Havana Mania
Business Information
RestaurantsMasterCard
performance
Message from the Business
The best mojitos you've ever had anywhere are made the old fashioned Cuban way, from scratch using a secret mixology. A look at the full bar menu would make Papa Hemingway feel right at home, with every Caribbean libation avalilabe and expertly delivered. And then you get to the food, and we won't know till the island is one day liberated if there is any restaurant on the planet with finer Cuban food. if you're serious about savoring the most delicious tastes in life then your plans will have you coming back on Tuesday night for Pig Night when Havana Mania roasts a whole pig, Cuban style. No wonder Havana Mania fans saying, "Thank god it's Tuesday!"
Lunch, Dinner and Nightlife Served Daily!
provided by
CitySearch
Top Sentiments among Havana Mania Reviewers
Recommend Excellent Mojitos
Famous Havana Mania roasted pork
Good Sangria wine
Soft plantains
Good drinks
Good flavor Cons
Great shrimp dishes
Authentic cuban meal
Good Halibut
Good Great Cuban chicken
Customer Reviews (44 reviews)
MoFongo
on Citysearch Jul 18, 2009I came with a party of family and friends from the IE on a Saturday (07-17-09). Havana Mania was recommended by family. The place was empty. We were all excited to try the menu, being a group made up of Cubans, Puerto... (more)
MJ909
on Citysearch May 27, 2009What a wonderful Cuban restaurant! I was dragged out on a night when I wasn't really feeling it & ended up having a blast. Probably partly due to the fact that Havana Mania makes a delicious mojito - either way, great... (more)
tinva
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2009A top Cuban restaurant in Redondo Beach, this place is regularly packed during lunch and dinner. Havana Mania has become a highly popular Redondo Beach dining spot due to its amazing Cuban cuisine, fine cocktails... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2009We usually have lunch here with my co workers, everything on the menu is delicious, price is great! Service is very friendly. Definitely wou... (more)
restaurantegoer
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2009I live in the area and have visited Havana mania several times, I can honestly say that the taste of the food is not consitant. The only delicious entree I've had was the chicken with Mushrooms out of the classis Cuban... (more)
duddypants
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2008Very similar in menu to Versailles if you have ever been there. The food is well proportioned and moderately priced. I've been here several times and enjoy many plates. The classic arroz con pollo is one of my... (more)
redgeisha
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2008We have been going to Havana Mania for years now and I have to say, the service has been consistently FLAWED. We don't go there for their service but for their Cuban style Oxtail dish and maybe the appetizer sampler.... (more)
Perdedor
on Yahoo Jul 18, 2008i went there with high expectations of enjoying a cuban cuisine, however the 1 hr wait was rather dissapointing. to add insult, they took care of their reservations rather than someone who's been waiting for an hour,... (more)
caryaddi
on Citysearch May 11, 2008This place is the best, especially at happy hour when you can get a $3 really good mojito. The pork is amazing and any appetizer with yuca is delicious. The staff is personable and really fun and you can pretty much... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2008This is a cozy place staff is friendly and quick to serve. The food is good and fresh no matter what you order. Like mom's home cooking ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2008My family and I love this restaurant! Great fresh cuban food...I especially like the black beans and plantains.The service is great and twe ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2008Havana Mania is my favorite restaurant in the South Bay. This is a true Cuban restaurant, and if you are lucky, you might get to meet Luis,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2008This is a great Cuban restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. The food is very authentic and tasty. The prices are great and the service is ... (more)
osprey40
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2008Well, there were a lot of mixed comments in the previous reviews I read, but most said the food was good, the major problem was service. I went on a Wednesday at about 7:30PM.. The place still had a pretty good crowd, but... (more)
726
on Yahoo Dec 01, 2007A very delicate place to enjoy an authentic cuban meal. In comparison to other cuban places I have experienced, this restaurant offers all the delightful Cuban confections. However, situated in a shopping center,... (more)
jm12
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2007I gues everbody with an internet connection is a restaurant critic like this guy before me, this place is being around for over ten years, checkout their website www.havanamania and checkout all their reviews, I... (more)
justla
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2007Ok, whoever writes that they are Cuban and loves this place has obviously had one too many Mojitos before the food arrived. Granted the Mojitos are very good. What we had was so-so at best. The Papas Rellenos were... (more)
hidamari
on Citysearch Aug 18, 2007I can't comment on the food because we didn't stay long enough to eat. We went after reading some good reviews online. We were seated promptly (party of 2) outside on their indoor patio. We waited for 10 mins and no one... (more)
hanm
