Little Havana

Amazing, delicious food that draws a crowd on the weekends. Be aware of the limited free parking at the restaurant! Service is attentive and quick and the food is fresh, and tasteful! There are big TV screens showing news and/or sports. It can be distracting depending on your intentions.

The Cuban sandwich was good, but the rice and beans had no flavor. My wife had soft shell crab with Cajun risotto. The risotto was mush, and the crab had bits where all you tasted were salt. We saw our waitress 3 times the whole time there. Only offered water to drink. I also had the Jamaican Jerk wings. They had no jerk flavor, just charred and burnt skin flavor. Will not be back or recommend to anyone.

We went here for a colleague's goodbye party. The food was phenomenal. The nachos and the birria empanada was soooo good. Then main course was also great. Our waitress was lovely and the view was so beautiful. We got there right at sunset and got a glimpse of the cotton candy sky. Highly recommend for date night or just night out.

Service was incredible and the views and options for drinks was very acceptable. Overall a good place to dine though they did not have as much Cuban options as I expected. Despite this, the Ropa Vieja and Sandwiches were savory and definitely worth the wait. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant as a late night Cuban restaurant option in Baltimore.

Food was FANTASTIC! DELICIOUS! Flavorful! The chef here doesn’t just work here it’s his/her passion to cook and you can taste it! My husband had the Cuban sandwich and it comes with plantain chips and yellow rice with beans! Great portions! I had the fish tacos which were good! We came a Friday afternoon empty ,nice view ,chilled environment and good music playing! We also tried the Cuban nachos which are great to share we got them with shrimp, cooked perfectly!

Very cute spot,love their palm trees and river view. The food was ok, they have weekly specials, we were there on Monday, they have Monday night specials, it’s a half price off burgers, we got Havana burger it was ok, and we also got birria tacos , they were good, rice and beans that came with tacos were pretty good too, they gave us sweet potato fries with burger and they were tasty as well. So it’s pretty good if you’re hungry, but I loved the atmosphere the most.

Loved the experience. Loved the vibe. Loved the food. Loved the service. The restaurant is a piece de resistance of Baltimore Waterfront and must be listed in the register of historic places.

Nice views. Nice to be away from the ‘Disneyland’-like inner harbor. Little Havana was just as nice a place as it was early 2000! About 1mile from the center. Easy walk and a large part can be along the water. The margarita was better than the mojito. The Cuban sandwich was excellent!

Best place fun atmosphere. Great service, food, drinks, bar tenders, and pool! Great always changing menu and great drink menu. All around great place for a date, party, or just a drink.

Had a great day at Little Havana. Unbelievably good vibes. Reminds me of Key West. Thanks for the great service! I highly recommend the fish tacos!

We popped in here Valentine's Day and the service was phenomenal. It started filling up around 6:30 on a Friday night. The bar looked like a fun spot to socialize. We order the mahi tacos and the sauce that comes with them was delicious. The hostess was extremely sweet and our server made me Feel like we had known each other for years. Will be back to explore more!

I think I'd still keep the same rating. I feel that I prefer their breakfast options more but it's definitely a preference based on what you want to eat and what you expect from a restaurant with their cuisine. The huevos Rancheros were good, but not sure they were worth the price and getting for "an eating out" meal. The chilaquiles were good and a friend got the breakfast sandwich that comes with sweet potato fries that I'll probably get next time I'm there. Service was good. The food came out fairly quickly. We were able to sit outside on the deck. It was a little windy since it's so close to the water but it makes it a great spot.

Went for a work event where there were small bites. The place was well decorated with plenty of space indoors and outdoors. I was really impressed by how well labeled everything was for allergies and dietary needs. I got the crudite with hummus and some sweet potato tater totes. All really great. The waitress made me a great margarita-esque mocktail that I will be remaking at home - soda water, orange juice, with muddled lemons and limes.

