Unassuming place that packs quite a big punch flavor-wise. Came in and was greeted by a very nice lady who answered all of my questions pleasantly. We got the Cuban frita burger with the side of yucca fries (with the mojo sauce). I was completely and utterly blown away by all of the flavors I experienced this day. The chorizo mix in the burger patty was so delectable, and provided such a good hit of umami. Additionally, the shoe-string fries within the burgers (not a gimmick!), added such an amazing texture to the burger. The sauce itself balanced out the rest of the burger and created a very harmonious product. The yucca fries were AMAZING. The outside was SUPER crispy with a very soft and sluffy interior. And finally, the star of the shoe was that mojo sauce. What do they put in there?? It's so addicting I wanted to drink it like a smoothie. Overall, no complaints. I was very pleased with everything I got. 5/5 stars, would come back again for more. read more

Food was yummy and flavorful at a reasonable price. I had the ropa vieja: portion wasn't huge, but was very nice and popped with flavor. Service was nice: employees were friendly, and it's a cute little location! read more

Had lunch here - the Cuban is better than I had in Miami, I'll keep you posted if it's better than Havana. The guava daiquiri was both unique and delish. Parking is street parking in the CWE: scant, metered and often a hike. read more

Havana's food was superb! The owner introduced us to a special stew that she had made the day we visited. It was so delicious. Alex and I shared a Cuban, the Stew and some Plantains. Oh...and I also enjoyed some of their perfectly seasoned Black Bean Soup. The ambiance is casual and comfortable. The owner was very attentive while we enjoyed our meal before heading to see Ronny Chieng at The Pageant. We will definitely go back to Hanana's. read more

Tasty! The whole family enjoyed our meal. The waitress was nice and helpful in letting us know what were the popular dishes to order. My kids said the fries were one of the best they had. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

Thrilled to enjoy some Cuban food, as my hometown doesn't have many Cuban options. I was able to find convenient street parking and snagged one of the last tables. Service was friendly and prompt. I ordered the Ropa Vieja entree. It was served with black beans and rice with plantains and fried yucca fries. Perfectly cooked, so much flavor in every bite and the portions were large. I am still stuffed 2.5 hours later. Yum! read more

Finally! A real Cuban restaurant that serves traditional dishes with love and care. This is a cute hideaway in the West End of St Louis. They have all the traditional dishes but we could only try one. We had the Lechon Asado Moros, and sweet plantains (maduros). I really wanted blacks beans and white rice and they gladly substituted. But, after tasting my wife's moros, I'm getting that next time. The use red beans and spice up the rice. Everything was so tasty and portions were perfect. Can't wait to go back! read more

Havana's Cuisine - Lechon Asado with Moros and Sweet Plantains. The Moros is a unique version that is very tasty. - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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I had seen great reviews for this little spot so I thought I should give it a try. There was a small wait but once seated, the service was fast and on point. The staff is family or at least close friends and you can tell because they pride themselves in taking great care of their customers. The food was great as expected and I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. A special mention to the empanadas, they were truly amazing. You will not be disappointed! read more

What an outstanding Restaurant! Never been in this area before and decided it was time to try Cuban Cuisine. The food was the best Cuban Cuisine I've had, including trying it in Tampa and Miami. Everything was done perfectly service was prompt, and everything tasted authentic. Even the iced tea had that unique Cuban Tang, that I don't know how they make . Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Had to come back again. As delicious as before and their lunch special of half a Cuban sandwich plus black bean soup or an empanada is incredible for $10. Empanada was super flaky, moist and filled nicely. The sandwich was buttery and that bread fresh from Tampa is incredible. Definitely support this place. To have this excellent quality of Cuban food downtown is a blessing :) read more

Havana's Cuisine - Half cuban sandwich and beef empanada - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

I don't have much experience with Cuban food but I have to say this was absolutely delicious. Central West End is a foodie area for sure and this should be your next stop while there. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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They were out of the arroz con pollo which I was most excited to try, and didn't have a back up in mind so I went with the Ropa Veija plate. It was very fresh tasting, it came with black bean soup, fried yucca and plantains. The seating was a little confusing, wasn't sure if we ordered at the register or got sat, but you do sit anywhere and order from your table. I will have to come again to try the arroz con pollo! read more

