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Havana Central Times Square, New York, NY

Havana Central Times Square

4.4
4.4
8362 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Cross street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />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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Offers

  • Happiest Hours

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Fri - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:30 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!

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What 8,362 people are saying

Havana Central Times Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana Central Times Square offers "great food, fun ambiance," and "excellent service." The lively atmosphere is enhanced by "incredible live music" and "amazing mojitos." Many guests rave about the "delicious food" and "energetic music," making it a fantastic spot for celebrations or pre-theater dining. Highly recommended for a vibrant dining experience!

8,362 Reviews
  1. Edward VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was excellent, our server Ralpaela was outstanding and provided the best experience

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  2. Rebecca VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was kind, but got our order wrong, it took a while to come out and it was cold.

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  3. Patty

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance, great staff, loved the live music!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Patty! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and our live music. It's always wonderful to know that our staff's efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Havana Central Times Square soon!

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  4. Jenny

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok, came out very quickly. Service was good and also quick. Being so close to time square explains that sense of being rushed but I know we could have stayed longer if we wanted. Loved the free hat and desert that came with birthday celebrations.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jenny! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebrations at Havana Central. We apologize if the food was just ok for you. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience, and we're glad that our service met your expectations. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

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  5. Sonia

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for my birthday dinner after a show. I’ve been here before but was disappointed with the food last time I went. We both ordered the Cuban sandwich for our meal and empanadas as an appetizer. The empanadas were served within 10 minutes. Warm but not hot. The sandwiches came about 5 minutes after that. The sandwiches were hot and fries cold and stale. The waiter quickly changed them but they were blah. It was super loud but we expected that so not an issue. The best thing we had were the passion fruit mojitos. Last time I go there. Nothing impressive to go back for.

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  6. Sandra

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun ambience! Would definitely come back!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Sandra, thank you for joining us! We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  7. Scot VIP

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd visit was as good as the first! Tostones and Ropa Viejo were great.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Scot! We're thrilled to hear that your second visit to Havana Central was just as enjoyable as your first. It's great to know that you enjoyed our tostones and Ropa Viejo. We always strive to provide top-notch food and service, so your feedback is very encouraging to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Pilar VIP

    Washington DC88 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Having eaten Cuban food in Miami for many years I was sorely dissatisfied. I had roasted pork, supposedly the chef’s mother recipe and husband had the garlic chicken. Pork was ok at best, chicken was hard and flavorless. The dishes came with rice and black beans. The beans were excellent! Had also ordered ham croquettes - supposed to be made with potatoes and ham. Over fried and you could only taste potatoes. Aside from the beans, its location within a stone’s throw of Times Square. Totally crowded and very noisy. Server was pleasant and checked on us a couple of times. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback, Pilar. While we're happy to hear you enjoyed the black beans and appreciated the service, we're sorry the rest of your meal didn’t live up to expectations—especially given your familiarity with Cuban cuisine. We understand how disappointing that can be and appreciate you highlighting both the positives and areas where we can improve. Your comments will be shared with our kitchen team as we continue to refine our recipes and execution. Thank you again for visiting and for your honesty.

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  9. Lisa

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall the experience was good. The food was slightly bland though the presentation was nice. The service was great. The food was out in record time. I will add the temperature of the restaurant was very cold upon arrival. We did speak to the manager and he took care of it immediately.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Lisa! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and the overall experience at Havana Central. We appreciate your feedback about the food and the temperature. We'll certainly look into this for future improvements. We're always striving to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is invaluable. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Reshecia

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food served fast. Great mojitos. Great atmosphere.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 7 days ago
    Reshecia, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Havana Central! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food, mojitos, and the atmosphere. We always strive to provide fast, quality service and your feedback is truly encouraging. We hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

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 8362 OpenTable diners.

Havana Central Times Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Theater District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Havana Central Times Square

151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles &amp; 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
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