HAVANA 86 - Authentic Cuban Flavor

Really enjoy the food👌,the atmosphere👌 and service 👌 💓🫰

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Delicious Authentic Cuban Food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing as a Cuban man I can say food was great

All is delicious, and the service very nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was amazing !!! Good service and delicious food !!! The best food of the world “Cuban food”

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Devine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I had dinner at Havana 86 and I was excited to write a review since of late there are so few eating establishments that are actually worth eating at much less writing about. I don't know what's happened since Covid hit but restaurants, food quality and particularly service are so lacking! So it was refreshing to happen upon this little Cuban restaurant which nicely brought together the best of all of those elements. A quaint little strip mall restaurant in the heart of Historic West Tampa, Havana 86 serves up a relatively large menu of Cuban food ranging from simple Cuban sandwiches to scrumptious traditional plates like black beans, white rice and roast pork with fried plantains to my now chosen favorite, the Rabo Encendido (Oxtail in a spicy red sauce) with moros and yuca frita! DELICIOUS!! The service was also quite good, just the right combination of friendly yet professional. The wait staff consisted of a handful of lovely Latin girls that alternated between taking your order, bringing your meal, insuring that your drink is never empty and that all is well!! So, my recomendation to you is, if your looking for a reasonably priced, authentic Cuban restaurant stop by this one for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. I understand their Pizza Cubana, Cuban sandwiches and batidos (milkshakes made with tropical fruits like Mango) are super delicious too!! Something to think about for next time. MAYBE I'LL SEE YOU THERE!!

One of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. I tried ordering online but ran into a language barrier, so I went in to confirm my order in person. The server was rude and dismissive from the start, and when I picked up my bag, they had written “gringa” on it. When I questioned it, the manager actually said, “Should we just say negra?” Completely unprofessional, offensive, and disgusting behavior. If this is how they treat customers, I’d advise anyone to take their business elsewhere. There are plenty of restaurants that know how to serve food and show respect.

Love this place! Great food, great service and great atmosphere.

If you don’t speak Spanish don’t come here cause they will treat you with a shitty attitude like your giving the most inconvenience of their life

Havana 86 is as close as you can get to eating real Cuban food without using uour passport. The setting is very comfortable as well as pleasing. There is Cuban music played over the sound system. The staff is very good and they aim to please. The food is great with Cuban Cuisine served in large plates. There are choices between beef, pork, chicken and seafood. The desserts are flan, tres leches, el Vulcan y arroz con leche. You can also enjoy an ice cold beer or a glass of wine. Tell them Tony sent you and make sure you take a picture in-front of Celia.

Super bad service from the workers, they told me to go to hell... it's the worst thing in Tampa. Right now it was today 3/1/2025, we were with children and they wanted to sit me outside and I told them no and they responded the same way I mentioned before.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

My visit was great, I will return soon, excellent service, everything in general, excellent place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great meals for $11

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cubano-Cuban Sandwich

Excellent quality, good service from their waitresses, and very exquisite food 100% recommended