It really all started eight years ago when my nephew married a woman born and raised in Cuba. One…read moreof the benefits is knowing the hidden gems in South Florida. I can assume this is one. The service here was wonderful. The meals came out quickly, our new friend, Raphael, was so polite and friendly. He actually made plenty of table checks and answered all of our stupid questions. He kept pushing the Flan Casero and was right to do so. Melt in your mouth!!! Every dish that landed was gobbled up. It was so good that if you hesitated, you missed out. Three things I insist you order are the Calamari Frito, the Ropa Vieja and the sangria. If I had more space I'd give the details. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed all of them. 12/25

We have eaten lunch at Havana's once before in Cooper City. The food and service was good. And…read morethey accommodated for the one year old granddaughter. We decided to give it a try for take out dinner. We ordered the Pork family meal, which included, black beans, rice and plantains. It serves 4-5 people. A good deal. The food was plentiful, hot and very good. The beans were delicious perfectly cooked Cuban style. We also ordered plantain chips, accompanied by a delicious garlic mojo sauce. And a salad. Salad was OK, but for the price it was not large enough to feed 4-5 people. I do recommend take out as well as eating at the restaurant. I think the food is fresh and good.

What a great restaurant! The atmosphere was open and bright. The patio was under a covered roof on…read morethe outside side of the restaurant with lighting on the tables. The front outside of the restaurant had very welcoming rattan couch and was playing great calming Cuban music. The staff were efficient and sweet and once our meal choice was taken we were left alone to talk. Once or meals came we were not approached u til our meals were completed. We finished all of our meals- the food was exceptional! The sauce on my shrimp was exceptional and I wanted to put all my rice in the sauce! The shrimp were cooked to perfection! The plantains were so good I could have eaten so many more! We will definitely return!! The prices were reasonable !

I ordered catering from Padrino's in Plantation for my mother's 80th birthday, and I have to be…read morehonest -- it was a bit disappointing. We ordered a large arroz con pollo platter and the yuca with moro platter. The arroz con pollo unfortunately was very hard and clumped together. The flavor itself was okay, but the texture really took away from the dish. It felt dry and overcooked, and for a special milestone celebration, that was disappointing. I honestly wouldn't order the arroz con pollo from here again. The yuca was also inconsistent -- some pieces were soft and tender, while others were hard. When you're catering for an important event, consistency matters, and this just didn't hit the mark. I've had better experiences dining in, so I expected the same quality for catering. Sadly, this time it didn't reflect the level I was hoping for -- especially for something as meaningful as my mom's 80th birthday. I hope they tighten up their catering quality control because the potential is there -- but this order just wasn't it for $155 i expected better.

They are a little understaffed in the service side of the house but.. man that was some high…read morequality Cuban food!

This is one of the best Cuban food we ever had coming from New York and California. The food was…read morevery authentic very delicious and made with love from the cooking staff. We came here back-to-back nights, and we really enjoyed their food and just authentic top to bottom. The price was very good, portion was filling and the waitress was friendly and nice to us. Will come back again and must try anyone looking for a true cuban food experience!

Great food and great service. Belice was a very good waitress and very attentive. Would come here…read moreagain

Great service , our server Rosa was amazing ! Food was great ! Will definitely be backread more

During a rare visit to Fort Lauderdale, I wanted to find a good Cuban sandwich near Sawgrass Mills…read more Don Carlin certainly filled the bill. It's a nice family-owned restaurant with a friendly and helpful staff. The menu looked exhaustive, but I was only interested in the Cubano. The sandwich was great, no doubt about it. My wife had the Fish Sandwich and she said it was also good. For sides we ordered Sweet Fried Plantains and Fried Yuca with Mojo, both recommended by our waitress. They were delicious and I am stuffed! Based on my afternoon, I'd say skip Sawgrass and spend more time at Don Carlin.

Don't be swayed by stip mall shopping center location, the restaurant is cute inside! I ordered…read moreropa vieja (shredded beef in tomatoe sauce) with arroz (rice), fréjoles negros (black beans), and plátanos maduros (fried ripe plantains). My lunch companion had masas de puerco (fried pork chunks), arroz (rice), fréjoles negros (black beans, and plátanos maduros (fried ripe plantains). Both dishes were great! The service was excellent as well. The food was served a few minutes after ordering. The staff checked in on us a few times. I recommend you try this restaurant if in the area.

