“ My experience at Havana's Cuisine Restaurant was 10/10. To drink, I ordered the Old Havana iced tea. It tasted like most iced teas you ordered at restaurants, but overall refreshing. For food, I started with the empanadas, one beef and cheese and one chorizo and cheese. Served with a sweet mayo dressing, these empanadas were some of the best I've had -- flavorful and perfectly completed by the dressing. For my entree, I ordered the Havana's Picadillo, which features seasoned ground beef, olives, and aromatic spices; it's paired with white rice, black beans soup, maduros (sweet plantains) and fried yucca. All components were wonderful. The beef, rice, and bean soup were warm, hearty, and comforting. The plantains offered a sweetness that cut the saltiness of the yucca. The food came out in less than 10 minutes and the wait staff was very kind. The ambiance inside features Cuban-themed decor with pops of red. It's a small interior and intimate. I will for sure be coming back, and bringing friends and family to enjoy the experience as well. ”

“ Their food is great and portion sizes generous. We had the ropa vieja (shredded beef) and the arroz con pollo, as well as the arroz con leche (rice pudding with side of churros), and I can recommend all of these dishes. The decorations were fun too! It can be a little confusing when you eat there though - whether to grab a seat or to go to the counter, and whether to pay upfront or wait for the check, but the staff are very friendly. ”

“ Very good Cuban spot. Was in love with their maduros and empanadas. While the Cuban was good, I would actually recommend skipping it and ordering the ropa vieja sandwich instead. Super tasty and cheesy. While I did find some of their flavors to be a bit mild, namely their mojo wings and the flan, this place still has a lot going for it. Favorite dishes: Ropa vieja sandwich, maduros, empanadas ”

“ My coworker and I ate here for lunch on a workday afternoon. The restaurant was not very busy, so we were able to be seated right away. Our orders were taken right away, and the food was quickly brought out! I ordered my first Cuban sandwich actually. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was absolutely delicious. The sauce for the sandwich was great! I really enjoyed eating here for lunch. It was pretty quiet which made work conversation very easy! Definitely recommend giving this is a try when in the area! ”

“ Top tier Cuban Food. The new location is vibrant and has a homey feel. The old location was also great but parking at times was a hassle. What hasn't changed is their quality food. The portions are good at a reasonable price. Love the staff and their positive attitude. My go to order is the Lechon Asado. Juicy pork with succulent plantains and flavorful rice. ”

“ The food is incredible. Every dish is seasoned perfectly and Tamara is always warm & welcoming. The only downside is that it's so hard to choose a dish! Today I opted for the vegan plate and was amazed that a simple plate of beans, rice, yucca and plantains could be so satisfying. ”

“ Havana's Cuisine is definitely a solid spot, and is super unique for Missouri! I had the chorizo frita burger with yuca fries, and while the burger was a bit on the dry side, the yuca fries were absolutely fantastic--crispy and full of flavor. The rest of my group felt the same about their meals: pretty tasty but slightly dry overall. That said, the server was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the whole place had an authentic, laid-back vibe that added to the experience. I've had better Cuban food in Florida, so I'd rate this 3 stars by Florida standards, but for Missouri, it's closer to 5 stars. Splitting the difference at 4 stars feels about right. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! ”

“ They were out of the arroz con pollo which I was most excited to try, and didn't have a back up in mind so I went with the Ropa Veija plate. It was very fresh tasting, it came with black bean soup, fried yucca and plantains. The seating was a little confusing, wasn't sure if we ordered at the register or got sat, but you do sit anywhere and order from your table. I will have to come again to try the arroz con pollo! ”

“ Oh yes, this is exactly the kind of place I can see myself eating at often! Cuban food is one of my favorite cuisines and the food here is very authentic. When we arrived, it was sort of busy, but we did find the last open table so we walked over and took our seats. Our server came to take our drink order and shortly after the chef came out to the table to talk with us. She was helping deliver drinks and let us know that it was just her and her daughter working that day so they were a little short staffed. However, we did not even notice. We had a round of mojitos and ordered a cuban, arroz con pollo and rope vieja for our meals. We also opted for some empanadas for an app. Honestly, this meal was wonderful and I am so glad that it is a place close enough for me to visit whenever I want to get off campus for lunch. I will def be back soon! The food was so delicious and it was nice talking with the chef (owner). What a special treat. ”

“ If you went to Havanas on Wash Ave, this is a different experience. So many things have been upgraded, now you have wait service, a more robust menu, and alcohol. Fantastic food, huge portions and excellent service still remain! The ambience is casual, warm and inviting. Tamara also did some of the artwork herself! I loved the picadillo so much, I was saving part of it until the very end. I know this is silly, but I was kind of eating in a circle around the plate to absorb each flavor but not completely finishing a section until I was completely done. That being said, I also love a plate with different flavor experiences, from the black bean soup around to the picadillo, it was all fantastic. ”