One of Miami’s top Cuban restaurants has flamenco’d its way to Flamingo Las Vegas.
In a city short on Cuban cuisine and culture, Havana 1957 is bringing island vibes with food and tunes that celebrate the Caribbean nation. The 252-seat Las Vegas restaurant is the first Havana 1957 location outside of Miami, where it has five.
From breakfast bites to mojito nights, the menu is flush with the flavors of classic Cuban dishes. Signatures include Pollo Havana 1957 (a long-marinated, fall-off-the-bone roasted chicken), ropa vieja (braised flank steak) and, of course, a Cuban sandwich. Appetizers range from crispy croquettes and fried pork masitas served with plantains to a refreshing and slightly tangy tropical ceviche with mahi-mahi starring in the dish.
Those stepping into Havana 1957 to dine on Friday and Saturday nights (7:30–10:30pm) can grab a Cuba Libre or one of four tiki-style drinks and enjoy live music. Not only does the band pay tribute to the traditional sounds of 1950s Cuba and Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, but they do their own take on some recent pop classics.
Guests visiting the nearly 4,000-square-foot space can settle in and eat in the dining room around the stage centered in the room, get cozy in a corner booth or sit at the bar. There’s also a Cortadito Coffee House that serves Cuban coffee for those who need a caffeine fix.
Havana 1957 is open daily from 8am to midnight.