Havana Restaurant

From the palm trees framing the front windows to the mosaic tiles at the bar in the back, the ambiance was great. It's a whole vibe The service was stellar. The food was amazing. The portions were huge. The meats were tender. I'm not an adventurous eater, but everything pleased my palate. We're going back for more... soon.

What a wonderful surprise to come upon Havana in Walnut Creek. The food was inspired - we had lamb chops, paella, and delicious mojitos. It was all flavorful and perfectly prepared. The service was top notch - shot out to Storm who made us feel so welcomed and absolutely elevated the evening. We cannot wait to return!

Love the empanadas. Love the way they serve food on tiered tray. Wasn't impressed with the tapas grilled steak - cheap cut of meat very chewy. I would go back but do empanadas only. The drinks were really good too!!! Very friendly and courteous staff made the drinks and empanadas especially good😊.

The menu is Tapas as well as traditional The lamb chops are their USP (unique selling point) and they delivered ! The fish entree was tasty + the corn was a great compliment to the dish Kids enjoyed their meals and desserts ( ice cream) + a lemonade Our server was attentive, knowledgeable and very kind We will be back for brunch !

Living in Dubai, we are spoiled with the best restaurants in the world. So when I was in California recently, I was let down by the Michelin level standards until I went to Havana. By far the best restaurant we went to throughout north California. We literally tried the menu and honestly can't say anything bad. Everything was delicious, especially the prawns on rice dish, scallops, lamb chops, Cuban sandwich, paella and the tres leches!!!! Will be back in California in 2026 so I will 100% be coming back to feast again. Thanks for the service as well which was awesome!!!

This was my first time trying Cuban food and it was good. We went to celebrate a birthday and the accommodations were perfect. I got the Paella and it was good, but needed a little more flavor, however I have never had it before, but I know taste. The service was excellent as we had a party 15 and the atmosphere was awesome, I really liked the vibe. For drinks, I got the Yuzu Ginger Gin Mojito(non alcoholic) and the Blood orange -pineapple. I really loved the Yuzu Ginger Gin Mojito! For Tapas, we got the Mojo Chicken wings and Ropa Vieja Empanadas, both tasty and delicious. The grilled Shrimp was good also. The entrees were Paella and Ropa Vieja, which had good taste and flavor. For a party of 15 with the gratuity included, it was a reasonable price. I will try it again in the future when I get to Walnut Creek. I had leftover Paella, but I forgot it at the restaurant 😁.

I had a lovely brunch at this charming place, and I have to say, the food was absolutely delicious! Everything was so beautifully presented and full of flavor. I’ve also heard that their dinner service is fantastic, so I can’t wait to go back and try it out!

We were there for brunch and ordered the plantain French toast, the Cubano, the strawberry mojito and watermelon mojito. We recommend all of it! It was a nice mix of classics and California fusion. Service was friendly, attentive, and everything came out at a good time. Marco was lovely and he helped us feel right at home. Great service, fantastic food, charming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

I was served by Hans, He was amazing! He was very attentive and polite the whole time. I absolutely loved his service, I would definitely come back here again. If u come please ask for Hans. Food 100/10

HANS-ome is the one and only reason that I'd come back. The food is amazing but the service was irreplaceable. We appreciate how he showed up for us, he was very attentive and made sure that we had everything that we needed definitely will be returning for the handsome service lol

Hans provided above & beyond excellent customer service! Great food & beverage recommendations!

I give this visit a 15 out of 10! There's not much more I can say to rave about our experience today. This is my go-to spot for the scallops, the lamb, and a good lemon drop--but today was truly next level. This was, by far, the best restaurant experience I've ever had. The food was fantastic as always, but the service? Absolutely over the top. The manager--Patrick? (Sorry if I got the name wrong!)--was outstanding from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Not only did he warmly engage with the young girl at our table, but he interacted with all the kids in the restaurant--learning their names, playing games with them, and stopping by their tables to chat throughout the evening. It was such a beautiful thing to witness. **When you talk about excellent service--**this is exactly what it looks like. I'll definitely be back, and now my friends and family have a new favorite spot too! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6YUWJ9c/

Absolutely no complaints here. Server was on top of her game. Kept our bottomless Mojitos and water glasses full. Service is definitely the driving force that determines if I become a repeat customer. I will definitely be back. The food was tremendous. First time having Chilaquiles and it did not disappoint. Not only was the food great but their presentation was also amazing. From arrival to departure, the atmosphere was very welcoming.

