Habana Cuba

4 (311)

$31 to $50

Cuban

238 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126

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About this restaurant

Located in San Jose, California, Habana Cuba serves authentic Cuban cuisine. The d�cor is colorful and the ambiance is festive, with lively salsa music. Each dish is made to order, and Habana Cuba offers catering and banquet services for special events. With two dining levels, two private dining rooms and an outdoor patio, there is plenty of seating for a large parties. The outdoor patio is also dog-friendly. The menu at Habana Cuba features paellas, seafood, pork, beef and chicken, as well as numerous vegetarian and gluten-free options. Select from popular items like the tamal Cubano con pollo, which features a Cuban corn tomale topped with chicken, and the arroz con camarones, which has prawns prepared in saffron rice with tomato sauce, onions and green olives.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cuban, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch- Tuesday - Friday 11 - 2pm Dinner- Tuesday - Sunday 5 - PM Closed Mondays.
Website
http://www.998cuba.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jennifer Echeverri
Catering
Habana Cuba has a catering menu available with a delivery minimum (the catering is not full service).
Private party facilities
For that special occasion, Habana Cuba is the place to be. Our service, food, and ambiance are the perfect receipt for any memorable event. Our restaurant can accommodate up to 70 guests for sit-down dining and up to 100 guests for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres only.

Location
238 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
San Carlos & Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ceviche- GF$13.00
prawns marinated in our cucumber and mango salsa. served with tostones.
Camarones Al Ajillo -Market Only GF$13.00
prawns sauteed in a white wine garlic sauce with green olives and parsley.
Masitas De Puerco- GF$9.00
marinated chunks of pork.
Papas Rellenas$7.00
Fred picadillo stuffed potato balls.
Tamal Cubano- GF$9.00
cuban corn tamale topped with your choice of ropa vieja, lechon or sofrito (GF-VEGAN- VEGETARIAN). ** we know have fricase de pollo (chicken stew)
Tostones- GF$7.00
fried crispy green plantains served with garlic dipping sauce.
Yuca Frita Con Mojo De Ajo-GF$7.00
fried yucca served with garlic dipping sauce.
Bocaditos$9.00
cuban sandwich cut into fours-slow roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard on french bread.
Cubano Sampler- GF$15.00
Combination of papas rellenas, yuca frita, masitas, and tostones. Served with our fresh garlic dipping sauce.
Beef Empanadas$8.00
Picadillo with raisins, peppers and olives.

Sandwiches

served with your choice of one: sweet plantains, black beans, white rice, garden salad w/vinaigrette(+2), tostones(+2), yuca frita(+2), gandules(+2), or moros (+2) *** NOT GLUTEN-FREE****

Sandwich Cubano$13.00
our traditional roasted pork, ham, swiss cheese, mustard and pickles grilled and pressed.
Sandwich De Pollo$13.00
grilled boneless chicken breast marintated in garlic and topped with grilled onions.
Pan Con Lechon$13.00
marinated slow roasted pork.
The "Alice" Cubano$16.00
0ur classic cubano topped with grilled chicken- jersey style!

Entrees - Carnes / Meat

served with your choice of 3: sweet plantains, black beans, white rice, garden salad w/vinaigrette(+2), tostones(+2), yuca frita(+2), gandules(+2), or moros (+2) All items are GLUTEN-FREE

Lechon A La Cubana-GF$15.00
our traditional cuban dish! slow roasted pork marinated in cuban herbs and citrus juices.
Tamal Cubano Con Puerco- GF$16.00
cuban corn tamale topped with roasted pork.
Ropa Vieja-GF$15.00
shredded beef stewed in a tomato sauce with green bell peppers, onions and cuban herbs.
Masitas De Puerco- GF$15.00
marinated morsels of pork.
Tamal Cubano Con Carne-GF$16.00
cuban corn tamale topped with shredded beef.
Oxtail-GF$15.00
braised in a garlic, tomato base with a hint of red wine and pepper.
Vaca Frita-GF$15.00
Shredded beef soaked in garlic, olive oil and lemon and fried on the grill. Topped with grilled onions.
Carne con Papas-GF$16.00
Chunks of beef sautéed in our herbal tomato base with olives and potatoes.
Surtido- GF$25.00
A combination of your favorites! Choose 3 entrees- Lechon, Ropa Vieja, Pechuga de Pollo, Fricase de Pollo, Tamal Sofrito and Vaca Frita (+2).

