Old Havana Sandwich Shop
(Now Closed)Cuban Restaurant and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Durham
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MerakiAugust 9, 2014Love it here, so welcoming like a piece of Cuba in Durham and the employees dancing with the customers makes it even better.
El Caney is great. There's a dude carving meat in the back. Your sandwich only comes with 2 maduros (plantains), so get an extra side of maduros if you're hungry.
Jon SchwartzJanuary 6, 2016Everything's good, but Cuban style pork, black beans, Cuban coffee, and the hot sauce on the table are my faves.
MarionSeptember 2, 2017Everything on their menu is delicious. My brunch fave is the El Campesino - fried cured pork belly.
Excellent sandwiches. You are allowed to park across the street in the social services lot on Saturday. Don't forget they are closed on Sunday and Monday.- Bob FortnerJuly 25, 2015The Havana with a side of Maduros. Been waiting all week for this. Totally worth it!!
KaitlinOctober 22, 2016Get the El Caney. It's almost a traditional Cuban, but the avocado adds a nice creaminess.
Beth KuehnertNovember 7, 2014Great spot for lunch. The food is delicious and the service remarkable. Cannot recommend enough.
Jordan GrosecloseJanuary 26, 2015Not only the best Cuban spot in Durham, but nearly the best sandwiches regardless of type.
Andrew TurnbullMarch 15, 2014Awesome place! I always leave wishing I had room to eat more, it's that good.
They are open on Sundays for brunch and like everything else they serve, it's Amazing!!
Mandy SteinhardtMarch 7, 2013Sandwiches are good and all, but I prefer to get the pork plate and maduros and go all at it.
Luncheon plate is the right size and the right price for a quick, but quality lunch.
Kendra M.August 16, 2014Pretty good sandwiches but wish there were more options. Still love it though!
The only proper response to "Would you like pork drizzlings on your rice?" is "Si!"
Great Cuban food, ambience, and dancing first Saturday โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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(919) 667-9525
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