Havana Mania

Found this place on IG! I was super impressed with the way the restaurant looks! The decoration, the friendly service an stocked bar! The food was delicious. I tried the classic mojito and just like the food it was delicious. Oh and the flan for dessert delicious too! I will be going back. I gave it a 4* because though everything else checks out great, the music is just a bit too loud. Great taste in music, but is overwhelmingly loud. I think a little toned down would be great !

The Baseline: For a Cuban restaurant, the four traditional staples (beans, rice, plantains) must be represented along with the three traditional meats (chicken, beef, and especially pork), the preparation must accentuate the flavors (including garlic) with Spanish/African/Caribbean influences to represent the Cuban cuisine. Food: The best dish was the pork (Lechon Asado) with classic sides and ask for their garlic sauce. You need the sauce. Also I had the Ox Tail (Rambo Encendido) which is a popular dish but it is market rate ($32 the day I was there). So it was tasty but I think my personal preference would be the Lechon Asado ($19). The Camarones al Ajilo (Shrimp) were also good, but still wanting the pork over the shrimp. The rice, beans, and plantains were really good traditional sides to the meals. The Mojito was very refreshing as an alcoholic beverage and worth it for the meal. Also the fries were good, reminding me of the fries I get at a beach food stand (which is a good thing). Overall the food is good here. Service: Good solid service on the night we came and I always had water refills. Ambiance: The inside makes me feel like I am sitting in a Cuban restaurant in Florida. Great music in the background and the lighting was nice and low for the evening broken by the neon “Mojitos” sign near the bar. Also clean bathroom.

Amazing Cuban spot with bold, authentic flavors and a warm, welcoming vibe. The ropa vieja was tender and perfectly seasoned, the rice and beans were rich and comforting, and the pressed sandwiches were crisp and packed with flavor. Portions were generous, service was friendly and attentive, and every dish tasted homemade. A fantastic place to enjoy classic Cuban cuisine done right.