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2007When there on Saturday night very busy, we waited about 30 minutes for a table but it was worth the wait, we order some mojitos from the bar and listen to the music, they call our name and we sat down in a table for 6 under the... (more)
jjgm
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2007I read your response to my review, knowing you would LIE, so I decided to stop back and set the story straight. Your customer service is SO terrible that obviously you don't recall me coming up to YOU directly at the bar... (more)
xoplc
on Citysearch Mar 08, 2007A few weekends ago some friends of ours suggest we go to Havana Mania for dinner. We had 5 people in our party, 4 adults (1 woman 7 months pregnant and diabetic) and one 2 yr old child. We arrived at 9pm and were told there... (more)
ashley
on Yahoo Jan 13, 2007yummm yummm yummm: Me and my boyfriend eat here at thie time and love it! the atmosphere is wonderful it is cozy and perfect for a romantic dinner! the food is excellent and the service awesome to!... (more)
louu
on Citysearch Nov 25, 2006When to Havana Mania in Brea this is their second location, just as good as the one in Redondo Beach, same music, same happy hour, same mojitos and same Tuesday night Special "roast pork", great service and food, in my... (more)
gatorlui
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2006Good news is the food. Awesome food. We had cuban sandwich, roasted pork, tostones, rice and beans. All were awesome. I'm Latino and this was authentic. Bad news was the LA health inspection rating: C. The place... (more)
remythecat
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2006I love Havana Mania! I go there often and the food is fantastic. It is in a strip mall and hard to find but it is always packed so you know the food has to be good. As far as the bad review I read here there are suppose to be... (more)
Lidia
on Yahoo Oct 02, 2006Good Ole Homestyle Cuban Food: Going to this restaurant is like going home for me. The environement is great. It's a small restaurant which if fine with me because it's cozier and more family like. The waiters and... (more)
klmm
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2006When back on Monday Night for the Happy Hour and Live Music, the Mojitos are $3.00 and $3.50 and Appetizers about half price. We had a group of about 12 people and we sat by the music we ate and drink all night it was the best... (more)
rltickell
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2006Took myself and my children there last night ... food was very blan ... I tried the combo plate (Chicken / Pork and a Ham Fried thing) ... All the meat tasted the same ... except the ham fried thing which was not good at all... (more)
lin_lin
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2006The mojito happy hour here ROCKS!! Every Monday, happy hour is 4-10pm. There are $3 original mojitos that are the BEST!! The bar staff is attentive, the atmosphere is intimate, and the drinks and food really are the... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jun 01, 2006Went there two times, disappointed both times: The chicken dish is very salty. The portion is not worth $7.95 for the lunch time. The service is ok, but not great. The tip of 18% will be charged to the parties with 4 or... (more)
TAD
on Yahoo May 21, 2006Best Cuban Food I have tasted: This place has the best cuban food I have ever tasted. The ambiance is nice for dates or just hanging out with friends. The roasted pork is very tender and flavorful. The oxtail is also... (more)
noonblueapple
on Yahoo Apr 03, 2006Great Cuban chicken and plantains: Okay, its not as trendy as that Los Angeles institution but the chicken and rice is almost as good. Give it a shot. (more)
Nick
on Yahoo Mar 27, 2006Best Cuban in the Area: Don't let the fact that this is in a strip mall fool you, the ambiance inside is pleasurable and the food is great. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Mar 03, 2006I'd go there again!: The food was great! I think this is the best cuban food I've tasted in California. (more)
cajess
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2006My boyfriend had mentioned he wanted to go out for Cuban food- I found this website and decided to give HM a try. We ate there last night and couldn't be happier. Nice atmosphere- dimmed lighting/intimate even w/... (more)
kamador
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2005We went on a Friday night with a bunch of friends.... we had some of the best mojitos ever! The food was delicious! They also had live music which was great. The service and price were worth every penny. The only thing I... (more)
shonni83
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2005While on jury duty a couple of years ago, I met a woman who was married to a Cuban man. We talked, and shared our favorite restaurants. Hers was Havanamania. She raved about the food, so I had to see for myself what the hype... (more)
Julia Schmidt
on Yahoo Oct 03, 2005My new favorite place for date-night!: This is such a fun restaurant. It's not high-end, but it is pleasant experience and a fun way to try Cuban food. Everyone in my party was pleased with their food and we loved the... (more)
Ivet
on Yahoo Jul 15, 2005Loved their mojitos!: A friend took me to this restaurant. The food was average but their mojitos are to die for! I gotta go back to try their tuesday lechon mmm. (more)
flor a
on Yahoo Jun 29, 2005A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE: THIS WAS THE WORSE EXPERIENCE, ALL THE FOOD WAS COLD, OLD VERY BAD TASTE, THE WAITER TOOK FOREVER TO HELP US, BUT THE WORSE WAS THE FOOD. (more)