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Havana Central Times Square

Cuban Restaurant$$$$

Theater District, New York

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Havana Central Times Square

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Ranked #8 for empanadas in New York
This Cuban restaurant is famous for their mojitos. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"$1 Empanadas on Tuesdays are a MUST!! From 4-7pm, take..."(5 Tips)
"The mojitos are sooooo good .....romantic ,live, n great food"(57 Tips)
"And to top it off, some romantic live latin jazz for entertainment!"(4 Tips)
"tostones rellenos"(5 Tips)

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Candie WaterlooMay 30, 2013
Try the crispy beef - it's out of this world! Great mojitos as well! Would return!
Nelson GuasAugust 18, 2013
Great service! Friendly staff! Great food! Place is truly a Cuban Paradise!!
Times Square NYCJuly 16, 2012
The goat cheese and spinach empanada hits the spot after a nine to five.
The Tank NYCMarch 10, 2012
We've learned to line up at 4pm to beat the crowd for $1 empanada Tuesdays. Our favorite is the cuban when it's available!
G TMay 6, 2018
Great for Spanish food in the city.
Cowboy BillSeptember 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They know how to make cafe cubano. Perfectly sweet. Genuine.
Collette SApril 25, 2016
$6 sangria for happy hour! And $1 empanadas on Tuesdays!
Elvis RodricksNovember 13, 2016
Decent mojito.... Love their latin band on the weekend....
Ade LeriSeptember 18, 2017
I took one of my friends for her Birthday. Delicious food
Harish HoonFebruary 2, 2015
Love the roast pork Cuban sandwich and yuca fries.
MartinAugust 9, 2014
Keep in mind that you won't be seated until your entire party is present
JC EarleJanuary 30, 2010
I love the ambiance, the music, and the variety of mojitos! I've been to every Havana in the city, but the Times Square location is the best
carolina HartleyJuly 25, 2013
Great passion fruit Mojitos ! With real passion fruit purée!
Suzanne PrestonNovember 7, 2014
Birthday Lunch with my co-workers! They're so sweet - my neverending birthday continues . . . with mojitos 😃
Mary FredaJuly 16, 2011
Try and get Ivan as your waiter. He is so much fun! Live Salsa band on Thursday nights. The Sangria is fabulous.
Michael CrispinoJanuary 3, 2016
The decor of this place magnificent.the food I'd extraordinary and the staff is dedicated and attentive
New York HabitatNovember 18, 2011
Unwind here with live music on weekends and solid drinks. If you're hungry, get the ropa vieja.
Kimmie OhhMay 7, 2020
Get empanadas, Cuban sandwiches & mojitos.
Smooch BoutiqueAugust 21, 2010
Excellent food... Had tostones rellenos, seafood paella and white sangria. All of them were A +!!! I would recommend this place to anyone.
Jeroen RosenbergMay 29, 2011
Order the "ULTIMATE" mojito. The 10 cane rum from trinidad tastes awesome. Go on saturdays and enjoy the live music.
Lisa BachmanMarch 23, 2013
Loved the live music. The plantains and avocado salsa was awesome!
Mary FredaSeptember 3, 2011
The best sangria I've EVER had! Tequila, gran marnier, wine, mango puree....it's sooooo good!
Fizzie WaterFebruary 15, 2016
It's basically frozen food reheated for tourists. Great atmosphere though, so a good place for drinks.
Olivier LambertsSeptember 19, 2014
Shredded beef was delicious. Had to wait rather long for our mojitos.
Michael GogelNovember 22, 2015
Sit in the back for more privacy. What they call VIP
Aubrey MillerJuly 26, 2012
Love the Mojitos :) And the stirrers!!
ENDOSeptember 18, 2013
The Havana corn on the cob is the bomb. Try it!
Milton LugoMarch 31, 2015
Food was good and if donot know latin food good place to start
Caroline R.August 10, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Great spot in midtown. Great MOJITOS and the food and service is very good.
Daniel La FeirJune 16, 2016
Plantains, black beans, ribs are yummy!
Joe WroblewskiMay 30, 2012
Awesome apps! Skip the full meal and order several different apps.
Fernando BalderasOctober 16, 2015
Pollo con Piña is the best!
Alex Cruz-LebrónSeptember 11, 2017
Blackberry mojitos + lechón = 🙌🏻
Sammy BNovember 1, 2014
Get the plantain baskets, they're fantastic!
Guibens Fils-AimeJuly 8, 2017
Rice & Pulled Pork 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Leslie HealeyAugust 4, 2010
LOVE the pernil asado! it was out of this world. Pleasantly surprised with the prices for being in times square.
Havana Central RestaurantsJanuary 11, 2012
$1 Empanadas on Tuesdays are a MUST!! From 4-7pm, take out or at the bar :)
Αϋritа ॐNovember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the pomegranate & blackberry mojitos!!! Also... Get the pitcher, so worth it!
AJ T.August 22, 2014
Great dishes, but a loud environment.
BettySeptember 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Get the mojito or a splenda mojito. Best in the land!And cute swizzle sticks!
JiyoungNovember 13, 2018
Service is lukewarm and the paella taste like Uncle Bens rice. Empanadas are delicious though.
Brenda AndrewsJune 14, 2014
Love the zesty corn& empanadas
Vickki MassyJune 15, 2012
Great Cuban food. Definitely make a reservation on opentable
dara lynneJuly 27, 2011
Pretty decent Cuban food, large portions and good service. I recommend the stuffed pepper!
Richard RevillaDecember 14, 2020
Food is ok, prices are very good for time square but place is showing it's age.
Ed ValdesMarch 14, 2015
Cuban food in Time Squares Excellent for not being in Miami
DimkaMay 6, 2017
Loved the food and atmosphere!
BaratundeMarch 24, 2011
First and possibly only good meal I've had in Times Sq. I think this place exists at a fold in space time. It's probably technically in the Bronx
MikeAugust 20, 2012
Rope Viejo is awesome. Glad to see Mofongo added to the menu.
Anabel SotoNovember 21, 2014
Great restaurant

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