Havana's Cuisine - Ropa Vieja Plate, Ropa Vieja Sandwich, Beef and Cheese empanada - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

I'm going to start off with saying I've never tried Cuban food. But after this visit, I am totally hooked. Such great flavors great service and great drinks easy parking. The interior looks like it just is part of Cuba. Please take some time and check this place out. It's amazing read more

Havana's Cuisine recently moved to their new location at 12 S. Euclid in the Central West End and I'm so glad they did or I may have never discovered this excellent dining spot! They are between Laclede Avenue and Forest Park Parkway on the east side of the street. This is a small restaurant with only 9 tables but they also offer carry out as witnessed by several people coming in to pick up their meals. The restaurant walls are adorned with traditional Cuban straw fedora hats, had a large screen TV playing various Cuban pop bands and was clean and had a very welcoming vibe. The service was fast and very friendly with the chef coming to our table to discuss our meals! I will admit it was around 8:30 PM and they close at 9 PM so that may not happen during their busy time. I ordered the Ropa Vieja Plate, and my wife ordered the Cuban sandwich. I added empanadas, one beef and one with chorizo as an appetizer. We definitely over ordered. (Okay, I did, she didn't!) The food was delicious! My wife stated it was as good as the Cuban sandwich she had in Key West several years ago. The bread is flown in from Tampa and was just about perfect for the sandwich. I enjoyed the shredded beef, black beans and plantains and, as my side dish, I ordered fried cassava root (from the yucca plant). The proportions were very generous and the empanadas were exceptional! They offer a few alcoholic drinks such as the Cuba Libre and we ordered a mojito to share. We brought home two takeout boxes as leftovers and really look forward to eating there again! Check it out. You'll be glad you did. read more

Havana's Cuisine - The Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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Amazing! Feels like I'm back home when I am there. Love seeing a family ran business, especially one that reminds me of my own family. They are new to the CWE, so services is a little slower but it sounds like they are getting more staff to help keep up with demand. We ordered the Ropa vieja and arroz con pollo plates and they were both very flavorful. The portions were big; definitely enough food to eat until you're full and still have leftovers to take home. The papas rellenas were delicious, they didn't even need the sauce, but it was a nice to have two different sauces for it. I'ts cozy in there, you're in close quarters but not on top of each other. I will definitely be visiting again and trying new plates! read more

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Cute little spot for authentic Cuban food. The wings were really good. The lechon was also. My mojito was just okay. Would skip that next time. read more

The folks here seem to be pretty nice and I would definitely return to give them another try although I wasn't super impressed with my order. I got the special with half a Cuban and 1 empanada. The main issue was the amount of grease. When I cut into the empanada the grease just ran out and soaked the paper liner. My Cuban was also kinda greasy- I blotted some off with my napkin. There was lots of meat on the sandwich and I would have loved more pickles (can't have too many of those). It was made on the traditional Cuban bread so that was great! My friend got a salad and it was sizable! She only ate 1/3 of it. read more

Delicious Cuban food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. We had chicken and pork bowls and both were top-notch! We will definitely come back soon. read more

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My coworker and I ate here for lunch on a workday afternoon. The restaurant was not very busy, so we were able to be seated right away. Our orders were taken right away, and the food was quickly brought out! I ordered my first Cuban sandwich actually. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was absolutely delicious. The sauce for the sandwich was great! I really enjoyed eating here for lunch. It was pretty quiet which made work conversation very easy! Definitely recommend giving this is a try when in the area! read more

Havana's Cuisine - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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The food was fantastic, great tasting, and very reasonable on price. The food was served quickly and was hot.