Came on a Thursday night with some friends. We made reservation just incase but when we arrived at 7:30 it wasn't too busy. I'm sure on weekends it can get busy. Parking can be an issue so be prepared for that. Nice spacious dinning area and they also have a bar. We were seated quickly and our server was nice and attended to us right away. We ordered a little bit of everything to try empanadas, fried plantains,chino cubana fried rice(this was my favorite),lamb chops and mango spinach salad and everything was delicious. Of course we also had to get a pitcher of thier original mojito and it was refreshing. They were very helpful and careful regarding food allergies as I have seafood allery.

I came here with a craving for a popular Cuban spot down in LA and left craving unsatisfied. I'll start with the memorable... the mojitos and the paella. I came to catch up with an old friend, and didn't know that Mojito Monday was a thing. Apparently, on Monday's, mojitos are 50% off. So even though I had no plans of drinking, I'm a sucker for a good deal and couldn't say no. I ordered one that had jalapeño and it was so delicious and such a deal I had to get a second. The green garlic and cauliflower paella was not something we originally ordered, but some thing I was intrigued by after a Mojito and some tapas. Glad we did because it was good, filling, and shareable for 3 and still had leftover for lunch the following day. The other things we ordered to share, tapas, were okay but never quite hit the mark for me. The yucca fries were ok but the star of that was the green sauce. One of the sauces was too cumin-y for me. The ropa vieja empanadas were also ok but some bites were good and others left you wanting more... basically filling wasn't enough. The ceviche is something I never need to order here again. Good in theory, but the odor of the fish was too much for me. Actually maybe that just all their seafood or maybe that day because the table next to me ordered something else that was too fishy and kinda soured my experience if you can't tell. Anyway, the place is cute, the staff great, the drinks good, the food... nothing to write home about. But maybe I ordered the wrong things.

My husband and I took our parents here to celebrate Father's Day this weekend. There aren't many Cuban restaurants in the Bay Area and we were very surprised to find one in the heart of Walnut Creek. Parking: street parking or city parking lots. Ambiance: spacious, modern, sleek with lots of black and white. There is counter seating in the middle of the restaurant with table seating on the sides. There's also an open bar area as well. Great spot for family celebrations or date nights. Service: attentive. We were a party of 6 so we order quite a bit of tapas and 4 entrees to share and we didn't have to wait long for food to come out. We did have some difficulty flagging someone for more utensils but the restaurant was busy at the time so it was acceptable. When we were done, the plates were cleared efficiently and the waitress brought our check quickly without us having to remind her. Food: 2/5. This is where the stars dropped. With the exception of the mojo chicken wings, the pork shoulders, and the steak, the rest of food we ordered were pretty heavy in terms of salt. The most salty dish was the paella. Presentation was beautiful for each plate and portion size was reasonable but the taste was very mediocre. We ordered the scallops, the mojo chicken wings, the lamp chops, the chino-Cuban fried rice, the paella, the puerco cubano and the chimichurri steak. The Cuban fried rice, although not as salty as the paella, was too mushy. Cost: $$. Even with the mandatory 20% service charge given we were a big party, the meal itself wasn't too expensive given the portion size, and the presentation of the food. Overall, we won't return.

10/10! Went here on a Friday night with a friend. We ordered appetizers to share. The waiter was great. He made a few suggestions and we went with it. We ordered the scallops over mashed potatoes. The crispy shrimp with a light sauce, empanadas and the croquettes. All the food was outstanding! Including the service. I can't wait to come back.

The good: Service was excellent, Grilled Shrimp, Chimichurri steak, fried chicken and the sofrito rice were good but not spectacular. Cute decor. Pricing through the roof. The bad: the Ropa Vieja was terrible. Overly salty beef with plantains that lacked flavor. The black beans were undercooked, literally al dente tasting. The mashed potatoes were too sweet. The Waffle was inexplicably spicy. While I loved the Grilled Shrimp and Sofrito rice, everything else about this place was terribly mid especially for the price. Their Ropa Vieja and black beans were the worst I've ever had. It is sad because I so love Cuban food. I really want to like this place but can't recommend this place due to the price and flavors. The pricing is insane for beans, rice and stewed meat. You'd think this Ropa Vieja was made of ribeye or short rib, at the price point listed. The plantains should be sweeter, the black beans need to be cooked more, and the chef needs to take it easy on the salt for the Ropa Vieja.

