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Havana Carolina Restaurant and Bar

4.7 (187)
$30 and under
Cuban
11 Union St S Ste 108, Concord, NC 28025

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Havana Carolina Restaurant and Bar

4.7
$30 and under
Cuban
Concord

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
Havana Carolina Restaurant offers a little taste of Cuba presented in a lively-classic setting with Happy Hours and live music. The Cuban Paradise focus on customer satisfaction.

Our distinctive Cuban cuisine is a fusion of many varied elements of Native American Taino, Spanish, African, French, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese spices and food techniques. Our blend of Caribbean ingredients is added to elevate each unique dish to a different level. The most important ingredient in each recipe is “love”.
Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar is Cuban family-owned and operated. It flaunts the endeavor, the courage and the strength of those who look for success in new places. At Havana Carolina, we focus on creating a unique dining experience which allows each one of our customers to travel in time and spend a day in our old and glamorous Cuba. This “Cuban Paradise” is not just a restaurant or a business, it’s an experience and a feeling. It’s Cuba in its essence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dania M. Ochoa
  • Private party facilities
    Your perfect party at the Cuban Paradise starts with a Classic Mojito, some of our Cuban appetizers, and continue with our All Time Favorite Ropa Vieja, or perhaps with our delicious Lechon Asado, Vaca Frita, some fresh Caribbean Skewers or Pescado Don Pepe. Let us know about your event ideas and we will contact you with recommendations about our best options. For more information about hosting your group event and enjoy the best Cuban and Caribbean food in town, contact our Event Specialist via havanacarolinarb@gmail.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Concord
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(187)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Good for groups

  • Charlotte

    Lively

  • Charlotte

    Good for groups

  • Charlotte

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana Carolina Restaurant and Bar promises "excellent food" and "spectacular service" with an authentic Cuban flair. Guests rave about the "amazing experience," live music, and delightful atmosphere. Highlights include "big portions" and a "romantic setting" perfect for date nights. Despite some pricing concerns, visitors find the vibrant dining experience worthwhile.
187 Reviews
  1. Christy Gold

    Coastal North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch service. Food was excellent and staff was attentive.

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  2. Nelso

    Exclusive1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cold steak. Missing Ice in Piña Colada. Cold Steak

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  3. Vincent

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food was authentic Cuban cuisine

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  4. Shawna

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent and the service is spectacular. Everyone is so nice!!

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  5. Jennifer

    Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We drive an hour for our first visit and it was worth every mile!! Our server Michael was wonderful. Very attentive, gave us suggestions, and genuinely wanted us to have a good experience. The food was EXCELLENT! So yummy and big portions. The love music made it all even better. We will be back!

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  6. Joseph

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Went Sat night they had live music

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  7. Michael

    Frankfurt1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 20 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ive eaten here many times. The food is good, but pricey.

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  8. Tenisha Gold

    Memphis / West Tennessee25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food and atmosphere! We will definitely be back soon!

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  9. Greg

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been multiple times across the span of their occupation. There was a a time a few visits back when the food was not executed well and service was great but took a long time for refills and service. This last visit showed they've stepped their game up and are trying to keep up the demand with their staff while bringing out hot, fresh food. Please give them a try and enjoy a mojito or two and their appetizer sampler or cuban sandwich for an easy filling and tasty bite.

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  10. Chase

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, as expected! Stellar service and authentic Cuban cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Caribbean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dania M. Ochoa
  • Private party facilities
    Your perfect party at the Cuban Paradise starts with a Classic Mojito, some of our Cuban appetizers, and continue with our All Time Favorite Ropa Vieja, or perhaps with our delicious Lechon Asado, Vaca Frita, some fresh Caribbean Skewers or Pescado Don Pepe. Let us know about your event ideas and we will contact you with recommendations about our best options. For more information about hosting your group event and enjoy the best Cuban and Caribbean food in town, contact our Event Specialist via havanacarolinarb@gmail.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Concord
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Havana Carolina has a main dining area and a bar area for drinks and casual seating, and the restaurant also accepts private parties.

Yes, Havana Carolina Restaurant and Bar welcomes private parties as part of its offerings.

Havana Carolina serves up an authentic, warmly welcoming Cuban vibe with live Latin music and dancing on weekend nights; guests describe it as cozy, romantic for date nights, and full of energy (music can be loud in the bar area).

For the full party vibe, head to Havana Carolina on Friday or Saturday evenings when the live band plays, guests love the weekend music and dancing.

Portions are often described as generous, multiple guests note large plates and taking leftovers home after their meal.

Friday and Saturday evenings are the best bet, the restaurant features live music on weekend nights, and guests regularly praise the Friday/Saturday bands.

Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm; Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm. Havana Carolina also offers Happy Hours and live music in its lively-classic setting.

Yes, guests repeatedly recommend Havana Carolina for date nights and anniversaries, thanks to its romantic, music-filled atmosphere and attentive service.

Havana Carolina fills up for its live-music nights, expect a busy, energetic dining room on weekends when the band plays, while early afternoons can be noticeably calmer (one guest noted a quiet Saturday around 2:30pm).

Yes, families dine here comfortably: multiple guests describe visiting with children, including a son who enjoyed Ropa Vieja and a grandson who loved the fries.

Business casual is the guide, neat and polished but relaxed; many guests treat Havana Carolina as a date‑night or celebration spot, so a slightly dressier look fits well.

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Havana Carolina Restaurant and Bar

4.7
$30 and under
Cuban
Concord

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
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