Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: authentic Cuban food. Friendly staff. Affordable prices. Cons: the parking lot is a little sketchy so be careful where you park.

The last time I visited this business, it was still called Los Pollos Rotisserie and Cuban Bakery…read more That shows you how long it has been because House of Cuban Flavor has been the name for more than a few years now under the same ownership. It's located in one of the middle suites between an auto parts store and a supermarket in an Otay strip mall of Chula Vista. Parking was plentiful as there were way more spaces in the lot than customers even at peak hours. There were a few tables placed on the sidewalk in front of the suite, but no seating was available inside. The coffee making station was to the right when you walked in. To the left of the service counter were glass displays containing the baked goods and desserts. Four small menu boards hung behind the counter. From left to right, the category on each board was Sandwiches, Cuban Specialties, Plates & Combos, and Bowls. Several trays in the display case were empty during my afternoon visit. The cashier ensured me that nothing was sold out. Items that were not displayed still could be ordered and made fresh by the kitchen. The Cuban Specialties were broken down further into Stuffed Potato Balls, Empanadas, and Pastries. Each offering cost $2.45 regardless of its composition. That was disappointing because I have encountered similar bakeries in which there were similar choices for less than $2 apiece. My order started with one of each of the potato balls (meat, spicy chicken, jalapeno & cheese) including a variety that wasn't listed (spicy pork). These were fried and then placed inside a cardboard takeout container. Each of the four had a slightly different color and/or texture to distinguish them from each other. The size was slightly smaller than a tennis ball. The meat filling was my favorite because it had the least heat as the other three contained noticeable spiciness. I also bought a meat empanada, a guava pastry, and a mango & cheese pastry. The pastry dough was light and flaky. The portion size was less impressive for $2.45. I recall when some of these were sold for one dollar less so the value has decreased over time. The fruit flavor of the guava and mango respectively was sweet but not over the top. For this recent experience at House of Cuban Flavor, I gave a 3.5 star rating.

I was saddened to hear that their Clairemont location closed but happy to learn there is another…read morerestaurant in Mission Valley. So on a visit to San Diego, since I no longer live there, Havana Grill was on the top of my dining list. The sampler plate had everything from their appetizer menu. The Giant Papa Rellena is a sight to behold! A fried potato dumpling with delicious beef filling inside but in XXL size, it is a definite shareable for the table. Yuca fries were freshly made and perfectly tender inside with a crispy exterior. Tostones were also freshly made, tender and crispy. Ham croquettes had a good smoky ham flavor. Mariquitas and the plantains were equally well prepared. The appetizer plate came with their delicious mojo de ajo sauce for dipping. Their Lechon is still the best that I have ever had so I ordered that. It was tender, very flavorful, and came with black beans, rice, and plantains. I always order extra portions of their mojo de ajo to accompany my meal. The Lechon was, as always, very delicious. For dessert, I tried the Cuban Coffee Tres Leches cake. This was light in texture and not too sweet. The cake was soft and moist. There was a some coffee flavor but that could have been stronger for me. Nevertheless, this was a delicious ending to a very fine meal. Staff were efficient and friendly. I like the dine in format at this restaurant. The dining room is bright and airy with high ceilings. Very comfortable seating. Parking is plentiful in the adjoining lot but may be difficult depending on the time of day.

Really disappointing takeout experience…read more I ordered the El Cubano sandwich, and it was so dry. The bread had a nice crunch on the outside, which I liked, but unfortunately that was about the only good thing I can say about the sandwich. I also paid extra for the Cuban fries because the description mentioned mojo garlic sauce, but when I opened my order at home, they were literally just plain fries. So I basically paid extra for regular fries, which was pretty ridiculous. The empanadas were decent, but nothing special. Overall, the entire meal was dry, underwhelming, and definitely not worth what I paid. I was really looking forward to trying this place, but based on this experience, I definitely would not return.

Food was excellent and the service was perfect. It was very nice to find authentic Puerto Rican…read morefood in San Diego.

From the owner: We are pleased to announce the launch of Tainos Puerto Rican Comfort Food. For menu and order…read moreoptions click on the menu link. Tainos Restaurant is a pop-up event Restaurant holding events one Saturday a month with two different event times. We specialize in fine dining Puerto Rican Cuisine. Our events offer a four course meal with your choice of appetizer and entree from our menu. We also offer private dining events such as anniversaries, private Valentines dinner etc. Tainos also offer BBQ catering for pickup or delivery with full service.

amazing cuban, legit. satisfied…read more idk what other review said about it being dry juicy and authentic

This review is from the last time I had oxtails here before they took them off the menu and…read moresubsequently closed. I visit Havana Grill whenever I want some tasty oxtail.  I noticed oxtail was one of the specials.  Last time I visited the oxtail was on the regular menu and you could order it anytime. Oxtail was extremely tender and juicy.  The mix of beef flavor and the spices in the sauce were delicious.  This is my favorite oxtail dish in town. French fries were crisp and had a delicious fried flavor.  The oil was fresh and there was no aftertaste.  Excellent fries. Pineapple upside down cake was dense and did not have a fresh baked aura.  The outside part was starting to harden like it was getting stale so I guess it was baked at least a day ago.  Cake had a mostly mild flavor.  I didn't taste the pineapple though the top was lined with it.  I did taste a ton of ginger flavor.  It appears pieces of ginger were mixed in with the pineapple.  I love ginger as part of soy/ginger seasoning for fish but not in a cake.  This is one of the worst pineapple upside down cakes I have had.  My favorite is at Roy's where you have to give them 30 minute notice and they bake it to order.  Roy's version was piping hot out of the oven, was moist and fluffy, with amazing pineapple flavor. Staff provided fast and friendly service.

