Habana’s Boardwalk
Mahan Dr and Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL, 32318
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Address :
Mahan Dr and Capital Cir NE
Tallahassee, FL, 32318 - Phone (850) 391-9111
- Website https://habanaboardwalk.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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I was visiting from California last month and wanted authentic Cuban food. This was not the place! The girl at the front is so rude and lacking of any basic customer service skills. She stood over us annoyed, I realized later it was because we arrived 30 minutes before their closing time, she was annoyed to have to serve past close time. Regardless I ordered the Lechon and fried plantains. The plantains were ok but the Lechon was not the business, no flavor, the veggies were chewy, and rice was hard. It was also obvious that the staff is not Cuban, they were obviously Mexican and I noticed the food tastes more Mexican than Cuban. I wish I would have gone elsewhere as being in Florida I feel cheated not to have found real authentic Cuban food. Coño!!
(1)Jessey A.
I like the food is good better then any other restaurant "spanish" food in Tally and that are actually Cuban that cook it..
(3)Darlene R.
I wish I could give 4 or 5 stars, because it was a neat place. But the lechon was seriously lacking in flavor. I also had white rice, black beans and yucca fries. The side orders were great. But the main attraction, which was the pork, I had to add a good amount of salt and pepper to, in order to make it enjoyable. Not cool. Overall though, good experience. Fast and friendly service, reasonable prices.
(3)Paul F.
Would have given it 3.5 stars if that were possible. Food was good. Service was efficient but our appetizer took longer than would have been good, with the entrees coming out in reasonable time. Ambience was ok, considering this is in a strip mall. We'll probably go again sometime.
(3)Justin F.
To begin, a 3.5 stars would probably be more accurate, but, alas, it is not a possibility. Coming from town on hwy 90 (Mahan) this is in what I believe is called "Mahan Center" which is a little before the intersection with Capital. I had the Mar y Tierra, which consisted of steak and shrimp (though can be ordered with chicken) with sides of moros (beans and rice) and sweet plantains. We finished with a tres leches for dessert. I thought the meal was pretty standard. Good, but nothing stood out about it, though I DID find the plantains to be super scrumptious. The waiter was very attentive and helpful (though we were one of maybe 4 occupied tables). I think one of the main things that kept this from the 4th star was the prices. While the food was very good, it wasn't exceptional and ~11-15 dollars for an entrée at a Cuban restaurant seems on the high end to me. All-in-all it was a good experience and I would definitely give it another try. On a side note, they provided me with my first experience with beer from Nicaragua! (Toña)
(3)p d.
Plantanas maduros are the best in town! I liked their black beans, but they could have had more garlic. The pork and onions I had was great. Just disappointed my seat had me looking at a Marco Rubio for Senate bumper sticker in the kitchen. The clientele didn't look like a bunch of teabaggers so maybe there's hope.
(3)Tawana N.
This was a nice meal before heading back to the West Coast. I had the Lechon, Moros, and Tostones. It was pretty good and the price was reasonable for the portion. Surprising quality for a restaurant in a strip mall.
(4)Fat G.
The Fat Guys review: Habana's Boardwalk Last week we had a less than fulfilling experience at Carlos' Cuban Café - we still had the craving for something really Cuban. Habana's is a newcomer located in one end of a strip mall on Mahan at Capital Circle. We arrived early - 5:30'ish. The sun was setting and streaming through blinds at the west end of the dining room, One problem (though short lived) was there is no way to close the blinds, and almost all of the tables will be in the bright light. The dining room is simple, but very inviting. We were promptly greeted by Omar, who turned out to be knowledgeable about the menu and Cuban food in general (he hails from Miami). The Friday Night Dinner Club members - there are four of us - have different tastes, so it generally works out that we all order something different. Tonight was no different. My choice was Vaca Frita, the night's special. Omar said it was every night's special because it was so frequently ordered. Vaca Frita is stir fried shredded beef with grilled onions and seasonings. For sides I chose tostones (fried plaintain) and moors (black beans and rice cooked together). The beef was wonderfully tasty and well seasoned, while the onions had the char flavor from grilling, perfect for my taste. Fat Guy 2 tried the Masitas de Puerco, fried pork chunks, and sided his with steamed veggies and plantanos maduros (sweet fried plaintain). The pork was pronounced a winner; the veggies were not steamed to mush as is usual in many establishments. FG2's partner decided on the Bistek Empanizado, thin steak breaded and fried. The steak was judged very well. Tostones proved to be a bit dry for her taste, but good beans and rice was well done. FG1's date chose the Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha. This is chicken breast done on the grill will grilled onions. Slightly overdone, but nonetheless said to be quite tasty, we'd order this again. Maduros (sweet plaintain) were excellent; black beans and rice (a favorite of this taster) were done just right, perfectly seasoned, and not mushy. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere at Habana's. Good food, an excellent server with detailed knowledge of the menu, and a pleasant dining room, what more does one need for a great evening dinner? We highly recommend Habana's, and will return.
