Great little place next to the gas station. I had the Cuban sandwich. It comes with fries and has a…read morelot of meat in it and the bread is fresh and crispy! I also ordered a side of tostones. They are huge too! Ask for the mayo-ketchup to dip or smother them in. The only issue we had was that the yucca was cold... but we asked for them to heat it up and they accommodated us. Very nice staff. They also have a varied selection of desserts and drinks.

We wanted some Cuban or Panamanian food. Yelp had high marks for Concolon Panamanian Street Food…read moreCafe, which was listed as in Panama, Florida. Wrong! After searching via the Waze app, we looked on Google, and it's in Panama, the country! So, we're already irritated, but no worries. Havana Night came to the rescue! So much that we ate there the following evening, too. Also, we asked some locals what they preferred getting from the menu. They all went with the dinner plate, your choice of chicken, beef, or pork with two sides for $13.99-$15.99. On both visits, we went with the chicken with black rice and black beans, a staple for most Cuban restaurants. Most importantly, the service was courteous and willing to explain any dishes. Their restrooms, tables, and floors were clean, too. It is a very well-run establishment. So, do not hesitate to eat here. On a side note, we had a conversation with another guest upon returning to our hotel. We asked him what he had in his plastic bag because of the pleasant smell. He mentioned a Mexican restaurant but quickly said the same about our take-out. When the wife replied, "It's from Havana Night," he promptly gasped and replied, "Oh wow, that's wild. I had that for lunch with some co-workers here for business. We plan on going back. It's just a hole-in-the-wall place next to a gas station, but it's so good.

I visited this restaurant around 1:00 PM, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing…read more When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, with only two tables being served. Despite having two employees standing at the front talking behind the register, the restroom had no toilet paper. When we placed our order, we were told they were out of yucca balls and that they also had no beer available. We ordered a tripleta, beef patties, and juice instead. What was most frustrating was that the customer who ordered immediately after us was able to order and receive yucca balls. We asked about the discrepancy, and the explanation we were given was that she had ordered them earlier. However, we clearly heard her place the order while standing there. A simple, honest response--such as acknowledging that there had been a misunderstanding and apologizing for serving the last order to another customer--would have gone a long way. Instead, the interaction left us feeling singled out and, honestly, racially profiled because the other customer was Hispanic. Ironically, we are Hispanic as well, which made the situation even more disappointing. To top it off, the "tripleta" sandwich was not an authentic tripleta. If the chef wants to call it a traditional tripleta, it should follow the classic preparation and the meats that make a tripleta what it is. Otherwise, it would be better to rename the sandwich rather than market it as a traditional tripleta. Anyone from Puerto Rico--or anyone who has enjoyed authentic tripletas at Puerto Rican restaurants--will immediately notice the difference and likely be disappointed. The sandwich would also benefit greatly from properly seasoning both the pork and the steak. Adding the traditional mayo-ketchup sauce would go a long way toward delivering the authentic flavor people expect from a tripleta. The beef empanadas made the one star in this review since they were decently stuffed. Just need to work better on the wrapping. I posted a pic. But at least they were made and not bought frozen. I understand that mistakes happen, but honesty, consistency, authenticity, and good customer service are what determine whether customers return. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet those expectations.

I cannot say enough about this place. Our waiter was fabulous. We tried the milkshake and it was…read moreso sweet but delicious. We ended up sharing it. The Cuban sandwich was just phenomenally delicious. The pernil was well received by everyone too. The ropa vieja was great too. To be fair, there were no losing meals at that table. We could have all switched plates and enjoyed something delicious. This food is well flavored, but not spicy. That's not a flaw. That's just how the food is.

Absolutely delicious. The plantains were amazing, perfectly cooked with just the right amount of…read moresweetness and crispiness. The rice and beans tasted incredibly authentic and had so much flavor. The whole red snapper was cooked to perfection. Very tender, flavorful, and seasoned beautifully. Our server, Magea, was wonderful. She was attentive, friendly, and a sweetheart. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Great food, generous portions, excellent service, and very reasonable prices. We'll definitely be back and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious, authentic dining experience

Havana Night is about a 20 minute drive from Pier Park and into a less touristy area of Panama…read moreBeach. I was looking for Cuban food that was authentic and quite satisfied with my visit. I got the Ropa Vieja- slow cooked beef. This was savory and melt in the mouth Service was good.

During our visit to Fort Walton we decided to go to Papi's and we are so glad we did. I ordered the…read moreSurf and Turf Mofongo with skirt steak and shrimp with a side order of fried plantains. My wife ordered the Roast Pork with fried breadfruit (pana); the portions were generous. For drinks we had a Malta and Coconut water. The food was exceptional; all very well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The owner was very friendly, the restaurant was clean. The restaurant features nice art work and puertorrican decor. We'll return again next time we're in town.

