Havana Delights Cafe & Catering

Havana Delights, oh, what a delight! Stopped for lunch passing through town. I usually get Cuban food in South Florida, and I have to say the food and service here are excellent. They were able to answer my questions and make suggestions. I opted for the Cuban, but I'm definitely considering the Midnight next time. Also, I got 2 croquettes just to try. They were fried to a perfect crisp with good flavor and the right amount of salt (They have a croquette sandwich. Maybe I should get that next time). I also got a side of tostones (green plantain) and maduros (sweet plantain) because, well, I love them both. The green plantains were hot, crisp and salted just right. I recommend asking for a side of Mojo to dip the green plantain. The sweet plantain were just like I expected. With so much food, there was, of course, leftovers. The remaining half of the sandwich was still delicious, cold, several hours later.

Another delicious meal here My husband and I both had Spanish bean soup and he had to picadillo with rice and beans and I had the Miami Cuban. Everything is always so good here never had a bad meal. The food is delicious. The hospitality is 10 stars all across the board. can’t say
enough good things about This restaurant

Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Had the Chicken Breast. It came with grilled onions. It also came with yellow rice and black beans. Ordered Stuffed Potato on the side. Also ordered The Cuban sandwich for later. Everything was great. Not expensive.

The food was delicious. The chef (and owner) delivered my meal and said if it was too spicy he would prepare it again. He did! It was delicious! I ordered the shrimp and fish and my husband ordered the shredded pork. Both were delicious. The serving/cooking team made us feel very welcome (like family). I would recommend this restaurant!

I love this place. We have been eating here for years. Comfort food for sure. Service is always amazing, makes you feel like family 😊 We got the deviled crab, beef empanada, stuffed potatoes, The Miami Cuban, and a Homemade Croquette. Everything was delicious, but I definitely recommend the stuffed potatoes and the empanadas.

My husband and I ventured and found this lil hidden gem. I felt like I was eating at my mom's house. I had a delicious palomilla steak, white rice and black beans with a side of tostones and salad. My husband had the Miami sandwich (Cuban with chorizo sausage). Both meals were sooooo delicious and savory. Ended the meal with a steaming cortadito.
Our waitress was soooooo sweet and attentive.
Excellent experience!

This place is absolutely amazing. The owner was our server. She was very welcoming. Walked me through the menu. This was my first time trying cuban food. Everything we ate was fresh and full of flavor.

Wow!!! I used to live in Key West many years ago and my favorite food became Cuban food. My mom moved to Winterhaven and I came to visit, needing Cuban food. Omg, this Rooa Vieja and Palomilla Steak with Yellow Rice and Beans was amazing. Don’t get me started on the Fried Plantains and Yucca!! There will no visiting my mom without a trips to Havana Delights Cafe!!

What a great find in downtown Bartow! I had never been to a Cuban restaurant so we ordered a variety of foods and was pleased with everything! The food came out home and delicious. The owner, Christine, was so kind and helpful, we can wait to go back!

Awesome family environment. Food cooked to owner and Alfredo the owner is a respectable gentleman

This place is a must try for lunch. From the second you walk in you know your going to get some good food. The walls are decorated with cool stuff, the place is clean, and the atmosphere promises a good time. We came during a slow time and were taking care of immediately. The waiter was super friendly and cool. He cracked jokes and made great recommendations for food. The steak sandwich was amazing, the Yuka … not so much! Anyways, I plan on coming back!

Want good food that will wake up your taste buds? This is the place and not far off Hwy 17 on Main St downtown Bartow. We parked on the street. Hubby had Senor Sausage Sandwich aka chorizo! Bread was so fresh and chorizo was so flavorful. I had a Cuban. Version of tuna salad with cilantro, onion, tomato on Cuban bread - delicious!!! Highly recommend- everyone was so kind and helpful. Please give it a try.

This place was delicious! When the owner, who was also the one cooking, saw my daughter hadn't eaten much he asked if she was ok and if she didn't like her food. He said to her tell me what you like and I will make what ever your heart desires! She loved the food also they just gave so much she was full and it looked like she hadn't eaten much. I would definitely go back if ever in the area again.

It was my 1st time dining here and I will definitely come back again. I got the grilled chicken with sauteed onions, yellow rice with black beans. It was delicious and totally authentic ❤

Great friendly service and even better food. Seasoned perfectly and made fresh. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

I’ve been coming here for years. The food is always good and the owners are always kind! I no longer live in the area but every time I come to visit my hometown I try to come here as well. It’s my favorite restaurant in the county.

AMAZING!!!! Best cuban food I’ve had from a restaurant!!! The vaca frita ordered crispy with extra onions with black beans and rice is the way to go!!! Don’t forget the sweet plantains!And on top of the amazing food, the owners make you feel like family. Christine and Alfredo are top notch!!!! We make the 30 minute drive to come here!!! Worth it every time!!!

Cute little place in downtown Bartow. The people there are super nice, especially the older lady. Feels less like a restaurant and more like your best friend's mom cooking for you. I got the Chicken Salteado (pictured right), and my partner got the Ropa Veja (pictured left) and a chicken empanada. Super flavorful, the beef and chicken were so tender. I had to substitute vegetables for rice due to medical issues, and it's really nice to have a place treat it like food instead of an afterthought. Also, the cortadito makes life feel a lot better

Food was so good and tasty I forgot to take a picture. The Owner is amazing and very welcoming the decor also makes you feel like you're in Cuba/Miami if I had a complaint it would be that I cant experience this place for the first time ever again would not mind driving 40 minutes again for this

My brother decided to take me out to lunch in Bartow and we both like Cuban's and saw your restaurant and we had lunch. I had the black beans and yellow rice with shrimp. Now I'm a fan of black beans and yellow rice. My brother loved his Cuban to go after he had grilled chicken.
We will be back.