Beacause of the name I was expecting Cuban dining, but most of the items in the menu is overpriced mexican dishes and the drinks are primarily tequila-based.
Although it's nice cozy place service was a little slow before we got to order and there was maybe a total of 5 tables max.
To make matters worse, the General Manager himself spilled an entire glass of water on me. My shorts and even the inside of my shoes were soaked, and he didn’t offer a compensation, or acknowledgment of the inconvenience. For a restaurant at this price point, that level of service is unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Grace Getzelman
Hi, been a customer here a while now and one day rolled up, tried to order the good ole chicken tinga tacos just to be hit with BAM. No longer on the menu. Are you kidding me ? What? I sat there staring at my shoes and said oh what to do. I guess I’ll get the corn? Corn just corn is all I eat now. PLEASE CHEF BRING CHICKEN TINGA TACOS!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephen Smith, MA, DC
A great place for a meal. Our family enjoyed everything; especially the plantains and the corn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Kowalski
A favorite place for good food, a chill atmosphere and great drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Vensand
Great service, celiac safe gluten free calamari!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Ruiz
We ordered a classic cesar salad that came with its own 8oz chicken it was good and tender. I also ordered their fish tacos that came with the rice and bean they were very well seasoned I enjoyed them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Toni Payne
I feel like they have the best tacos I have tried in a long time. You have to try the steak taco at Cafe Habana. Heck, try the shrimp one too. Heck, make it a taco fest because their tacos are really that good. They also make anything steak so darn delicious. Their steak dinner with rice and beans was also nice. I love their cut tomato that comes with the meal. It’s soooo good. If you want to grab drinks they also have a bar. I love the vibe and the staff are very sweet and helpful. Tell them Toni said to check them out. Those tacos are worth the drive if you don’t stay around Malibu. Oh one last thing… Apple Maps will take you to the wrong address. At least mine did. Their entrance is located on cross creek not on PCH. Have fun and happy eating.
Incredible, kind, and friendly staff. Drinks are delicious. Seating is so comfortable! Could sit here for hours and people watch. Izzy is so kind :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sammy
Slow service. We saw our waiter maybe 3 times. Food was pricey for what it tasted like. We had to go up to the bar if we wanted anything. Baja Fresh has better corn. Cuban sandwich was not a Cuban sandwich.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Angela Liu
Worst pina colada I’ve ever been served in my entire life
Being this close to the ocean, there's just no excuse not to salt the food! It's a simple menu, but simple doesn't have to be tastless. The atmosphere was really nice, but the service was very very slow at lunchtime on a Tuesday. We had a group of 6, but there wasn't anyone else at the restaurant when we came, so the 40 minute wait for fish tacos from the time of ordering is unacceptable, in my opinion. We had to flag down the waiter for drink refills. Wouldn't recommend trying to sneak in a work lunch here, especially if you are in need of electrolytes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Margaux
Cute location in a nice area. Overall, in my opinion food was basic but it came out a bit on the expensive for the full experience.
The guacamole was fine - but not necessarily worth it. I got the piña colada - I am still not sure if there was alcohol or not but it was tasty and sweet to my liking. But - in case you want something a bit strong it might not be a good pick.
The asada was apparently really good. My bowl was average. Mixed with the sour cream, it was okay, but still got some weird pieces of chicken (fat or hard parts) - I know it can happen but it did gross me out a bit.
Staff was nice. It was nothing terrible, but nothing crazy - average restaurant in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sam L.
Walking into this restaurant felt like stepping into a small corner of Havana — the vibrant colors, the music, and the energy instantly transported me. The atmosphere was warm and nostalgic, reminding me of the kind of places you'd find tucked away in Old Havana, where food and soul go hand in hand.
The owner was incredibly gracious and clearly cares deeply about the place. You can feel their passion in the details — from the décor to the authenticity of the menu. They made an effort to greet us personally, and it made a real difference in how welcome we felt.
That said, our experience with the service was a bit disappointing. Our server seemed more interested in flirting with the host than actually doing their job. They were inattentive, forgot parts of our order more than once, and left us waiting far too long for basic things like water refills. It took away from what could have been an outstanding evening.
I’d come back for the food, the vibe, and the hospitality of the owner — but I really hope the service tightens up. A place this special deserves staff who match its heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5starlola1
This place is AMAZING, not one thing on the menu i wasn't interested in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Manalo-LaManna
Wanted to get Mexican in Malibu and near the beach. Perfect spot. Went early so no crowds, plenty of seating (outdoor private enclosed patio was fantastic). Fish tacos Malibu style were delicious!
