - not much octopus), paella (big portion but so salty), salad (actually, one of the better items). Service was good and portions decent sized. The food though was just ok - some dishes came out hot while others felt barely warm. Salt levels were through the roof on a couple items while others seemed to have right amount of seasoning. It just felt disjointed overall. read more

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Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Reservations are made online on OpenTable and require a credit card to hold the reservation. The patio is first come, first served. We visited in late April and the additional street patio was already set up and ready for the summer. Food: The tacos (Fish & Carnitas) with fries $18. Rating 6.5/10. There are other side options as well. The taco tortilla is quite thick and not pleasant to eat, and doesn't pair well with the stuffing. The fish taco has a kick to it, while the carnitas taco was a bit dry and needed some sauce. Friends had highly recommended the fries, but I was disappointed when I tried them. They were thick, straight-cut fries with a hard exterior and were not fluffy inside. The Little Havana Lunch Bowl $18, with an additional $6 for Spanish Chorizo. Rating 6.5/10. I did not enjoy the canchita as it was a little too hard and crunchy when mixed with the other food items. There was nothing special about the bowl, but I recommend adding the Spanish chorizo as the additional taste and texture elevates the bowl. The Hibiscus Mule $7 - Rating 10/10. It is non-alcoholic, but vodka can easily be added for an extra $4. It is very refreshing on a sunny day on the patio, and the drink also looks fancy. read more

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Finally tried Havana! The corn dip with crispy chips is unreal. As are the triple cooked fries. The veggie burger is alright. Will be going back again soon for the cheesy poblano + corn dip goodness! read more

Havana - Crispy (made in house I'm assuming) pita chips that accompanied the corn dip. - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Havana was our nirvana after a full day trip to Whistler. We went there on a Saturday evening at about 9.30pm and were instantly seated. I was absolutely sure that there would be a long wait just because the place is always crowded but I was pleasantly surprised. I had my doubts again when I saw the menu and realized it is a very limited menu. Based on our server's recommendation we ended up getting avacado tostones, Commercial Club Burger, and Calle Ocho Salad. We were not disappointed. The restaurant lived up to its reputation and the food was all delicious. The Commercial Club was nothing special but the other two were mouthwateringly delicious. If you are ever at Havana, do try their avacado tostones! read more

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Great service :) great food! great vibes. We had the chicken burger which was delicious!! Had that with another side of triple cooked fries and the corn dip which is uhhhhhmazing, the tortilla chips are what all tortilla chips should taste and CRUNCH like! read more

Havana - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nice ambiance, outdoor patio was poppin for late night happy hour. Spicy margarita was really spicy. All the food was delish. Would come again. read more

Only my second time here! Amazing tasty delicious food brought me back! The Paella was magnificent - supreme & tasty! Full of flavour - the black rice - while I'll admit to at first being hesitant to try it - was super delicious! Believe it or not I'm not a rice fanatic but this rice I could have again!!! The Ceviche could have been marinated a little longer but regardless it was downed in a flash - yummy! It was latter in the afternoon & the place was steady. As plates were being delivered around us it was great to watch the reaction & seeing the joy on peoples faces. I really like the theme & decor of this restaurant - one really does feel like they're in Cuba! Fantastic menu selection & great drinks available! A true gem on the Drive (Commercial Drive - https://thedrive.ca/ ) - the lively, historic, cultural & colourful exciting street outside of downtown Vancouver! And for those asking - no I did not see Castro nor did I smoke a cigar! LOL read more

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It must've been a decade since I was here last, it certainly has had a gorgeous makeover! I came in for a weekend brunch with out of town friends. Seated in the back section surrounded by beautiful plants, teal walls and woven rattan light fixtures with a great view of the bar/ and street. I loved the Bottle of Sigura Vidas sparking with 3 options of juice! Started with a appy of the fried plantains with avo dip, was delicious! My partner and I shared the Chicken and Waffles, and the Enchilada Brunch Skillet. Both dishes were tasty and plated beautifully. It had a great vibe here, no rushing us out like some places do on a sunday. read more

My sister told me lots of good things about this place. I never got a chance to try it until very recently. Came here with B. I got the Salmon Gravlax and he got the Chorizo Hash. The Salmon Gravlax was super tasty. Not wow but close. One big issue was that it wasn't filling at all. There were hardly any potatoes to fill me up. There were a few pieces of salmon. I did liked the poach egg though. It was cooked perfect. My sister said the portion here used to be huge. However, just a year ago they changed management and so everything has changed. This included the menu and of course the portion size. B said his Chorizo Hash was super yummy. I can tell by how fast he ate his lunch. The place wasn't super back when we arrived but again it was like almost 2 pm. I will still come back. I do like their food. read more

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We were craving veggies and this place did not disappoint. The bowls were filled with fresh veggies, seasoned well and sauced to perfection. They were filling and I did not feel like it was too much food. I did need to add shrimp for some protein because that's what my body needs. The service was excellent and folks were friendly. I would like to go back again because the drink menu is extensive and impressive. read more

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I stopped by right at opening on a weekday. I was seated right away by the windows. Water and menus were dropped off. I ordered a cheeky tiki and a cubano sandwich with mariquitas (plantain chips). Drink and food arrived fairly quickly as I had placed my order before the lunch rush. My cheeky tiki drink was nicely presented. It was a mix of pineapple, orange and lime juices mixed with passion fruit and coconut syrup. It was a citrusy drink. My sandwich was good. I think bread, cheese and deli meat are always a good combination. Also, this is part of their meal share program to provide a meal to a youth in need. It is a great way to help the community and I wished more restaurants were able to participate in similar activities. The plantain chips were crunchy, slightly sweet and slightly salty. Service was good. Our server checked up on us regularly to clear plates. Parking can be challenging as the area is busy. There is limited free residential parking if you are willing to drive around to find a spot. read more