(4)Wendy m.
Good Cuban food in Tallahassee? Actually in the mist of all the BBQ, mexican, and typical college town restaurants there is actually some good food. I love Cuban food but I'm spoiled because I have lots of family in Miami and that's the reason I can't give 5 stars. I'd recommend this restaurant to all. Great prices, big portions and nice atmosphere. Also there is a dominoes table outside :) I go back to Tallahassee every 8 weeks for work and will definitely go back. I wish this place was open when I went to school.
(4)Kenneth M.
I had the picadillo with fried yucca. The picadillo was watery and flavorless. The fried yucca was good especially the dipping sauce that came with it. I've only had one thing there, so I can't speak for the entire menu. There are better Cuban places in Tallahassee.
(2)Jennifer S.
I really wanted to like this place because the staff were so friendly, but it just didn't fit the bill. I have a certain taste for South Florida Cuban food...this tasted weird! My pollo ala plancha was covered in garlic salt and tough. The black beans were sweet and the rice was dry. I'm starting to understand the ethnic void that is Tallahassee! I'll keep trying!
(2)Ned C.
Great place for lunch...get there early or you may have to wait. Good cubans and black and rice.
(4)Adina F.
Awesome Cuban food! I've eaten at every Cuban restaurant in Tallahassee and this place is definitely the most legit one and it is freaking delicious! Good prices, amazing flan
(4)Lady D.
I have been to Habana's twice and will not return. Both times the service was slow ( with no excuse-was not a peak time) and the food was so disappointing. I was really looking forward to a good Cuban place in town but, sadly, this was not it.
(1)Bill F.
I give it five stars because of the vaca frita--shredded beef with grilled onions and seasonings. It is listed as a special, but it is an everyday special. The rest of the menu leaves a lot to be desired, but if pressured, I would say this is my favorite place in town, and I would only say that because of the vaca frita.
(5)Anne P.
We were looking for a place to grab dinner on a Saturday night and decided to finally try Habana's Boardwalk mainly because of its close location. The food was spectacularly sub par and I'm disappointed that we spent that much money on something that could have been made from home for a fraction of the price. Both the fried yucca and the cubano sandwich were oddly cold and the vegetable side brought out (which costs $3.50 if you buy it separate from a platter) was the garden variety frozen veggie mix of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. The service was fast, but so fast it made me realize that all of our food was most likely microwaved. We will not be returning.
(1)John G.
This place is fantastic. My wife and I both love it. Better than Gordo's, better than Black Bean Café, just really really good Cuban food. The thought of their Lechon and Moros makes my mouth water. Add some plantains and a Negro Modello and you're in business. Seriously, we've been there several times and the experience was always great. Our out of town guests really liked it as well.
(4)mike h.
Okay, here's the deal: I'm going to tell you cretins about this place, and I want you to go there. A lot. But: only when it's not full, you get me? If you get there and there's only one table left (or none at all), you leave, instantly, got it? Because if I'm not there yet, that's *my* table. Also, I don't want the place crammed if I'm in there, or clamoring patrons freaking out the staff. So, no packing the place, get it? However, if there are tables, you go. In fact, go now and check, just to make sure. I'll wait. Here's why: this place is AWESOME. Truly incredible. Look at my other reviews. I'm not not what you'd call a 'generous' reviewer like that Bertie woman who's only been to two restaurants ever that were less than STELLAR, LIKE AWESOME AND WOW!!! Tallahassee is filled with swill joints. Serve it cheap, serve it fast, and cram a lot of it in there and the drunk freshmen will love you for it. Or else we've got Cypress and Urbane's, which are nice, yeah, but nowhere worth the coin. If it wasn't for the Miami legislative delegation they'd be gone. What we don't have a lot of are places to get a good bite at a reasonable price. We've got most of the chains, but a man can only take so much of the Bonefish, and we mob those places here anyway, so you end up waiting an hour...for Bonefish. Really? And, I enjoy Cuban food when it's done well. Gordo's is not an example of that. Carlos' was okay, kinda, but not really. And you can see how well it's doing now. This place (Habana's)...I've never had a bad meal there. In fact, I've never had less than a stellar meal there. And I don't think I've dropped more than $15/person there yet, which makes it damn near free! I'm sure the time is coming, and I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, but as of now, these people are simply incredible. I'd list off the stuff I've had there but it wouldn't matter, it's all excellent. The sandwiches are excellent, best Cubano I've ever had, and I spend a lot of time in south Florida. The specials are excellent. The cafe con leche is excellent. The two 'worst' things I've had there are the flan (it's not bad, just served a smidge too cold. It was still very good) and the home-made plantain chips, which needed just a little salt. See? That's the worst I could come up with. 