I would rate my overall experience more of a 4.5 stars but still would highly recommend…read more Coming from Orlando, I had not found Puerto Rican food in the area yet. This was a lovely surprise. The restaurant is decorated well with reminders of Puerto Rico everywhere. Staff were also lively and welcoming. You order and pay at the counter and sit down to wait for your food to be brought to you. You can order a fresh made dish or pick from the variety of rices, meats, etc that they have ready to order as well. The relleno de papa was a 5/10. Just not what I'm used to in terms of flavor or texture. It tasted more like oil than the potatoes and beef I was hoping for. The mofongo was great! The garlic flavor was not overpowering and it was FILLED with shrimp not just 4-5 pieces. I look forward to making this a frequent stop during my visits to Ft. Walton.

We just squeaked in early enough to use the happy hour / earlybird menu, and what a fabulous…read moresavings that was! I had shrimp and grits and a couple of types of beers. Shrimp and grits were very flavorful, quite good, and the beer was cold just like it should be. My husband loved his iced tea and dinner. His dinner disappeared so fast I don't remember what he ordered, it was that good. The real standout here was the service. I wish I'd gotten her name so I could call her out publicly - we asked to be seated in the bar area to be in the window and to be warm in the sun, and that was just perfect. Our server was taking care of all the tables on the bar side of the restaurant. She was seating people. She also was re-setting tables and manning the bar somehow. Brilliantly, professionally, and cheerfully. She was probably doing even more behind the scenes, like a superwoman.

Tried this restaurant and all I have to say is wow and wow..!!!!…read more I had the blackened Red Fish Nola and that was fantastic.... Me and my uncle just came from New Orleans and had a similar dish and this was at the next level...!!! Then my server asked if we would like to have desert and let me say this, when I see bread pudding it's a must for me and at 62 years of age, this hands down was the best bread pudding and also at the next level it was deep fried with vanilla ice cream, a caramel sauce and a smooth dollop of what tasted like homemade whipped cream and let me keep the theme going, it was next level.... Well done folks ,,, next trip back this will be on my must do.... Trigger, Fly In Wheels MC Nomad

Restaurant was really cool. In a really great location to all the shops, beach, and live music. All…read moreworkers were really nice and quick. We got tacos, chips w salsa and queso, and caesar salad. We thought the food was really good especially the massive plate of chips with our queso and salsa which was probably our tables favorite part. Happy hour deal on drinks was great! Only giving a lower review because there wasn't a wide variety to the menu - but nothing specifically wrong with the restaurant. We would definitely come back!

When recently visiting 30A, my wife and I joined some friends to visit some of the shops along…read moreSeacrest Beach. After roaming into a number of fun shops, we realized we were feeling up to a snack and drinks, and we happened across LaCo. The service and the food and drinks were good, and there was a nice ambiance to the place, too. The four of us immediately were seated at a bar during happy hour in the early afternoon when there were only a few people there. In fact, other than two people just leaving when we arrived, we were the only ones at the bar until just before we left. We arrived on a weekday afternoon just as happy hour was starting. Happy Hour prices included $2 off select wines and their house margarita, $1 off bottled beer, and discounted priced appetizers. My wife and I shared an order of Salsa Roja which included charred tomato salsa served with house friend chips. One of our friends ordered some blackened chicken wings, and both of our friends ordered drinks. Everyone was happy with what we ordered. LaCo stands for Latin Coastal as it is considered "30A's Latin coastal kitchen" with Latin-inspired lunch and dinner dishes with a coastal twist. The restaurant is located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach in Seacrest Beach. They operate on "beach time" and do not take reservations. Their published hours are daily from 11 AM to 9 PM with limited yet special priced happy hour menu from 3-5 PM and a full menu during the other times of the day. You can see their menu, photos, and more information about their restaurant as well as order online and sign up for news and updates at https://laco30a.com. While we do not head to 30A that often, if we head back to Seacrest Beach, we'll certainly consider another visit to LaCo, perhaps when the full menu is available. We recommend this restaurant to others wanting a unique taste and a filling snack or meal!

We ordered the Cubano and it was good. $3 for a small lemonade isn't great but the food was good.read more

Not what you would expect. Probably would not recommend this food truck…read more Cuban Sandwich 4/10 Giant sandwich. It wasn't terrible but it also was not the best Cuban. There was plenty of Pork but it was super dry, the ham slice was so thin, I wish it had another slice or was sliced thicker. Also needed more pickles and more cheese. Wouldn't order again. Empanadas 4/10 Beef only. The meat was just very dry. Needs cheese and sauce. Even the crust was pretty flavorless.