I have been coming here for years! The Ropa Vieja does not disappoint. Delicious flavors and even tastes good reheated as left overs. The Staff is always kind and professional. It can get busy during lunch due to its close proximity to the hospital but it is well worth the wait. I enjoy that it's small and quaint.
Robert J.
Everything was 5 star. Fr I couldn't even talk the food was so good. I only stopped eating to make this post lol excellent place
Audrey Thomas
This is a quaint family owned restaurant. The food was good and flavorful. There was 6 if is in our party and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Anthony Hermogeno
Mom and pop shops like this place are typically good, and this place is no exception. The food is savory without being over the top salty, and the portions are just right, although some folks may take it to go. I had the salmon, and the presentation was as good as the flavor. Try the smashed green plantain as an appetizer and, of course, can't have Cuban food without the signature fried plantain.All in all, this spot is worth a try when you are craving some Cuban food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flor Solo-Brady
The music is not loud, but a very nice atmosphere. The service is ok. I remember 5 or 5 years ago this place was awesome it has really gone down. Food is ok yet taste old. Like the bread and beans. I stopped going here about 4 years ago and the service was awful and today decided to give a chance again. Now the food quality has gone down. Will not be back. I an surprised is still opened.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Eric I.
This place is amazing! Foods great, ambiance is super warm, and the owner and team are all so gracious. I ordered the churrasco plate and my wife had the pork ribs. Both were exactly what we wanted we will definitely be back to try some of their other items. A pleasant surprise was that they had a ton of mojitos on the menu! It was the only item I was able to take a pic of because we ate the food too fast. Check these guys out!
Craig R.
What a delightful little restaurant for authentic Cuban food. I was welcome upon entering the restaurant. Even through I was the only Spanish language challenged Gringo in the restaurant at the time, I was treated like family by the owners. I spoke with the owner and he was very pleasant and the food and the service was excellent. I had the Ensalada de churrasco and yuca frita and the passion fruit iced tea. I ate dinner there about 4:30 pm on Valentine's Day. The tables with the white table cloths are for reservations, so it is clearly a popular places for locals. The restaurant was clean and neatly decorated and had live music. If you are in Torrance and want to enjoy freshly prepared Cuban food don't pass up a trip to Havana Vieja restaurant!
Evan F.
Our group of four had a nice lunch here. I am giving 4 stars because the beef was far from tender and hard to cut with a knife. But the flavor was very good. Next time I'll try the more traditional ropa vieja, one of my favorite Cuban entrees. Service was very good and friendly. Each of us dined with different entrees and we enjoyed rhe experience very much. They have a large parking lot (shared with other businesses). However, the exit is past a large blind spot with passing cars traveling 60 mph+. I waited nearly 5 minutes to pull out and said a few prayers when I hit the accelerator.
Charise A.
Not authentic Cuban food. Hit or miss. Sometimes the food is on point but most times it's not. Soggy yellow rice, soggy white rice & watery black beans. Something nice to say? Plantains are always amazing...
Armando T.
First time here and I ordered the Oxtail with a mango drink. A very authentic cuban taste and the oxtail was so tender that it felt it melts in your mouth. I highly recommend this dish and the place is very clean but customer service is just average. I would come back again to try some other dishes.
Stop selling food, the net, they don't know how to cook Cuban style, that terrible congrí and old clothes, not to mention stop selling food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
MARCELLO AYALA
The food is too expensive and the portions are small. I ask “rabo encendido” which was very grease with very little meat to eat . I won’t go again to this restaurant which was also very expensive.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lexi Vega Koch
Our favorite Cuban restaurant in the area! Delicious food, service is great, and plenty of seating for big groups. We always get the lechon asado and it’s fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sándwich Cubano Cuban Sandwich, Arroz Con Pollo, Black Beans
Haben W
First time trying this place and I enjoyed it. From the music, decor and fold everything was good. Personally maybe the portions could've been a little larger but I also went for lunch as my 1st meal of the day ?. I had the oxtail which was ?. Will be back to try some of the sandwiches and steak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
JUDITH ANICA
Parking: Very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sándwich Cubano Cuban Sandwich, Ropa Vieja
I have been coming here for years! The Ropa Vieja does not disappoint. Delicious flavors and even tastes good reheated as left overs. The Staff is always kind and professional. It can get busy during lunch due to its close proximity to the hospital but it is well worth the wait. I enjoy that it's small and quaint.
