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Havana Central - NJ

Name: Havana Central - NJ
Address: 55 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ, United States, 08837
Telephone: (732) 906-5708
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1452 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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Real Cuban cooking in a fun & lively setting. Featuring indoor dining, private parties, catering, curbside pick-up and delivery (through 3rd party apps!). Reservations are recommended.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American, Spanish
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm All Day Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 906-5708
Website
http://www.havanacentral.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, 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.
Private party facilities
Havana Central Menlo Park is available to host parties for groups from 10-250 guests. Our sun-filled patio room can be made private or semi-private, with the option for a mobile bar, perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions or holiday events. Plus our intimate Glass Room seats up to 14 people for a smaller private gathering.
Private party contact
Stephanie Blonder: (888) 759-0285

Location
55 Parsonage Road Edison, NJ 08837
Neighborhood
Edison
Cross street
Menlo Park Mall. We are located on the 2nd level entrance, up the ramp.
Parking details
Please drive up the ramp to the 2nd level. Located across from Chipotle.
Entertainment
Live Music Thursday-Sunday
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cuban Appetizer Sampler$23.95
Empanadas (2), Chicharrones de Pollo, Masitas, Maduros & Tostones. Served with chimichurri
Empanadas
Our famous yuca pockets filled with your choice of: Beef Picadillo, 3-Cheese (Vegetarian), Chicken Sofrito, Shrimp Sofrito, Ropa Vieja
- Pick Any Three$9.95
- each$3.50
Caribbean Wings$12.00
Jerk spiced chicken wings, served with blue cheese
Masitas de Cerdo / Crispy Fried Pork$9.00
Deep fried marinated pieces of pork, with cebolitas, tostones & chimichurri
Chicharrones de Pollo / Cuban Fried Chicken$12.95
A bucket of fried chicken thigh pieces (on-the-bone), tossed in our garlic mojo & lime, served with Havana Central's guava-bbq sauce and our special hot sauce
Classic Chips & Guac$9.95
Avocado mixed with diced tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with our homemade yellow-corn tortilla chips
Mazorca Estilo Havana / Havana Street Corn$7.00
Zesty corn-on-the-cob dusted with Latin cheeses & Cuban spices

Soup & Salads

Asopao de Pollo / Soupy Chicken & Rice$9.00
A classic hearty Cuban chicken soup with white rice & garden vegetables
Ensalada de la Casa / Havana House Salad$6.95
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion & Cuban croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Ensalada de Aguacate / Avocado Salad$7.95
Avocado over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
Ensalada de Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken Salad$16.95
Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, black beans & corn, citrus coconut vinaigrette
Salmón en Salsa de Mango / Mango Salmon Salad$22.50
Grilled salmon with a sweet mango glaze & mango salsita over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, balsamic vinaigrette

Classic Cuban Entrees

All Entrees served with choice of (2): White or Yellow Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad. Dishes denoted with (*) served with choice of (1): Black Beans or Side Salad

Ropa Vieja / Braised Beef$24.95
The classic Cuban dish! Braised shredded beef, peppers & onions
Churrasco a la Parrilla / Grilled Skirt Steak$29.95
Grilled center cut skirt-steak, served with crispy onions, mango salsita & chimichurri sauce
Guava Glazed Ribs / Costillas Glaseadas con Salsa de Guayaba$23.95
A half-rack of our sweet & tangy guava glazed St. Louis style ribs, served with mango salsita on top
Pernil Asado / Slow Roasted Pork$17.95
Slow-roasted pork topped with pickled onions & lime
Salmón con Mango / Mango Salmon$22.95
Grilled Atlantic salmon finished with mango glaze & mango salsita
Vaca Frita / Crispy Shredded Steak*$27.95
Marinated steak sautéed until crispy with lime, Cubanelle peppers, garlic & onions. Served with cilantro rice & a fried egg (al Caballo)
Pollo al Ajillo / Garlic Chicken$19.95
Chicken breasts sautéed in garlic, parsley, olive oil & white wine
Arroz con Pollo / Chicken & Rice*$16.95
A classic Cuban dish of boneless, skinless chicken cooked in savory saffron rice with onions, peas and pimentos
Camarones al Ajillo / Garlic Shrimp$19.95
Sautéed in garlic, parsley, olive oil & white wine
Arroz con Camarones / Shrimp & Rice*$19.95
Shrimp in savory saffron rice with onions, peas & pimentos
Pimientos Rellenos / Stuffed Peppers*$15.95
Bell peppers stuffed with rice, chickpeas & vegetables, topped with melted Manchego cheese

Cuban Combo Plates

Served with choice of (2): White or Yellow Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad

