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Old Havana Sandwich Shop

Old Havana Sandwich Shop

(Now Closed)
Cuban Restaurant and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Durham
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  • Meraki
    MerakiAugust 9, 2014
    Love it here, so welcoming like a piece of Cuba in Durham and the employees dancing with the customers makes it even better.
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    Jason BaxterJuly 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    El Caney is great. There's a dude carving meat in the back. Your sandwich only comes with 2 maduros (plantains), so get an extra side of maduros if you're hungry.
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    Jon SchwartzJanuary 6, 2016
    Everything's good, but Cuban style pork, black beans, Cuban coffee, and the hot sauce on the table are my faves.
  • Marionheart icon on user image
    MarionSeptember 2, 2017
    Everything on their menu is delicious. My brunch fave is the El Campesino - fried cured pork belly.
  • Alex R.
    Alex RosenApril 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent sandwiches. You are allowed to park across the street in the social services lot on Saturday. Don't forget they are closed on Sunday and Monday.
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    KaitlinOctober 22, 2016
    Get the El Caney. It's almost a traditional Cuban, but the avocado adds a nice creaminess.
  • Bob F.
    Bob FortnerJuly 25, 2015
    The Havana with a side of Maduros. Been waiting all week for this. Totally worth it!!
  • Beth K.heart icon on user image
    Beth KuehnertNovember 7, 2014
    Great spot for lunch. The food is delicious and the service remarkable. Cannot recommend enough.
  • Jordan G.heart icon on user image
    Jordan GrosecloseJanuary 26, 2015
    Not only the best Cuban spot in Durham, but nearly the best sandwiches regardless of type.
  • Andrew T.heart icon on user image
    Andrew TurnbullMarch 15, 2014
    Awesome place! I always leave wishing I had room to eat more, it's that good.
  • Genia H.
    Genia Holder-CozartMarch 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    They are open on Sundays for brunch and like everything else they serve, it's Amazing!!
  • Mandy S.
    Mandy SteinhardtMarch 7, 2013
    Sandwiches are good and all, but I prefer to get the pork plate and maduros and go all at it.
  • Kristin R.heart icon on user image
    I like ordering cheese ๐Ÿง€ toast and papas bravas for lunch ๐Ÿ˜Š
  • Justin W.heart icon on user image
    Justin WeberJune 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Luncheon plate is the right size and the right price for a quick, but quality lunch.
  • Heather B.heart icon on user image
    Heather BailiffOctober 12, 2015
    Cuban food, beer, authentic.
  • Aaron S.
    Aaron StoneJune 6, 2013
    Very good food but can be slow during lunch hour. Worth the wait
  • Kendra M.heart icon on user image
    Kendra M.August 16, 2014
    Pretty good sandwiches but wish there were more options. Still love it though!
  • Jason D.
    Jason DixonJune 22, 2013
    They haven't brought out the food yet, but this costs $1.85
  • giullietta d.
    Awesome food. Awesome staff.
  • Steve H.
    Steve HongApril 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The only proper response to "Would you like pork drizzlings on your rice?" is "Si!"
  • Wray B.heart icon on user image
    Wray BowlingFebruary 13, 2015
    Plantains were awesome.
  • Adam M.
    Adam MillsNovember 9, 2011
    The Tampa reminds me of all my favorite things I loved about Florida.
  • John R.heart icon on user image
    John RiselvatoOctober 28, 2014
    Great veggie options.
  • Carl L.
    Carl LicataSeptember 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the cafe cubano. Better yet, get the double
  • Brandon ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿถโ˜•๏ธheart icon on user image
    Pulled pork is ๐Ÿ’ฏ
  • David B.
    David BradwayDecember 3, 2011
    Try the Santa Havana with importesd reindeer sausage!
  • Laura D.heart icon on user image
    Wifi password: oldhavanacuba
  • Sarah H.
    Sarah H.November 30, 2012
    Get the Caney. So good.
  • Pat S.
    Pat SJune 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Now open Friday and Saturday nights!
  • Stacey P.
    Stacey PostonMay 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Sampler Platter!
  • Mirla d.
    Mirla del RosarioJuly 26, 2016
    Sampler plate.
  • Sarah A.
    Sarah ArtzApril 20, 2011
    Best Cuban sandwich in area!
  • Jaamal J.
    Jaamal JenningsNovember 23, 2011
    Its not Miami, but neither is Durham.
  • ECrab ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒheart icon on user image
    ECrab ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒSeptember 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Cuban food, ambience, and dancing first Saturday โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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