I found this in the way to Vegas and so excited we stopped! Everything was fantastic! It's a few minutes from the 15th but so worth it if you're traveling through the area to stop. We started with the appetizer of empanada with beef, which was stuffed with tasty picadillo! For mains I had the ropa vieja with arroz con gandules which are pigeon peas. Everything was cooked to perfection and full of flavor! My companion had the pan con lechon or pork sandwich with the slow cooked mojo pork. The bread, the pork flavor and toasting were all spot on! I haven't had Cuban food this good since moving from Florida! We loved it so much we tried their drive in sandwich shop on the way back and everything was also amazing! The restaurant was super cute decorated for the holiday but is normally decorated in Cuban flare and is very clean. It was a weekday night with just a few tables so the service, everything seemed cooked to order and the waiter was very nice. read more

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Dropped in for lunch with my retired Cuban chef mother. She had the Ropa vieja with moros and sweet plantains. The meat was tender and juicy, had a great authentic Cuban flavor, nice big lunch portion that will make a nice snack tonight. A+ I tried the Cuban fried rice and was very happy with the portion size and the flavor. Loaded with goodness and super fresh and tasty. The staff was very friendly and quick. Will definitely be back the next time we have a hankering for tasty Cuban food. read more

The food was very tasty, the service was great and the location was very clean. I will go back. read more

Havanazucar Cuban Restaurant - Steak and 1/2 chicken plates with rice and plantain. - Cuban Near Me - Hesperia, California

Food and service was amazing! Compliments to the chef as this was definitely original Cuban cuisine. I recommend Sunday brunch, you can try many dishes at the same time. read more

Food: Cuban Sandwich with Mariquitas nice amount of meat on sandwich with good flavor. Lechon asado with black beans white rice excellent. Complementary garlic bread nice touch. The Cons: the sandwich pork slices would be better than shredded Service: very attentive and polite excellent Ambiance: was nice, place is clean Would definitely coming back read more

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Havanazucar was more than just a meal, it was just what the doctor ordered. From the moment we walked in, the service was so warm and inviting that I honestly felt like I was eating at a family member's house. We never felt rushed, which made such a difference while catching up with friends. It was my first time dining here, and it ended up being exactly what I needed... good food, great company, and a place that felt like home and truly fed my soul while Havanazucar fed my hunger. We ordered a little bit of everything... chicken, steak, seafood, veggies and every single dish was utterly delicious. Honestly, we dug in so quickly that we forgot to take pictures, and I can't even remember all the names of what we ordered because we were too busy enjoying it. Let's just say there were absolutely no takeout boxes at the end of the night. The starters were amazing too, and the pitcher of mango mojitos was unforgettable... fresh mango, perfectly refreshing, just the right amount of sweetness, and definitely enough to get me feeling good. My only regret? Being too full for dessert. Can't wait to come back and save room next time! read more

We had the house specialty seafood dish and the house specialty beef dish, finished them off with flan and Cubano coffee. Everything was perfect. Best flan we have ever had. Highest recommendation. read more

Oh my, how delicious! Passing through and found this little gem. Created a tasting Buffett of Ropa Vieja, Tostones, Arroz con Gandules, and Platano. Their sauces are delicious and it was plenty for two. Quick and friendly service. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I decided to try this place out on a whim and we were not disappointed. From the moment we walked in the door to the time we left, the experience was exceptional! We were greeted immediately. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. It felt like you were visiting someone's home. The environment was warm and welcoming. We started our meal with a couple of appetizers: tostones rellenos con camarón and papas rellenas. Both were flavorful and beautifully made. For the main course, I went with mofongo de mariscos and my husband had a cubano con mariquitas on the side. So. Much. Flavor. You could tell the love and care that went into making the meal and not one part of the experience was wasted. The server was attentive even as customers piled in. Not only will we be returning, but I highly recommend giving them the pleasure of your visit. read more

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Tried this place today on a whim based off of Yelps nearby recommendations. Currently out of town and I searched for food places and found here. Happened to come at 3:30 PM, which is 30 mins before their Sunday brunch closes at 4 PM. Price is around $22.99/person, which I believe is better than 17.99$ for one ropa vieja meal? With the brunch deal you get to try all different items which is quite a steal. The vibe inside is quite homey and comfortable. Ropa vieja is pretty tasty and so are the plátanos. Cuban rice was also good, wish the beans were a bit softer though. Would definitely come here again in the future. read more

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Great service! food was exquisite and super flavorful. I got a ropa vieja, it was delicious. Definitely going back soon.

