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Havana Express Cuban Restaurant

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👍👍 I had the Cubano with a cortadito, which was good. The beef steak sandwich was just as good! Would come back! People often mention Cuban, good, great, service, order, staff, sandwich, authentic, taste, delicious,


Address

2590 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89121

Website

havanaexpress.net

Contact

(702) 722-2918

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.5K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Cuban (18) good (11) great (10) service (9) order (8) staff (7) sandwich (6) authentic (6) taste (6) delicious (6)
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  • 5/5 George P. 2 years ago on Google
    Flew in to town on Christmas morning and they were open, we love Cuban food and we're not disappointed. Cafeteria style ordering, everything was hot, fresh and seasoned perfectly. Huge portions too! The desserts looked fantastic but we didn't try - just another reason to go back..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher O. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the Cubano with a cortadito, which was good. The beef steak sandwich was just as good! Would come back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bobby Alvarado TheFoodjunkiesLV I. 2 years ago on Google
    I had heard good things about this place and the rumors were true. Great food! Just dropped in for my first visit and won't be the last. I've had some authentic Cuban food and this hit right. For an express joint, this sure didn't taste like express. I did get my food pretty quick however. I'd definitely go back... correction, I will definitely be going back soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jericho Walls In J. 1 year ago on Google
    Your next exit to flavortown 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺is at Havana Express authentic CUBAN cuisine, this place will have your tastebuds dancing, great selection of plates and appetizers, the papas rellenas and croquetas de jamon are delicious!!! But the star of the show is the Ropa vieja with those sweet plump plantains!!! Don’t forget to check out their bakery selection the guava and queso empanadas are a one way ticket to paradise!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sacha c. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place reminds me of my days living in Miami. This is true authentic Cuban as it gets. The cafe con leche is a medium to bold blend packed with all the goodness it’s known for. The trip here was well worth it. I ordered chicken soup since it was a very cold night and bought yuca, plantains and pork tamale to go. The interior is beautiful with Cuban artwork. A Cuban restaurant will not be a Cuban restaurant without pastries and that was you get here! I felt like I was back in Miami on calle ocho!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hugo T. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is sooo Fire 🔥! Love the picadillo and arroz cangri and tres leches cake. This is what a real carribean bakery is !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louis K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast service. They cook their sweet fried plantain just the way i like it, home made taste. The staff there feel like family. I really love this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nydia C. 8 months ago on Google
    Went thru drive thru this time. Ordered pan con lechon and maduros. Lady at window seemed a bit rude but when i got home with my food was the problem. My sandwhich was all fat and barely any meat. It was on a hamburger bun and just plain nasty. Not what i expected. Trash was the best place for it. Wouldnt even give to a homeless. Previous visit: Just a lil snack at lunch time. Food was good.... And again back from some quick dinner. Sandwich de Ropa Vieja..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the real deal! I love Cuban food and I always try any restaurants I can find that serve it. The service is good the staff is friendly and the food tastes great!! Try the pork. Ok try it all. You can not go wrong and it's a he'll of lot less expensive than catching a flight to Miami for Authentic food. Lol. Let me know what you think when you go there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alberto G. 2 years ago on Google
    Im from Florida here on vacation .This was real good not greasy real good taste to it good breakfast Love it empanadas Thank you !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jani S. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm Cuban, and this place should not have the Cuban word behind it!! Cashier guy,,super nice! Cook needs retraining!! The most Soggy, horrible, cuban sandwich I've ever had in my life!! He offered pastelitos, cause I no longer wanted the food...and 99c store, week old pastelitos, are better than wt they are selling there!!!,,,, it's a shame.... a great location,,but food and service,,,def lacks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carolina Coria M. 1 year ago on Google
    We bought a roast pork leg for Christmas dinner and it was very tasty. It was quite big and we all liked it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dorothy G. 6 months ago on Google
    The food is good and atmosphere is great. The staff are nice but lack customer service skills. You can tell just by the way they deliver the food to the tables. If I get food here, I'd rather just order to take out and not dine in. If their customer service skills were up, I'd give them a 5 star review. Unfortunately, that's not the case, so I had to take a star away. Maybe it'll change in the future. We will see.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Paul K. 9 months ago on Google
    The black frijoles were over-full, which spilled on the table and burned a few of my fingers after opening the lid. The female employee mistook my order with porks, not fish, although I didn't care. But I didn't know why that employee told me and my dad to order in the drive-thru first, confusing me. And the plátanos were too sweet and mushy, while some parts of those porks were mediocre. Even though the other food was okay, I didn't enjoy it completely. I don't recommend going to the restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blanca B. 7 months ago on Google
    The food looks fresh. Service was great. They were friendly and answered all my questions. FOOD WAS GREAT.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Accentuate by J. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great food. Quality service. You need to know a little bit of Spanish to get your order right. We will definitely visit any time in Vegas. Visited twice on our trip!