Entrees - Pollo / Chicken

served with your choice of 3: sweet plantains, black beans, white rice, garden salad w/vinaigrette(+2), tostones(+2), yuca frita(+2), gandules(+2), or moros (+2) All items are GLUTEN-FREE

Pechuga De Pollo A La Plancha- GF$15.00
grilled boneless chicken breast marinated in fresh garlic and olive oil. topped with grilled onions.
Pechuga Emapanizada$17.00
breaded chicken breast marinated in fresh garlic/olive oil and fried to perfection! NOT gluten-free.
Tamal con Fricase- GF$16.00
cuban corn tamal topped with fricase de pollo (chicken stew)
Fricase de Pollo-GF$16.00
Chicken stewed in an herbal tomato base with olives and potatoes.

Entrees - Mariscos / Seafood-(MARKET ONLY)

served with your choice of 3: sweet plantains, black beans, white rice, garden salad w/vinaigrette(+2), tostones(+2), yuca frita(+2), gandules(+2), or moros (+2) . All items are GLUTEN-FREE

Camarones Al Ajillo- Market only- GF$17.00
prawns sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce with green olives.
Enchilado De Camarones- Market only- GF$17.00
prawns sautéed in a light tomato sauce with green bell peppers, onions and green olives.
Cuban Seafood Paella- GF$32.00
AVAILABLE ONLY FRIDAY AFTER 5PM-SUNDAY 6PM. DO NOT ORDER OUT OF THIS TIME FRAME. WE WILL NOT SERVE. LIMITED TIME Saffron rice cooked in a tomato base with Chilean sea bass, crab claws, shrimp, clams and lobster. Served with sweet plantains. No substitutions.

Entrees - Vegetariano / Vegetarian

served with your choice of 3: sweet plantains, black beans, white rice, garden salad w/vinaigrette(+2), tostones(+2), yuca frita(+2), gandules(+2), or moros (+2) . All items are GLUTEN-FREE

Tamal Vegetariano- GF$16.00
cuban corn tamal topped with sofrito
Veggie Platter- GF$14.00
served with sofrito-saute of onions, green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic and cuban herbs.
Omelet Español- GF$15.00
egg omelet fried with plantains. served with tomatoes.

Acompañamietos / Sides

Arroz Blanco- GF
white rice.
- Full Orders$6.00
- Half Order$4.00
Platanos Maduros- GF
sweet plantains.
- Full Orders$6.00
- Half Orders$4.00
Frijoles Negros- GF
black beans.
- Full Orders$6.00
- Half Orders$4.00
Moros- Cuban Rice- GF
Black beans and rice
- Full Order$6.00
- Half Order$4.00
Gandules- GF
Green pigeon peas with saffron rice
- Full Order$6.00
- Half Order$4.00
Mixed Salad-GF$5.00
spring mix with tomatoes and carrots. served with vinaigrette.

Bebidas Importadas / Imported Soft Drinks

*not always available. Call ahead.

Iron Beer, Cuba$3.00
Jupiña, South America$3.00
Malta, Cuba$4.00
Manzana- Colombia$3.00
Coke$3.00
Sparkling Water$4.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Bottled Water$2.00
Materva$4.00
Guarana- Brazil$4.00

Jugos / Juices

SEASONAL$4.00
Mango, guava, blackberry and passion fruit. Please call for availability.

Desserts

limited quantity

Flan$5.00
traditional cuban custard
Arroz con Leche$4.00
cuban rice pudding

Reviews

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4.0

(311)