Mar y Tierra$39.95
Grilled skirt steak & shrimp in garlic sauce
Salmon y Camarones$29.95
Grilled salmon & shrimp in garlic sauce, with tostones
Grande Vegetarian Platter$19.95
Stuffed Pepper (1), Havana Street Corn, Garlic Broccoli, Maduros & Tostones with chimichurri
Ribs & Wings$22.95
Four Guava Glazed Ribs & Four Caribbean Chicken Wings
Tour of Havana$27.95
Pernil, Ropa Vieja & Chicharrones de Pollo

Sandwiches

Served with choice of: sweet potato fries, potato wedges, side salad or rice & black beans

Sandwich Cubano Clásico / Cuban Sandwich$13.95
Smoked ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard, pressed on Cuban bread
Sándwich de Pollo Extraordinario / Extraordinary Chicken Sandwich$14.95
Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato & savory mayo
The Frita Burger$18.95
A thick beef & chorizo patty, 3-cheese blend, lettuce, pickles & tomato-mayo sauce, piled high with fried potato sticks on a toasted brioche bun. Served with tomato, onion & choice of side

Sides

Tostones / Fried Green Plantains
Maduros / Sweet Plantains
Batatas Fritas / Sweet Potato Fries
Papa Frita / Potato Wedges
Broccoli al Ajillo / Garlic Broccoli
Kale al Ajillo / Garlic Kale

Dessert

Flan / Cuban Vanilla Custard$6.00
Classic, rich, vanilla bean custard dessert with caramel topping
Churros / Latin Donut Sticks$7.00
Traditional Latin donut sticks with dulce de leche & chocolate sauce
Tres Leches / Three Milk Cake$9.00
Three types of milk infused in a smooth & creamy Cuban cake
Trio de Postres / Dessert Sampler$18.00
Three Havana Central favorite desserts: Flan, Churros and Tres Leches

Monthly Special

Lacón al Vino$24.95
A beautiful pork shank braised in Cabernet Sauvignon, cooked low & slow until fall-off-the-bone tender! Served with mashed yuca & choice of 2 sides

Mojitos

Add tropical flavor (Glass +$1 / Pitcher +$5): Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Strawberry, Blackberry

Ultimate
made with Matusalem Rum
- Glass$12.00
- Pitcher$49.00
Classic
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$39.00

Sangria

Signature Red
made with Grand Marnier & Cîroc VS Brandy
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
White
made with Grand Marnier & Cîroc VS Brandy
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00
Champagne
- Glass$12.00
- Pitcher$45.00
Brazilian
made with Leblon Cachaça
- Glass$12.00
- Pitcher$45.00
Rosé
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00

Margaritas

Add tropical flavor (Glass +$1 / Pitcher +$5): Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Strawberry, Blackberry

Amazing
made with Cazadores Tequila
- Glass$14.00
- Pitcher$55.00
Frozen
- Glass$12.00
- Pitcher$45.00
Classic
- Glass$10.00
- Pitcher$40.00

Featured Drinks

Cuban Zombie$14.00
A seasonal punch made of bacardi superior & bacardi spiced rum, triple sec, citrus & agave
Havana Hurricane$16.00
A boozy drink that packs a punch! Double the rum - Captain Morgan Spiced Rum & White Rum - plus tropical juices
Caipirinha$12.00
Brazil's most famous cocktail! Leblon Cachaça, fresh lime & sugar. Add Tropical Flavor: Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Strawberry, Blackberry

Party Size Drinks

51 oz Punch Bowl - Serves 2

El Gran Borracho$34.00
4 types of rum, with tropical fruit juices & fresh fruit
Bulldog Margarita$39.00
Made with Cazadores Tequila & topped with a mini Corona

Soft Drinks & Shakes

Batidos$6.00
A blended Latin "smoothie" made with water or milk (+$1), tropical fruit & ice. Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Strawberry or Blackberry
Fresh Muddled Lemonade
Add Tropical Flavor: Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Strawberry, Blackberry
- Glass$4.00
- Pitcher$16.95
Latin Sodas$3.50
Ironbeer, Materva, Jupina

Happy Hour

Join Us For Happy Hour. Monday - Friday 4pm- 7pm. Available Dine-In Only. But Ask About our Happy Hour To-Go!

