Havana Cafe
Phoenix, AZ 85018-8309
Phone: (602) 952-1991
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 4pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Havana Cafe – by Nikki Buchanan
In Short
This colorful cafe gives Phoenix a taste of Cuba with paella, escabeche and traditional pork and beef dishes served with black beans and rice. Noteworthy appetizers include the papa rellena, the pastelitos, fried plantains and the bacalaitos (fried salt cod fritters) with aioli. The Cuban--served on grilled bread with roast pork, Swiss cheese, mortadella and cured ham, topped with mojo and pickles--is an all-time favorite.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe restaurant also specializes in takeout. The pollo-to-go is a popular choice.
The ExtrasCatering is also available. Every Thanksgiving, Havana Cafe offers a whole 16-pound turkey with Cuban sides.
User Reviews for Havana Cafe
09/08/2007 Posted by poyalong
The food here is really yummy and flavorable. I love eating here every so often to throw in some variety...not too many cuban places here in Phoenix that I know of. I frequently get the arroz con pollo which is chicken on the bone cooked in rice w/ vegetables and some kind of sausage (maybe chorizo). It is so good! It's like comfort food, but a bit on the exotic side. It also comes with the maduros fritos, which are fried sweet plantains. I first had those in Ecuador in 1999 and have been dreaming about them ever since - I am so grateful Havana Cafe serves em! They have a lot of different menu items and I look forward to trying more. Oh, as for the decor...I thought it was weird when I saw that tacky style mixed w/ such good food that is kinda pricey, but I was informed by a friend (a bit more worldly than I) that it is classic Cuban style. It's all part of the experience!
Pros: not your average fare - delicious!
03/09/2007 Posted by bam7070
I love this place!! I have been going there for over 10 years and never had a bad experience with food or service.
Pros: Great Food, Reasonable Prices
Cons: Parking
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