Havana Club Restaurant & Bar: Authentic Cuban Flavors in El Monte, CA

Do not be deceived by the outside appearance, this place surpassed my expectations. I’m Cuban so everywhere I go, I look for authentic food. Food was amazing, did not take long to prepare and the atmosphere was very good. The bathroom was clean and the staff were nice.

Cuban food at reasonable prices, the place looks nice and clean. I ordered several items from the well apportioned menu and I wasn’t too impressed. Food was well presented and prepared fresh but, I found some of the dishes didn’t taste as well as places in Miami, Florida. It could be that the cook wasn’t Cuban or maybe it wasn’t his good day. Overall good establishment.

The food was delicious, but the service could use some work. They are definitely missing out on not having live music. We will definitely eat here again. Delicious mojito! My husband loved the expresso and garbanzo bean soup.

Love this place when they get it right. They have one of the best black beans I've tasted. They are a little overpriced for the very small amount that they give. I felt like it was mostly juice from the beans. Their platanos are also really good when they are fresh. I've had to return the platanos a handful of times on different occasions because they were luke warm and hard, like they have been sitting out for a good while. It's gets a little annoying, especially if I get them to go only to find out halfway home that they are not freshly fried. As you can see in the photos, the difference on how they look when they are fresh, compared to when they are old and hard, like they have been sitting under a heat lamp for quite a while. Their bread tastes yummy. I can eat their whole basket if bread in one go. When I used to eat meat, this place was my favorite for the bistec empanizado. It comes with black beans and platanos. They bistec had fried onions on top. And their salsa is one of the best I'v had. Top 3. Although I do have a so-so annoying experience with them sometimes, this is one of the best tasting Cuban restaurants I've been to. That's why I keep coming back, hoping that my order will be good.

I love this place. Not only because the food is fire but because the service is always spot on regardless of who is your server. My favorite is the bistec empanizado with moros (I substitute the black beans and rice) and the food is pretty quick to arrive once ordered. I wish the bathroom was a little cleaner because I’m super picky about that but overall the quality and price is great

My friend took me here whilst we were driving from LA to Riverside. Everything was perfect, food was delicious and our server was the sweetest. As an English guy just here on holiday my first Cuban food experience was fantastic.

Foods are all good, beef tongue is amazing, Mojito is on the sweet side, green salsa are just right , over all its very good, will definitely come again.

We came here for a birthday party and it was a total hit. As soon as we were seated, the staff was super friendly and welcoming the whole time – they really helped make the celebration feel special. The atmosphere is perfect: vibrant, colorful, and lively with great music and decor that instantly puts you in a festive mood. The food was genuinely delicious. The beef empanadas were a standout – crispy, flaky, and packed with flavor. Everyone in our group raved about the Cuban coffee; several guests who know (and love) Cuban coffee said it was outstanding and some of the best they’ve ever had. The whole party enjoyed their meals and left happy and full. One small thing to know: they don’t split checks for large groups at the same table. We got lucky – our party was seated along one long bench that was technically three separate tables, so we were able to divide the bill into three without any trouble. If you’re coming with a big group, just plan ahead for payment. Other than that tiny note, everything was fantastic. Great service, tasty food, awesome vibes, and the birthday celebrant (and all of us) had an amazing time. We’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend Havana Club for your next group outing or celebration.