Havana Kitchen - Temecula (CA)

5 /5 Anna Liza: We’re back at Havana Kitchen in Temecula, and honestly, it feels so good to be here again. After a recent trip to Miami, we drove around for hours looking for a Cuban restaurant that serves breakfast—including empanadas—and couldn’t find a single place in Miami nor the surrounding area ! You drove around for a couple hours at least ! Can you believe that? It made us appreciate Havana Kitchen even more, so now we tell everyone: this is hands down the best Cuban spot in the world. This time, we had their fresh potato balls, which were prepped just yesterday, and of course, their incredible ropa vieja. It’s my favorite, and they make it even better as a breakfast dish by simply adding an egg on top. Pure perfection. And their café con leche? It’s unbeatable—sweet, warm, and so comforting. I’d take it over Better Buzz (the coffee shop down the street) any day. Their drinks are great, but Havana Kitchen’s café con leche is on another level. We also grabbed a Chicken Cilantro Empanada Kids Meal to-go because it’s our firstborn’s favorite, and honestly, it’s so good I might get one for myself next time. I’m just so thankful to have such an incredible Cuban restaurant so close to home. Havana Kitchen really is the best!

4 /5 Azhar K.: Had the Cafe Latte. In terms of taste, I didnt think there was much of a difference from this Cuban Latte from regular Lattes? Maybe just the use of sweet condensed milk? Overall, it was good to okay, with not much distinction.

5 /5 Gloria v: Great spot for Cuban food! This is the third Cuban restaurant Ive tried, and its definitely been the best so far. The flavors were bold and authentic, and everything tasted freshly made with high-quality ingredients. There’s plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which is a nice plus. If I had to point out a downside, it would be the ordering process—you order at the counter, and while the food menu is easy to find, the coffee menu is only available at the counter itself, which can get crowded. Overall, highly recommend this place if you’re craving flavorful, well-prepared Cuban food!