William Hallman

Came in for a late lunch, pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves, sat by a window upstairs. Tanya was friendly and attentive, able to give good recommendations. Food came out hot, delicious, cooked properly. We came on a Tuesday so the empanadas were 2 for 1 which was perfect. We had the croqueta de pollo and the croqueta de jamón y queso along with the la Cubanita and de carne empanadas. So a total of 4 empanadas and 4 croquetas were enough to fill the both of us so we’ll have to save the $94 filete tomahawk for another visit. We look forward to the yucca fries too, and I think they do live music some nights which always sounds fun when we’re walking by.

Jenae Myers

Best food I have ever had in my life! The plantain bananas with the white sauce was orgasmic! Followed by Tostones Rellenos (with the white sauce 😋) then Ropa Vieja. Best culinary experience I have ever had! For dessert I had the flan. I like flan normally but their flan was on a whole new delicious level! I look forward to coming back!

David Spiewak

Located in the heart of the Gaslamp, Havana 1920 is such a great Cuban restaurant/bar. Food was tasty, service was above and beyond with some great conversations with our server and the people watching is totally top notch! We were there Thursday around 2:30 and all their sandwiches were 1/2 off! And they were delicious!

+1

Daniel Keleher

Amazing all the way around! Food was excellent, staff and service was excellent and the entertainment that night was awesome. We went back the next night to try more things! Cannot recommend highly enough!

F Bressler

Super fun place!! A short walk from the convention center, it was perfect for a late lunch! I came during happy hour as well so was delightfully surprised with the great prices. I had the picadillo papa relleno and it was fantastic! The picadillo was super flavorful. The server was super nice and attentive. I also had the cuban sandwich which was great as well. Overall, a great experience and I am so sad I'm not in the area to try more on their menu!

Chuck PVPI

We had originally booked well in advance another spot, "Rustic Root" for a business dinner, but after a long wait for our table and service there, we left early and walked across the street to Havana--and what a great decision! From the moment we arrived, the staff was attentive and welcoming. Service was prompt, professional, and friendly, which made a big difference after our earlier experience. The food was excellent, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I recommend the Cubana sandwich or the Lechon Rolled Tacos, either paired with their house Mojito was the topper. On top of that, the atmosphere was comfortable enough for conversation, making it perfect for our meeting. We'll definitely be returning and recommending Havana for both business and personal dining.

Michael C. Delapena

As a Cuban American, I know authentic Cuban food when I see (and eat) it. I stopped in for dinner with a couple of friends and the atmosphere is super Cuban, from the decor to the music. We tried the Cuban sandwich and it was just as good as you'll get in Miami. The empanadas and croquetas were amazing. The tostones were slightly over cooked but still good. Our server was great and the prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend if you are a fan of great Cuban food.

+3

Josh Baltazar

Came here because they had a really good Thursday deal which was sandwiches for $7.50. Got here and waited for about 5 minutes until someone came to the front and said I could sit anywhere, I picked the upstairs which was nice. The server explained the deals and drink specials, very through. For food I ordered the Ropa Vieja Sandwich. This sandwich had shredded beef made with peppers, olives, & onions cooked in tomato sauce served with Swiss cheese pressed between slices of buttery cuban bread. Amazing sandwich, would have loved to try the other ones too. Nice vibe, great music, great service and great food.

+2

Davin Lavikka

Excellent Cuban food with strong drinks! Ricky and Arturo treated us like friends. We went back several times and sampled the menu. I'm an ex chef and the food was not only on par with Cuban flair but constant and affordable! Bonus.... There is a speak easy below it that we shut down! Had a blast! Definitely coming back!

Alexa Janowski

Went for a quick happy hour! Great service, they were very attentive- Tonya and Edson were great! Food came out hot and quick and they even had their version of chips and salsa.

+1

JEFFERY COMER

I haven’t had real Cuban food since living in Miami and I was looking forward stopping at this place to have a coffee and a Cubano sandwich for lunch. We also got the empanada cubanita as well. The atmosphere is amazing and the service and the friendliness of the staff (especially Tonya) was fantastic as well. The serving sizes were perfect and quite enjoyable. For a starter I had croquets de jamon/queso which I put on Cuban bread toast which is a delicious way to start.

+8

Magdianamy C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ During my recent visit to San Diego, I stumbled upon this fantastic Cuban restaurant and was so impressed that I ate there twice in one day! The ambiance is stunning, perfectly capturing the essence of Cuba. The food is nothing short of spectacular—authentic, flavorful, and expertly prepared. A special shout out to Angie and Andrea, whose exceptional service and warm hospitality truly made the dining experience unforgettable. Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor added a personal touch that elevated the whole experience. If you’re in San Diego and craving amazing Cuban cuisine, this place is an absolute must. Highly recommended!

+9

Josh Montero

My dad lived in Cuba as a kid and so I grew up with my grandmother's exceptional Cuban cooking and struggle to find anywhere that lives up to that. Though, to be fair, Grandma food is always the best. Havana 1920 got close, moreso on some dishes than others, but made for a really satisfying meal. There was a whole group of us and the Hatuey got raves from a couple beer fans and the guava daiquiri was definitely a winner. For me, ropa vieja is always my measuring stick for a Cuban restaurant and while not bad, it also didn't blow me away. It was somewhat bland and that was kind of disappointing. The group collectively was very impressed by the bocaditos platter, though the yucca fries were unspectacular. They ended up oily, so likely not cooked at the right temp and became a letdown. The highlight of the whole night was the flan. I managed to convert a couple of my colleagues who were used to Mexican flan to convert and raved about the Cuban version. This was the most similar to what I grew up eating and really packed an emotional punch to compliment how unbelievably delicious it was. I might be an unfair judge as someone who has had so much Cuban food in my life, but I would recommend the place. We were able to put a couple tables together and eat outside and the service was exceptional, no complaints there.

Z W

As with most restaurant near the convention, feels like a tourist trap and food was just okay, didn't wow me as it did not feel super authentic. I had the special which was 3 small racks of lamb and a fish kabob. My coworkers recommended the empanadas and those were okay. Appetizer sampler with a bunch of deep fried cheesy goodies and ceviche, that was my favorite dish here. White mocca was decent. They give you salted plantain chips. Cuban sandwich with yuca fries looked good. Picadillo looked good.

+1

Anabel

I visited this restaurant this weekend and I was highly disappointed. I had about 4 different servers. I couldn’t tell you who specifically was my server. The food didn’t come out as I asked and it needed to be re done. The only good thing was a Henny & Red Bull drink that I ordered. The chairs were very hard and uncomfortable. The cans where they place the utensils were dirty. I had to ask for plastic utensils. The fake candle on the table gave it a very tacky look. It was also very loud at the restaurant. It was hard to hold a conversation at my table. I will not return and do not recommend this place.