Hola Havana Cuban Restaurant

What a hidden gem in Lexington! I absolutely love everything about Hola Havana. The food is delicious, the vibes are immaculate, and the service is wonderful. It's truly a fantastic spot for authentic Cuban cuisine.I ordered the Hola Pollo Bowl, which is definitely the go-to if you're unsure what to get. It comes with grilled chicken, rice, queso, and fried plantains, and everything was packed with flavor. Plus, it's a generous portion, so you definitely get great bang for your buck!For dessert, we tried their new Guava Cream Cheese empanadas, and let me tell you--it's one of the best desserts I've ever had! I seriously dream about those empanadas.You need to check this place out! It's conveniently located near the Kroger on Richmond Road, with plenty of parking and seating available. You won't regret it!

The Cuban sandwich was a generous portion and satisfying. However, the (11) sweet potato fries lacked crispiness and needed more seasoning. The beef Ropa Vieja had a rich, flavorful broth but could have used a bit more salt. Additionally, the grilled vegetables were undercooked.

Great experience with great people food was amazing 5 would come back again for sure and get the polo bowl. And spicy mojito.

Y'all, I probably shouldn't repeat this since I don't ever want to hear them say they're out of the best dessert in town (and I've tried the majority), but those cream cheese and guava empanadas --if they'd been any better, Jesus would have taken them with him. Their entrees are great, including their plantains, but the empanadas will make your eyes roll back in your head. I can't stop thinking about them.

GREAT GREAT GREAT! Very authentic Cuban! The empanadas are so delicious! All three options are tasty (chicken, vegetarian, and beef) but the beef ones were my favorite! They have weekly specials after 3pm so definitely check that out and dine in! The service is always great and helpful when trying to decide what to get. The decor is so cute. The Bistec de palomilla was recommended by our server and it was great. Very flavorful! If you like plantains theirs are worth trying, they come with most of the dishes. Great place all around. Will definitely be back!

Great food and service! I had the pollo ropa vieja and it was delicious. The employee there gave a lot of great recommendations too!

Stayed in Lexington for a few days after touring Nashville. Wanted to tap into the local bourbon scene, but first stop after we checked in was to find a unique restaurant close to our hotel as it was getting late. Found Hola Havana on Yelp and the Cuban menu was intriguing. The restaurant is situated in a strip mall which might make you think that the food would be so-so or on the QSR (quick service restaurant) scale. But you would be wrong!We were greeted by a very friendly hostess and were seated right away. The restaurant was bright and colorful and the wall of windows allowed plenty of natural light in. The menu was extensive. The food was clearly homemade and the flavors were amazing. I love empanadas and was thrilled to find them on the menu. Started the meal off with one ground beef and one chicken ropa Vieja to share with my dinner companion. I ordered the CAMARONES A LA DIABLA for my entree. This consisted of lots of large plump shrimp immersed in a Creole style cuban sauce that was very reminiscent of a cross between creole gumbo and jambalaya with a kick of cuban spices. It came with a large portion of yellow rice. I was not a fan, but then again I'm not a huge rice eater. I added a side of beans in place of the plantains that came with the meal. The beans were excellent.I also ordered a Mojito, because if you are at a Cuban restaurant, why not? It was perfectly made. I enjoyed experiencing this little taste of Havana in the middle of a strip mall in Lexington.

Absolutely love this place. My favorite are the vaca frita and the Cuban guacamole! The black beans and rice are phenomenal and so are the plantains.

The food was amazing. The service was awesome. The owners were fantastic. Definitely would come back here when I'm in Lexington. Michele was amazing. Definitely come back when we're back in Lexington.

I love this place! The Cuban sampler and chicken polo are amazing! Service is quick and friendly.