May 2025 - Dinner service Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - nice decor and the seating- 4/5 Spouse's birthday ! Kid friendly, excellent strong cocktails ! The menu is Tapas as well as traditional The lamb chops are their USP (unique selling point) and they delivered ! The fish entree was tasty + the corn was a great compliment to the dish Kids enjoyed their meals and desserts ( ice cream) + a lemonade Our server was attentive, knowledgeable and very kind We will be back for brunch !

If you're looking for exceptional service with a side of charisma and charm, Carly Q is your girl! She's the kind of bartender and waitress who makes you feel like a VIP from the moment you sit down. Drinks? Always on point. Service? Fast, friendly, and flawless. And her attention to detail? Impeccable. Whether she's mixing cocktails behind the bar or working the floor with grace and hustle, Carly brings the perfect balance of professionalism and personality. She anticipated what we needed before we even asked--refills appeared like magic and recommendations were spot on. Not to mention, her energy lit up the entire space! Carly Q isn't just good at what she does--she loves what she does, and it shows. 10/10 would come back just to be in her section again. Don't walk--run to wherever she's working. She's the real deal.

I've been here once before for dinner with a few friends! The place itself is very cute and modern, definitely a nice place for a nice out. The drinks were SO good and most of our dinner options were very delicious. I decided to come back for my birthday to try their brunch option out. The unlimited mimosa/mojito option was so fun, their mojitos are so good! I wasn't impressed with my chicken and waffles, but my guests enjoyed their meals. I didn't like that you had to pay per person to bring in your own birthday cake if you wanted, so instead we opted for dessert that they comped for me. The churros were delicious :)

Havana has tasty food and cocktails. I had a mojito, which was very fresh; I enjoyed the mint. The pork was good. My wife got a plate with beef, rice, and beans. It comes with a fried banana. We both enjoyed the food. The ambiance is nice, slightly upscale but casual. The service was very good; our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items.

We came here with a weekend reservation for a double date, having had Havana bookmarked for years- super excited to try it. Unfortunately, we left a lot of food uneaten and were very underwhelmed with the quality for the price. I'm sad that we all didn't have a good experience as this was a restaurant we were looking forward to, but it looks like there was an issue with dishes not being cooked through. - plantains: hard inside! This is hard to mess up too. - yuca fries: bland and not cooked through. - chimichurri steak: this was decent, not super tender. - paella: so, so wet and quite bland. - shrimp: this was probably my favorite out of all of them, and it was just okay. - chicken wings: decent enough.

Hanns is phenomenal the best of the best excellence service very attentive and caring he exceeds your expectations great smile good time and good at what he does he's the one who deserves 5 stars & 5 stars for Havana as well !! Hanns is what made l our day special as with friends as well great birthday experience at Havana's. Mojitos are really good

Went here for the fiest time today and let me say, the experience was better than i could have ever expected. The ambiance was so nice and the music was very upbeat and Service was polite and timely, food was absolutely delicious. Our waiter hans was very curteous and warm. He anticipated our needs to make sure we had all the things we needed or requested and gave great recommendations for our food choice. He made sure our mimosa's stayed bottomless and never made us feel rushed through our experience. The manager also made a few rounds on us to check in and make sure everything was up to standard and ask how we were enjoing the meal and beverages, i recommend the pinapple martini, I will absolutely be back and hope to get hans again.

One of our favorite places to go to in Walnut Creek. The food, drinks and service never disappoint. Love the variety of mojito flavor and different options on the menu.

We sometimes forget about this place since it is between the main drags. But for a few drinks and a quick bite it is great. The main courses look great when we are them being served. The service is always great. We usually sit at the bar but hit the tables when the bar is full. Same great service. Looks like a manager or owner is always around keeping an eye on things. It's nice. We will prolly do a dinner here soon.