4.1Food
4.2Service
3.7Ambience

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311 Reviews

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Sela
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and ample. Decor was tasteful and fitting. Parking was a breeze. They even took a 5 year old gift card. But what stood out most was our server. She couldn't have been more gregarious and her recommendations were spot on! Definitely made the experience that much better.
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Birthday
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for the first time to celebrate my father's 83rd birthday. We are Cuban and have had real bad experiences at other Cuban restaurants in the past. My father and I were more than pleased with the outstanding friendly service and we loved the food. I really appreciated how they wrote "Happy Birthday" in Spanish and wrote his age on the platter with his birthday dessert. Very nice touch. I would definitely recommend the Lechon and substitute the white rice with Congri - Awesome!!!
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Raeleen
San Francisco14 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter was very knowledgable! The food was Amazing!
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MrsSun Gold
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious!! Our party had 2 pork dishes and a prawn dish similar to risotto. The service was excellent! Diana (sp?) was our server. She was friendly, professional, funny, courteous, and attentive. I asked her for a pork dish recommendation, and her choice hit the mark.
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busybev Gold
San Francisco99 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 8, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I have eaten here many times over many, many years. The food and the service have been consistently good so I always know I'm going to have a great time. Have introduced the restaurant too many friends who never knew about it. Now they call it their go to place also.
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amalie Gold
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service is always very good, and the environment is relaxed and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on September 30, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious, authentic Cuban food. Sangria is homemade and wonderful, both red and white. Our server was outstanding! Will definitely come back to try more dishes. Definite thumbs up!
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Eddie
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 16, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The young lady hosting greeted us with a big smile as usual. The servers are attentive without hovering. And the food is always so well prepared. I'm always asked what my favorite dish is ... and to tell you the truth, I have enjoyed everything I've had there.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver1 review
4.0
Dined on September 14, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and authentic cuban. Service was prompt and courteous. All of the staff makes you feel welcome.
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Thorrsson
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great decor, amazing music and really good Cuban food.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cuban, Caribbean, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch- Tuesday - Friday 11 - 2pm Dinner- Tuesday - Sunday 5 - PM Closed Mondays.
Website
http://www.998cuba.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jennifer Echeverri
Catering
Habana Cuba has a catering menu available with a delivery minimum (the catering is not full service).
Private party facilities
For that special occasion, Habana Cuba is the place to be. Our service, food, and ambiance are the perfect receipt for any memorable event. Our restaurant can accommodate up to 70 guests for sit-down dining and up to 100 guests for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres only.

Location
238 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
San Carlos & Park
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Small plates/Appetizers

Ceviche- GF$13.00

Camarones Al Ajillo -Market Only GF$13.00

Masitas De Puerco- GF$9.00

Papas Rellenas$7.00

Tamal Cubano- GF$9.00

Tostones- GF$7.00

Yuca Frita Con Mojo De Ajo-GF$7.00

Bocaditos$9.00

Cubano Sampler- GF$15.00

Beef Empanadas$8.00

Sandwiches

Sandwich Cubano$13.00

Sandwich De Pollo$13.00

Pan Con Lechon$13.00

The "Alice" Cubano$16.00

Entrees - Carnes / Meat

Lechon A La Cubana-GF$15.00

Tamal Cubano Con Puerco- GF$16.00

Ropa Vieja-GF$15.00

Masitas De Puerco- GF$15.00

Tamal Cubano Con Carne-GF$16.00

Oxtail-GF$15.00

Vaca Frita-GF$15.00

Carne con Papas-GF$16.00

Surtido- GF$25.00

Entrees - Pollo / Chicken

Pechuga De Pollo A La Plancha- GF$15.00

Pechuga Emapanizada$17.00

Tamal con Fricase- GF$16.00

Fricase de Pollo-GF$16.00

Entrees - Mariscos / Seafood-(MARKET ONLY)

Camarones Al Ajillo- Market only- GF$17.00

Enchilado De Camarones- Market only- GF$17.00

Cuban Seafood Paella- GF$32.00

Entrees - Vegetariano / Vegetarian

Tamal Vegetariano- GF$16.00

Veggie Platter- GF$14.00

Omelet Español- GF$15.00

Acompañamietos / Sides

Arroz Blanco- GF

Platanos Maduros- GF

Frijoles Negros- GF

Moros- Cuban Rice- GF

Gandules- GF

Mixed Salad-GF$5.00

Bebidas Importadas / Imported Soft Drinks

Iron Beer, Cuba$3.00

Jupiña, South America$3.00

Malta, Cuba$4.00

Manzana- Colombia$3.00

Coke$3.00

Sparkling Water$4.00

Diet Coke$3.00

Bottled Water$2.00

Materva$4.00

Guarana- Brazil$4.00

Jugos / Juices

SEASONAL$4.00

Desserts

Flan$5.00

Arroz con Leche$4.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable