Havana Central Times Square

4.4

8352 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 69 times today

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Havana Central Times Square is the best Cuban restaurant and rum bar in New York City. We serve an assortment of delicious Cuban food for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Every week, immerse yourself in our live Latin music on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm, Fridays from 7pm-10pm, and Sundays from 5pm-8pm. Havana Central is not just about great food; we also offer Happy Hour Specials, off-site catering, and host special events to cater to all your needs.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 398-7440
Website
https://www.havanacentral.com/location/times-square/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles & Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
Private party facilities
Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
Private party contact
Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447

Location
151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
Between 6th & 7th
Parking details
Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area: 145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave 25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave 148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
Public transit
N,R,W trains at 49th St B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7 trains at Time Square
Entertainment
Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Happiest Hours
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:45 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Step inside for NYC's most energetic Latin Happy Hour! Offered Monday - Friday from 3pm - 7pm, Havana Central features drink specials restaurant wide like $8 Classic Mojitos, $10 Espresso Martinis and $6 Beers (and more). Exclusive to the bar area is our Bar Bites menu including 1/2 Price Empanadas, $9.95 Slider Trios, Fried Calamari, Tacos and more!

Popular dishes

Cuban Appetizer Sampler$23.95
Empanadas (2), chicharrones de pollo, masitas, maduros & tostones. Served with chimichurri
Empanadas$12.95
Our famous empanadas filled with your choice of: beef picadillo, 3-cheese (vegetarian), chicken sofrito, shrimp sofrito, ropa vieja
Caribbean Wings$13.00
Jerk smothered chicken wings, served with blue cheese
Masitas de Cerdo$9.95
Crispy Fried Pork. Fried marinated pieces of pork, with cebolitas, tostones & chimichurri
Chicharrones de Pollo$13.95
A bucket of fried chicken thigh pieces (on-the-bone), tossed in our garlic mojo & lime, served with Havana Central's guava-bbq sauce and our special hot sauce
Classic Chips & Guac$9.95
Avocado with diced tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with our homemade yellow-corn tortilla chips
Mazorca Estilo Havana$7.95
Havana Street Corn. Zesty corn-on-the-cob with latin cheeses & cuban spices

Soup & Salads

Asopao de Pollo$10.00
Soupy Chicken & Rice. A classic hearty Cuban chicken soup with white rice & garden vegetables
Ensalada de la Casa$7.95
Havana House Salad. Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion & Cuban croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Ensalada de Aguacate$9.95
Avocado Salad. Avocado over mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives & red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
Ensalada de Pollo Asado$18.95
Grilled Chicken Salad. Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, black beans & corn, citrus coconut vinaigrette
Salmón en Salsa de Mango$23.50
Mango Salmon Salad. Grilled salmon with a mango glaze served with mango salsita, mixed greens, tomatoes, Spanish olives, red onion and balsamic vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Served with choice of: sweet potato fries, potato wedges, side salad or rice & black beans

Sandwich Cubano Clásico$15.95
Cuban Sandwich. Smoked ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles & mustard, pressed on Cuban bread
- Sweet Potato Fries
- French Fries
- Side Salad
- Yellow Rice & Black Beans
- White Rice & Black Beans
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00
Sándwich de Pollo Extraordinario$16.95
"Extraordinary Chicken Sandwich". Grilled chicken breast, Swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato & savory mayo
- Sweet Potato Fries
- French Fries
- Side Salad
- Yellow Rice & Black Beans
- White Rice & Black Beans
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00
Our Amazing Frita Burger$18.95
A juicy thick beef & chorizo burger is topped with 3-cheeses, lettuce, pickles & tomato-mayo sauce, fried potato sticks on a toasted brioche bun. Served with tomato & onion
- Sweet Potato Fries
- French Fries
- Side Salad
- Yellow Rice & Black Beans
- White Rice & Black Beans
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00

Classic Cuban Entrees

All Entrees served with choice of (2): White or Yellow Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad. Dishes denoted with (*) served with choice of (1): Black Beans or Side Salad

Guava Glazed Ribs$24.95
A half-rack of our sweet & tangy guava glazed St. Louis style ribs, served with mango salsita on top.
Ropa Vieja$27.95
A classic Cuban dish! Braised shredded beef, peppers & onions
Churrasco a la Parrilla$32.95
Grilled center-cut skirt-steak, served with crispy onions, mango salsita & chimichurri sauce
Pernil Asado$19.95
Succulent slow-roasted pork topped with pickled onions & lime
Salmón con Mango$24.95
Grilled Atlantic salmon with mango glaze &mango salsita.
Vaca Frita*$28.95
Marinated steak sautéed until crispy with lime, Cubanelle peppers, garlic & onions. Served with cilantro rice & a fried egg (al Caballo)
- Black Beans
- Side Salad
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$3.00
- French Fries$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00
Pollo al Ajillo$21.95
Chicken breasts sautéed in garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil & white wine
Arroz con Pollo*$19.95
A classic Cuban dish of boneless, skinless chicken cooked in savory saffron rice with onions, peas and pimentos
- Black Beans
- Side Salad
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$3.00
- French Fries$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00
Camarones al Ajillo$21.95
Sautéed in garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil & white wine
Arroz con Camarones*$21.95
Shrimp in savory saffron rice with onions, peas & pimentos
- Black Beans
- Side Salad
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$3.00
- French Fries$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00
Pimientos Rellenos*$18.95
Bell peppers with rice, chickpeas & vegetables & melted Manchego
- Black Beans
- Side Salad
- Maduros$3.00
- Tostones$3.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$3.00
- French Fries$3.00
- Broccoli al Ajillo$3.00
- Kale al Ajillo$3.00