'Slightly too cold' and 'needs salt'. I let the flan warm while I sipped the cafe, and there are salt shakers on the table. And this makes me nervous...this is *exactly* the sort of place Tallahassee won't support. Good food, reasonably priced, not a chain, and short on pretension. Doesn't seem to have a full bar. Not near campus. No stupid schtick. So I'm worried, and I'm risking people reading this and obeying, and going to eat there, potentially making me wait to eat, or screwing the place up from overcrowding, because I need the joint to stay in business. So again, here's the deal: go and eat there. Now is preferable. But if when you get there it's full, leave. Just turn around and try again in an hour. There's a mall a few miles away, it's got a movie theater. But don't cram the place up. I'd say you could check to see if I'm there already, but you won't know what my car looks like, or if I'm even in that car that day, and I don't want it to be jammed when I'm in there anyway. So just don't risk it. Alternatively, I travel a lot. You could send me a message in Yelp and I'll make a list of people I'll tell when I'm out of town, then you can slam the place. Trust me, once you go, you'll go back. But if I go, and I have to wait for a table when I'm trying to get my fix on and one of you people is standing between me and it, well, I'm slashing tires. Why risk that? So I'm letting you heathens in on my secret go-to place. Support it! But not until after I've been there for the day.
(5)Oliver S.
My wife and I go there every time that we are in Tallahassee. The food is authentic Cuban Cuisine and the service is great. If you happen to be in the area and love or want to try Latin food, I recommend that you visit them.
(5)Eddie B.
Food was great. Crazy fast service. Prices were so friggin reasonable. Could have made a meal off appetizers alone. All In all was outstanding.
(5)Berti H.
There's a new restaurant is town, Tallahassee! Cuban food is becoming the rage these days and Habana's moved into the new little strip mall on the corner of Mahan Drive and Capital Circle just 3 months ago. Already it is attracting attention. Today was my first day, as I had my eye out for it, I was distracted by the sign which highlighted "Broadwalk" and I wasn't sure if that was the place or not. On closer inspection, I saw the words "Cuban Restaurant" under the title. That was the place alright! The friendly waitress recommended the Pan Con Ropa Vieja sandwich on Cuban bread and I chose a side of Plantanos Maduros to accompany it. Whooo-eeee! It was great! The shredded beef is cooked at a low temperature for hours so that it is so tender it melts in your mouth. The sauce, green peppers and onions compliment the taste so that you want more, more, more! The plantains were sweet and fried just right! This is definitely someplace I will recommend to others and will frequent again. Although it is small (seats about 100), and simple, the food is what will draw one to come here to eat and return again and again. Congratulations to the owners, who also have a Peruvian restaurant, Las Brasas, right down the way on Apalachee Pkway. That will be my next stop!
(4)Meagan A.
only real cuban food in tallahassee
(5)Maddy L.
Decent Cuban food but their rice is just plain white rice and that is a turn off for me. Cuban rice is supposed to have that delicious garlicky flavor! Otherwise, portions and service are good, and they have 20% off on Mondays!
(3)Shira M.
Delicious, delicious, delicious! Friendly service and yummy food! My only disappointment was not having space in my stomach to put more food. I had Ropa Vieja with tostones and my boyfriend had the bisteca and plantains--num, num, nummers. Media Noche...next time, you and me. You and me...
(4)Kevin F.
Have always been a fan of this establishment. Being a Miami native, I miss the amazing food found in S. Florida - and this place has it. Service is good, food excellent and the prices could not be more agreeable - just as they are in the little shops of Miami. I have used Habana's for catering in the past and it is always a hit.
(5)Scott H.