Amazing food and friendly staff. The interior is decorated nicely but the location is kind of…read morerandom but it didn't matter. The food here is incredible!! Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating and the Cachapa was 10/10 (I ordered the carne asada) I'll be back when I'm in town again!

This is a really cozy and homey type of restaurant. I feel like the staff truly cares. I sat at the…read morebar while waiting for my friend who had to deal with difficult traffic. The staff was r we ally welcoming. We sat down and our server was happy to explain details of a couple dishes to my friend. I already knew what I wanted before walking in the door. We ordered Venezuelan empanadas on our server's recommendation. We had one cheese, one chicken, and two beef. I had one beef and it was real good My friend really enjoyed her beef and risotto. I also enjoyed my ceviche although I would have liked it to be colder. Anyway, the fish was fresh and I scooped up all the lime juice with a spoon. This is a nice place to eat. I saw they have some good Tuesday specials, such as $3 beers with $4 tacos and $6 margaritas. They have live music on Fridays. I would be happy to come back here.

Ended up here after the original restaurant we were going to nearby had a long wait. On a Friday…read morenight when we were tired and wanted something quick, but good, the experience worked for us. Yes, the decor is dated, worn, and can use an upgrade. But.... 1. There was no wait 2. Food arrived super fast 3. Food was tasty 4. Most portions were large and filling 5. Service was super friendly. We will return when we want something fast and easy.

Went here for lunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon…read more The restaurant is clean and decorated somewhat with an old-fashioned flair. My friend ordered the salmon lunch special, and I asked about the special lasagna. She told me it was piccadillo piled onto pieces of ripe plantains. "Does it have cheese? I can't have cheese. I'm allergic," I told the server in English and Spanish. She assured me they could make it without cheese. So, I ordered the meal. When it arrived I took a bite. It was very tasty, but it had cheese. When I showed it to the server, she pointed out that there was no cheese on top! Then, she offered to get me something else. But we had waited so long for our meals, we didn't have time to wait much longer. Plus, we were hungry. My friend offered to switch meals with me. But instead, we shared our meals with each other. And I took a lactaid pill. The server brought me rice and beans, so I wouldn't have to share my friend's. And service was super attentive after the major mistake. Despite the upset, the food was delicious. The salmon was tender and very tasty. The rice and beans were as good as always. Next time, I will stick with a meal I know has no cheese. (But the "lasagna" was good.) Lunch was about $20 each including tax and tip.

It was so nice we went twice! This place is a staple of Cuban cuisine. They may not have music on…read moreSaturday like Padrinos but they sure do deliver on the food! We ordered for a family of five two nights in a row and the service was great and so was the food! The first night the kitchen ran slow but the second the food came out quick.

Classic Cuban find off of Broward Blvd, perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a hearty croqueta…read morebite. They do not offer lunch specials any more, but one entree will feed you twice, or can be shared. All plates are served with white rice, black beans and fried plantains. Food is always fresh and piping hot. The service is just as warm and quick, anytime of day. You can dine in or order take-out, the wait is never long. Stop by to satisfy your craving for home-made style Cuban food and buttery warm Cuban bread. Plantain chips with garlic are a nice appetizer to share. Large spacious location, they always have music playing, but you can have a conversation through it, not a problem.

I hadn't been to a Las Vegas Cuban food in a while. It is always a not or miss with them…read more I did not have a bad experience. From the moment we walked in everyone was great and attentive. We placed the food order, and I must say that we did get the food rather quickly. To my opinion I thought it was great. It hit the spot.

From the outside this looks like a recycled fast food joint. Once inside it becomes nearly fine…read moredining. The service is very good. We ordered lemonade 4.5/5, Lechon 4.5/5, Ropa Vieja 5/5, and cafe Cubano 5/5.

DELICIOUS!! I stopped here and picked up white rice, beans and police and also ordered carne asada…read more everything was soooo good! Well seasoned!! Definitely pleased!

This is a nice little spot that has more towards to go food, as the name implies. There are tables…read moreon the side to eat at though but this is mostly a cafeteria setup. This place is a perfect spot to grab some quick food to go. The portions are huge for the price they charge. They have different items depending on the day and they offer both breakfast and lunch items. The also have some coffee that is great for a little pick me up in the afternoon. The food was all pretty good but a little on the saltier side for my taste. But overall, a great spot to grab a quick bite.