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One of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing food. Highly recommend this place. Just overall great vibes. I always order a classic red wine sangria here. read more

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All food delicious but more than that I met most pleasant friendly server in Vancouver. My friend had no clue about latino/Cuban dishes. So she asked the server's recommendation. We began talking about our diet and the server lady explained all main dishes characters. So impressive. And it was weekday night and middle of dinner time, snowing started. Maybe slow night for them. But because of that, they seemed to take care of customers more than usual. Glad we made it. read more

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Great food and gracious host at Havana. The business partners visited Havana and wanted to bring that atmosphere back to Vancouver. And they did. Started with appys avocado tostones and croquettes. The grilled cauliflower and coconut mussels were nice (no photo, went too fast), but the clear winners were the achiote-marinated​ half chicken and grill octopus. Every plate was presented aesthetically and the taste goes so deep into the succulent food. I liked them all but the octopus sure stood out. Marinated ahead of time and slow cooked, giving it a penetrating full flavour. The texture was just bouncy enough without being chewy or overcooked. The biggest surprise is probably the 60-seat theatre tucked to the side of the renovated back area (where we were seated), used for anything like improv, plays, or just an office party. (Office meeting sounds too stiff, doesn't it?) Can't wait till it warms up so that I can sip up a sangria or a mojito at their patio! read more

I believe that a great dining experience is more than a menu. So I want to say Kudos to whoever styled and manages Havana! From top to bottom it's a standout. The elevated al fresco dining area, with its rattan lamps glowing, is wonderful. But it doesn't stop there. Every table that we saw has comfortable booths, so is great for groups or couples. There's not a bad seat in the house. The high ceiling is painted turquoise and the ceiling fans help give that Havana vibe. The walls are a festive backdrop of colourful layers of earth tones and etched messages-- like you'd see in Cuba. Loved the brass hanging planters, too. Beautiful colour palette all around, which makes dining there a transporting experience. Food: The Cubans sandwich is awesome. Hot-pressed with melted cheese, ham, and pickles -- everything I expected. The mole fries were great, too. Crispy despite having mole sauce. It's like Cuban poutine. The flan and tres leches cake aren't traditionally made, but their creative take on these classics was quite good! Drinks: We had the passion fruit mojitos and the and The Oaxacan. We'll return for Clarified Mai Tai, Casanova, and others. Nice drink menu! The Waitstaff were all polished, yet warm and friendly. Our dedicated waiter was awesome. I highly recommend Havana for an unpretentious, yet cool and visually appealing experience. Given the popularity of El Santo and Piva in New Westminster, I think Havana would do well in New West, too! Maybe in the waterfront Bosa building that's coming up? read more

Really enjoyed our visit here. Service was mediocre but the food was AMAZINGG ! We ordered the Ceviche, Mussels España, and Commercial Club. The chicken in the Commercial Club was tender, thick and juicy! Everything about this dish was extra buttery and delicious. The ceviche came with plantain and is not the average traditional order you'd get from seafood restaurants. Definitely had a Cuban/Latin American fusion. The Mussels were also fabulous. A little spicy but very flavourful. They gave us a bottle of hot sauce but the dishes were spiced and flavour well enough that we didn't need the extra condiment！ Their decor and ambiance were also get aesthetically pleasing. read more

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I found they had very limited options on their menu. But what I think what makes this place so special is how welcoming they are to their customers. The food is good, just they had a lot more options. But they are so welcoming that they let you carve on their walls because they want it to be known how many people stop in for a bite! read more

Came here for my sister's birthday after attending a Yelp Elite event last month! I was so impressed with how they renovated the place and re-vamped the menu. I wasn't able to make a reservation online for 7 people but I called and a manager told me that they would be able to seat us easily. Please note I called about 2.5 weeks in advance. We were seated immediately (woohoo, I LOVE not waiting!) and our server asked us if we wanted to order some drinks. I recommended the mojitos and margaritas because I thought they were so delicious when we sampled them at the Yelp Event! Perfect if you're in the mood for something bright and refreshing without too much boozy-ness. Take a look at some of the photos I took of the appies we shared! My favourites were the midnight snack croquettes (that sauce...YUM), the roasted cauliflower (yummy spicy kick) and the tostones which were these little bites of twice fried plantains packed with flavour! I also recommend getting a side of their plantain chips.... which serve as the perfect scooping method for the aioli sauce it comes with (is it obvious that i'm a sauce-y kind of girl?). Can't wait to come back in the summer to enjoy pitchers of sangria and more appies on the patio! read more

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So many of my Yelp pals have positively reviewed Havana that I determined it was high time to get in on the secret. The restaurant is beautiful, warm, and inviting without being too fussy. Service was 5+ stars in the way that they managed that delicate balance of being attentive without hovering. Our water glasses never went dry, and all food came out in short order. We started with the cheesy corn and poblano dip, served with lightly fried bread sticks (not too greasy) and tostones (fried plantains). This was the hit of the meal for me. That dip--magically more-ish, with the right balance of cheese and poblano flavors. And those bread sticks--so soft and light. I implore you to get the dip! The shrimp tacos, accompanied with shredded cabbage and avocado crema were tasty, but quite heavy on the cabbage filler. I'm all for veggies, but the ratio of the ingredients seemed a bit out of balance, and the shrimps kind of got lost. Overall the menu seems to be a modern hybrid take on Cuban-inspired dishes, rather than purist old guard Cuban staples so expect to find ingredients like shrimp, pork, and coconut alongside Spanish paella and patatas bravas, and Peruvian ceviche. read more

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