Habana's Boardwalk is very similar to Ted's in that it is out of sight and out of mind....it is located in a part of town out on Mahan that I rarely am driving by and I seldom think to make a specific trip just to go there...and also like Ted's it's one of those places when I do go I always end up saying we should come here more often..Habana's Boardwalk is really the only legitimate Cuban Restaurant in Tally and it should in no way be confused with the joints serving "falsa Cubano" food(looking at you Gordo's)..Habana's is owned and operated by real Cubans and they make a pretty decent effort on all the Cuban Staples...Ropa Vieja....Pork Dishes..Chicken Dishes have all been tried and they were competent efforts...Cuban Sandwich is served warm with ample ingredients on the proper Cuban Bread...Media Noche is made with just the right amount of sweetness...the Lechon with Onions Sandwich which is the other Cuban "Base Sandwich" I like to judge a place by is also well done...they also serve my favorite Cuban Appetizer a Papa Rellena which are fried mashed potato balls stuffed with meat and these are quite good at Habana's as well...and to end your meal they make a potent Cubano Coffee!!..not for the faint of heart....I do have to note service at times here can kind of be "Island Time" style movement so patience is necessary..No Habana's is not as good as some of the legendary Cuban Restaurants in Tampa and Miami, but for Tally it's a damn good effort...I think it's a solid 3.5 star joint, but since Yelp does not allow that 3 stars it is....Make the effort to "find" Habana's and I don't think you will be disappointed
(3)Miguel R.
Wish I could do 4 1/2 stars. The food was very good and prices were reasonable. Papa rellena appetizer was bite sized which was great for sharing and the dipping sauce they brought with it was very good. Vaca frita was good. I'm cuban and am used to the food. My only issue was lack of seasoning which could be to cater to the audience in the area. The server was great too. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Mary G.
Best Cuban food in North Florida! Food is very authentic. Vaca Frita makes your mouth water, the lechon is moist and delicious, and the Tilapia with red sauce is recommended! This is my one stop in Tally to feel at home! Service is a plus!
(5)Diane C.
The BEST cuban food north of Miami!!! I've eaten here twice and the food is consistently good and prices are reasonable. I started off with a cup of garbanzo soup. The broth has a hint of chorizo and the beans were soft and not hard like other soups I've had elsewhere. Next up was a lechon asado sandwich. OMG, grilled onions served on top of the most moist and tender pork. I ordered tostones as my side and they were crisp and crunchy - just they way I like them. Ask for little mojo sauce to spread on top. Yum! The flavors are so haunting that it makes me want to run back over for another sandwich. A new favorite!
(5)Kristin D.
Be prepared to wait an excessive amount of time both to order and to receive your food/drink. Also be prepared to remind your server multiple times for orders they forgot. Make sure your check is correct and doesn't include items ordered but never received. Food is mediocre to good.
(2)Jerry M.
Great cuban cuisine. Superb service. I may have found my new favorite place to get a cuban sandwich.
(5)Matt J.
I've eaten here three times and I've yet to be disappointed. Start with an appetizer or two - the ham croquetas are delicious and taste just like what I remember in the Caribbean. The chicken empanadas are not to be missed either, but if you're not the adventurous type the pan y mantequilla (bread and butter) is cheap enough and delicious. For the main courses, if you're in the mood for something light (lunch fare) then my favorite is the Media Noche, a traditional Cuban sandwich served on sweet bread. For dinner I'm a bigger fan of the very well seasoned ropa vieja or the masitas, though the last time I had the latter they were a bit too dry. The maduros (sweet plantains) are not to be missed. For dessert they've got two huge winners - a thick and creamy flan and my new favorite, churros con helado - which gives you a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a churro cut into fourths. Truly good Cuban food - best in Tallahassee.
(4)Brent R.
Pork dish was very very very dry and tasteless. Moros were good although seemed not to be freshly prepared. Sweet plantains were good but also not freshly cooked. The pulled pork was much better. Flavorful and moist. Service was excellent.
(3)Derek S.
Bistek entree was pretty tough. Steamed vegetables were obviously out of frozen bag. French fries the same. Sweet plantains were very mushy. Pulled pork dish was kind of hard to eat due to excess fat pieces. The actual meat was tasty though. Probably won't go again.
(2)Paul D.
Best Cuban in town(and my new favorite in town). I drove by this place for a couple years before going there on a whim. I now go regularly. Authentic Cuba. Well prepared fresh food at a great price. The "Vaca Frita" is totally wonderful. I had it over three times already. I recently tried the "Pescado Habanero", sound hot which it is not, but it is very tasty. I never had Yuca before, but I enjoy their boiled Yuca w/ the traditional garlic-lime-oil. I usually try one the funky Cuban sodas with the meal and end the meal with a Cuban coffee. One of the best values in town. I give it 5 yums-up.
(5)Mary Jane S.