Classic Mojito$6.00
Classic Margarita$6.00
Red Sangria$6.00
House Wines$6.00
Select Beers$5.00

What 1,452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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KimR
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They accommodated a last minute eight person reservation. Food was great, live music, and great service.
Havana Central - NJResponded 4 days agoSo glad it worked out Kim - come back and visit us again soon!
JD
JuanD
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food is really good but the place is dirty and needs some serious cleaning.
Havana Central - NJResponded 6 days agoJuan thanks for dining with us. We are glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciate your feedback. We'll be sure to share this with our team for immediate attention.
JP
JudithP
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always I enjoyed my meal here. Will always visit when shopping at Menlo.
Havana Central - NJResponded 6 days agoWe are so glad to have you as a regular guest Judith! Thanks for stopping in.
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MajM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience. My husband got a free fedora hat! The portions were great. We had enough to take home.
Havana Central - NJResponded on June 20, 2022Thanks for celebrating Father's Day with us! We are so glad you had a good time!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Overall a good experience. Food was good, well seasoned and hot. Our server was very busy with a couple large parties, however, she did follow up with us considering how hectic it was. Will definitely come back.
Havana Central - NJResponded on June 20, 2022We are so happy to hear you had a good visit! It will be our pleasure to serve you again anytime!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
It was my birthday celebration and my waitress didn’t do a good job serving me and my guests. Not only that but everyone at the table had revived their food, I waited about 15-20 minutes for my food and it was never given to me. I had to ask the waitress for my food just to be told to wait another almost 10 minutes for my food. Horrible customer service.
Havana Central - NJResponded on June 20, 2022We are so very sorry to hear about your experience. First of all...Happy Birthday! We are so honored when guests choose to celebrate with us. We absolutely wish we served you better and hope to make things right. Sending you a private note now.
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Edie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & drinks as always. Travis our waiter was outstanding! Excellent value!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 31, 2022Edie we are glad you had a good meal! We will be sure to share your kind feedback with Travis!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service the staff was friendly I’ll be back soon
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 31, 2022Thanks for dining with us!
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Bosh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Latin cuisine priced moderately service was great! Atmosphere feels like you really in Havana!! Where’s the cigar bar Definitely will return
Havana Central - NJResponded on June 6, 2022We are so glad you and your friends had such a fun time!
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EliM
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food is always good and full of flavor. Our waiter Chris was great. Thank you!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 23, 2022Eli it's our pleasure to serve you again anytime! Thanks for your feedbback.
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CharmaineP
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food at affordable prices. Good service as well.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 23, 2022So glad you had a lovely visit Charmaine!
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kimw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding amd the food was delicious, very well seasoned.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 23, 2022So glad to hear you had a nice visit! We hope to serve you again. Be sure to join our NEW Loyalty Club on our website so you can enjoy perks as you dine!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Sticky menus, there for lunch customers. Ambiance very nice/ cuban, but not impressed w food and sticky menus was a turnoff.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 23, 2022Thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We apologize for the issue with the menus and will be looking into this right away. We'd love to make this right and sending you a private note now.
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AntonioW
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was my daughters birthday. I included that as a note when I made my reservation. I also confirmed with the hostess that they were aware of that. When we completed our meal, the waiter simply brought us the check. I had to get up and go to the bar and request the manager. The bartender called my waiter over and I told him that it was my daughters birthday. He mentioned that no one told him! They proceeded to bring her the birthday flan and fedora.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 23, 2022Antonio thanks very much for celebrating your daughter's birthday at Havana Central! That said we are very sorry to hear about the issues you had with the celebratory flan, fedora and festivities we offer every birthday guest. You did your part and we dropped the ball and truly apologize for that! We do hope she had a good time nonetheless and hope we have the pleasure of serving you again soon.
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Cheryl
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
My husband and I dine at Havana Central about 2x a month. The service is excellent, as we always request Alexandra who is fantastic! The food is delicious. The only complaint I have is the temperature of the food. My husband’s salmon, broccoli and sweet potato fries are always lukewarm, never hot. My “pollo extraordinario” sandwich and fries were also lukewarm. We were told in the past there was an issue with the burners but now it was fixed. However, yesterday’s meals again were not hot at all. As it was crowded, we didn’t want to wait for our meals to be remade so we just ate it. I know we are not the only diners to comment about the temperature of the food.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 23, 2022Cheryl we are so grateful to have regular guests like you! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and apologize for this ongoing issue with the temperature of the food. This will be brought up to the kitchen team today and we hope to ensure it gets rectified asap. We'd like to make this up to you and will be sending a private note. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it wonderful workers and the place was just amazing
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022We're thrilled you had a good time!
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OliviaC