This is a long overdue review. Apologies. But anyway - I highly hiiighly recommend this place! The FOOD was amazing! Best mashed potato EVEEER! It was so smooth that it melts in your mouth so gracefully. It was sweet, too. (yes, it was sweet potato! I didn't know you could do that. Lol) We also got the seafood paella and scallops! I am telling you A+++. Not to mention, this is the FIRST (and perhaps, only) restaurant I've been to that was able to remove the chorizo sausages in the Paella. That's how you would know they make their food 'as ordered'! Their paella is not something already made and 'ready to microwave'. The scallops! THE.SCALLOPS. I am speechless. I loved it so much. All that being said, the winning factor of Havana is really the service we got from Yssi (well, Jessie. I hope I spelled it right). Best customer experience! I truly believe that Yssi's amazing personality ... patient ... quick ... efficient .. funny ... knowledgable ... personable ... oh, and BEAUTIFUL, mind you ... ALL THOSE sold us for what has now become our favorite restaurant. HAVANA. Thank you, Yssi for your service!

Walked in and was seated right away. The music and atmosphere was very nice. After two drinks, it made you want to go dancing and keep the night going. Drinks were good! Food was great! Service was divine! No complaints! We were happy with our first visit and will be back again!

Had a super nice dinner experience for my first visit. Everything we ordered was sublime. My favorite was the salad. Lamb chops and scallops with creamy mashed potato were great choices. Braised beef with plantain and beans should not be missed. Our server was super nice and the food was pretty fast. Park at the nearby parking garage. Street parking was a bit difficult, but totally worth it.

My hubby and I went to Havana's for the first time, and it wont be our last. We started off with avocado mash, ceviche and scallops. The avocado mash was fresh and creamy, but felt it missing something. The scallops paired with boniato mash - perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The ceviche was also excellent, you can tell how fresh the ingredients were. For the mains, we had the Paella and Chimchurri skirt steak. Both were delicious and lived up to the hype. We ended the night with the tres leches cake - it was incredible. I've had tres leches many times, but this was different. It was coconut flavor, not overly sweet and topped with whip cream. Our server was Gavin - super attentive and very nice. The ambience was good and so was the music they were playing.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4 Food and service immaculate. Our server Marco was very attentive and very helpful. It was my first time at Havana and Marco took care of me very well. Will be coming back again for bottomless mimosas.

This was a very pleasant surprise. The food was amazing and the server "Hans" kept us refilled and attended to perfectly. Would go back just to be at one of his tables! Definitely recommending to friends

My husband and I stopped in early this evening and were very happy with both the service and the food. We especially liked the small plates of shrimp and scallops, as well as their delicious flan for dessert. Our waiter (and the restaurant manager) are both named Jeff and gave us excellent service. Highly recommend.

My sisters and I went to Havana for a sister's dinner, and we had a great time. It was just like I remembered it. The food was excellent, with no complaints at all. I never had the chicken Viejo Ropa, but it was terrific. I will get that again. My sisters were all happy with their meals, especially the lamb chops. One of my sisters raved about them. My sister also liked the wings; another sister said that the paella had a nice flavor and was served nice and hot. I got there a little early, and I was greeted immediately. I was then welcomed at the bar to wait for my party. Unfortunately, my party was over 30 minutes late, but they did not cancel my reservation. They just advised me to let them know when my party arrived, and they still cared for me. If you are looking for a chill restaurant, that's pretty calm but yet lively this is the place to go. This is great for a girls night out or a nice little date night.

Half price Mojito Monday was great! The tapas menu is very good and the Chicken Wings are fabulous. Some of the tastiest I've ever eaten! Also, the Grilled Shrimp with Sofrito Rice & Cilantro-Lime Sauce was sublime! We highly recommend it!

My friend and I came here on a night out because, while I've come here for drinks, I'd never had a meal here and wanted to give it a shot! I'm a huge fan of sharing and trying all kinds of things, so we stuck to apps. Things we tried: *Yucca fries - always a fave! *Ropa vieja empanadas - yum! Delicious and crispy! *Scallops - these were well cooked and tasty! *Croquettes - delicious, nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. *Ceviche - this was delicious. It was salmon with a citrus sauce. Might have been my favorite thing we tried! We also shared 3 drinks: *Pineapple martini - so, not at all a martini. It's delicious, but if you're looking for a martini, this ain't it. *Blood orange old fashioned - this was delicious and I'd order this again in a heart beat. *Cuban sour - delicious! So, the food was great, the drinks were too, but the service.. I arrived first and was sat at a table. The waitress came by a minute after I sat to bring water and asked if I was ready to order. After I said I needed a minute to decide on a drink, she disappeared. For over 10 minutes! I'm usually the person who arrives on time, and then my friends will arrive a few minutes later, so for me, it's a huge pet peeve when I basically get ignored. That said, I do look forward to coming back.