Stepped in here for a quick bite in the middle of the workday. My food was great! The Maduros were perfectly cooked and the service was friendly and quick. Celia Cruz on the TV. Will be back to try the coffee. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Empanadas y Platanos Maduros - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

Top tier Cuban Food. The new location is vibrant and has a homey feel. The old location was also great but parking at times was a hassle. What hasn't changed is their quality food. The portions are good at a reasonable price. Love the staff and their positive attitude. My go to order is the Lechon Asado. Juicy pork with succulent plantains and flavorful rice. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Lechón Asado - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

First visit today & everything was Amazing. The food was spot on & our server was kind, friendly & knowledgeable. The perk was I was able to buy a loaf of Cuban Bread to take home. Now I don't have to fly to Tampa to get it. I'm a happy camper. read more

The owner of this restaurant just came and did a presentation for our students and was the most gracious, kind and attentive presenter. She brought food from the restaurant and it was amazing. The flavors and variety was delicious and the portions were so amazing for such a reasonable price. It was an honor to hear her story and her storytelling about how she started the business and how she sources her ingredients from around the country is so inspiring. I cannot wait to visit the location and have a meal in her restaurant, but for anyone who is looking for an amazing caterer I fully recommend Havana's cuisine! I will definitely be using her again for a program or personal event! Everyone in St. Louis needs to run to this restaurant for authentic Cuban cuisine! read more

I got the Ropa Vieja and my partner got the Cuban, along with the special rum drink and the Cortadito at the end. Everything was absolutely amazing, the food was so flavorful, seasoned to perfection and balanced well. The plantains were the best I've had in a while- they were slightly charred and cooked on the outside which gave it so much flavor when you bit into them. The fried yucca were salted well and crispy. The chef brought out our food and looked so proud and excited for us to eat it, which in turn made us so excited to try everything. Service was slower. If you're expecting servers to be checking on you often, this isn't the place to go, but they are around to flag down and get service when needed- they just don't smother you like some places do which is nice until you need dessert and the check. Overall it was wonderful food, great atmosphere and well priced options. I have been telling everyone to come here as often as I can. The food speaks for itself. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Ropa Vieja - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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Amazing food! Best Cuban sandwich I have ever had and I have had many around the Miami area. Everything that I have had has been excellent. My husband was in the hospital and had a special request and the owner went above and beyond to make it happen. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Cuban cuisine downtown! Authentic! Everything I ordered is exceptional and I enjoyed every bite. Recommend: the plate to enjoy multiple options and the beef empanada (the cheese makes it for me) Looking forward to another dine in experience soon! read more

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Tried this place on a Saturday. Didn't realize it closed at 7, but got there a little after 6 and was excited to try the menu! Parking was a little difficult, but that's how parking downtown is, so I was expecting that! They have a good sized menu but I decided to try the Cuban sandwich. My husband got one of the dishes but I cannot remember what it was called. Overall good came out quickly and was flavorful. My sandwich was huge so I only ate about half of it! Empanadas were really good and came out warm and crispy. Since we got there so late, they were already out of the flan, which I will have to go back for. Service was good. It got pretty busy after we got there! As for the location, it's simple, has some tables and was clean. Looks like they also have some dominoes to keep you company! Def a must try in stl! I will def be going back for the flan! read more

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The food was beyond amazing! I tried yucca, plantains, and a vegetarian wrap. I was so full and sad that I didn't have room for dessert- which looked delicious. Felt authentic and unique. read more

Had lunch last week food was delicious. Cute restaurant decorated well very friendly staff. Helpful explaining the items on the menu we had questions of. read more

The food is outstanding! Atmosphere is calm and welcoming. Both the Ropa Vieja, and Lechon Asado were fantastic and highly recommendable! The owner is the kindest and most wonderful person and you must try this place! read more

Was really looking forward to enjoying some Cuban food. Order the pork w rice/beans and fried plantains. The pork was very good- the beans were somewhat dry- not typical Cuban flavor you'd expect from Miami and the only way to mess up fried plantains is to burn them- which they weren't, but how can they be dry? Needless to say, as good as the pork was, I was sick within the hour, and all night. Not worth it. read more

The flavors of the food were authentic and delicious. Highly recommend the Ropa Vieja and Tostones. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Ropa Vieja Plate and Tostones - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