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, spacious seating and bright atmosphere! Food is always delicious and portions are good! Celebrating a birthday is always a plus because of the free Cuban hat!! Definitely going back again!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Thanks for celebrating your birthday with us! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal! If you haven't heard, we now have a Loyalty Club so you can earn rewards while dining. Sign up on our website to start earning $5 in rewards for every $100 spent plus more perks!
KR
KimR
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Band was way too loud. We had to yell to hear each other. Background music when dining is nice but not at that volume.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Kim thanks for dining with us. We are sorry to hear that the music made conversation a challenge. We will be sure to keep the volume in mind as we absolutely want it to be pleasurable but also happy to try to accommodate your table further from the band next time. We hope to serve you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
The food was great. Drinks were good. The waiter was nice. The service was slow. But the worst was having a reservation & having to wait over an hour to get seated at a table. They told us it was because customers were seating longer then 90 mins but after we got seated we realized it’s not the customers but their slow service that caused customers to sit for over 2 hours at a table. Manager never came to check up on us even tho I seen her check up on other tables. From start to finish. We were at the location for almost 4 hours.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022While we're glad you enjoyed the food & drinks, we are very sorry to hear about your experience. We'd like to get to the bottom of this and make things right with you. Sending you a private note now...
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LatoyaH
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
My experience was not a pleasant one. I usually dine here with no issues . I know it was Mother’s Day but the food quality was not the best. My appetizer came out on a dirty plate. My entree the garlic sauce was bubbled up the manager replaced the meal and that came out but the chicken was raw. Not a happy experience
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Latoya we are so grateful to have regular guests like you but are very sorry to hear about this latest experience, especially on such a special day. We'd like to look further into this and make things right. Sending you a private note now...
JM
JoeM
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Enjoyed our meal and highly recommend.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Joe it was our pleasure to serve you!
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Roger
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Authentic Cuban food. The soup was great as we're all the dinners we ordered. And did I mention the empanadas? This place is great.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Roger thank you for the kind feedback! Hope to see you again soon!
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SoniaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Food is good, drinks were bad. Everything else was awesome
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Sonia we are so happy you had a good time! But we are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your drink. We hope you might come by again and let our bartenders try better to serve you. Please also know we are always happy to remake or replace anything you are not happy with. We hope to serve you again soon!
BQ
BabetteQ
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and drinks are always good. I haven't had anything there that I didn't like.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Babette this makes us happy to hear! We hope to serve you again soon!
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PGunnZ
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aside from a delay in desert arrival…All else was great! Highly recommend and we will be back!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022We truly look forward to serving you again! Thanks for the kind feedback.
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brianddi
New York Area
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding customer service and professional staff. Because it was full the noise was bit loud from so many conversations. Our waiter Juan, was knowledgeable and attentive. Steak was cooked perfectly as were the garlic shrimp. Very good food overall with some smaller than usual portions.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Brian we are so happy you had a great experience. We will pass on your kind words to Juan! Also if you've not yet signed up we now have a new Loyalty Club where you can earn $5 in rewards for every $100 spent at Havana Central. Be sure to sign up on our website before the next time you dine!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing and our waitress Alina was awesome and attentive. Will definitely be back!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Thrills us to hear that you had a good time! We will be sure to share your kind words with Alina!
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KatG
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and vibes when I come here. I had the shrimp in garlic sauce with a side of black beans. The meal was delicious. I had a margarita and it was very good as well. The service was great and quick. Because we arrived later, we wet informed to order quickly as the kitchen was about to close at 9p. However, this did not impact the quality of our food or service.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 16, 2022Kat we are very happy to hear you had a nice visit! Cheers!
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MyishiaH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
The service was very slow and it was really cold in the restaurant. My husband had an asthmas attack after the staff sang happy birthday because it was cold. My experience at the end of my stay was not great.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 5, 2022Myishia we are sorry to hear about your experience. Sending you a private note now to learn more.
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Libramoon
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
It was too expensive for the amount of food. I ordered the garlic chicken and sauce was caked on it like they put the plate in the microwave to heat it up. Doubt I return.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 5, 2022We are sorry to hear about your experience. We do hope you were able to mention this to your server so this could be rectified during your visit but we are also sending you a private note now to make things right.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great food. From the empanadas and chicken wings to the salmon and shrimp. The drinks were good. Awesome idea to have a pitch. Totally worth it. Overall great time.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 5, 2022Sounds like you ordered some of our most popular items! So glad you enjoyed. Cheers!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right away once everyone arrived. The wait staff and managers are very attentive, as soon as your glass was empty they were there to refill it. The food was delicious, I recommend the empanadas every flavor and those wings! The churros were scrumptious. Everything was made fresh to order.
