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Mojito in Havana

Restaurant Latin american restaurant Caribbean restaurant Cuban restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in St. Matthews


Address

3939 Shelbyville Rd Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40207, United States

Website

www.havanarumbaonline.com

Contact

+1 502-897-1959

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 5 to 9 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: (New Year's Eve), 12 to 8:30 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (19) good (15) great (9) Cuban (9) amazing (9) restaurant (8) music (8) friendly (6) drinks (6) server (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Ang G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place larger than it appears. There's parking in a back lot behind the place, which we didn't know. No wait and service was quick. Everything we ordered was excellent. The flat bread was a creative fusion dish. The soup was really good too. We also ordered the combo appetizer dish, also very good. The banana dessert was insanely good and memorable. Highly recommend this place for ambiance, service and food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jensen J. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was super friendly and for that reason alone I'd go back. Sat down to eat Tapas... These tapas are really lunch portions lol. We ordered way too much food. For the most part the food was great, a few bites were just ok. Overall good spot for a bite to eat
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grant L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant! My advice is to go pork over chicken entrees - much better flavor. Plenty of parking right behind the restaurant. Would come again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex 8 months ago on Google
    As a Cuban, this is my favorite restaurant in Louisville. I have been here several times and it’s always good and consistent. I’ve taken several American coworkers here and they all leave with a good impression. Saturdays are my favorite because of the live music. On my last visit I had a a couple of passion fruit-mango mojito that were amazing! Highly recommend their camarones al ajillo and all Pork and Beef dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Yuca fries were delicious! Fun vibe and fun restaurant! Cuban music playing ! Colorful decor !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 robert r. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and service was always exceptional…. Yet they have attained the impossible…our meals: fish tacos and ropa viejas on flatbread where PHENOMENAL! Food quality, freshness and presentation has exceeded any previous high standards. Sooooo delicious. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good! I liked what I had, and would definitely go back and try something else.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kamal 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time trying cuban, I went in with my friends who suggested the place . We were greeted by friendly staff and the ambiance was welcoming . We ordered the chicken tacos ,mejillones appetizers and main dishes pincho de pollo,pollo con queso,fricase de pollo Each item is unique and awesome ,by the end of the meal we were planning our next visit There was also plenty of room for bigger groups.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heysha Diaz M. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the food! It was super busy and a little loud when we went, but they seated us quickly, our waitress was super nice (and bilingual), and most importantly, the food was delicious and plentiful (we ate seconds for lunch the next day). Our plates were $18 each, but with drinks and tax, the cost went into the next range, but you could do it for less if you wanted to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayse B. 6 months ago on Google
    Such a great place! Love the open concept on a nice day. Food is great and it's easy to eat light.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tori E. 1 year ago on Google
    We’re new to the area and wanted to check out the place since it’s within walking distance. The inside aesthetic is great; there’s two main rooms (and a patio) and everything is well kept and the bar is attractive and unique. The menu looked intriguing and diverse, but we ended up only getting drinks. We’ll give this place another go to try the food, but are hesitant because of the awful service. I’ve worked in the service industry for close to 15 years, so I don’t write “bad service” reviews lightly. We sat at the bar and were ignored for quite a while. Eventually a woman cutting fruit at the end of the bar said “our server” would be with us in a minute and then she walked off seemingly to find someone. She had an airpod in and seemed uninterested in us in general. Eventually another woman came to take our order and once the order was taken our drinks came quick, but that was the only moment of good service. Mojito was good and tasted fresh. Our server/ the bartender(?) was incredibly aloof and literally refused to make eye contact with us. We eventually had to ask the man in front of us (that was ignoring us) if we could close out and he asked us who our server was (obviously no idea of her name because she would have had to have a personality to mention it). He went to get her and she finally showed up (no apology or acknowledgment of bad service). Still left over 20% because ya know, FOH mentality, but we were honestly so taken back by how bad the service was. Maybe it was just at the bar? The dining room seemed to be moving smoothly. I know I said it multiple times, but it was shocking how bad the service was. Coffee was great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lianet Garcia M. 4 months ago on Google
    A spectacular restaurant, incredible food and service. I love this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xiaotian L. 2 years ago on Google
    They do have authentic Cuban options. The dishes come in generous portions. The drinks look amazing too. I would try them next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D F. D. 1 year ago on Google
    My fiancé and I love to eat here, so much so that we’ve been going pretty much every weekend for the past two months. And they never miss, service is phenomenal and food is amazing every single time. Even on busy Saturday evenings, service is pretty swift. We also love the environment and the live music. I can tell the staff works as a team to keep things running smoothly. I’ll keep going back as this has become our favorite spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 3 months ago on Google New
    We had a wonderful experience with our family of 6. We have kids 9,7,5.2. The kids meal had lots of options- traditional and Cuban. The portions were filling for my 9 year old and we loved it came with fruit and fries. My husband had the steak chimichurri and I had a salad with grilled chicken. We got a side of yuca fritas. The hostess and servers were so friendly and the service was very quick. The food was fresh and yummy. The kids tenders were made with fresh chicken which we think is amazing. There was live Cuban music and the atmosphere was fun, friendly and inviting. A wonderful restaurant we will be back on our next visit to Louisville.