Cuban Combo Plates

Served with choice of (2): White or Yellow Rice, Black Beans or Side Salad

Mar y Tierra$39.95
Grilled skirt steak, served with chimichurri & shrimp in garlic sauce
Salmon y Camarones$31.95
Grilled salmon & shrimp in garlic sauce, with tostones
Grande Vegetarian Platter$21.95
Stuffed Pepper (1), Havana Street Corn, Garlic Broccoli, Maduros & Tostones with chimichurri
Ribs & Wings$24.95
Four Guava Glazed Ribs with mango salsita & four Caribbean Chicken Wings.
Tour of Havana$29.95
Pernil, Ropa Vieja & Chicharrones de Pollo

Sides

Tostones$7.00
Fried Green Plantains
Maduros$7.00
Sweet Plantains
Batatas Fritas$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries
Papa Fritas$7.00
French Fries
Brocoli al Ajillo$7.00
Garlic Broccoli
Kale al Ajillo$7.00
Garlic Kale
Mashed Yucca$7.00

Dessert

Flan$8.00
Cuban Vanilla Custard. Classic, rich, vanilla bean custard dessert with caramel topping
Churros$8.00
Latin Donut Sticks. Traditional Latin donut sticks with dulce de leche & chocolate sauce
Tres Leches$11.00
Three Milk Cake. Three types of milk infused in a smooth & creamy Cuban cake
Trio de Postres$21.00
A tower of our favorite desserts: flan, churros and tres leches

Seltzerita

Soft Drinks & Shakes

Batidos$6.50
A blended Latin "smoothie" made with water or milk (+$1), tropical fruit & ice. Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava or Blackberry
Fresh Muddled Lemonade$5.00
Each lemonade made fresh to order! Add Tropical Flavor: Passion Fruit, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango, Guava, Blackberry
- Glass$5.00
- Pitcher$22.95
Latin Sodas$3.50
Materva, Jupina, Ironbeer (+$1)

What 8,352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Havana Central Times Square offers a lively atmosphere with "delicious food" and "attentive service." It's an ideal spot for pre-theater dining, featuring authentic Cuban cuisine and vibrant live music. While noise levels can be high, the "friendly staff" and "great vibe" make it a memorable dining experience.

8,352 Reviews

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Danni
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious as always. The service was fast. It’s a little loud but it’s part of the overall experience.
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Joseph
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, just wish it wasn’t so tight. Crash elbows with the table next to you
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Lisa
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and lively fun atmosphere ! Enjoyed it very much!
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MillieT
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have been there before and I am a recurring customer at the one in Westbury. I was disappointed with the food distribution. We ordered appetizers and drinks then ordered the entrees not 5 minutes after receiving our appetizers the food came out giving us no time to make space for our food meanwhile not finished with the apps we scrambled and turned the table. Also, our steaks were to over cooked for medium well though our waitress was good the food experience was not. You need to give your customers time to finish before bringing out the orders.
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Kendell
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience was amazing, all of my friends, including myself, enjoyed the food, the presentation of the plates, and how well everything was made. The only thing was that the nachos were very salty, other than that, we had no issues.
Havana Central Times SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Kendell! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had an amazing experience. It's great to know that you enjoyed our food, presentation of plates, and well-made dishes. We appreciate your feedback on the nachos and will take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and vibe. Food was delicious.
Havana Central Times SquareResponded 5 days ago
Hello, thank you so much for your kind words and perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and vibe at Havana Central. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
San Joaquin1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Server was very helpful. Place has a good vibe. Food was favorable as expected. The only complaint was that the chicken was overcooked.
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Megan
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It's in a great location near Times Square. The restaurant has a nice layout and has a great vibe. The drinks are outstanding. I ordered an appetizer (which I never received) and a main course (Vaca Frita). My meal was okay. The meat was dry and lacked any flavor and the fried egg over the rice was like rubber. Not great. Our sides: maduros and tostones were great. The tres leches desert was delicious.
Havana Central Times SquareResponded 5 days ago
Megan, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the location, our layout, and our vibe. We apologize for the issues with your meal, and we appreciate your positive comments on our sides and dessert. We're always looking to improve and your input helps us do that. We hope to serve you better in the future.
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Elizabeth VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Anthony was the best server! He made our aunt’s birthday so special! All that was missing was the live music on a Saturday night.
Havana Central Times SquareResponded 5 days ago
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Havana Central, especially our team's special effort to make your aunt's birthday special. We're looking forward to serving you again on your next visit.
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craig VIP
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The drinks are good and the ambience is good and the service was very good and the waiters were very attentive, but the food was mediocre at best. Very disappointed with the quality of the food and the flavor. It seems like they were just kind of mailing it in with the food. I was looking forward to this, but I was quite disappointed honestly.
Havana Central Times SquareResponded 5 days ago
Hi Craig, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our drinks, ambiance, and service. We take pride in our culinary offerings and we're disappointed that we fell short this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you.
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Havana Central Times Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Havana Central Times Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 398-7440.

Havana Central Times Square is rated 4.4 stars by 8352 OpenTable diners.

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Mar 14, 2025

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