Havana Central Times Square

Experience real Cuban cooking, a vibrant fiesta, and the best mojito north of Havana. Stop in or make a reservation and escape to an island paradise.

8 / 10
714
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 398-7440

  • Website

    havanacentral.com

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  • Type

    Cuban Restaurant

Address

151 W 46th St New York , NY 10036 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Dining Options Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO

Comments / 195


Keywords:

mojitos Cuban food sangria live latin happy hour good for dates good for groups fried plantains music casual trendy restaurants cute cake margaritas dinner chicken churrasco ribs healthy food
Amy Marks

This restaurant is awesome!!!! The food is delicious and fresh. I feel like I am in Miami at one of the best Cuban restaurants . Fantastic and great staff too.

Freda Llerena

Love the atmosphere. Staff is always wonderful and very helpful, especially the first time I went. The tamales are the best I've tasted and the corn on the cob is great. Stop every time I go to NYC. ♡

Laura Kath

Live music on the weekends. Amazing food. Churrasco accompanied by the greatest chimichurri in the city is a must try here. Strong but delicious mojitos . And the atmosphere is just wonderful!

James C

Outstanding Cuban food and drinks. Wait staff is friendly , well informed and knowledgeable about the entire menu and drinks. Great recommendations. Prices are average for 42nd street area.

Lisa Lee

The servers are super sweet and helpful, I had to catch a show and food was brought out fast. Food was delicious. And to top it off, some romantic live latin jazz for entertainment! A perfect dinner !

Boon Yap

Surprisingly authentic , and classy joint . Nice live music . Great mojitos - especially the mango , or maracuja. Enjoy!

Shadi Janaan

We tried shrimp and rice , chicken pollo , Cuban sandwich and the Salmon and we loved them all! Also,def try the chicken soup and the churros !

John Perez

Great appys: Lobster Avocado , platano rellenos , taquitos & chicharone de pollo . Great sides: maduros . Tostones were just okay. Mojitos : tasted pina, coco and passion fruit---Coconut was my face!

ImSo_Brooklyn

Skirt steak ! I love the atmosphere. Makes me want to be in Cuba. Love the drinks, margaritas are good. So is the rum ! Food is awesome.

Winnie Francisco

Great location to meet up with friends when in the theater district. Fantastic ambience and excellent service. Happy hour drinks and apps are a great deal!

Dj Moe

Pomegranate mojitos and sangria with live Cuban music on weekends . I feel like your in a scarface movie . Food Is also great. Spinach and cheese empanadas is my favorite!!

Charlie Tiller

Very tasty. Got us in & out quick. My burger which was ground beef & chorizo was excellent. My wife had chicken with a pineapple sauce that she really enjoyed.

Patrick Healy

Staff here is really nice. Drinks are good too. Nice vibe and there are plenty of real Cubans in here. You can tell by their hats :-) Tip: stop pouring scotch in shot glasses. It's just not right.

Andrew Bichler

Had the best lunch meeting at Times Square location today. Staff was accommodating and let us have a working lunch . Did not rush us. Food was incredible of course! Chicken Empanadas are to die for! Read more

Tiffany Langston

Food is surprisingly delicious and drinks are quite tasty as well . It can get quite loud , so it may not be the best option for date night

medvedev

I like the Passion Fruit Mojito most. The Coconut Mojito ist also OK. The Staff is quite friendly .

R D

I'm not a fan of Times Sq but this is my favorite location. Food is GREAT. They don't put the sugar cane sticks in the Mojitos anymore :( I hope they bring it back, it will be more authentic .

amNewYork

Halloween drink alert! Bols pumpkin smash liqueur , hazelnut liqueur , rum and ice cream make the Pumpkin Patch-Tini here an obvious pick for late October. $14.

Mary Ellen Grom

By far the best service in 5 days in NYC! Plantains are divine. Dulce de leche cheesecake is to die for. Sangria goes down fast. A++++++ in my book !

Barbara

Crystal us a fantastic server!! Ask for her - #the empanadas , sangrias and the paella were very very good. We are leaving stuffed

Ryan

For being in Times Square the food was actually good. Recommend the vaca frita .

Joan Park

Mango Salmon was good but it was the Shrimp Mofongo that took me back to Puerto Rico. Go for HH & order a sangria but expect a large loud crowd of people at the bar .

Eva Wang

Paella is the best any which way! Tried most of the Latin restaurants in the area & this is the freshest with high turnover!

Kellie Black

The food was excellent. We came based on reviews and were pleased. Large portions ...too much food for a reasonable price.

Eric Stein

Food was great. Drinks were outstanding. Service was also very good

amol waishampayan

Get the Mango salmon . So amazing. Had it 3 times so far.

Village Voice

Come summer or winter (alcohol induced tropical dreams are a thing, right?) suck down the Super Rum Punch . Worth it whatever the weather.

Orelywood

Ultimate Mojito quite as good as in The Carribe in Toulouse, France. You should taste it to compare !

Marissa Leese

Not sure what to get? Order the sampler. Great opportunity to try a little bit of everything. Every item is SO GOOD.

__TR3V

Stuffed plantain baskets (tostones rellenos ) are amazing, esp the ones with shrimp .

Havana Central Restaurant Corporate

Who's got the Marathon Fever? The big boy (& big girl) Marathon is tomorrow! We're proud to offer the dedicated runners these great specials! Free Appetizer or Dessert & After the Race 2-for-1 Drinks!

Tasos Pap

Good food nice cocktails and live cuban music .

David Willmore

The queso fondido (cheese fondue ) with Ropa Vieja was delicious

Sonya Roberts

Great apps (chicken , empanadas , queso ) was delicious. The drinks were tasty too.

Becky Jagger

Live band playing Cuban music . great variety of cocktails , especially the piña cola!!!!

Fatou Bah

Mango mojito are everything. Chew on the sugarcane . It's delicious. Great live music too.

Ade Leri

I celebrated my best friends birthday there and the food was so delicious.

Angelica Cook

The food is excellent. Order the pernil mofongo . That said, don't put couples up on the balcony in that tiny table with two chairs. Very uncomfortable.

Mike Dargis

Awesome Cuban themed restaurant near Ti.es Square. Good happy hour !

Crystal Goh

Love the live latin music . Great mojitos - still find the classic the best - and great ribs as well , with meat falling off the bone.

Morgan Hendrix

This Mojito Snob Highly Recommends the Cocktails and authentic Cuban Music . This place is a MUST.

S. L.

Great Cuban food and fantastic happy hour deals ! $6 margaritas from 4-7.

Antoinette M.

OMG...can you say foodgasim? If you like pork , you must, I repeat, you must get the Braised Pork Shank ...to die for!

Brandon Cifuentes

Cuban Sandwich is really flavorful. Try the sweet potato fries instead of the regular!

Emanuele A

Great Cuban food in the heart of Times Square. In NYC everything is possible!

Paris Buttfield-Addison

One of the best restaurants in the tourist trap area that is Times Square.

Tammy Maddente

Always a fun spot when I'm in New York! Great live Latin music !

Jorge Briones

Good food. Great service. If Ivan happens to serve you, you are in for a treat.

Serious Eats

At $12, their Cubano is a tad pricey for a sandwich , but it's a big one (I couldn't finish mine in one sitting)

Iris Rivera

Mojito's , salmon , shrimps , tostones , pretty much everything

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