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6245 E. Bell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254

480-991-1496

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Phoenix New Times
Recommended
BEST FLAN
Award Winner 2004

Cuisine(s): Caribbean, Central American, Cuban, Latin American, Spanish

Price: $$, $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Even Castro would endorse capitalism like this. Authentic comidas Cubanas like tostones, paella and arroz con pollo served in an attractive, intimate environment. The black bean soup is revolutionary. After 5 p.m., sip sherry and sample tapas upstairs in Arriba.

2004 | BEST FLAN

We have a dream, a dream that torments us nightly, and causes us to awaken in hunger. In this night vision, we are poised on a rafter in the America West Arena, overlooking a vast expanse of caramel-covered goo, an immense, yellow field of flan that calls out to us in that secret language of all flan lovers, beckoning for us to leap into the sweet, creamy custard below and become one with it. In a fit of suicidal madness, we jump, hitting the soft crème caramel with a plop and slowly... More »
2001 | Best Latin Bistro

Over there, it's pronounced "cuisine de Cooba." Over here, it's pronounced Havana Cafe. However you say it, Havana Cafe is tiny but classy, and the breadth of the menu is breathtaking. We find it hard to choose, so we love the combinacion de favoritas -- a mouth-watering platter of moros (white rice cooked with black beans), tamal Cubano (tamale of fresh ground corn, pork and sofrito seasoning), yucca frita (a fried, potatolike vegetable), platanos maduros fritos (fried ripe plantain), and... More »
2001 | Best Tapas Bar

We love the concept of tapas: little bites of exciting foods that give us a full spectrum of flavors without filling us up too much. Havana Patio Cafe takes tapas to the top, with a stunning selection of more than two dozen petite plates. Often, the merry place hosts tapas with Spanish wine tastings, too. And there's a daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., with half-price tapas and drink specials.These bites are bargain-priced already, most around $4. Which is good, because we order a lot:... More »

HAVANA WONDERFUL TIME

By Howard Seftel | Wed, December 09, 1992

Havana Patio Cafe, 6245 East Bell Road, Phoenix, 991-1496. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. In these politically correct times, everyone knows Columbus didn't discover the New World--he stumbled onto i... More »

Dinner Menu

Sopas - Soups

Cup $3.95
Bowl $5.95

Sopa De Pollo
home-style chicken soup with chunks of white meat chicken, vegetables and noodles, topped with cilantro.

Cup $3.50
Bowl $4.95

Potage De Frijoles Negros
a delicious vegetarian version of the traditional cuban black bean soup, topped with onions & cilantro

$6.50

Gazpacho
zesty cold tomato and vegetable soup served with diced cucumbers, sweet peppers and onions.

$7.95

Potage Del Caribe(seasonal
creamy caribbean chowder combining conch, shrimp, white fish, potatoes, fresh tomatoes and tidbits of salt pork.

Cup $5.50
Bowl $6.50

Caldo Gallego
a hearty white bean & smoked ham soup with potatoes, turnips and green kale. a specialty from the galicia region in northern spain.

Ensaladas - Salads

$7.50

Ensalada De Sevilla
bibb lettuce, orange slices, spanish onions and avocado with a citrus vinaigrette.

$7.50

Ensalada De Aguacate
wedges of avocado over bibb lettuce with pimientos and onions drizzled with spanish olive oil and fresh lime juice.

$7.50

Ensalada De Palmito
a mix of romaine, green leaf, spring mix and radicchio lettuces topped with heart of palm, cucumbers, pimientos and spanish onions and a creamy parsley garlic and lime dressing.

$5.95

Ensalada Mixta
romaine, green leaf, spring mix and radicchio lettuces, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sweet bell peppers served with our house spanish olive oil vinaigrette.

$4.25

Ensalada De Col
cuban cabbage salad prepared with a lime, garlic and cilantro vinaigrette.

Pescados Y Mariscos - Fish & Seafood Dishes

$24.95

Gambas Y Pollo
umbo shrimp and boneless breast of chicken in a lobster broth. a touch of unsweetened chocolate, crushed almonds and hazelnuts give this catalonian dish a unique and unforgettable flavor. served with white rice.

$29.95

Zarzuela De Mariscos
maine lobster, gulf shrimp, aqua little neck clams, green lip mussels, bay scallops, fresh fish and calamari in a spicy fresh tomato sauce. served with white rice.

$29.95

Combinación De Mariscos Con Salsa Verde
the medley of seafood listed in our zarzuela above, prepared in a traditional basque green sauce.

$22.95

Pescado Al Marinero
fresh "catch" poached in a spicy tomato, herb and brandy sauce with potatoes and mushrooms. served with white rice. (prepared fat-free on request).

$22.95

Havana Café Camarones
jumbo gulf shrimp sautéed with garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes and sherry. served with white rice.

Carnes - Meat Dishes

$17.50

Ropa Vieja
lean shredded brisket of beef braised in a zesty sauce of tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers, herbs and red wine. served with moros.

$18.95

Boliche Mechado
cuban pot roast stuffed with spanish chorizo and slowly simmered in a savory red wine sauce. served with spicy potatoes, moros or white rice.

$13.50

Picadillo
freshly ground extra lean beef prepared with sofrito seasoning, pimiento-stuffed green olives, cubed potatoes and capers. served with black beans and rice.

$21.95

Masas De Puerco Fritas
morsels of marinated tender pork fried to a golden brown. served with black beans and rice.

$17.95

Pierna De Puerco Asada
traditionally seasoned oven roasted fresh leg of pork. served with black beans and rice.

Postres - Desserts

$4.95

Arroz Con Leche
rice pudding laced with anise, topped with whipped cream and dusted with cinnamon

$6.50

Flan Del Gran Flanera
a smooth, rich spanish custard with a caramel sauce

$4.95

Toronja Con Queso Crema
cuban candied grapefruit skin served over cream cheese

$5.50

Pudin De Pan Con Chocolate
warm chocolate bread pudding studded with ghirardelli chocolate chips served with a rum fudge sauce and whipped cream

$6.95

Pudin De Pan Con Helado
warm chocolate bread pudding studded with ghirardelli chocolate chips served with a rum fudge sauce, ice cream and whipped cream

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Havana Patio Cafe

6245 E. Bell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254

480-991-1496

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2004 | BEST FLAN

2001 | Best Latin Bistro

2001 | Best Tapas Bar

HAVANA WONDERFUL TIME

By Howard Seftel | Wed, December 09, 1992

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