My new favorite Cuban spot. The food here is super good. Everything cooked to perfection. Seasoned well and flavorful. Specially the pollo asado with gandules. The waitress was so nice. Everything was on point. I'll be coming back real soon. read more

Havanazucar Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Hesperia, California

Always visit this place when I'm in town. Authentic cuban food and ambiance. My go to is the Ropa Vieja! I sometimes get the arroz morro or the rice and black beans. Extra plantains are a go to! Always love the gentlemen working with their Guayabera shirts! Very nice and great service! Have been coming for the last 4 years! And they opened a new sandwich shop closer to the highway! read more

Food is delicious! So much flavor. Service is great and friendly. The prices are amazing. I would expect to pay more for this quality food!

Wonderful food, fantastic service! We catered a party and the food was a hit! Pricing was as expected. Cannot say enough good things. read more

My wife and I just finished our dental work in Mexico and could not wait to get back to the buffet today! The food was exceptionally great, everything was so tender and flavorful. Can't wait to come back. Been coming since 2021, several times a year! Ask for Facianado, great host! read more

First time here. They have several options on their lunch menu (before 3). Good value for the amount of food. This place was relatively quiet, but we came during the week. The pace of the meal was perfect. We enjoyed our meal, so flavorful! Would highly recommend. read more

My first time here and I couldn't be happier. The food and cocktails were amazing. I started off with their complimentary garlic bread which was very tasty and homemade. I ordered a pina colada. It's normally $10 but with happy hour was only $5. So I had two . For appetizers I had their beef empanadas. It came with two and a side of chimichurri sauce. Very flavorful! For my main dish I had the Loma which is their signature thin steak. It also came with a side of chimi sauce as well three sides. I picked rice and beans with tastones. 10 out of 10. The service was amazing. I was created with a friendly smile and they checked on me after every dish. I also have plenty of leftovers. The restaurant is very clean and spacious. A party of 12 walked in and they sat them immediately. Plenty of seating. I overheard that they even have a kids menu. Pizza, chicken nuggets that sort of thing. It's not on the menu but you can asks what they have for kids. I love that they decorated for Christmas and even had Christmas songs playing along with Cuban music. read more

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The place look small from the outside but I was surprised how roomy it was in the inside. The service was wonderful she was very nice and sweet . The decoration was very nice and simple not too crazy . The food was very delicious my only thing was the flavor on my sandwich was lacking flavor but other than that everything was delicious. I would totally go again and try out other things from there . So if you're around the area please stop by and give this spot a try . read more

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Absolutely delightful lunch here. I had the Cuban Sandwich with plantains on the side. My friend ordered the Pollo, with rice and peas & tostones. It was a lunch special, perfect portions and filling. We tried almost all the soft drinks and they were all delicious. The Inka Cola is like Mountain Dew, but more tasty. The Iron Beer is a root beer. I had a Mango Batido for dessert. It was perfect. The service was superb and very accommodating. The whole restaurant was clean, white, and welcoming. It was a perfect place to have table conversation and bd able to hear. I had not been here for a long time. It's so good, I will hurry back! read more

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The food is authentic and reasonably affordable. Our server was lovely, she spoke in English to me and in Spanish to our bilingual friends. The restaurant is larger than I had expected, with linen covered and paper covered dinning tables. There are booths as well as regular tables and chairs. The papa rellena was my favorite item. The yuca was delicious and both types of empanadas were good. The rice was not my favorite and I would pass on it if we visited again. The steak had good flavor but was definitely far from medium rare. The cocktail menu is delicious, we tried various options while at dinner. read more

Havanazucar Cuban Restaurant - Papa Rellena Platanos Maduros plantain chips empanadas and Yuca Frita in the appetizer platter. - Cuban Near Me - Hesperia, California

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My eldest daughter was craving a Cubano sandwich so we started to Google for Cuban cuisines within the high desert. We came across Havanazucar Cuban Restaurant. So glad we did because the food was amazingly delicious. It is located in a quiet plaza. Unfortunately, a few of its surrounding businesses have gone out of business. Hope they'll be okay. Anyway, this restaurant is quite spacious inside, but you wouldn't be able to tell from the outside. Love the mauve blue and red colored bench seats! I have an eye for colors. They have a good selection of unique Cuban foods from beef to pork to seafood and so much more. They also have selective drinks and desserts. I ordered the ceviche that came with fish instead of shrimp plus chips. This was very good, but not as sweet if it was with shrimp. My eldest daugther got her Cubano sandwich with fried plantain (banana) chips... she said both sandwich and chips were very yummy! The pork was very tender and chips were either baked or air fried because it was light and crispy and not oily. I loved it so much I got two side orders of plantains to-go LOL. You bet I did! My youngest daughter got the beef stew with black beans and pan fried plantains... she said beef was very tender and tasty... she didn't care for the beans or plantains so I ate them for her... they tasted very good to me. Staff was very nice and attentive. They would check on us from time to time to make sure everything was okay. Thank you! Besides the amazing tasting foods, their prices were very reasonable and their portions were good. I highly recommend any local and non-resident to come here and give them a try. It's a few miles from Fwy 15, but it is so worth the drive. A gem worth exploring for its authentic taste and flavors! read more

