Taste Of Havana - Lenoir

Cool redesign of the old original building, friendly and efficient staff and AWESOME Cuban Sandwiches !!! Really Great black beans and rice and a doubleshot of Cuban coffee. Seriously, the best Cuban Sandwiches we've had in a long, long time. Do yourself a favor and stop in soon. Several outdoor tables which are dog friendly. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch

Very yummy food I recommend the Cuban Sandwich and maduros. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Churros, Classic Cuban Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich and Yuca Fries, Cuban Sandwich and Fries, Cuban Sandwich Smashed Plantains and Black Beans and Rice

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Classic Cuban Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich and Yuca Fries

Meh! I’m from Miami so this review is gonna hurt a little. Let’s get the positive out of the way. The restaurant is cute, clean and the balcony seating is a nice touch. They could definitely use another restroom, one bathroom for a restaurant is never a good idea. The young kids working the front of the house were friendly and did a great job. The menu is simple and the prices are ok, considering we’re not in Miami. I had the Vaca Frita which was extremely dry and lacking sazón! Same with the Masitas de Puerco, very dry and no flavor! I understand they probably have to tone down the seasoning to appeal to their local audience, but the cooks should definitely peek in the dining room and step it up when they see Latinos. Rice is one of the cheapest ingredients in any Latin or Caribbean restaurant, so you should never be stingy with rice. Especially when you have Latin customers! Those tiny little containers of rice aren’t even enough for a baby! And white rice and black beans need to be served separately. If I wanted them mixed together I would have ordered the Moro. I applaud the young lady who made our Cortadito, she did a good job, she put too much milk in it, so it became a pretty good Café con Leche! They’ll do fine in this area as locals don’t have anything to compare it to, but every once in awhile you’re gonna get some patrons who know what’s up . Parking: 2 hour free

Really good Cuban food. Good selection of food items and drinks. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Mango Cheesecake, Cuban Sandwich and Fries, Cuban Sandwich Smashed Plantains and Black Beans and Rice, Croquetas Preparada