Still amazing Rachel our waitress was friendly and helpful in deciding what to order

Little Havana is a wonderful little spot on the water that's perfect on a summer evening. The coconut shrimp tacos were a little small but tasty. Chicken enchiladas were a little dry but sauce was good. Sitting outside with the view of the water was nice! Loved the lively energy of this location

Ordering from the pick up window is easy and efficient. I call my order in often around lunch time and it is done in 10-15 minutes . There is a separate window to receive orders, which makes the transaction very quick when you're in a hurry. Jerk wings are always on my order! I have to note that they do not have a traditional jerk flavor-- they taste more like baked wings, which are still very good.

Recently came here for a private event. Ordered the Dark & Stormy and some nachos. Neither disappointed. You got a huge portion for the pricing. The nachos were delicious. Instead of a sprinkled cheese, they used a cheese sauce. They also did not skip the serving of shrimp. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was awesome. Jeremy was an attentive bartender and his drinks had that heavy pour. Stop in for a bite or brunch! SYOY!!

Cute simple place to relax and have a drink! Food is good, of course the chips and queso/guacamole/salsa is a hit! I love the freshness of the drinks. The servers are really nice and quick with what you want/need! Would definitely recommend for a bite of mexican food/drinks.

I checked out Little Havana for taco Tuesday with a friend. We were greeted and seated immediately upon entering the establishment. I ordered the strawberry margarita which was refreshing and tasty while my friend ordered a mojito which she enjoyed. We started with the vegan avocado rolls as an appetizer at the recommendation of our server, and they were delicious. I ordered the birria tacos as my entree and was impressed by how good they tasted. Food took a little while to come out, but it was worth the wait. We were seated outside on the patio and had a great view of the harbor. Cute spot for a date night or dinner with a friend!

Little Havana has a great Cubano sandwich that was full of flavor and not too dry. There are also beans and rice as a side to the order, making the meal quite filling. There's lots of seating inside and definitely a lively area when packed. To entire, you have to go to the end of the street and go up a ramp. The service here was also quick and great.

Only desserts pictured. Love the atmosphere by the water. Decent tacos. Little pricier than I would like

Had my baby shower at Little Havana in the Blue Room and it was perfect! The staff was wonderful to work with and made it so easy. The food was tasty and the bartenders made some delicious drinks. Plus they allowed us to bring in outside dessert which was great! The room opened out onto a patio, which was really just a few tables and chairs on top of rocks, nothing special but luckily it was a nice day and we had several kids there so the extra space was helpful. The bathrooms in the room were convenient but tiny! As a 7 month pregnant lady I had to maneuver to get in there. :) The free parking lot was also super helpful for our guests!

This place is a gentrified Cuban restaurant. They could not even chicarrones right. I was highly disappointed. Only go here if you want non authentic Cuban food. I will say the same people who work here were amazing but the food was terrible.

The appeal of Little Havana is their great waterfront location. I've always enjoyed sitting with a drink and relaxing at this venue. But their food is a no go for me. I've tried multiple things from the menu and haven't found a go-to yet. Plus their beer selection is lacking for sure. They do have good mojitos but I so rarely drink them, it's not useful for me. I like visiting Little Havana after I've had food and drinks elsewhere.

The views are beautiful and drinks and tacos banging. I do not recommend the tres leches. It was dry and tasted like cornbread.

Food was outstanding. Menu has lots of options. Inside is pretty spacious. Our waiter was very prompt and kind. I would recommend for dinner or drinks!

This place had a very nice chill vibe, somewhere I'd go to with girlfriends to catch up and have some drinks! The service was good they made sure to check on us, I never felt forgotten about and my water remained filled! The food was delicious I got veggie tacos and I know that doesn't sound spectacular but with the cotija cheese and the avocado sauce it gave it that umph that it needed! The chips and queso were good but nothing spectacular , a lot of chips with a small bowl of queso, I also wish they served complimentary salsa with the tostadas!

This is a review for an event for 30th people. We spoke with Hannah about reserving a room for an event and it was so easy. Hannah was great throughout the entire process and answered my many questions. We preordered several appetizers which counted against our $1800 minimum. Upon arrival we had our own bartender and the staff had a sign for our event as well which was a nice touch. The room was great and had an outdoor area for us to hang out in as well. The food was all pretty solid. I'm pretty sure it's not authentic Cuban but we knew that in advance. Nothing stood out but nothing disappointed either. Overall great experience. Plus there is cheap paid parking available!

Went here while driving from D.C. through Maryland to Philadelphia with my father. Once we got into Maryland, I Googled the best Cuban food near me and this place came up. The reviews were amazing and the food didn't disappoint. Little Havana has delicious food. I got the Cuban sando (swapped rice and beans with their delicious black bean soup) and my dad got the empanadas. We both loved our food and the service was great!

This is a great spot to enjoy a meal or a drink with friends! The combination of the view with the menu prices makes this place an awesome spot. It looks out over the water and has big open windows so you can see from inside or you can sit outside on the patio. I've been there twice and both times gotten the birria tacos which are delicious! The staff is kind and attentive, i definitely recommend

It was good overall, lacked some flavor though and the person I went with did not enjoy it much so I guess there are mixed opinions. One thing I will say is that the inside and outside of the restaurant are very pretty and the staff is relatively kind.

Everything is really great about this place but they have mice...confident mice who run around on the inside and outside. I said something to my waitress and she tried to shrug it off. Maybe I'm uppity but I can go to my aunties house and eat around mice...sadly, I won't be returning.

Very average Mexican food. I live close so have eaten here often. This spot is just great for the view (right on the inner harbor in Baltimore with a patio outside overlooking city) and atmosphere (young crowd and good music for drinking with friends). Monday is trivia night and that's fun. Also recommend this spot to celebrate cinco de Mayo. If you want, authentic Mexican food though, I wouldn't eat here.

We came here about ten minutes after it opened and were lucky enough to get outdoor seating for two without a reservation! This was the perfect spot for brunch on a sunny, cloudless, 75° day and the views of the harbor were absolutely beautiful. The service was good, they got busy pretty quickly but we didn't wait for service, food, or drinks for very long. The avocado rolls were amazing, the peanut sauce was so flavorful and the veggies were fresh. The Santiago Wrap doesn't look like much, but it is full of egg and chorizo and was delicious with some hot sauce added on top. The BEST Sandwich is exactly as advertised, a simple breakfast sandwich, no fluff or added extras. Overall, a beautiful spot with good food at a reasonable price.

I just ate my dinner, they said our wait would be 15 mins but it was 20, the food was pretty got but it took a long time to come out, the water tasted weird sort of like someone dipped chips in it and it was a good view.

We ended up coming here because our reservation at another restaurant didn't work out but this turned out to be such a happy surprise. These were probably the best tacos I've had so far. My boyfriend really enjoyed the carne asada, it tasted like it was grilled in a backyard by a very skilled chef. My boyfriend said the sangria tasted like juice which we both actually prefer. The mojito wasn't my favorite so I ended up also getting the sangria. As a New Yorker, whenever I come down to Baltimore I always make sure to get a dish with crab. The crab dip was insanely good. And the guacamole was super fresh. 10 out of 10!

Little Havana is a gem for the neighborhood. I love this place because you can go for a walk with your dog then meet up with friends on the patio for a drink while your dog sits by your feet. The servers are friendly and attentive. On a busy Thursday night it didn't take long for our drinks to arrive. The mojito was balanced and refreshing. There's nothing like meeting up with friends and enjoying a cocktail as the sun goes down in the harbor. I can't wait to come back to sample the food.

