Havana Central Times Square
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Theater District, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Serious Eats
"$1 Empanadas on Tuesdays are a MUST!! From 4-7pm, take..."(5 Tips)
"And to top it off, some romantic live latin jazz for entertainment!"(4 Tips)
"Mojito's, salmon, shrimps, tostones, pretty much everything"(57 Tips)
"tostones rellenos"(5 Tips)
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Amy MarksApril 20, 2017This restaurant is awesome!!!! The food is delicious and fresh. I feel like I am in Miami at one of the best Cuban restaurants. Fantastic and great staff too.
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Freda LlerenaOctober 8, 2015Love the atmosphere. Staff is always wonderful and very helpful, especially the first time I went. The tamales are the best I've tasted and the corn on the cob is great. Stop every time I go to NYC. ♡
Laura KathDecember 20, 2014Live music on the weekends. Amazing food. Churrasco accompanied by the greatest chimichurri in the city is a must try here. Strong but delicious mojitos. And the atmosphere is just wonderful!
James CJanuary 25, 2019Outstanding Cuban food and drinks. Wait staff is friendly, well informed and knowledgeable about the entire menu and drinks. Great recommendations. Prices are average for 42nd street area.- Lisa LeeOctober 21, 2012The servers are super sweet and helpful, I had to catch a show and food was brought out fast. Food was delicious. And to top it off, some romantic live latin jazz for entertainment! A perfect dinner!
Boon YapDecember 6, 2012Surprisingly authentic, and classy joint. Nice live music. Great mojitos - especially the mango, or maracuja. Enjoy!
Shadi JanaanAugust 23, 2016We tried shrimp and rice, chicken pollo, Cuban sandwich and the Salmon and we loved them all! Also,def try the chicken soup and the churros!
John PerezJune 18, 2015Great appys: Lobster Avocado, platano rellenos, taquitos & chicharone de pollo. Great sides: maduros. Tostones were just okay. Mojitos: tasted pina, coco and passion fruit---Coconut was my face!
ImSo_BrooklynMay 12, 2015Skirt steak! I love the atmosphere. Makes me want to be in Cuba. Love the drinks, margaritas are good. So is the rum! Food is awesome.
Great location to meet up with friends when in the theater district. Fantastic ambience and excellent service. Happy hour drinks and apps are a great deal!
Dj MoeNovember 30, 2011Pomegranate mojitos and sangria with live Cuban music on weekends . I feel like your in a scarface movie. Food Is also great. Spinach and cheese empanadas is my favorite!!
Charlie TillerJuly 8, 2017Very tasty. Got us in & out quick. My burger which was ground beef & chorizo was excellent. My wife had chicken with a pineapple sauce that she really enjoyed.
Patrick HealyOctober 9, 2010Staff here is really nice. Drinks are good too. Nice vibe and there are plenty of real Cubans in here. You can tell by their hats :-) Tip: stop pouring scotch in shot glasses. It's just not right.
Andrew BichlerApril 24, 2010Had the best lunch meeting at Times Square location today. Staff was accommodating and let us have a working lunch. Did not rush us. Food was incredible of course! Chicken Empanadas are to die for! Read more
Tiffany LangstonJanuary 17, 2015Food is surprisingly delicious and drinks are quite tasty as well. It can get quite loud, so it may not be the best option for date night
R DSeptember 23, 2011I'm not a fan of Times Sq but this is my favorite location. Food is GREAT. They don't put the sugar cane sticks in the Mojitos anymore :( I hope they bring it back, it will be more authentic.- medvedevAugust 10, 2018I like the Passion Fruit Mojito most. The Coconut Mojito ist also OK. The Staff is quite friendly.
amNewYorkOctober 29, 2013Halloween drink alert! Bols pumpkin smash liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, rum and ice cream make the Pumpkin Patch-Tini here an obvious pick for late October. $14.
Mary Ellen GromDecember 5, 2012By far the best service in 5 days in NYC! Plantains are divine. Dulce de leche cheesecake is to die for. Sangria goes down fast. A++++++ in my book!
BarbaraApril 1, 2014Crystal us a fantastic server!! Ask for her - #the empanadas , sangrias and the paella were very very good. We are leaving stuffed
Joan ParkAugust 14, 2014Mango Salmon was good but it was the Shrimp Mofongo that took me back to Puerto Rico. Go for HH & order a sangria but expect a large loud crowd of people at the bar.
Paella is the best any which way! Tried most of the Latin restaurants in the area & this is the freshest with high turnover!
Kellie BlackMarch 10, 2020The food was excellent. We came based on reviews and were pleased. Large portions...too much food for a reasonable price.
OrelywoodOctober 21, 2012Ultimate Mojito quite as good as in The Carribe in Toulouse, France. You should taste it to compare !
Village VoiceJanuary 28, 2013Come summer or winter (alcohol induced tropical dreams are a thing, right?) suck down the Super Rum Punch. Worth it whatever the weather.
Marissa LeeseJuly 27, 2013Not sure what to get? Order the sampler. Great opportunity to try a little bit of everything. Every item is SO GOOD.- __TR3VFebruary 21, 2013Stuffed plantain baskets (tostones rellenos) are amazing, esp the ones with shrimp.
- Havana Central Restaurant CorporateNovember 6, 2010Who's got the Marathon Fever? The big boy (& big girl) Marathon is tomorrow! We're proud to offer the dedicated runners these great specials! Free Appetizer or Dessert & After the Race 2-for-1 Drinks!
- Sonya RobertsMay 2, 2015Great apps (chicken, empanadas, queso) was delicious. The drinks were tasty too.
Becky JaggerSeptember 23, 2014Live band playing Cuban music. great variety of cocktails, especially the piña cola!!!!
Fatou BahJanuary 21, 2015Mango mojito are everything. Chew on the sugarcane. It's delicious. Great live music too.
Angelica CookFebruary 16, 2014The food is excellent. Order the pernil mofongo. That said, don't put couples up on the balcony in that tiny table with two chairs. Very uncomfortable.
Morgan HendrixApril 8, 2013This Mojito Snob Highly Recommends the Cocktails and authentic Cuban Music. This place is a MUST.
Love the live latin music. Great mojitos - still find the classic the best - and great ribs as well, with meat falling off the bone.
Antoinette M.January 5, 2013OMG...can you say foodgasim? If you like pork, you must, I repeat, you must get the Braised Pork Shank...to die for!
Brandon CifuentesAugust 19, 2015Cuban Sandwich is really flavorful. Try the sweet potato fries instead of the regular!
Emanuele AJanuary 5, 2014Great Cuban food in the heart of Times Square. In NYC everything is possible!
Paris Buttfield-AddisonDecember 9, 2014One of the best restaurants in the tourist trap area that is Times Square.
Serious EatsSeptember 3, 2013At $12, their Cubano is a tad pricey for a sandwich, but it's a big one (I couldn't finish mine in one sitting)
Jorge BrionesSeptember 12, 2014Good food. Great service. If Ivan happens to serve you, you are in for a treat.
Candie WaterlooMay 30, 2013Try the crispy beef - it's out of this world! Great mojitos as well! Would return!
Nelson GuasAugust 18, 2013Great service! Friendly staff! Great food! Place is truly a Cuban Paradise!!
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Experience real Cuban cooking, a vibrant fiesta, and the best mojito north of Havana. Stop in or make a reservation and escape to an island paradise.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(212) 398-7440
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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Lunar L - 7.8
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Jackie Bavaro - 8.4
"The pernil with a twist! Also good: classic beans/rice and plantains."
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