This place has some cool wizardry going on. When you step through the door, you are transported into a Cuban sandwich shop with authentic food, drinks and snacks. The counter service was excellent. She made some recommendations and answered my questions. I learned that the midnight sandwich is served on media noche bread which is similar to the traditional Cuban bread, but slightly sweet - like a Hawaiian roll. She told me that this is the authentic bread served in Cuba and it's brought in from a Cuban bakery in south Florida. She told me that Cubans traditionally eat these types of sandwich late in the evening, hence the "midnight" name. So, with that background, of course I had to get that. The slightly sweet and perfectly pressed bread made for a terrific Cuban sandwich. Pickle had just the right amount of tanginess. The pork, ham, mustard and cheese melded together perfectly. There was a sweet Mayo-like condiment served with it that made for excellent dipping. I went for a root beer flavored Cuban soda and some plantain chips. This was a perfect lunch combo. I can't wait to come back to Cuba! I mean, downtown St.Louis for a taste of Havana. read more

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I've heard a lot about this place, I've heard their sandwiches are amazing. That they have the best Cubans in town, so I came with a rather optimistic enthusiasm . Havana's is open twice a week till 7pm (Friday & Saturdays). I came at 6pm on a Friday, there was me and one other customer in the place, it appeared that the staff was preparing for closing. I ordered a regular Cuban sandwich and the service was nice enough, the sandwich looked quite nice, however. The pulled pork was completely bone dry. So much so that the sandwich was hard to swallow. I've heard from others that they did not have a "dry pork" Sandwich, so I do believe that the pork may have been left over from the lunch rush which is why it was so dry. I don't know if that is true, but regardless, the sandwich I had was nothing to write home about, so maybe don't come after 5pm. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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What a cute little place! Lovely people and food. We had beef and cheese empanadas, Ropa Vieja, and arroz con pollo. We had Sangria and guava daquiri for drinks. We finished with a yummy rice pudding with some of the best churros i've ever had!!! 10/10 would recommend :) read more

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Walking into te restaurant, you can smell the goodness coming from the kitchen. The empanadas looked and smelled good(they're made with cheese so I couldn't eat them). They were fried to perfection and packed with meat and cheese. I ordered Ropa Vieja. The shredded beef was tender and flavorful . The meal came with white rice and black bean soup. The black beans were savory and packed with flavor. I also ordered a side of beans and rice, and I'm so glad I did. These were some of the best beans and rice I've every tasted. This was my first time trying Cuban food. Havana's Cuisine is a hidden gem and one of the best restaurants in St. Louis! It is a MUST TRY! read more

By the third bite, I knew this was a five star sort of place. I've had Havana's Cuisine at the Friday Food Truck events at Tower Grove Park, but didn't realize that they had a standalone restaurant. I'm sure glad I accidentally stumbled upon it! Here are the dishes I've had: - Mojo roasted pork - Super tender with some fattiness to it. This is my go to dish. I really like the comfort food feeling this provides. - Black bean soup - This one surprised me. I'm not a huge black bean fan, but the flavors in this black bean soup is amazing. - Plantains - I could eat these all day. - Rice - Very flavorful, pairs well with all of their dishes. - Yucca with mojo - The best yucca I've had. I love that I can taste the garlic flavor in the yucca. - Beef with cheese empanadas - Probably the best empanadas I've ever had. You can't go wrong ordering one of these. The parking at the restaurant is a bit of a pain because it's downtown, but it's totally worth it. There are a few restaurants I would deal with driving downtown for, this is definitely one of them. Give Havana's Cuisine a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

Havana's Cuisine - Some sort of pork plate. They didn't have mojo roasted pork that day. With rice and plantains. - Cuban Near Me - Central West, Missouri

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The food was fantastic!! I was craving a Cuban sandwich so bad and this hit the spot. Cute little spot, happy I found this while I was in the city. read more

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Food is delicious and affordable. But it wasn't really that organized, all three of us ordered a mojito (I was thrilled to have some Cubano food and not be in south Florida), and our food got there and we were almost finished eating by the time the Mojitos we ordered before we ordered our food finally arrived. The food was great and the price was right, but for only being about half full I would have expected things to go a little better. Just my honest opinion, I can't wait to come back and have some more, just know that the experience and customer service is not a good as the prices or the food. Solid 3/5 they have the import things correct. read more