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Havana Central Times Square, New York, NY

Havana Central Times Square

4.4 (8365)
$30 and under
Cuban
151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Havana Central Times Square is the best Cuban restaurant and rum bar in New York City. We serve an assortment of delicious Cuban food for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Every week, immerse yourself in our live Latin music on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm, Fridays from 7pm-10pm, and Sundays from 5pm-8pm. Havana Central is not just about great food; we also offer Happy Hour Specials, off-site catering, and host special events to cater to all your needs.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles & Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
  • Private party contact
    Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Cross street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
  • Public transit
    N,R,W trains at 49th St B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7 trains at Time Square
  • Entertainment
    Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happiest Hours

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Fri - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:30 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Step inside for NYC's most energetic Latin Happy Hour! Offered Monday - Friday from 3pm - 7pm, Havana Central features drink specials restaurant wide like $8 Classic Mojitos, $10 Espresso Martinis and $6 Beers (and more). Exclusive to the bar area is our Bar Bites menu including 1/2 Price Empanadas, $9.95 Slider Trios, Fried Calamari, Tacos and more!

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What 8,365 people are saying

Havana Central Times Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana Central Times Square offers "great food, fun ambiance," and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere is enhanced by "incredible live music" and "amazing mojitos." Many guests rave about the "delicious food" and "energetic music," making it a fantastic spot for celebrations or pre-theater dining. Highly recommended for a vibrant dining experience!

8,365 Reviews
  1. Joani VIP

    New York City139 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    After being quickly seated, we were given menus and water. After ordering, we waited quite a while for our food. My soup was served without a spoon. We had to hunt down our server to ask for one which didn’t show up for another 5 minutes. Of course the soup was cold by then. The eggplant sandwich was impossible to eat-the skin was left on the single slice which was simply dressed with a tiny bit of cheese, a pickle slice and mustard. We needed to get up from our table to locate our server to ask for salt and pepper and hot sauce. Our water was never refilled. All in all an awful experience. We will not return.

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  2. Susan

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from Rafaela and rest of staff. I had the lunch bowl. Grilled chicken was way overdone, or I would have given a higher rating, as it’s quite convenient for theater.

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  3. Kristin VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m shocked this restaurant is well-reviewed. It seems like a hazard how tiny the walkways are between tables. I love Cuban food, but nothing here had any distinct flavor. Even lime did not help. The service was adequate, but I just can’t emphasize how lackluster the food was. Everything was so plain. Cute vibe, but It felt like a cheap chain restaurant in Miami.

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  4. Ellen VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to the NYC location. We have been to the Garden City location several times, but ironically, only because we found it while looking for a restaurant in the Theater district in NYC. It was too far from our theater but we decided to try the GC location on our way home from the show. This location was just as wonderful! Definitively have the Street Corn app. I’ve tried to replicate it at home, but it’s not quite the same. I love the garlic shrimp w/ yellow rice. The ropa vieja is also great. We’ve also tried the sampler, three tiers of varied Cuban dishes. Have not had a bad choice here. Also, happy hour 3-7 throughout the restaurant, not just at the bar , keeps the price lower than at other restaurants. And have the cafe cubano. It’s great!

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  5. Treisha

    New York State4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated early for our 12:30 pm reservation. We had a choice of the glass room or the main area. The glass room offered an outside ambiance with indoor comfort. Our server Edward was very attentive and personable. Our food was delicious and arrived quickly. We had arroz con pollo and chicken cubano. Unfortunately, we could not eat more food before the Broadway show.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Treisha, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Havana Central. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance, service, and food. It's always a pleasure to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

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  6. Rose

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i THOUGHT THE FOO WAS JUST OK I ALSO THOUGHT IT WAS COLD AND PORTIONS WERE SMALL. I'VE BEEN HER BEFORE AND IT WAS MUCH BETTER.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Rose! We're glad you were able to visit us again but we're sorry to hear that you found the food to be just OK this time around. We appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!

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  7. Gary

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, experience and service for the value. 

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  8. Ashley

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were not that strong for the price $18-$20
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Ashley, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We always aim to provide a great experience, and your feedback helps us improve. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  9. Shubhra

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun and festive atmosphere! When we were there, they had live music, which was an added bonus!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Shubhra! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the festive atmosphere and live music at Havana Central. It's great to know that our efforts to create a fun and memorable dining experience are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. stephanie VIP

    New York City274 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour specials. Drink special are available at tables but the food specials are only available at the bar. Enjoyed empanadas, stuffed plantains, roast pork. The salad was just ok and could have been a bit better. We enjoyed conversing with Orlando, the bar tender.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Stephanie, Thank you for choosing Havana Central Times Square for your happy hour dining. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our empanadas, stuffed plantains, and roast pork. We strive to provide the best food and service to our guests and your comments help us improve. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Havana Central Times Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Havana Central Times Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 398-7440.

Havana Central Times Square is rated 4.4 stars by 8365 OpenTable diners.

Havana Central Times Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Havana Central Times Square

151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
  • Public transit
    N,R,W trains at 49th St B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7 trains at Time Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles &amp; Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
  • Private party contact
    Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447
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