Havana 1920 brings Hemingway’s Cuba to life with authentic Cuban dishes, drinks ambiance. Located at 548 5th Ave. just south of Market Street in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, the Havana 1920 restaurant is open daily from 4:30pm to close; our Café opens at 8am daily, serving coffee, bites and sandwiches.
Cuban classics & rum-based cocktails offered in a warm, wood- & brick-lined space with live music.
Justin Hockemeyer
Had a fantastic evening at Havana 1920. We happened to arrive during happy hour so the mojitos and daiquiris we 1/2 off. The drinks were great but our favorite was the Passionfruit daiquiri. We both had the Lechón Asado and loved every bite. Our server Morgan was awesome and gave great recommendations. Will certainly come back when we’re in town!
… moreDavid Nagy
Fantastic authentic Cuban food and ambiance, along with excellent service. Free crispy and tasty plantain chips with two salsas to start. The Cubano sandwich is an excellent example of the classic, especially the delicious, perfectly seasoned pork. It’s served with a few perfectly fried fat plaintain fries. The Camarones Al Ajillo appetizer was among the best appetizers I’ve had with succulent shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic in a white wine, capers, and lemon juice sauce. It’s topped with hot red chile peppers that seep a subtle heat into the sauce when it’s cooked. Toasted Cuban bread is included. I could make a meal of just this dish.
… moreF Bressler
Super fun place!! A short walk from the convention center, it was perfect for a late lunch! I came during happy hour as well so was delightfully surprised with the great prices. I had the picadillo papa relleno and it was fantastic! The picadillo was super flavorful. The server was super nice and attentive. I also had the cuban sandwich which was great as well. Overall, a great experience and I am so sad I’m not in the area to try more on their menu!
… moreWilliam Hallman
Came in for a late lunch, pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves, sat by a window upstairs. Tanya was friendly and attentive, able to give good recommendations. Food came out hot, delicious, cooked properly. We came on a Tuesday so the empanadas were 2 for 1 which was perfect. We had the croqueta de pollo and the croqueta de jamón y queso along with the la Cubanita and de carne empanadas. So a total of 4 empanadas and 4 croquetas were enough to fill the both of us so we’ll have to save the $94 filete tomahawk for another visit. We look forward to the yucca fries too, and I think they do live music some nights which always sounds fun when we’re walking by.
… moreAshley Dunn
Havana is a gem! You can expect delicious Cuban food in a charmingly authentic and cozy setting often with live music and an extensive rum list.
My go-to dishes are the Empanadas de Carne and the Camarones Al Ajillos with a Mojito or Mexican coke as pictured.
A corky and unexpected twist is the trip downstairs to the restroom, which leads you down a connected path through a vibrant club next door named El Chingon.
Every visit to Havana whether with my kids, friends I’ve entertained or to enjoy a solo date has been a welcomed adventure.
Highly recommend
… moreDavid Spiewak
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp, Havana 1920 is such a great Cuban restaurant/bar. Food was tasty, service was above and beyond with some great conversations with our server and the people watching is totally top notch! We were there Thursday around 2:30 and all their sandwiches were 1/2 off! And they were delicious!
… moreMichael C. Delapena
As a Cuban American, I know authentic Cuban food when I see (and eat) it. I stopped in for dinner with a couple of friends and the atmosphere is super Cuban, from the decor to the music. We tried the Cuban sandwich and it was just as good as you’ll get in Miami. The empanadas and croquetas were amazing. The tostones were slightly over cooked but still good. Our server was great and the prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend if you are a fan of great Cuban food.
… moreChuck PVPI
We had originally booked well in advance another spot, “Rustic Root” for a business dinner, but after a long wait for our table and service there, we left early and walked across the street to Havana–and what a great decision! From the moment we arrived, the staff was attentive and welcoming. Service was prompt, professional, and friendly, which made a big difference after our earlier experience. The food was excellent, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I recommend the Cubana sandwich or the Lechon Rolled Tacos, either paired with their house Mojito was the topper. On top of that, the atmosphere was comfortable enough for conversation, making it perfect for our meeting. We’ll definitely be returning and recommending Havana for both business and personal dining.
… moreSita Severson
I was excited to take our daughter here for her 23rd bday. She loves interesting food a cultures. My husband and I are vegetarian so we wanted a place that we could all have fun.
This place did not disappoint! The waiter was great. Food ssooooo good!! Super fun atmosphere, too. I highly recommend this place.
… moreDaniel Keleher
Amazing all the way around! Food was excellent, staff and service was excellent and the entertainment that night was awesome. We went back the next night to try more things! Cannot recommend highly enough!
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