Havana Restaurant

This is definitely a nice hidden gem.
I came in for a quick dinner and was not disappointed.
To start I had a guanoabana shake which was fruity, sweet, and pretty unique tasting.
I also had their fried pork rib special, which like other reviews had said, was crispy, tender, and satisfying all at once.
The ribs were a tad under-seasoned, but with some hot sauce it really hits the spot.
Lastly, the service was nice and quick, and the atmosphere was really calm and quiet.
Peaceful place to sit and eat.
Overall I think the food is authentic and tasty, and I can’t wait to try more food here in the future and would recommend.
Beware that they close relatively early though.

Owner response

Service was a tad slow but the food was REALLY good, great flavors.
My niece ate all her food which we didn’t expect.
The Cuban sandwich was great.
Great find while visiting the area

Havana Restaurant is a casual, unpretentious Cuban restaurant in NE Albuquerque in the Daskalos Shopping Center between Fun Noodle Bar and Rent-A-Center furniture store.
The largest cross streets are San Mateo and Menaul. The seating, which is solely indoors, consists of half-booths and standalone tables, so patrons in a wheelchair will not encounter any issues. This was my first time trying Havana.
The biggest draw to the restaurant was the fried sweet plantains for $5.
They hit the spot! They were sweet, not too greasy, and had a slight crisp on the edges. I also had the Cuban sandwich for $11, which consisted of a baguette, ham, roast pork, pickles, and mustard.
I would have preferred more pickles and more mustard for more of a kick of tartness and moisture.
My love of sauces on food is a personal preference, though - other patrons may not need this. My friend really enjoyed the pork bowl he had, which came with a rice-and-bean combo and fried plantains. The service was friendly and the server, who I assumed was one of the owners, thanked us for coming in.
I would definitely return and am looking forward to trying more dishes, especially because of the reasonable prices.
I think the restaurant would benefit from descriptions and pictures on their menus, as only the dish titles are listed.

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