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 1, 2022Thank you for joining us recently! Great choice on the empanadas and wings! We are so happy to hear that you had an overall excellent experience and that our staff took good care of you!
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RichardR
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upon arrival, we were greeted by Female Mgr? (which I will get back to) who greeted us and checked our advanced reservation. We were sat immediately. Server came right away and took our drinks order which I gave him wrong appetizer order but cheerfully corrected for us. I ordered the pork lovers special. The pork chop portion seemed small which I questioned. Server apologized and agreed with my concern. Server removed small portion. I noticed the female mgr. making rounds who stopped by later to ask how are things which I mentioned "great". Server returned with larger chop portion which I thanked him for. A few moments later, the same female mgr returned and apologized for what I experienced earlier. I also noticed same mgr. checking things out in kitchen. I saw this mgr. interacting throughout the restaurant! Greeting customers at front reception desk, individual tables, wait staff, kitchen help. She was everywhere at different times. Talking about caring and getting involved. Kudos to this person!!! GREAT ATTENTION AND GREAT FOOD!!!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 5, 2022We are so grateful for your feedback! It's our pleasure to serve you and it thrills us to hear how our team took care of your table throughout your visit. Come visit us again soon!
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Imaninoelle
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
For was solid. Great service. I recommend the chimmichurri steak!
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 1, 2022Thank you for joining us recently! Great choice on the chimichurri steak! We welcome you back soon!
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Gabs
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Son’s birthday
Havana Central - NJResponded on May 1, 2022Thank you for joining us recently!
DG
DisappointedGuest
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
We made a reso but we’re still asked to wait 10 min. when we arrived. There were no other guests waiting to be sat either. We were literally the only people in the lobby. There were open (dirty) tables all over the restaurant and 3 hosts at the host stand just talking to each other. Then, our Servers ignored us after being sat, for about an additional 10 min, then said it was due to training a new staff member. -you should still great a table right away, and let them know you’re training. Not keep us sitting there while other tables around us are being served and not acknowledge us at all. Servers do not bus the tables as you continue throughout your meal. App plates and dinner plates were still on our table as well as empty glasses, since our server was difficult to waive down for a refill, when our dessert was brought out. The check was dropped promptly tho. We couldn’t recommend this location to anyone. We were Very disappointed, all around, from beginning to end and highly doubt we may ever return.
Havana Central - NJResponded on April 25, 2022Thank you for joining us recently. We apologize for your disappointment at your recent visit. We appreciate your honest review which we will be sharing with our management and waitstaff. We value our customers and we sincerely strive to provide them with exceptional service, which you were not afforded. We will be sharing your comments with our management and waitstaff. We're sending you a private note now to make things right.
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ShavanneW
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The restaurant atmosphere is very nice, music not so much... We were seated on the patio area; nice sky view. Cuban food is the specialty. Food was ok; menu selections leave much to be desired and is pricey for the portions of food served. Menu not kid friendly. Service however, was very good! Our server Jorge was very attentive and accommodating to our requests & was tipped handsomely for his efforts. Service was the best part of the experience at Havana Central. Might return oneday for date night, without the kiddies...
Havana Central - NJResponded on April 18, 2022Shavanne, thank you for joining us recently. We are very happy to hear that you were provided great service and thank you for your kind words regarding Jorge. We welcome you back soon.
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DorothyH
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Despite it being a holiday, Havana Central was extremely accommodating with our reservations as half of the members of our party were delayed by more than a half an hour. Management was excellent. The selections on the appetizer platter were dry/ over cooked. But street corn was amazing. This is the first time ever that I was disappointed with our waiter.
Havana Central - NJResponded on April 18, 2022Dorothy, thank you for joining us recently with your group. We are so glad to hear that our management took good care of you. We apologize for the fact that your waiter did not provide the service we aim to give our guests. We thank you for your honest feedback which will be shared with our management and waitstaff.
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WillS
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Our food was a little cold when it came out. Other then that we had a fantastic time
Havana Central - NJResponded on April 25, 2022Will, thank you for visiting us recently. We apologize that your meal was not at a higher temperature and do hope that you will give us another chance to wow you.
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Ronaldsr
Atlantic City
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
It's been awhile since we've eaten at Havana Central in Edison. The food and drinks were very tasteful. The waitress Ryan was very on point. I asked for a booth and they told me they were short staff and I would have to wait and they didn't know how long. Within 5 minutes after we were seated at another table they seat a couple at a booth within 10 feet of where we were.
Havana Central - NJResponded on April 18, 2022Ronald, thank you for joining us recently. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and drinks. Thank you for your kind words regarding Ryan. We do apologize for the issue with seating you at a booth.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Havana Central - NJ does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Havana Central - NJ also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 906-5708.

Havana Central - NJ is rated 4.3 stars by 1452 OpenTable diners.