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I don't even know where to begin! I should have gone with my gut instinct when I first walked in and smelled the scent of paraffin wax from all the candles burning on each table. The smell was so strong and overbearing...very cheap! The food was unappetizing! We ordered the tamales which were extremely soggy & extra salty. The pork mofongo wasn't any good either. It was also extra salty! The waiter told us before ordering it that it had pieces of meat throughout, which of course it didn't. However, the fried pork surrounding the mofongo was good. Overall, I would definitely not recommend it. The red beans tasted like cleaning fluid. The black beans were slightly better, but not by much. It tasted more like hand soap. My main dish (oxtail stew) was a also a major disappointment. The meat was as tender as petrified wood and the sauce it was in tasted like a cheap treat from a carnival. The only thing I did enjoy were the tostones. Not sure if it was because I was starving and willing to eat anything at that point. If you are looking for Cuban food (authentic or not)or any type of food at all, this is not the place for you. Please don't embarrass yourself by taking a friend or loved one there. I made this mistake myself and feel truly bad about it!

Not only was the food mediocre, but it was overpriced and we were overcharged for 3 items on the bill. Item listed for $19 was billed at $21 and there was a "3 extra shrimp" charge not ordered but billed at $6. I ordered snapper and got trout, my friend was told the vegetable plate had eggplant and zucchini and a plate of roasted peppers showed up. Did the $5 marguerita which was billed at $6 have tequila in it? You wouldn't know by me. Ok, staff was pleasant, not it didn't offset other issues.

My family and I visited here for the first time on Halloween Eve. We arrived around 9pm when the place was busy and quite crowded. I ordered the vaca frita which was quite dry in my opinion, however the waiter suggested I try something else, which I did and my new order came out quite prompt, and was delicious. The overall service was great, very friendly and attentive. This place had a fun atmosphere, and definitely deserves a return visit!

I have been to havana central at west end before and decided to bring some old college friends there for them to try. Firstly I was greeted at the door by a tall host who seated us in a nice area outside. The waiter suggested we try some Mojitos which were top notch, the food which followed was delicious, although it looked a bit plain it was still great. One of my friends food came out later than the others unfortunately, which was a little annoying. Fortunately though the manager offered us a dessert on the house afterwards which soon changed the mood. Overall we had a nice experience and I would recommend this restaurant to those looking to try something different. I will definitely be revisiting HC at the WE, service and food is always great!

I wanted this place to be great - we live nearby, and paella is my fave! It was just disappointing Even my husband, who will eat ANYTHING and love it, did not finish his dinner. The Paella is super salty. The vegetables were so coated in pepper, they were inedible. The "chicken and rice" was really just the paella rice with a few teeny chunks of chicken. The salad cobbano was pretty good.. Just blah food. The atmosphere is kinda fun though - wouldn't be bad for just drinks, maybe after work. But the dishes we tried were pretty lame..

I wanted to try a new brunch place on the UWS so decided on Havana Central. I understand that a restaurant can be busy but they need to hire more waiters. My food came 35 minutes after I ordered it and the it was wrong. It was also COLD. Who wants cold eggs? The waiter waited 20 minutes before taking my correct order. Once again, my food came out cold. He was busy but he should have made my order a priority. Cold food and okay taste don't work in a neighborhood where there are many tasty and upscale options.

This is a great place for finding good cuban food that is as close to the real thing as it could possibly get, in an upscale setting of course. It was a bit too pricey for my blood, but I did enjoy the setting and atmosphere. The price alone will not discourage me from eating here again, it's just that it will be less frequent. Food Quality- is great, you do get what you pay for... especially their paella dish which is brought out in a hot stone pot to give it that authentic feel. Atmosphere- is very after work spot to unwind, have dinner and a few drinks. Value & Service- though I would have expected more food for my money, the meal was filling and the drink specials had the wanted affect. The servers were as nice and attentive as they could be. This is a great place for good hot cuban food.... and as far as for me, it's a monthly regular treat to myself