Habana - Costa Mesa

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Dinner prior to a play. We split an appetizer - clams & mussels and their steak with fries. Delicious!

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2. WG

   WilliamG

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Prompt service and respectful service. Alway a unique experience and food. Love it

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3. j

   johnt

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing restaurant. The food was wonderful and our waiter Alek made the evening special. The employees seemed like they were enjoying themselves as well and it made for a special anniversary celebration for my wife and I. We will be back with friends next time.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   Habana never fails. We the Papaya salad, El Churrasco, fries and cocktails. There were all yummy! Ambiance, music included, was nice and relaxing. One of my favorite restaurants!

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5. M

   Michelleppez1

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food is always really good and the service good as always…

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6. SM

   SadhnaM

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food Great customer service Wonderful vibe Love!

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7. CM

   CarolynM

   Los Angeles

   45 reviews

   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   The food was very good. Shrimp appetizer with grilled bread was excellent. Entrees of roast pork and coated chicken also very good. Drinks good. In today’s world it is hard to give a rating on value. Our lunch for 2 with 2 drinks, appetizer and 2 entrees was about $130 which doesn’t sound so good in retrospect. I had a $50 gift card so it didn’t really hit me until later that it was an incredibly expensive lunch. How do I describe the ambiance? Hippie/factory/retro? With rest rooms a long walk away in a different building. I enjoyed the experience but doubt I would rush back.

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8. ST

   STEVE

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful. Food great. Drinks great. Can't wait to go back.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 16, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Had a reservation for an earlier time and then changed it to 8:45 pm which was an option so I didn’t think there would be any issues. Celebrating my boyfriends birthday and as soon we sit down they tell us the kitchen/bar is closing and it’s last call. No “hi can I get you some water” nothing. The waitress leaves us with the menu to look at since we just sat down and comes back 2 min later to ask us what we wanted to order for food, when she hadn’t even taken our drink order at this point (within 5 min of sitting down). We told her we needed more time to look at the menu and she walked 3 feet back and stood there waiting for us to be ready. We decided it wasn’t worth that type of treatment when we would be spending decent money for his birthday dinner there. We got up and left, the waitress didn’t even say a word to us and simple waved her hand towards the door. Who does that? This was an extremely rude and terrible experience of customer service. Do yourself a favor, don’t go to this location, the one in the spectrum is better anyway.

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10. K

    Kira

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    Felt very rushed. Our entrées arrived as we were taking our first bites of our appetizers. They offered to place the entrées under heat lamps while we finished our apps but we didn’t want our meal to sit so we just ate everything together. Food was under seasoned too. Then we were asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu as we were not even half way through eating everything. We could tell they wanted to flip our table as quickly as possible, which is upsetting when you are trying to have a nice night out. We were there for less than an hour.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    It's been a while (two years plus) since we last ate here. I miss the seared ahi that was my "go to" dish, but the ropa vieja shredded beef was delicious. Mojitos were excellent and the key lime pie for dessert a fitting end to a great meal. We just returned from a week in Hawaii and both of us felt like we were still on vacation for this meal.

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12. B

    Bella

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In the mood for Cuban Food! This spot is delicious 😋! I had the Paella a la Habana! The mixture of rice and see food was flavorful! My husband had the Media Luna and he was so happy! The Appetizer “The Taste of Havana” was on point with Croquetas y empanadas! The Pastelito was the Cherry on Top! Can’t never go wrong with chocolate cake and Cherries 🍒!

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13. BP

    BrettP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    This was my second visit. GREAT food and ambiance. Music way too loud though; hard to have a conversation. This is a bit disappointing as it is so easy to correct. Separately, I experienced excellent service and customer service on both visits. Prompt, friendly and attentive service. This last visit the staff quoted two different corkage fees, which were both different than the corkage fee I was quoted ~two weeks prior during my first visit (this place is nice, for sure, but hardly worthy of a $30 corkage fee. That's more then high end establishments in DTLA or Beverly Hills, so rather disappointing). But, when the manager learned of the three different price points, they acknowledged that their staff should be better informed, etc and the fee was waived. Again, the corkage fee is not aligned with the caliber of this restaurant whatsoever, but the manner in which this was handled was excellent. I will definitely be back when in the area, just hoping they can turn the volume down a bit!

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14. QP

    QPR1882

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food and good service. Pricy, but you get what you pay for. Would definitely recommend to friends and would go back.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Made reservations… we were seated right away. We were greeted and attended to immediately. The cocktails were really good, some a little strong but still really good. The chicken empanadas with mango slaw was tasty and our entrees came out right after. Our filets were cooked as requested, the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I ordered the bananas flambé… sooooo good. I never felt rushed, the staff was very attentive. Was there as the sun went down and you could then see all the candles lit up, so pretty.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was superb and the patio was lovely. Always a pleasure!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went with my mom since since she was visiting in HB! We loved it, the vibe, the food everything

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mother’s Day and they had everything perfect. My mother was very pleased.

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19. SM

    SMP3

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Mother’s Day

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20. C

    Citlali

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service and food! Definitely coming back ASAP

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21. DT

    DarriusT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service, food, and drinks were excellent. Food was piping hot and delicious. The old rum drink was nice and strong!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and drinks were amazing ! definitely will be coming back to try out different plates 🔥

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and great food.

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24. C

    Chris

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, also amazing service from our waiter!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great, service was awesome. Can’t wait to go back!

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26. EY

    ElizabethY

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, service exceptional and had perfect weather to sit out in the patio

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27. HT

    HaylieT

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and wonderful waitress Maria made for a perfect mid-week date. This is the best meal I’ve had in awhile. 100% recommend the Churrasco and the mojito!

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28. ME

    MaureenE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    For the price you are paying for a dinner plate you should be able to substitute a side for a side. Had to order an additional one because I don’t like french fries with my steak and wanted garlic mash. Steak was just Ok. Definitely not worth the price.

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29. AC

    AshleyC

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always good food, great atmosphere and drinks.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great business dinner spot. Hipster vibe and ambience!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was nice, the food, the service, the atmosphere. Considering going back again soon

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32. A

    Alan

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience4

    Food was fantastic & service was great! The meal was rushed though. It seemed odd that the restaurant offered 8:30pm & 8:45pm reservations but then shut down the kitchen at 8:45pm. It would have been much more enjoyable if we didn't have "5 minutes" to place the entire order before the kitchen closed for the night.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration it was nice

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    tantan

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time at this establishment and we really enjoyed our time there. The food and drinks are not cheap (maybe a bit overpriced), but they definitely had flavor. service was also quick and our server was nice and accommodating. good food and good vices.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    Andrea provided great service, will be back again.

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37. JT

    JenniferT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and considerate service—you should make a reservation and try to save room for dessert. We wanted to get one of the amazing looking desserts but were too full from the delicious food. Great cocktails and and the wine went great with the meal. A+

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38. JA

    JorgeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall food, service, drinks & vibe was a good. We did not wait long for our food or drinks.

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39. QP

    QueenP

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5

    I love Habana! I ordered a Pina Colada and it was delicious!!! I had to have 2!! 😁 Their empanadas are amazing! I ordered their crispy chicken which is my favorite entree on the menu. Service was good with the exception of the server being gone for long periods of time. I wish she would have been more attentive. Overall I'm coming back!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was nice and the big umbrellas making it more fab

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