Authentic Cuban food and it was delicious! Also tried the empanada that was amazing as well and their cappuccino was so good! I definitely will be back.
Food: 5
Jami Kobold
Went here for coffee, it was busy but not over crowded. The owner/staff were nice and the coffee was great. I didn't get food this time but I think I'll come back to try it, everything smelt so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
H Marquez
Get the cuban sandwich and some coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich and Fries, Vaca Frita, Empanadas
Therese Marie Gaudet-Causey
The food is amazing. The owner is a gracious, attentive host. He goes out of his way to make sure you are accommodated. He offers tastes of entrées and coffees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Habichuelas Negra Black Beans, Pollo a La Plancha, Cheese and Guava Pastry with a Cafe Con Leche, Cuban Sandwich and Fries, Roast Pork with Coconut Rice and Fried Yuca, Vaca Frita, Chicken Marsala, Mango, Empanadas, Shredded Beef Lunch Special, Steak, Sauce, Cortadito, Baked Chicken, Roast Pork, Steak Sandwich
Edward Negron
The Food Is Amazing.If You Haven't Tried Go Now Worth Every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Pork
Eowyn P.
Great food. Rarely can actually go there because we come all the way from Gainesville and usually are in Ocala on the weekends. Finally made it over on a Tuesday and they were on vacation. Sigh, don't begrudge them a vacation, but maybe open on Saturdays? Just for lunch maybe?
Ethan R.
Best Cuban restaurant that is not smack right in the middle of Miami or like Cuba or Peurto Rico .... We are regulars that come here because it's just so good .... And the freee coffees is just so slay tooo..... almost everything is allergy friendly so I was covered there and the chicken is soo good .... It felt like I was at my fav Spanish restaurant in Miami and /or my grammas house .... From the outside u wouldn't expect much but this is an diamond restaurant in the rough ... Im def coming back sooner rather than later
Kevin Workman
The Cuban coffee is the best. The staff is wonderful and the food superb. If you haven't been here you definitely need to check this place. Reminds me of when I used to go to Little Havan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mere C.
We've been traveling from Missouri to Florida and had the very best meal so far at Cafe Havana. We had to wait in short line, but customer in front of told us he eats here 3X a week. We know why now. We told them we were newbies so they fixed us plates of plantains, yellow rice, pulled pork and Spicy steak. I left comfort zone and tried the chick peas instead of black... delicious. We left stuffed, but happy.
Tim C.
The staff and food were great! I wish I'd taken a picture of the food The yellow rice and the Ocala coffee were delicious
The best cuban food and coffee in ocala!! I am obsessed with their shredded beef and shredded pork. The chickpea or red beans are the best sides and the plantains are a great way to end each meal. My only complaint is I can't eat here on weekends or for dinner.Parking: From noon to 1pm it is hard to find parking but they have extra lot in the back to use. Food makes it so worth it!
Great place with excellent food and courteous staff. I was offered a shot of coffee as I waited in line, a very thoughtful gesture and it was delicious! Only negative was this very small man named Patrick who started crying loudly as he ordered. I thought he was a baby who was lost but he was actually just a little crying man.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick
This place is way over priced for coffee. I live in south Florida and a coffee con leche isn’t more than 3 bucks. This place charges 4.50… that’s crazy. And they charge you to use your credit or debit card. This place is ridiculous. It’s not fair to charge hipsters coffee shop prices when there is nothing special about Cuban coffee… this dude is going to run his business into the ground. Update: I just drank my coffee con leche and it sucked… it just tasted like warm milk. Dude! Learn how to me to make coffee!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Renee Davidson
The food I'd amazing. Love this small business. I will forever give them my support ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vaca Frita, Steak, Cortadito, Empanadas, Ropa Vieja
Authentic Cuban food and it was delicious! Also tried the empanada that was amazing as well and their cappuccino was so good! I definitely will be back.
Food: 5
Went here for coffee, it was busy but not over crowded. The owner/staff were nice and the coffee was great. I didn't get food this time but I think I'll come back to try it, everything smelt so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Get the cuban sandwich and some coffee!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich and Fries, Vaca Frita, Empanadas
The food is amazing. The owner is a gracious, attentive host. He goes out of his way to make sure you are accommodated. He offers tastes of entrées and coffees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Habichuelas Negra Black Beans, Pollo a La Plancha, Cheese and Guava Pastry with a Cafe Con Leche, Cuban Sandwich and Fries, Roast Pork with Coconut Rice and Fried Yuca, Vaca Frita, Chicken Marsala, Mango, Empanadas, Shredded Beef Lunch Special, Steak, Sauce, Cortadito, Baked Chicken, Roast Pork, Steak Sandwich
The Food Is Amazing.If You Haven't Tried Go Now Worth Every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Pork
Great food. Rarely can actually go there because we come all the way from Gainesville and usually are in Ocala on the weekends. Finally made it over on a Tuesday and they were on vacation. Sigh, don't begrudge them a vacation, but maybe open on Saturdays? Just for lunch maybe?
Best Cuban restaurant that is not smack right in the middle of Miami or like Cuba or Peurto Rico .... We are regulars that come here because it's just so good .... And the freee coffees is just so slay tooo..... almost everything is allergy friendly so I was covered there and the chicken is soo good .... It felt like I was at my fav Spanish restaurant in Miami and /or my grammas house .... From the outside u wouldn't expect much but this is an diamond restaurant in the rough ... Im def coming back sooner rather than later
The Cuban coffee is the best. The staff is wonderful and the food superb. If you haven't been here you definitely need to check this place. Reminds me of when I used to go to Little Havan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been traveling from Missouri to Florida and had the very best meal so far at Cafe Havana. We had to wait in short line, but customer in front of told us he eats here 3X a week. We know why now. We told them we were newbies so they fixed us plates of plantains, yellow rice, pulled pork and Spicy steak. I left comfort zone and tried the chick peas instead of black... delicious. We left stuffed, but happy.
The staff and food were great! I wish I'd taken a picture of the food The yellow rice and the Ocala coffee were delicious
Restaurantji Recommends
The best cuban food and coffee in ocala!! I am obsessed with their shredded beef and shredded pork. The chickpea or red beans are the best sides and the plantains are a great way to end each meal. My only complaint is I can't eat here on weekends or for dinner.Parking: From noon to 1pm it is hard to find parking but they have extra lot in the back to use. Food makes it so worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vaca Frita, Shredded Beef Lunch Special, Empanadas, Roast Pork, Ropa Vieja
Ahhhh-mazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place with excellent food and courteous staff. I was offered a shot of coffee as I waited in line, a very thoughtful gesture and it was delicious! Only negative was this very small man named Patrick who started crying loudly as he ordered. I thought he was a baby who was lost but he was actually just a little crying man.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is way over priced for coffee. I live in south Florida and a coffee con leche isn’t more than 3 bucks. This place charges 4.50… that’s crazy. And they charge you to use your credit or debit card. This place is ridiculous. It’s not fair to charge hipsters coffee shop prices when there is nothing special about Cuban coffee… this dude is going to run his business into the ground. Update: I just drank my coffee con leche and it sucked… it just tasted like warm milk. Dude! Learn how to me to make coffee!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
The food I'd amazing. Love this small business. I will forever give them my support ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vaca Frita, Steak, Cortadito, Empanadas, Ropa Vieja