Havana 1957 — Restaurant in Paradise

Havana 1957, located inside the Flamingo Hotel in Vegas, is a vibrant addition to the Strip. Situated right across from the Flamingo’s Garden Exhibit, this newly opened restaurant offers an authentic Cuban atmosphere paired with excellent service and delicious food.

The establishment is spacious, featuring a central stage where live music adds to the lively ambiance. My party and I visited on a weekday for lunch, and we were seated immediately without a reservation. The service was exceptional, with the hostesses being particularly warm and charming. I was delighted to discover that much of the staff is Latin American, including one hostess from Cuba, whose accent gave away her origins. Speaking Spanish with her added to the authenticity of the experience, and learning that the staff comes from diverse Latin backgrounds made the visit even more special.

The décor captures the essence of old Havana with its beautiful booths, antique-style chairs and tables, and walls adorned with stunning palm tree wallpaper and vintage Cuban photographs. It truly feels like stepping into a piece of Cuba.

To start, I ordered a mango mojito, and it was mixed to perfection—easily one of the best I’ve had. The restaurant also features an attached café where you can enjoy traditional Cuban coffee, like cortadito, and pastries.

Now onto the food. The menu offers a blend of traditional Cuban dishes and creative fusion options. While tacos aren’t typically Cuban, I appreciated the variety. I ordered a salmon bowl with tostones and maduros on the side, and let me tell you, the salmon bowl was extraordinary. The salmon was seasoned to perfection, tender, and flavorful, served on a bed of quinoa with mango, bell peppers, and onions, all topped with a dressing that was absolutely divine.

The tostones were delicious, and while the maduros were slightly dry, they were still enjoyable. Overall, the meal was outstanding.

What made this experience truly memorable was the combination of excellent, authentic service and delicious food. Havana 1957 brings a vibrant and authentic taste of Cuban culture to Las Vegas, and I can’t...

Havana 1957 is a new eatery at the old dinner's/across from former buffet's location. We sat down at their first ever lunch service. Cuban inspired contemporary American cuisine. It's in soft open. Last night, 12/26, it was open for dinner as their first service. Ricky, our waiter, was very friendly and helpful. There's still lots of things they need to figure out like how to charge to the room? do they accept Cesar's Rewards? We previously lived in Miami and the Carribbean, so we expected some dishes to look and taste a particular way. Some dishes were excellent- empanadas. Some dishes were good but a little strange- like their ceviche which was good, but it had a strong taste of anaise, read licorice. The Orqestra dish came with rice and beans separately, but there was more beans than rice. Their yucca fries was tasty, but they were more like cubes or "hash". They had croquettes, which turned out to be a potato ball filled with ham paste. They were tasty but strange. Interesting note- they've got a small raised stage where they have a piano and drums. Ricky says entertainment should be scheduled for Fridays and Saturday nights.

Update: 12/28/2024 - Confirmed - they did have live entertainment to make did a fun Friday or Saturday night.

We had breakfast this time. Interesting menu- still contemporary American fare with a Cuban twist. We had the tres leches French toast Egg breakfast sandwich Breakfast burrito Omelet Fresh brewed Coffee Iced latte- very good. Berry smoothie - very thick, more like a puree. We added water to thin it down. We let our server know. They comped it, which was very nice of them, especially since I did drink it down. OJ to replace the smoothie.

They are still getting the hang of things, so be kind. All the staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We'll try it again on...

Ok ,so got off the plane in Vegas this was the first place I chose to eat , boy am I glad I did. It was a hot day and the AC was kickin very welcoming, the decor was off the chain had a nice Caribbean vibe , only thing missing where the elders playing Domino's.My wife and I Had the Cuban Sandwich and the empanada appetizer, our friend had eaten so she got the Chicken Croqutes . I lived in Puerto Rico so have had many Cuban sandwiches in my time there, ladies and gentlemen, this was the best I've ever eaten. The empanadas where unbelievable and I make them at home. I have to say if im being honest, these were better than mine. Our server Barndon, what do I say about this guy , I first noticed his "Art work" very cool btw. Don't have any but his was striking. He was FRINKIN AWESOME.Not only was he engaging but super informative , not only about the restaurant and the food but about Vegas in general and the Flamingo. We sat had a great meal with excellent cocktails and really good music in the back ground. Only wish we'd have gone on Fri or Sat night to see their live music. I must say from top to bottom this was the very best food and restaurant experience in our entire trip. Kenny Chesney was the only thing that kept it from being the best. Please if you are in Vegas and looking for a good meal at a super reasonable price , you will love this restaurant. When I asked to speak to the manager to share our experience she didn't come over like oh great here we go. She was cute and happy and very eager to share our concerns but we didn't have any. Just an overwhelming appreciation for the job her entire staff had done. Y'all im a food snob and to say this place was 5 outta 5 is saying a lot. Don't take my word for it try it yourself you'll be...