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Havana Central

Havana Central

Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Garden City
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8.2/10
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    Kisha C.
    "Best thing is the sangria, garlic spinach and empanadas!"(8 Tips)
    FredeRick
    "Great Pineapple Chicken Dish & The Mojito's are on point."(3 Tips)
    Kamara C.
    "Skirt steak is really good !"(3 Tips)
    Explore L.
    "... and recommend the passionfruit mojito paired with shrimp ceviche."(2 Tips)
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  • Christina
    ChristinaFebruary 15, 2013
    If you're a salad fan...the Mango Salmon salad was absolutely amazing. Delish! I added avocado to it and loved it!! Beat salmon salad I've had. And you can never go wrong with Sangria!
  • Ayanna
    AyannaJanuary 1, 2013
    Was sad when USQ location closed. This is close to home! Excellent food and service! Joie is great! Chris, the manager is all about quality. Will be back for live Latin band!
  • Kisha C.heart icon on user image
    Kisha ChandlerMarch 16, 2019
    Menu for vegetarians is very limited. When I asked about modifying dishes, the staff shared that food is frozen&can not be modified. Best thing is the sangria, garlic spinach and empanadas! Happy hour
  • Explore L.
    Explore Long IslandJanuary 30, 2013
    Our critic really liked the shrimp mofongo, mashed plantains and garlic plated with plenty of nicely cooked shellfish in a hyper-garlicky red sauce. Also recommended: empanadas, veggie paella. Read more
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenNovember 8, 2021
    Beautiful space with a private room. Appetizers were delicious. Main course was good. Dessert was okay. Drinks were refreshing. Try the passionfruit mojito.
  • Silvana D.
    Silvana DiazFebruary 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Join the Long Island Young Latino Professionals for a night of networking, free salsa lessons, dancing and fundraising for the Boys Scouts Scouting Program on March 5th at 6pm. Free to attend!
  • Kathia Z.
    Kathia ZavalaDecember 9, 2012
    Absolutely amazing place!! Excellent food! True Hispanic flavor! Great options, good presentations, excellent service very attentive & friendly!! I really recommend this place!!
  • Nancy P.
    Nancy PrestigiacomoAugust 29, 2013
    Great food here. Live music Thurs-Sat and Sunday afternoons. Lunch special M-F. Bar specials 4-7 on drinks and some apps I think Sun-Thurs. Other locations in NYC and Yonkers
  • Cynth
    CynthSeptember 28, 2014
    Food was decent. Paella's are big. The live music is not for me. I had to yell to have a conversation and frankly, it's disturbing. Surprised that service was slow because it was not busy.
  • Chieko B.
    Chieko BonnaMarch 24, 2013
    Chain restaurant but food was pretty good. Slow-roasted pork was delish, loved pickled onion on top. Pineapple chicken was also tasty. Kids friendly place.
  • Carlo M.
    Carlo MApril 28, 2013
    Can't decide between two mojito flavors? They'll let you mix both mojito flavors if you ask. Try the Mango Pineapple mojito!
  • Livy  B.
    Livy  B.January 7, 2014
    Get the Pernil Asado... The pork is so tender and juicy and delicious! Yellow rice is bland. Red Cabernet Sangria is on point.
  • Melanie D.
    Melanie DudekAugust 13, 2014
    Lunch time specials are very good, try the pork sandwich and sweet plantains!
  • Shotta B.heart icon on user image
    Shotta BrianMarch 18, 2014
    The Pineapple Chicken / Mango Glazed Salmon is Bo$$.. And the empanadas never fail! ✔️✔️👌
  • Jenn A.
    Jenn AllenFebruary 19, 2017
    Excellent empanadas and arroz con shrimp. :)
  • Silvana D.
    Silvana DiazFebruary 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This is their classic beef stew but I highly recommend their Vaca Frita!
  • P-LO L.
    P-LO LouisMarch 11, 2013
    It was great-just what I expected. Great environment, people friendly, good foods-awesome :-) ill definitely visit again.