Everything was 5 star. Fr I couldn't even talk the food was so good. I only stopped eating to make this post lol excellent place
This is a quaint family owned restaurant. The food was good and flavorful. There was 6 if is in our party and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mom and pop shops like this place are typically good, and this place is no exception. The food is savory without being over the top salty, and the portions are just right, although some folks may take it to go. I had the salmon, and the presentation was as good as the flavor. Try the smashed green plantain as an appetizer and, of course, can't have Cuban food without the signature fried plantain.All in all, this spot is worth a try when you are craving some Cuban food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The music is not loud, but a very nice atmosphere. The service is ok. I remember 5 or 5 years ago this place was awesome it has really gone down. Food is ok yet taste old. Like the bread and beans. I stopped going here about 4 years ago and the service was awful and today decided to give a chance again. Now the food quality has gone down. Will not be back. I an surprised is still opened.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place is amazing! Foods great, ambiance is super warm, and the owner and team are all so gracious. I ordered the churrasco plate and my wife had the pork ribs. Both were exactly what we wanted we will definitely be back to try some of their other items. A pleasant surprise was that they had a ton of mojitos on the menu! It was the only item I was able to take a pic of because we ate the food too fast. Check these guys out!
What a delightful little restaurant for authentic Cuban food. I was welcome upon entering the restaurant. Even through I was the only Spanish language challenged Gringo in the restaurant at the time, I was treated like family by the owners. I spoke with the owner and he was very pleasant and the food and the service was excellent. I had the Ensalada de churrasco and yuca frita and the passion fruit iced tea. I ate dinner there about 4:30 pm on Valentine's Day. The tables with the white table cloths are for reservations, so it is clearly a popular places for locals. The restaurant was clean and neatly decorated and had live music. If you are in Torrance and want to enjoy freshly prepared Cuban food don't pass up a trip to Havana Vieja restaurant!
Our group of four had a nice lunch here. I am giving 4 stars because the beef was far from tender and hard to cut with a knife. But the flavor was very good. Next time I'll try the more traditional ropa vieja, one of my favorite Cuban entrees. Service was very good and friendly. Each of us dined with different entrees and we enjoyed rhe experience very much. They have a large parking lot (shared with other businesses). However, the exit is past a large blind spot with passing cars traveling 60 mph+. I waited nearly 5 minutes to pull out and said a few prayers when I hit the accelerator.
Not authentic Cuban food. Hit or miss. Sometimes the food is on point but most times it's not. Soggy yellow rice, soggy white rice & watery black beans. Something nice to say? Plantains are always amazing...
First time here and I ordered the Oxtail with a mango drink. A very authentic cuban taste and the oxtail was so tender that it felt it melts in your mouth. I highly recommend this dish and the place is very clean but customer service is just average. I would come back again to try some other dishes.
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Stop selling food, the net, they don't know how to cook Cuban style, that terrible congrí and old clothes, not to mention stop selling food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food is too expensive and the portions are small. I ask “rabo encendido” which was very grease with very little meat to eat . I won’t go again to this restaurant which was also very expensive.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Our favorite Cuban restaurant in the area! Delicious food, service is great, and plenty of seating for big groups. We always get the lechon asado and it’s fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sándwich Cubano Cuban Sandwich, Arroz Con Pollo, Black Beans
First time trying this place and I enjoyed it. From the music, decor and fold everything was good. Personally maybe the portions could've been a little larger but I also went for lunch as my 1st meal of the day ?. I had the oxtail which was ?. Will be back to try some of the sandwiches and steak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Parking: Very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sándwich Cubano Cuban Sandwich, Ropa Vieja