It's been sometime since the last we were here. Sat in communal middle area. Had a couple of zero proof drinks, plantains, paella, lamb, shrimp and churros. Service was good and food as well. The rice could have been more cooked I think. The rest were flavorful. Mixed crowd which was nice and a pretty chill vibe.

Great environment for drinks. Food... painful future PASS. Service was also very poor. Nice looking guy but absolutely no follow through... Dinner was painful. Ordered beef dish and pork dish. Both painful.. Mango & yucka appetizer... nothing noteworthy. Beef empanadas... the best item ordered. Overall... just not good for food.

The food is delicious I've have gone to this restaurant a bunch of times and it does not disappoint. This time around I had to take one dish back for being on the salty side and they offered for us to get another dish right away without question . The ambience is very chic and service is nice everyone is friendly and happy

My star off is due to the parking. Definitely not a convenient place for persons with disabilities. The bathroom had wet floors so be careful walking in. Place was dim and very crowded not a lot of people but crowded as in the table setting. I went with a friend, it was her choice...I wouldn't have chosen because the food selection wasn't what I craved but it was delicious. We shared and ate everything there. I could hear the people next to us talking. They were on a blind date and I'm pretty sure that was the only time they saw each other based on how I can see and hear their conversation. See crowded. I would rate this location for longer lasting couples or groups of friends. They do need to open up the floor and turn up the lights a little.

I came here with a friend for catch up drinks. We both got mojitos - I enjoyed mine with pomegranate seeds. We got fried plantains and croquettes as appetizers, followed by the pan crusted cod for the main meal. I really liked the croquettes. If you get the plantains, know that they are savory not sweet. The cod dish was flakey and I enjoyed the corn that it came with. The service was attentive even during a busy dinner rush over the holidays. We sat in the back on a hi top table because that was what was available for walk-ins. I would recommend making a reservation on the weekends.

The food was delicious, our server Hans was very accommodating and attentive to what we needed always checking in with us. Even cracking some jokes and was super nice to my sister. Loved the experience will definitely come again, definitely get the French toast it's to die for. Hamburgers are super juicy as well! 10/10! Super cute XO

My husband and I have passed by this place while walking around and decided we wanted to come here for our next date night and are so happy we did! We made a reservation for 7pm and the place was packed. We were seated right away and did not have to wait long for our drinks or food to come. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. Our drinks were beautiful and yummy and our appetizers and food was delicious. I could not get enough of the boniato mash and corn sauté! Our server told us that they also serve brunch and told us that we need to come back to experience their brunch menu. After looking at the brunch menu, we look forward to coming back!!

From the ambiance to the food to the service--everything was truly amazing. I loved the new mocktails on the menu (so refreshing!), and the lamb chops were incredibly fresh and flavorful. The staff really knows their food, and a special shoutout to Patrick--an absolute showstopper who made the whole experience so fun and memorable. Thank you for an unforgettable night!

The food was delicious but the lamb chops were a bit plain. The drinks were so yummy we all tried different mojitos i think i had the blood orange one and I definitely recommend & ty to my waitress for suggesting I wish I remembered her name... she was such a sweetheart. The atmosphere was a vibe and we were seated in a corner high booth so it was a perfect intimate moment with my aunties it was nice to have bonding time. Definitely would come back to meet up with a girlfriend or even just to get a drink afterwork.

Food was amazing Hans provided exceptional service! I would return just for him! 10/10

I was so pleasantly surprised by how amazing this place was! The ropa vieja was rich, tender, and deeply flavorful. The paella was perfectly cooked and full of vibrant spices and fresh seafood. Another standout was the plantain-crusted code, crispy on the outside, flaky and moist on the inside, with such a delicious balance of sweet and savory. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. I honestly wasn't expecting it to be this good, but Havana blew me away. Highly recommend it.