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This review is based on the tiniest order. I wanted to try this place out but don't have a huge appetite. I ordered the 2 beef empanadas with chimichurri sauce. Just the right amount and full of flavor. The young man who took my order was so friendly and I think it's family owned. Which I love. Will be back again! read more

This place has great customer service and very flavorful Cuban food. Medianoche sandwiches had a good amount of meat. Croquetas freshly made were fire. read more

I am visiting a friend and she mentioned this new cuban spot in the high desert and that their food was amazing. So I ended up placing an order for the Pollo Asado and the oxtail dish with a side of empanadas and it was AMAZING! the portions were great, the flavor was amazing, the quality was great and it was good on a reheat. The customer service was great as well and you can tell the atmosphere is very family orientated/family friendly and I will absolutely be back everytime I come back to california read more

Wow wow wow!!! Absolutely amazing food!!! We came on a Saturday late afternoon, got seated right away. Waitress was nice enough. Nothing to complain about, she did her job.... Got us food and drinks with a smile. Cuban sandwich was awesome! French fries were delicious too. My hubby is picky about his Coke and this was great... cold and perfectly carbonated! Will we return? Even with living over an hour away, I can definitely say yes we will! read more

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I remember coming here when they first opened up, so now that I'm visiting, it's a must, only thing that was a bit uncomfortable was walking in and I was greeted in Spanish and I responded in my broken Spanish and I feel I was frowned upon because I'm not 100% fluent, but yet the woman kept speaking to me and correcting my Spanish, alright no harm done! I ordered the vegan platter with yucca fries, platanos fritos and black beans and rice and a side of arroz con leche. My mom's side is from Colombia so this is very close to what my family eats. The food here is phenomenal. Great flavor, fresh, and the guava smoothie is simply irresistible!! This is the spot if you want authentic Cuban food!!! The aromas inside are insane! Ample parking and small space for eating inside. read more

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Food is always delicious and the service is very good. The ambiance is festive. We come here almost every week read more

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I didn't know what to expect since I arrived a little late in the evening also I never really had Cuban food aside from a few dishes, but let me tell you,,, I loved this place the ambiance was great,, the service was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place, by the way...had the Budin for dessert which is the bread pudding with ice cream but devoured that thing in seconds no pic sorry. read more

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Sunday brunch was delicious and a great deal. Never tried Cuban food before and we loved it. Service was excellent, and the restaurant is adorable. Highly recommend, especially if you want a unique brunch experience. read more

Their food is as good and as authentic as I've ever had at any Cuban restaurant from LA to Miami! The service is always great!

The food was fantastic, and I'd say better than Porto's! SO and I both enjoyed our entrees thoroughly and will be back! I've been to Cuba and I can say this restaurant is great! What a gem in the HD! read more

Customer service was excellent. I got the Papa Rellenas & the Pan con Ropa Vieja. MAN OH MAN It was DELICIOUS! I will definitely be back.

Great food, the best Cuban food in the High Desert. Customer service is 2nd to none.

Food is amazing, service is super kind, authentic food, their beans and rice alone are worth coming back. They also didn't break the bank on prices either. read more

Sooooo good!! It will be are "go to" spot every time we drive to California from Las Vegas. Service was awesome too. Highly recommend!!

Best restaurant in the high desert. Such a welcoming and attentive staff. The food was delicious and authentic. It felt like I was at cafe in Miami. We had the lechon, ropa vieja, combinacion cubano, oxtail, and the best damn espresso I've ever had. Highly recommend. read more

I absolutely loved my food, I'm visiting from Los Angeles to see my family and we came here for dinner and the experience was definitely fun, the food was fantastic, and the staff was so sweet and kind! read more

Havanazucar Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Hesperia, California

Came to Havanasucar and it did not disappoint. The food was fresh and packed with flavor, and the ambiance is really what makes it -- cozy, fun, and perfect for a date or a night out. Great experience all around. I'll be back for sure. read more

Food is great. Service is exceptional. Not much of an ambiance. Place is clean though. Restrooms are clean as well.