I am sorry to say this. But I am very disappointed with this establishment. My first impression was not good. None of the servers introduced themselves to me, nor did they welcome me. The hostess didn't even greet herself either. I wouldn't say the servers were downright "rude," but I did not appreciate it when the only question I was asked was, "You know what you want?". As a Cuban-American born and raised in this culture, upon looking at the menu...my heart sank. The first entrée I noticed was "Birria Tacos," followed by several more taco options (these are Mexican, not Cuban. Cubans don't typically eat this food at all). The ingredients listed are also not Cuban (jalepeňos, jamaican jerk, Pico de Gallo, to name a few). I decided to order the Vaca Frita since that is one of the few "authentic" Cuban dishes. With my order, I asked for some Cuban bread...and they brought out Pita bread...I pointed out this error in which they replied by giving me thickly Sliced hardly toasted baguette bread and was told: "Well it's pretty much the same, but I see what you mean". That sentence revealed to me how little the staff here knew about Cuban food and how little they seemed to care. Sadly, the Vaca Frita was nothing to write home about. It was served to me in a bowl with the ingredients stacked on top of each other. The beans and rice were fine, but sadly, the beef was hardly seasoned at all. I had to actually add salt myself, which I hardly ever do at restaurants. There was no Cuban flavor of garlic, onion, or anything else reminiscent of what I grew up with, just lightly salted beef. And that's not even the worst part. On their website, under the "Our Story" tab, there appears to be a portrait of Fidel Castro. Now, we are all entitled to our opinions here (unlike in Cuba), but the fact that his image is on the website of a "Cuban" restaurant in the United States may come off extremely offensive to the real Cubans that escaped his regime and suffered decades underneath it. This, mixed with the apathy/rushed attitude of the service, with the disingenuous/inappropriate menu options, the overpriced/unseasoned food, topping off with what seems to be an uncanny portrait of a man that sent millions to be exiled and murdered...for the first time in my life, I felt like my heritage was being made into a caricature; an amusement park for the people of Baltimore...and I was genuinely offended. I never leave a negative review without at least following it up with a word of encouragement. So please, be mindful of the food that you are serving and of the culture you are representing. It's ok if you want a Mexican/Cuban fusion restaurant, that's fine, but market it as such. Be honest with your patrons instead of appropriating a culture that you are not in touch with. If you want to serve Cuban food, then learn how to cook it. Most of all, be mindful of the images you include in your website as it may grievously offend the very demographic you are misrepresenting with your business. I'd say that leaving politics out of the food business is generally good advice. I'm more hurt than upset, but I want to see you improve. I recommend you learn more about the Cuban diaspora in America and take the opportunity you have as a business owner to more conscientiously represent our culture to the citizens of Baltimore.

The service is good, vibe is great, and food is pretty decent. Seems healthier than most eating out options.

You have to try this little gem of Baltimore. Being Cuban we had to try this restaurant. I do have to say, the food is so good. Chef Willy made it to perfection. The seasoning definitely Cuban, food presentation awesome. Right by the bay is the perfect place to visit day or night, great views. Dessert well amazing, that is if you like sweets. I give a lot of credit to this hard working chef and his staff. Thanks for keeping the Cuban cuisine alive.

Staff is amazing especially the bartenders. I love shooting pool here. I love the atmosphere right on the water, great music, food is fantastic, can't find something to complain about come here 3-4 times a week

Little Havana is a Cuban-inspired, by-the-water bar and restaurant great for a fun day or night out! Went here with friends to celebrate the semester's ending and it was the perfect spot to go. The seating area is open and has indoor and outdoor tables, which was great given how gorgeous it was outside! Service was a little discombobulated, but it was a busy night so it was completely understandable. When our food and drinks arrived, we were all amazed... I got the crab cake sandwich with Sweet Potato fries. Let me just say that I am from Baltimore and I am very judgmental of my crabcakes - but Little Havana's passes the test and then some! And for only $20, I definitely recommend. Friends got Huevos Rancheros and spoke well of them. Drinks were delicious too, and with pitchers we got a pretty good deal. Thank you Little Havana for a great time - will be back soon!