Food was alright. If i were to go back id probably go back and try something new. Although it wasnt…read morethe worst it wasnt the best. Im from NYC so maybe when it comes to bori/dominican food my expectations are higher. The rice con gandules and the pernil was salty. the arroz con leche was good just very mushy. the beans literally were just seasoned with black pepper cause thats all you taste we didnt get pass a spoon. The maduros were bad when you bite into them you tasted the bitterness bc they were passed due. The tostones were perfect well fried not oily. The salami we also got was good, its just salami cant really mess it up there all tho they did only give us 6 thin oieces which for 5$ i think was a rip off. The queso as well we got like 7 small peices for $5 kind of stingy.

Can I leave them 10,000 stars??? The food is absolutely phenomenal. I went here with one of my good…read morefriends who is a Puerto Rican from the Bronx and we walked up from my place next to Petco Park and walked back with the food, and it was still piping hot. The pastelillos were fiiire. The beef were my favorite. The lechon and mofongo were delicious. As was the papas rellenas. Bomb. But the winner for me was the Puerto Rican fried chicken. I would walk through traffic to get that. It was phenomenal. Hot or cold (I ate leftovers cold later) was absolutely beyond delicious. The customer service here is fantastic, the people are extremely nice and helpful. Very welcoming. Would absolutely come here again without a question.

The staff is very friendly. The tortas were not the best as I thought they would have been. The…read moreprice could be a bit less but over is a A bit difficult to find parking since they are on the street in busy tijuana.

Ah! now this is what I have in mind when I think of a food truck. Here is where I had my first…read moretorta cubana. This food truck has been here for yeeeeears, and I understand why... they're amazing! It's conveniently located in zona Río, the truck itself is very clean and if packed with all the good stuff. The bread in the torta was phenomenal, warm and fluffy and lightly buttered, the egg is also fluffy and seasoned to perfection, and the carne asada is never chewy, it's perfectly cooked and tender. Service here is quite fast ,both times I've been here there's never a line, just a couple of people waiting for their order to be up. I would recommend you eat it at the stand, that way the bread doesn't get all soggy and cold when you get back to your place. I highly recommend this place if you want to do a Tijuana tour of food trucks.

Oh my. What an experience!…read more First, the waitstaff is very accommodating. Sit inside or out. Seating outside is limited, but provides a great deal of fun people watching as you eat. Second, order a daiquiri. I had the guava daiquiri straight up. Delish and super smooth. So satisfying! Third, jump into anything on the menu. Multiple items we ordered were all superb. No matter what you pick, this is good, home-cooked style Cuban food. Eat it all up, and if you can't finish, take it home. Great the next day, that is for sure. No rush to finish up or clear your plate before you're done. Take your time, sit back and relax and have a wonderful meal, no matter what you choose. A definite find and a definite recommendation.

So happy we stopped in. We came mainly for Cuban coffee but the snacks looked too good to pass up…read more And they have $1 croquettas on mondays! We ordered: Ham and cheese croquettes Yucca fries 2 types of Cuban coffee (regular and one with condensed milk) Everything was so good. I really loved the texture of the yucca fries. I'm not sure what they did different than normal but it was much less stringy and they were quite tender inside. The Cuban coffees were both so good and perfectly sweetened.

Took my wife and daughter there last night. Food was delicious and good presentation. Service was…read moregood too. I forget the girl's name that got us to-go boxes but she was super nice and attentive. We will be back!

Nice to have a solid Peruvian spot in San Diego. The ambiance has a Latin vibe to it with all the…read morefoliage and decor. The presentation of the dishes were excellent. The dishes we had are not quite as they add a modern twist. The vegetarian soltado protein were "steak strips" versus just veggies/tofu/mushroom. It ate more hearty without a loss of flavor. We also ordered arroz chaufas de pato (Duck fried rice). The flavor was spot on but the duck was a tad dry. We did have Yucca Fritas and that was good. The spicy Aji had a long lasting kick and a smoky flavor. We definitely recommend this location for the food and experience!

Sometimes a hole in the wall is exactly what you want, and Caribbean Taste is that. Every meal is…read moreprepared as though you're going to leave, but everyone is welcome to stay. My permanent date, who has been to Jamaica and pronounced her jerk chicken absolutely authentic. I, who hasn't been to Jamaica, was delighted with the oxtails. As I was working with a plastic fork, there was a bit of using my fingers to pick the meat off the bones, which was completely worth it. She had to caution me to pause, as the quantity of rice and beans is more than any single person should eat in one sitting. Survey. Helpful hint: get a small if you don't want leftovers, but the large will make for a nice lunch the next day. Also, this place gets five stars despite not having sodas on tap. The joint is too small for that amenity, but they do have some Jamaican sodas in a fridge which looked delightful.

Stop by because I was craving some traditional Jamaican breakfast…read more I have been here once or twice and this has been my favorite dish thus far. I ordered the Ackee and salt fish with dumplings. This hit the spot for sure