Havana Cafe

Reviews

• Kinsasha W.

  star star star star star_border 11 June 2026

  on a consistent basis
  I can ALWAYS say I have a good dining experience.
  So let me just jump into it with the pros + few cons.
  
  PROS
  - ambiance
  - music
  - staff are attentive (when possible) /warm/ considerate
  -the dinks are ALWAYS mixed well + have just enough liquor to get you right.
  - the food is good. not great but good for the price. strong 8/10
  
  CONS
  - seating outside is a bit wobbly
  - food is a Lil pricey
  -gets really crowed
  - loud environment  
  
  As mentioned in most of the other comments the staff is very sweet. Especially the hostess. Her name is (arcadia / sorry if I butchered that) but she is really accommodating and cares for the customers.
  
  The waitress was nice too (i didn't get her name) but she moves really quick so you better know what you want lmao.
  
  The food was good. I ordered the lobster tail with the Maduro fried rice + a side of mashed potatoes and beans. The potatoes looked delicious but were so bland and the lobster was a bit overcooked but good nonetheless.
  
  my Bf ordered the churrasco and maduro fried rice and he loved it.
  
  All in all, I've eaten here 3 different times and I can honestly say I've enjoyed my experience all those times.
  would recommend

• Amanda G.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  It's quite fitting that this is my 1000th review.
  
  I came here with my husband's family to honor my late brother in law on the one year anniversary of his passing. We just came back from visiting his final resting place and wanted to grab something to eat, catch up and turn the day into a more joyous occasion.
  
  We were a very large group and despite having reservations, we ended up having to wait for around 25 minutes because of a group that was taking a very long time to exit the premises. When we were finally seated we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves.
  
  Our server was really on point. She was able to take care of all of our orders without issue. I had the steak and eggs which I suggest to any and everyone. It was amazeballs and came with the sexiest of white rices, all seasoned and yummy. Hubby had their ropa vieja which sat on top of a sweet arepa and he loved it. Everyone really enjoyed the food and since it was one of the first times in a long time I had some strong drinks, the sangria was hitting hard.
  
  The day turned out exactly how everyone would have wanted, with the family together, enjoying a meal, laughing, taking pictures, getting tipsy and having a good time. I need to go back there for some more of that rice. It was too damn good.

• Rashan H.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  Yes, 3 stars for East Tremont!
  
  T-bone was well prepped and cooked perfectly. String beans were great, with a lil crisp. Mangu was creamy but lacked flavor. Service was good. We tipped well and then left.
  
  So the nit pick? My Tito's and seltzer with a splash of cranberry in a small, rock glass? Should be a highball so I only had one.
  
  Anyway, if you're looking for solid Latin food, this spot is an option.

• Andrea W.

  star star star star_border star_border 20 May 2026

  I came here with a group of 6 total after a volleyball tournament, and I shared the tostones, garlic fries, and Ropa Vieja (shredded beef which comes with rice, black beans, and plantains) with another person. The flavor for all the food was definitely on the light side, but the "garlic" for the fries was the same green sauce that came with the tostones and yuca fries (which another person at the table ordered). I believe the green sauce was cilantro and onions, and it had a ton of oil in it. All the food we had was very light on flavor and I wasn't a fan; it wasn't salty either, just all pretty bland. Prices were pretty high too as the person who I shared with and I each paid $20 post-tax post-tip (which was included in our bill), and service was just okay.

• Mora B.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  Brunch... I've eaten here once before but from a mini late night menu and the garlic fries are my fave til this day!!! Which was why I was glad I was coming back for brunch the service is excellent although busy waiters very attentive. Had the crab cake Benedict and ate the whole plate I preferred my eggs  scrambled which worked perfectly; added a side of home fries which were so flavorful didn't need nothing but ketchup. The unlimited sangrias and mimosas catches up to you so be careful lol we ordered two desserts because me and my friends are greedy; the flanchoco and the coquito brownies with ice cream everything was so yum. Want to come back for dinner just to try it.