I thought it was ok . Comfy seating, nice ambience, good service but good is just ok. * Seafood Paella - it's ok. Shrimp is super fresh and tasty, clams are ok, but we there is one piece of bad mussel. The rice was also slightly undercooked and a tad raw in the middle. Flavor is ok to good. * Twice fried plantain was just ok - typically I like the sweetness and the slight chew of fried plantains, but this one is dry and seem like it's fried more than twice. :/ * Chicken wing is good. Sauce is delicious * Peace Mojito is excellent! Overall a good experience but the food left me much to desire for. And given the price point, it's an overall an ok

Very lively location at night. This place was so chill and the ambience was great. A little too dark of a lighting to take pictures in, but the food was great and the service was great too. For vegan food, I'm not mad at it. I've always wanted to try fried plantains and steak with chimchurri sauce. Oh it was so good I did a happy dance. We also ordered the paella to share, but I still enjoyed the other dishes more. Definitely a good place to try if you're in the Walnut Creek downtown area.

First and foremost is the welcoming hospitality that got me here! It's like going to someone's home. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating! The icing one the cake was the excellent flavorful food as well. Each dish we ordered was cooked and seasoned well. We had one small issue with the beans, we felt they were a tad bit undercooked. They immediately took responsibility and offered another side in its place without us having to ask. I really appreciate that. Excellent food, atmosphere and hospitality, what more can you ask for! Keep it up!

Havana is such a fun and vibey spot! The service is quick and super accommodating. The food is extremely flavorful and thoughtfully crafted. I love the appetizers so much. The lamb, the shrimp, the half chicken, and the paella are my favorite! They specialize in mojitos and have happy hour half off pitchers on Mondays for $35. The pitchers are huge, they way larger than your average 4 drink pitcher. I love it here!

Love this place! First time here and I will be coming back! This is the only place let us reserve for 15 people for a baby shower! Thank you for that. Some places wanted us to spend $60 per person (crazy) , other place only 8 people max( what's with that? Ahaha) Anyway.... Food 10/10 love all the food we got. Steak Paella Plantain chips with avocado Drinks 10/10 it might not be that accurate for others because got the dessert root-beer with vodka and vanilla ice cream hehehe Ambience really nice too. Parking is hard. So park in the garage near by. P.s but i do agree that the gratuity should only count towards the food prices not including the tax.

Sitting here enjoying the ambiance...they have great selections to choose from. I got chimicurri lamb chops and side of rice, beans and plantains. Unfortunately, I did have to send my food back to be warmed and rice was a bit overcooked. ...but we will see how they fix that then we can determine if the service is good. Update: rice came back fresh but now my lamb chops are Well, Well Done. They tried.

I came here with some girlfriends on a Saturday afternoon with reservations. This place was packed and I can see why! The service was fantastic, the food was also really good and the drinks were too. The apps we ordered were the croquettes (5pcs), those were yummy it reminded me of ham and cheese hot pockets in the best way possible. We also ordered the wings (6pcs) which were delicious! I would definitely order those again the sauce was so flavorful and the wings were still crispy. The steak and eggs came with yucca fries and chimichurri sauce and it was so yummy! I do feel like the portion size was small :/ The chicken and waffles were so good and nicely balanced, I love the habanero butter that it came with too. The star of the table was definitely the plantain French toast! The toast was cooked and it almost tasted like caramel yummmm! We opted for the bottomless mojitos, the guava flavor was definitely the way to go! I do see myself coming back here again whether it be for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It is super cute and cozy inside!

Came here for dinner with friends. The food was delicious and service was excellent. The ambiance was classy and casual. The only problem we had was the parking. The payment machines weren't working. So there were a lot of parking tickets given out and we were one of them!

This restaurant is very lively, nicely decorated and has kind staff. They have the best mojitos ever and on Mondays it's mojito Monday so half off mojitos! The chimichuirri steak was perfection. Cooked to perfection and the sauce is perfect. Super filling and delicious. My friends loved their dishes as well! The only downside was the ceviche, there was only four pieces of fish and it was a sweet mandarin sauce. I didn't think it was worth it but I should've asked what it was before I ordered.