Little Havana offers up hearty helpings of tasty Cuban fare, as well as a variety of drinks for all types of tastes. I selected the Cuban sandwich, which hit the spot. Served with sides of plantain chips and rice and beans, it was almost enough for two people. I'd definitely return!

I wanted to give 5 stars because I like the ambiance and the menu, but when I ordered the Cuban rice bowl (it had coconut rice and to be fair, was amazingly delicious) but it was 95% rice and only 5% the things that come with it! When you get a rice bowl, you expect it to have rice, but...also other things.

Back to Little Havana for the second time in a month after an extended absence, and the consistently good food somehow seemed even better. The fish and birria tacos were delicious. All well prepared, full of flavor, and promptly served. The atmosphere was lively and though it was just a bit chilly, sitting outside was still quite enjoyable. The staff generally was friendly and professional, and though our server may not have been having her best day, overall the experience was pleasant.

Went here on a Thursday afternoon specifically for the mocktails. There are five on the menu but they only had the ingredients to make one of them, which was kombucha based and not great. I also ordered the Carne tacos. They were ok, but nothing to write home about. My friend was charged for additional salsa for her chips. Our waiter was *probably* doing his best, but it was very clear they were very understaffed. That's on the owner. The ambiance inside is very bar-on-a-weekend. Loud music, dimly lit. Some colorful lights. A few TVs. We were there on a Thursday afternoon. The actual bar seems like a popular spot for after-work happy hour type of crowd. Also, I was born and raised in Miami. My husband is Cuban. This is an Americanized Mexican restaurant masquerading as a Cuban restaurant. There are very few Cuban dishes on the menu. And color me surprised when I went to the about section on the website to learn about the owner, only to find a header image of Fidel Castro and a story about a guy who spent some time in the Keys. *queue eye roll* If I were a culturally ignorant person who just wanted to grab a couple of drinks after work I would probably love this place. Alas, I'm a sober person who grew up in Miami and was looking for some mocktails and good Cuban food with my friends. Severely disappointed.

Delicious hole in the wall with fantastic atmosphere, incredible views of the harbor, and fabulous service. Their bar is huge and ideal for the weekends but they're just as oriented for service sit down before the big rush. Will be returning.

Great service and cocktails! Beautiful night to sit on the water and nice view. Guac is fantastic, and rice and beans, too, but tacos are pretty average. Service really was fantastic though.

The is a super chill cuban spot. They are known for drinks along with the variety of cuisine. My group got the seafood paella and tacos. The food was nice for a quick bite but did not seem super authentic. The food was missing that bit of personality that you typically find at a whole in the wall Cuban spot. The service was okay but it was a bit tough when our waiter missed a big allergy concern that could've gone really south if the food had not been double checked. The menu does not indicate all the ingredients used so be sure to have key allergy conversations with your waiter when you are ordering.

I walked in to little havana thinking me and my friends would have an awesome texaco dinner for my friend alex's birthday. little did we know our server would be a little not with it if you know what i mean, first when we arrived he was very awkward and timid. Next we took our order all at once not wasting any time. After about 30 minutes he comes back and tells us he threw our order in the trash??? We were already upset that it was taking that long but this really made us upset. Our food finally came out after an hour or two, we devoured the food it was delish. After our meal we thought we would maybe get a discount for the accident or a free desert, we did not get anything. We decided not to ask for the manager because at this point we just wanted to leave.

In the area just doing some tourism and stumbled upon this place wow driving by the water. I thought the layout was cool and even thought the fact they had a food truck was cool and figured why not. We were immediately seated and originally had started outside in order but then it started to rain and the staff were really good with getting everybody inside and seating them comfortably I really liked the decor layout out in the vibe of this place with old school video games and lots of drink options and just a lively feel. The only thing that was lacking a bit was the food. The drinks were pretty good though. I ordered a breakfast burrito with a side of sweet potato fries. My burrito was pretty filling but it really needed a side of some salsa so luckily for me the staff was kind enough to bring me, otherwise really dry. We ordered some avocado rolls which weren't bad but in my opinion the peanut Thai sauce that came with it just did not match. The avocado rolls weren't really crispy and the heavy peanut tiny sauce did not help. It definitely would have been better with some type of salsa verde sauce or anything else. My wife was annoyed that the picture shown on the menu of the margarita was half the size in real life. We would definitely still eat here if there was live music one day and we sat at the bar but I definitely would just order a nachos or something.

