Cafe Havana - Niles

We really liked the true mexican feeling here. The music was a little bit loud but this was good to get the mexican vibe. Also the food was quiet amazing. We also were surprised by there dessert which was really yummy too. Hope we can come back here soon, even it is not so cheap for me.

Whenever I'm in the area say before lunch time and I get hungry, this is my place to be. Selection may not be much but the quality of their food is more than enough for me especially their Lechon Cubano. I usually have two rounds of it until I get really stuffed. XD

The LJC Festival of Flavors is a tribute to LJC’s passion for good food. The festival features the new creations of LJC Chefs, keeping in mind how Larry would have appreciated these dishes according to the LJC brands they were created for. Pork Chops Café Havana. Served with sautéed black beans, buttered quinoa, and mango relish. Flores De Guyava. Stewed guavas with cream cheese on a bed of rich guava syrup.

Pork Chops Café Havana. Served with sautéed black beans, buttered quinoa, and mango relish. Flores De Guyava. Stewed guavas with cream cheese on a bed of rich guava syrup.

Cuba is known to be the land of mojo-marinated pork and guava sugar cookies. But more than offering a typical dish for family gatherings and friends, you will find a whole slew of other delicious Cuban dishes that bring havana to your palate. Cuban cuisine is a mix of Asian, Caribbean, Spanish, and African heritage. One would find garlic and onions as favorite flavorings in a Cuban kitchen. And at Cafe Havana, you are guaranteed to get these terrific treats to tempt your taste buds. Aside from garlic and onions, you'll find that white rice and black beans are staples in the Cuban kitchen. In fact, one of the classic sides has it. The famed Cuban black bean soup gets its flavor from onion, oregano, peppers, and garlic. Plantains are another Cuban staple. With a taste similar to a banana, plantains are often fried or stewed. Addition of plantains makes a dish taste sweet and tangy at the same time. I love the flavors packed in the Habanera beef! This classic Cuban cuisine original recipe comes with a power sauce that combines sour orange, tomato puree, garlic, cumin, olives, red pepper and raisins. Savoring the dish is like is Havana!What makes the Spareribs Habanera (P 605) from Cafe Havana is its guava sauce served on the side. Its fried potatoes make a perfect compliment. Cuba's major crop is sugar cane, and it figures in most desserts. It plays an up-front role in Cuban Flan, which is a rich custard with a caramelized sugar crust. And it makes the Guava Pie simply delicious!