We started with a cup of cafe con leche and it was perfect! My dining companion ordered the Cuban sandwich and it was exceptional. The moduros were very good- the best since Miami. My empanada was flaky and filled with a nice beef filling served with a cilantro sauce. The yucca fries were perfect! My ropa villa was so good I would definitely order it again. My service was excellent as well. I can honestly say that this is the best Cuban food in Tallahassee!

Suburban area authentic Cuban restaurant. The service was top notch!!! Frederick did a great job of making our lunch an enjoyable experience. He said that the owner was his uncle and it is apparent that he has great pride in his family and heritage, and making the restaurant a success. He was one of the best servers that we have ever had, including high end establishments. The food was great, so much so that my husband made sure to pack it into our cooler for our three hour trip home. Give it a try when you are in the Tallahassee area, three miles off of I-10, so it's too good to pass up if you are traveling in the northern part of the sunshine state.

Read some great reviews and we needed a place for a quick lunch so we were very glad we stopped in. Franklin greeted us as soon as we arrived and it was apparent we just missed the lunch rush - which was a good thing for our schedule. Franklin was our server and his positive attitude and service with a smile set the tone for a great experience. I ordered the lechon with black beans and sweet plantains, and added a side of white rice. It was all executed very well. The sweet plantains had a little crust which I like and the lechon was flavorful and plentiful. I think my only regret was not ordering and cafe con leché. I think it would've been great for the ride home but I may have had trouble getting to sleep - lol. Excellent value, great food, and attentive and friendly service! Great job Habana's Boardwalk.

I haven't been to Habanas in years but I was craving Cuban food so my husband and I stopped for lunch before a Costco run. We shared the lechon entree with moros and tostones and got the croquetas and an empanada to share as well. They only had a couple beer options so we went with the Mexican beer they had available. The service was prompt and friendly. They brought our entree out on two plates which was very nice since we didn't even ask, we are fine with putting a plate in the middle and going at it but this was obviously easier and the plate had plenty on it. I feel like plate sharing is a divided subject but I am in full support, I'm not trying to be hurting and suffering through the rest of my day especially if I have chores to take care of. The pork was delicious and the sauce was excellent! I'm looking forward to adding this to our pre-Costco run restaurant list. Gonna try the Cuban next time for sure.

So good!! I've now been there twice. The first time I went I ordered the chipotle pork chops and they were delicious! The picture below is from my second visit; I order the lechon, and it was so juicy and flavorful! My server was Sarah. She was amazing! The space is small and intimate. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Tallahassee.

Came here last night after I had a wicked bout of acid reflux (thanks to being pregnant). Service was excellent and attentive. Their plantains are cooked perfectly, and I really like the papa rellenas. The restaurant was pretty quiet but we came in the last hour they were open. We will definitely be back soon.

A few months ago the picky eater suggested Habana's Boardwalk out of the blue. It had been a good while since we had eaten here, largely due to my fear that the picky eater wouldn't have anything to eat besides bread and flan. Needless to say I didn't waste any time heading here because these opportunities don't come often. Fingers crossed that there would be a simply seasoned chicken or pork dish the picky eater could enjoy. Well butter my back side and call me a biscuit :-). She loves the Lechon (roast pork) and I discovered the Chipotle Pork Chops on the special board and we have been regulars for those two entrees ever since. The flan is delicious for dessert when they get it right. There have been a couple of times where it was overcooked with close to burned crust on the top and bottom. Just say no when they bring that out. We don't go at peak lunchtime so parking is easy in the strip mall parking lot. The interior is simple and comfortable enough. There are quite a few tables for 4. Service has always been great and food comes out timely.

It seems to be that I crave Cuban food on Sundays. Given that the other Cuban place in Tallahassee has horrid reviews from fellow Cubans, well, I've heard that Habana's is the only decent place for Cuban food in town. They are, unfortunately, closed on Sundays. As it turns out, I finally craved Cuban food on a day other than Sunday, which meant I didn't have to cook it myself, and more so, I could finally try out this restaurant. Yay! We went on a Friday night and we ordered a lot of goodies. To start off with, if you're a beer drinker like my companion, be aware they have a selection of it. I mention it as I don't believe it was listed on the menu. They also have wine. As for food, the better question is what didn't we have. We started off with croquetas and chicken empanadas. The croquetas were sheer perfection given that they didn't make me horribly miss Miami. The empanadas though? They were tasty, but they were a bit dry. I'd recommend cooking the chicken in them less and having a sauce to boot. Our main dishes were pork chunks and breaded steak. My companion had his pork and he inhaled it. The moro rice that came with it was good, too, but the French fries, he said, needed work. As for my breaded steak - I got it with rice and fried yuca. The yuca came with a sauce, which may or may not have been the same one we got for the croquetas, and this was out of this world. The even better part? The portion was massive and I got three meals out of it. The service, too, was spectacular. Maria attended us and we even got to talk about recipes. She wants to learn to make picadillo, and well, I'm hoping to return soon to ask her if she finally made it.

I've been here a few times and I love the consistency. The customer service is awesome. The staff are polite and accommodating. The food is the best part. The flavors and the smells just screams authentic. If you are a fan of Cuban food I recommend this; it's a change from the chain restaurants that we also enjoy. Also, the coffee is delicious!