Little Havana is such a cute spot with all the best summer vibes! It's right on the water in SBIC area at the end of dead-end street and kinda hidden. But immediately, you can hear the music and the bustle of people and it's like you're transported to Havana. My friend and I sat outside on the patio under an umbrella. It was too nice out not to sit by the water! The place would be even nicer during golden hour. The menu is pretty extensive and has a little bit of everything. My friend got the shrimp tacos and I got the Bocadillo de pollo (chicken sandwich). We both completely devoured our food. I didn't get to try any of her stuff, but she licked her plate clean if that's a testament to anything LOL. My sandwich was sooo good! I loved the sweet potato fries it came with, too. I'd love to go back for drinks and apps during happy hour or something in the future!

Sooooo today I decided I would take a ride and try something I haven't had in a while Why not go to Baltimore and try a new place On the list today was Little Havana Called to make reservations and inquire about the pet policy ... Due to the fact the Grand Pup was in tow Was advised that there was no wait and that they are pet friendly ...2 thumbs up Started with the chips and salsa And crab dip Chips are made on site and Sala was fresh The crab dip comes with pita strips and was also really tasty Our lunch ordered were the Cubana sandwich Chicken tacos and the Birria tacos The Cubana was excellent... Fresh toasted bread... The meat was tender and seasoned just right My daughter loved the Barria tacos and the chicken was also Delightful I also ordered the Blueberry Lemonade (adult beverage) & The spicy Margarita (adult beverage) Both were creepers I would LOVE TO Compliment the staff for being so accommodating with seating and tending to our needs(extremely hot weather) Our server Anna was super polite and attentive I recommend trying this Resturant out and will be returning *Plus Plus decor was so nice ... Can't wait to go back at night

Great no frills brunch option when you don't feel like getting dressed up. The chips, gauc and queso were the best part of our meal. Super nice and fresh. The birria tacos were not greasy or soft enough. Too Americanized for sure. The steak in my steak omelette sub was salty, which is disappointing because everything else on the sub was excellent, especially the Cuban bread. The Cuban bread and the egg was excellent!! Service was okay, not memorable

First of all Annie our server was amazing, was patient and understanding definitely felt welcomed because of her The FOOOD amazing!! delicious!! I got the carne asada and it was soooo tender it was amazing. no complaints what's so ever. The drinks were also amazing i got the london grammar and it was strong but balanced beautifully. You can't go wrong with the dessert. I highly recommend the caramel lava cake. 10/10 food with 10/10 staff

Summary: I'd go back... especially because I heard that they have bottomless brunch on weekends. Went in here on a weekday afternoon to grab a quick lunch. The location is great and the outside seating was full, but the inside had plenty of open tables. We got the Cubano and a Black Bean burger. Pros: - Decent Portion Sizes - Cubano was good. Wouldn't say that it was the best I've had, but decent. Side of Rice and Beans were good too - Sweet potato fries were on point! (...really really good) - Food came reasonably fast - We were a last minute walk-in and so couldn't really enjoy the outside seating, but it looked good. Cons: - Black bean burger. Not impressed. - Prices aren't high, but they could be lower, especially for a weekday lunch. Service was just okay.

We had an enjoyable lunch here recently. They have a nice view of the harbor if you sit outside, and the place is pretty large. We got seated right away, and the service was timely. Our server checked on us plenty to make sure we had what we needed. Everything tasted good. The shrimp tacos were tasty and a good portion. I recommend them!