Beacause of the name I was expecting Cuban dining, but most of the items in the menu is overpriced mexican dishes and the drinks are primarily tequila-based.
Although it's nice cozy place service was a little slow before we got to order and there was maybe a total of 5 tables max.
To make matters worse, the General Manager himself spilled an entire glass of water on me. My shorts and even the inside of my shoes were soaked, and he didn’t offer a compensation, or acknowledgment of the inconvenience. For a restaurant at this price point, that level of service is unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hi, been a customer here a while now and one day rolled up, tried to order the good ole chicken tinga tacos just to be hit with BAM. No longer on the menu. Are you kidding me ? What? I sat there staring at my shoes and said oh what to do. I guess I’ll get the corn? Corn just corn is all I eat now. PLEASE CHEF BRING CHICKEN TINGA TACOS!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A great place for a meal. Our family enjoyed everything; especially the plantains and the corn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A favorite place for good food, a chill atmosphere and great drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, celiac safe gluten free calamari!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a classic cesar salad that came with its own 8oz chicken it was good and tender. I also ordered their fish tacos that came with the rice and bean they were very well seasoned I enjoyed them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I feel like they have the best tacos I have tried in a long time. You have to try the steak taco at Cafe Habana. Heck, try the shrimp one too. Heck, make it a taco fest because their tacos are really that good. They also make anything steak so darn delicious. Their steak dinner with rice and beans was also nice. I love their cut tomato that comes with the meal. It’s soooo good. If you want to grab drinks they also have a bar. I love the vibe and the staff are very sweet and helpful. Tell them Toni said to check them out. Those tacos are worth the drive if you don’t stay around Malibu. Oh one last thing… Apple Maps will take you to the wrong address. At least mine did. Their entrance is located on cross creek not on PCH. Have fun and happy eating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada, Shrimp Tacos, Churro Ice Cream Sandwich, Tacos
Incredible, kind, and friendly staff. Drinks are delicious. Seating is so comfortable! Could sit here for hours and people watch. Izzy is so kind :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Slow service. We saw our waiter maybe 3 times. Food was pricey for what it tasted like. We had to go up to the bar if we wanted anything. Baja Fresh has better corn. Cuban sandwich was not a Cuban sandwich.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Worst pina colada I’ve ever been served in my entire life
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Being this close to the ocean, there's just no excuse not to salt the food! It's a simple menu, but simple doesn't have to be tastless. The atmosphere was really nice, but the service was very very slow at lunchtime on a Tuesday. We had a group of 6, but there wasn't anyone else at the restaurant when we came, so the 40 minute wait for fish tacos from the time of ordering is unacceptable, in my opinion. We had to flag down the waiter for drink refills. Wouldn't recommend trying to sneak in a work lunch here, especially if you are in need of electrolytes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Cute location in a nice area.
Overall, in my opinion food was basic but it came out a bit on the expensive for the full experience.
The guacamole was fine - but not necessarily worth it. I got the piña colada - I am still not sure if there was alcohol or not but it was tasty and sweet to my liking. But - in case you want something a bit strong it might not be a good pick.
The asada was apparently really good.
My bowl was average. Mixed with the sour cream, it was okay, but still got some weird pieces of chicken (fat or hard parts) - I know it can happen but it did gross me out a bit.
Staff was nice. It was nothing terrible, but nothing crazy - average restaurant in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Walking into this restaurant felt like stepping into a small corner of Havana — the vibrant colors, the music, and the energy instantly transported me. The atmosphere was warm and nostalgic, reminding me of the kind of places you'd find tucked away in Old Havana, where food and soul go hand in hand.
The owner was incredibly gracious and clearly cares deeply about the place. You can feel their passion in the details — from the décor to the authenticity of the menu. They made an effort to greet us personally, and it made a real difference in how welcome we felt.
That said, our experience with the service was a bit disappointing. Our server seemed more interested in flirting with the host than actually doing their job. They were inattentive, forgot parts of our order more than once, and left us waiting far too long for basic things like water refills. It took away from what could have been an outstanding evening.
I’d come back for the food, the vibe, and the hospitality of the owner — but I really hope the service tightens up. A place this special deserves staff who match its heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is AMAZING, not one thing on the menu i wasn't interested in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanted to get Mexican in Malibu and near the beach. Perfect spot. Went early so no crowds, plenty of seating (outdoor private enclosed patio was fantastic). Fish tacos Malibu style were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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