  • 5/5 Leonardo 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing filled with an amazing ambiance that truly reminded me of my home Cuba with a great authentic and mood lifting music selection. And the food was simply amazing filled with authentic flavor beautifully decorated and a taste that will remind you of the most amazingly tasteful and mouth watering food toy have ever had.Also the service was some of the best I have ever had in an establishment I was treated as of they were family. I would totally recommend it to anyone who wants amazing Cuban food wether you've never had it before or if you were raised with it. I will be sure to visit again.

  • 5/5 Kyle C. 2 years ago on Google
    My Cubano sandwich was excellent! I've eaten here a few times and always have been pleased. Will eat here again! They have a few locations and one has live music in a small dining room making for a very loud, and noisy place. So I always now do take outs to avoid that.

  • 4/5 Ingrid D. 6 months ago on Google
    I would have given this place 5 stars except for the host was not very friendly and hospitable when we came in. He seemed put out that we wanted to wait for a table. Food, as always, was delicious and our server was good. Music was extremely loud so it was hard to hold a conversation.

  • 5/5 Crissie W. 10 months ago on Google
    Y'all, this steak literally melted in my mouth. I was so impressed and the service was great. I will be going back. Great drink selection too. Cute date spot if you wanna hang out with your boo but great for kids too. My kids loved it. I wanna go back with just my husband and enjoy the music and ambiance.

  • 5/5 Contina R. 11 months ago on Google
    I loved everything about this restaurant. The entertainment for the evening was so good. He was singing all types of music. It was a perfect place to dine with a group of 12.

  • 5/5 Cynthia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Y'all know that we love Cuban food and Mojito in Havanna is now in the top 2! The Ropa Vieja melted in our mouths. The Congri Rice...lord, it was a flavor explosion with cumin! I had Masas de Puerco, fried chunks of pork with pickled red onions & chimichurri sauce. Absolutely delicious! Try the Cuban Sampler for an appetizer. We can't wait to come back.

  • 4/5 Mandi W. 1 year ago on Google
    Could not ask for a better experience. Excellent service. Amazing food and such a fun atmosphere. We will definitely have to make a trip back for here!

  • 4/5 Judith P. 10 months ago on Google
    The food is good. It is not spicy. My recommendation is the Ropa Vieja. It was my first time with the mojito and was too strong for me, but my husband loved it. I'm Mexican, so I prefer some spicy in the food.. I took the pork (puerco asado) to go and I added more onion, habanero and lemon at home 😂.. my favorite side: plantains fried 🤩

  • 2/5 - Tak -. 11 months ago on Google
    We were in Louisville for a trip and stopped by for lunch. Good > The fried plantains, Cuban rice as well as the service and presentation of the food was Excellent. The Bad > Chicken in the chicken marsala was overcooked, not enough sauce without asking for more sauce and a small portion. I was still hungry when I finished. The Lechon Asado was dry. Will return for another try probably at one of their sister restaurants in town. Our favorite item was the fried plantains.

  • 5/5 Pedro M. 1 year ago on Google
    Paola is THE BEST WAITRESS ever!! She is so sweet! When you go to the restaurant ask for her! You will love her!

  • 5/5 Brad M. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff is very friendly. Great list of cocktails. We only had appetizers, so I cannot speak to the entrees. If you I you like seafood, I recommend the mussles. The interior decor was cool. Be sure to check out the ceiling.

  • 4/5 Barton C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good cuban food, good service. No seating available inside so we sat on the patio.

  • 4/5 k g. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food and drinks. I really wanted to give 5 stars but our server wasn't very attentive. We had to ask another server to locate her for us...

  • 3/5 M Rodriguez D. 2 years ago on Google
    The drinks were great. The food not so good. I had the tostones which where soggy and resembled more of a Mexican enchilada. The Mojito and the cubano coffee where both very good 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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