  • 5/5 Good B. 6 months ago on Google
    I ended up down the road from this place and decided to walk there. I'm so glad I did this place has amazing authentic Cuban food and coffee. The very best part was the staff. They were super polite and went out of their way to help my wife and I. I strongly recommend this establishment.

  • 5/5 TZ S. 7 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Food so good. Quick service, great staff. The restaurant is SUPER CLEAN and inviting.

  • 5/5 Henys P. 8 months ago on Google
    excellent food and service, something different

  • 2/5 zerosix B. 8 months ago on Google
    I walked in and smiled at the staff, there were about 4 people behind the counter, they kind of scattered. No one greeted or acknowledged me. I came in hoping to find a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Maybe the staff was having a bad day. I came in to try their desserts with my kids. About a minute after looking at the desserts, someone came over and asked if I wanted to place an order. Not hello, not welcome. I asked about the desserts, didn't get any substantial responses. It wasn't a language barrier issue, I spoke to them in Spanish. Anyway, I'll give this place another try, I love Cuban food, and maybe the next time will be different.

  • 3/5 Pukapants808 8 months ago on Google
    I visited Havana Express Cuban Kitchen on E Tropicana recently, and my overall experience was just okay. On the positive side, the Pollo Fricasse was delicious, with flavorful beans and rice, and the potato was full of taste. However, I was disappointed with the Empanada de Carne as it tasted sour, almost like it was spoiled. Additionally, the Guyana & Queso Pastelitos seemed to be fried in old oil, which affected the taste. Despite the mixed experience, I'm willing to give this place another try since I really enjoyed the Pollo plate and hope for a better experience next time.

  • 5/5 Liz R. 9 months ago on Google
    OMG everything about this place is a 5 star 🌟 🤩 the lady who answered the phone to take my to go order was a fresh of breath air, she was kinda, knowledgeable, will to help she was simply amazing. ( I just order a cuban sandwich since it takes longer to make and I had to go back to work) when I got there another lady greeted and took my additional orders she was also great (looks like she work on drive thru) food: I had the picadillo with white rice, there's no word to describe how amazing the food is, how authentic is it! I've lived in NJ, FL and this is the best picadillo I've ever had. I also had a guava con queso pastry.. it was delicious 😋 my boss: cuban sandwich, he loved it says he wishes it was a little bit more toasted. no pictures bc the pastry didn't make it to my car lol and I wasn't waiting to eat the food.

  • 5/5 Chad N. 9 months ago on Google
    Real Cuban food with great vibes and a big menu. The mango milkshake is great for these hot days. And the cuban sandwich is a staple.

  • 1/5 Sam I. 9 months ago on Google
    Only there, cheap poor quality food, cook screwed up our order, then got mad at us for not wanting to eat it. No quality check, the eggs were scrambled yesterday, we have been to Cuba and Miami and that is not a Cuban sandwich. Save your money and go absolutely any where else. Sad so much potential, but no ownership.

  • 5/5 Codi L. 10 months ago on Google
    Super delicious Cuban food. Reasonable prices as well.

  • 1/5 Sarai L. 1 year ago on Google
    I was very disappointed when I received my food. Based on the ratings/reviews of this location I thought this restaurant/food was going to be delicious. I ordered the basic rice and beans with chicken. The chicken was red inside which to me mean raw meat. My husband ordered grilled salmon which looked COMPLETELY different from the plate advertised on their website. I wasn’t able to take pictures because we were so disappointed after spending $30+ that we threw out the food. 0/10

  • 1/5 Christian K. 10 months ago on Google
    Trashy food and coffee. Pizza tasted like that you get from the discount section in a supermarket; coffee was like battery acid. Wasted 20 bux here. Service is subject par and unwelcoming, rude perhaps. Environment is good though. Nice seating. Won't be back.

  • 5/5 John C. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was amazing! First time eating Cuban dish. The chicken was so tender it came off right off the bone. The moros was tasty too

  • 5/5 ROSY M. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service, we visited more than once while visiting Las Vegas. They have authentic Cuban food which is freshly made daily, taste like home cooking and we love the variety too. I highly recommend this modest but great eatery place.

  • 5/5 D B. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped by for lunch because we happened to be in the area. I had been searching for some delicious Cuban food but forgot until I saw this on Google maps and remembered. I'll be back a few more times for sure. The food was amazing, the people were kind and I left with a full belly and a smile on my face. Thanks Havana Express!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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