My first day in Tallahassee, I found this restaurant based on its location nearby. Since the reviews were positive I was excited to have Cuban Cuisine. As a native south Floridian, I have acquired a taste for good Cuban food. However, this meal left a lot to be desired. The chicken was so tough and dry, that I could barely chew it. It was extremely salty too! The rice and beans were bland, and there was no sauce on the meat. I am extremely disappointed and definitely will NOT ever return. Perhaps the chef has changed - I'm not certain as to why my experience was not as positive as the reviews I read. If you are expecting good Cuban food, this is the wrong place to choose!
(1)Daniel P.
Havana Boardwalk is the nicest Cuban restaurant in town - by which i mean the setting, decor, tables, lighting and service are a cut above the other Cuban restaurants. I think the Cuban grille (in Esposito's plaza) comes closest to being a Cuban diner from the "Sauwesera" in Miami, but this place serves fare that I believe is more thoughtfully presented. Let's just say they're close. (In fare, remember, and not decor, etc.) My Filetillo Saltiado this evening was perfect. Really. Sautéed Peppers, onions and tomatoes form the bed on which my medium-rare grilled filet was sliced and placed. Very nice. Accompaniment of black beans, white rice AND yuca hervida completed the dish. A colada wrapped the evening up in a tidy bow. Sorry - remembered to take video but no stills!
(5)Shannon M.
Everything was great & authentic! Lechon Asado (roast pork) was seasoned perfectly! The Ropa Viaja was juicy & delicious!! All hit the spot and we have plenty of leftovers!!
(5)Carla M.
I have no idea if they hired a new chef or if the cook just had a really bad day today. I'm a Colombian married to a Cuban, and have been eating Cuban food for the past 10 years cooked by my in-laws. We'll, on other occasions this place has done a decent job with the meals we have ordered, however, today the Ropa Vieja was nothing more than shredded meat with a bunch of salty-oily-water, bell peppers and onions (when I say salty, I mean SALTY). As the sides, we had ordered Moro and yuca frita but instead we got sweet plantains and yuca frita which where soaked in the salty-oily-water from the "ropa vieja.." My husband's Bistec empanizado was super hard, dry and it tasted a little too old (almost as if it was reheated.) The only reason why we didn't returned it was because we live about 20 minutes away and it wasn't worth wasting our gas. It's a REAL shame because a couple months ago, I LOVED this place.
(2)Melinda T.
OMG! The pulled pork is to die for. Have you tried the steak sandwich yet? All that deliciousness for around $8? It's a steal!
(5)Frank R.
The best Cuban food in Tallahassee...not that there's much competition. Location, atmosphere and staff are all fine. Nothing special but I have no complaints either. Let's review the food. Appetizers: good shells on the empanadas but not a fan of chicken or beef fillings. Great tamales. Sandwich: Good Cuban. Entrees: only place in town with chicken Milanese (chicken, ham, cheese). Sauce is a little too sweet. Dessert: some of the best Tres leches I've ever had.
(4)Lauren M.
Food was awesome. Im an Italian not customized to Cuban cuisine but I would have gone back a second night in a row-- it was that good. If you think Gordos is the best Cuban in Tallahassee, you're missing out!! Huge portions. Vaca Frita in mojo sauce with dirty rice and sweet plantains or my boyfriend, the Cuban, had ropa veija, both highly recommended. Very small, simple restaurant -- probably a great takeout option too.
(5)Paula G.
This is Tallahassee's best Cuban place. Pleasant staff, nice relaxed atmosphere. The place is clean and well-kept. The owner is always there and very conscientious. I don't like pressed sandwiches, but my friends who do say theirs are good. The filetillo saltiado is great, the platanos maduros are to die for, and if you are lucky enough to be there before they run out of their flan, be sure to try it. It is real Caribbean flan, rich and smooth, not the over cooked starchy Mexican imitation you find so often.
(5)Tom M.
Ok we entered a empty restaurant with plenty of seating and a very good waitress. We tried chicken cutlet with black beans and rice and of course had to try the Cuban. All things considered we could have made it at home with same results so have to give max 3 stars...after looking at the menu no real reason to go back. The place is clean and we'll run...just not much else going on.
(3)Tim C.
Family had a fabulous meal with something for everyone. Delicious chicken and beef empanadas served with a nice sauce made for a great appetizer. Our daughter had a tasty Cuban sandwich and a basic side salad. Healthy portions. She did not finish either. My parents had the same dish - Filletillo Salteada - one with beef the other with chicken. Delicious and made better only by the sides....black beans, plantains, tostones and mixed veggies. They ate everything on the plate. I had the spicy chipotle pork chops with flavorful garbanzo bean soup and sweet plantains. Fantastic. A couple glasses of wine or a Mexican beer topped off a perfect night. Great place for lunch too. Best Cuban in town.
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