  • Gilberto
    GilbertoMay 19, 2013
    The mango mojito is the best, and the paella is to die for, you must have it next time you are hare.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsSeptember 3, 2013
    At $12, their Cubano is a tad pricy for a sandwich, but it's a big one (I couldn't finish mine in one sitting)
  • Ed
    EdApril 21, 2013
    Great Cuban atmosphere for being in the tri-state area! Get the beef empanadas, they're AMAZING!!!
  • Erica S.
    Erica SAugust 20, 2016
    Love the live music on Sundays and the turkey sandwich
  • Sandra B.
    Sandra BaezJune 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Skirt steak's pretty good. But get the vaca frita if it's your cheat day :P
  • Explore L.
    Explore Long IslandJanuary 27, 2013
    Our critics visited Havana Central and recommend the passionfruit mojito paired with shrimp ceviche. Read more
  • Erica L.
    Erica LewisAugust 30, 2013
    The food is amazing the service is great. And live music I will be back
  • Nathan z.
    Nathan zanelottiJanuary 8, 2013
    Food was really good, prices were expected ($15-$20 a plate). Overall great place. I'm sure ill be back
  • Silvana D.
    Silvana DiazJanuary 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This place truly transports you back to home, from the food, music service and ambiance!
  • Akansha A.heart icon on user image
    Akansha AgarwalDecember 21, 2013
    Get the white wine sangria!
  • Gilberto
    GilbertoMarch 31, 2013
    The classic paella is the best I ever had you should try it!
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonMarch 15, 2016
    Tostones, sweet plantains, and maduros ftw
  • Morgan R.
    Morgan RussellMay 22, 2013
    Nice happy, goes from 4-7. Also, don't forget $1 empanada Tuesdays!
  • Jim P.
    Jim PalmerOctober 6, 2013
    Great spot.
  • Hector T.heart icon on user image
    Hector Torres-JorgeSeptember 17, 2016
    Flan is awesome!!
  • FredeRickheart icon on user image
    FredeRickMarch 22, 2013
    Great Pineapple Chicken Dish & The Mojito's are on point.
  • ImSo_Brooklynheart icon on user image
    ImSo_BrooklynOctober 29, 2014
    Good food. Good music! Great drinks!
  • Joshua P.
    Joshua ParkerMarch 5, 2013
    Great food. Great service! Get the skirt steak!!
  • Donald S.
    Donald Swan IIINovember 10, 2013
    Great good! Empanadas were awesome!
  • Blackette80heart icon on user image
    Blackette80December 21, 2015
    Garlic chicken
  • Dirka D.
    Dirka DirkMay 21, 2013
    Pork combination plate is amazing
  • Kamara C.heart icon on user image
    Kamara CampbellMay 16, 2015
    Skirt steak is really good !
  • Michelle O.
    Michelle Osborne-GolphinFebruary 27, 2016
    My Mai Tai was great!!!
  • Tina R.
    Tina RobertsApril 23, 2014
    The Sangria Is great !
  • Mike B.heart icon on user image
    Mike BerriosMay 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Do not sit in the front by the band. It is so damn loud you cant even talk to the person next to you.
  • Marie E.heart icon on user image
    Marie Etienne - RealtorFebruary 26, 2015
    Drinks are amazing
  • Allen C.
    Allen CordovaApril 2, 2013
    The food was just ok, but to the family ppl if bringing your kids make sure to tell the idiot hostess not to sit you near the bar.
  • Halima S.
    Halima ShillehAugust 19, 2013
    The service and food was Great!!
  • Sapphira M.heart icon on user image
    Sapphira MartinSeptember 4, 2016
    Love the food here !
  • C
    CDecember 16, 2012
    Decent food, friendly staff and beautiful decor.
  • Sandra M.
    Sandra MyrtilAugust 18, 2013
    The drinks suck!!! Food is great!!!!!
  • Nikkii
    NikkiiApril 21, 2013
    Great frozen mango margaritas!!!!
  • Noella H.heart icon on user image
    Noella HowardMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Love everything about this place!
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