Cuban Restaurants near Costa Mesa, CA

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Habana Restaurant. I made a reservation for our 2-year anniversary with my girlfriend via Open Table for Saturday 4/13/24 at 5:45 PM, it turned out to be raining that day so I called Habana in the morning to see if they could still accommodate me, they were very polite and said that they could. Parking was a bit tricky but luckily, we found a spot. (I recommend getting there with time to spare before your reservation so you can secure a parking spot.) Upon arrival they were very friendly, and after stating my name they congratulated us with a “Happy Anniversary.” We were seated almost immediately and got a good table; the hostess gave us the option to switch to another table if we wanted to but that wasn’t necessary. There was a heater adjacent to our table so both my girlfriend and I were warm. We were by an entrance, so I was getting some wind drag, however, I was layered up and had the heater, so I didn’t feel it much. Shortly after our waiter arrived at our table, Gavin, and took great care of us. We were given a beautiful note card congratulating us on our anniversary, and they put rose petals on our table and even offered us complimentary Rose Champagne which I thought was very nice! Very romantic setting. Service was impeccable and our food came out almost immediately. The food was delicious and had an amazing flavor. My girlfriend had Ropa Vieja and I had a Kobe burger, we both enjoyed it very much. The Kobe burger came with Caribbean fries and two sauces that complemented the meal perfectly. To top it all off the restaurant is stunning, from the entrance with the CDs to the restaurant itself, very rustic and aesthetically pleasing. I love this place and will be returning. 5 stars and I highly recommend it.“

“Our good friends suggested this place and we had dinner there on a Friday night. We ordered the Ropa Vieja and fried yucca. This was an absolutely delicious meal. We have been back several times for the same thing and each time the food has been stellar. It is obvious to me that the staff here take pride in the food they prepare with love and care; it tastes like homemade!“