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Restaurant Habana at The Lab - Habana - Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Award-winning

Habana - Costa Mesa

4.7
4.7
2762 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Habana is located inside The Lab in Costa Mesa. Habana features a beautiful and romantic patio and an intimate bar that will transport you to the heart of Cuba. Enjoy our Cuban-inspired menu and handcrafted fresh Mojitos.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 556-0176
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant directly for any parties larger than 6.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Parking details
    We are in a outdoor shopping center called The Lab. Our parking lot is shared with all of the other businesses.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day at Habana

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Day at Habana! We are serving a delicious 3-course prix-fixe menu for just $68 per person. Join us for brunch or dinner with reservations available between 10:00am and 9:00 PM.
    Christmas Day at Habana photo
  • Saturday & Sunday Brunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Cuban Brunch Experience on our Beautiful Patio at The Lab in Costa Mesa. Our menu includes Caribbean Pancakes, Café con Leche French Toast, Ropa Vieja & Eggs, Lechon Benedict, Huevos Habaneros, and an enticing selection of other Cuban dishes. Elevate your experience with Mimosas and Guayaba Bellinis, perfectly complementing your experience. Join us for a memorable Cuban-inspired brunch that will transport you to Cuba.
    Saturday & Sunday Brunch! photo
  • New Years Eve at Habana (First & Second Seating)

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at Habana! We are serving a delicious 3-course prix-fixe menu for just $68 per person. Join us for one of our first or second seatings, with reservations available between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Reserve your table now and make this New Year’s celebration unforgettable!
    New Years Eve at Habana (First & Second Seating) photo

Offers

  • La Hora Social!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    Join us every day at the Rum Bar for an experience filled with Cuban-Inspired Bar Bites and Handcrafted Cocktails. Sunday - Thurs 3pm to 7pm and Fri - Sat 3pm to 6pm.

    La Hora Social! photo
  • Mojito Mondays!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
    Experience the vibrant flavors of Cuba at Habana's Mojito Mondays! Savor the refreshing blend of fresh fruit, mint, and zesty lime in every sip, available all day long every Monday. Dive into an authentic Cuban culinary journey with our special Cuban Bar Bites and irresistible Mojito Specials. Visit our website now to plan your Cuban adventure!

    Mojito Mondays! photo

What 2,762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Habana in Costa Mesa offers a delightful Cuban escape with "amazing food" and a "fun and vibrant atmosphere." Patrons adore the lively patio setting and "flavorful" dishes like the Ropa Vieja and Lechón Asado. Service is often praised as "attentive and friendly," making it an ideal spot for special occasions.

2,763 Reviews
  1. Hawk

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter and greeters very nice . Service for how busy it was , was good. Food for the price was not even fair . Poor at best. Christmas dinner I got Kobe burger. Fries were cold a giant tomato about 1/2 inch thick , it was not good. My GF had a hot sandwich said it had mustard on it , u couldn’t even taste the mustard. My son had the plantain crusted chicken, just tasted like breaded chicken. Very ordinary at best. The chorizo Mac and cheese was not even cheesy. It wasn’t hot. Extremely disappointing Christmas dinner. The highlight was the key lime pie. Best thing we had. I won’t go back .

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  2. Pete

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Xmas Eve dinner was wonderful at Habana. We were greeted at the door with complimentary sparkling rose wine while we were checked in for our reservation. Our reservation was for comfortable outdoor seating with a festive ambiance for the season. The server was attentive and courteous offering recommendations and adjustments for some of our dietary restrictions. The seasonal cocktails were delicious and our food was too. Overall a great experience and we are planning to go back soon!

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  3. Lauren

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner was awesome. Great food. Drinks. Ambiance. Glad we stumbled upon this restaurant

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  4. Carlos

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida latina. La música acorde al lugar el sonido perfecto. El mojito fue el único que no me convenció del todo. Pero las salsas muy buenas. Flan muy bueno

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  5. Brock

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a memorable and great restaurant with amazing food and spectacular ambience.

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  6. Robert

    VIP

    Central Coast

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. Friendly and lovely and lively!!

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  7. Jill

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant. It had great service provided by Gavin. Ambiance is lovely. We enjoyed trying something new. It is on the pricier side and menu is limited. A nice holiday choice for Cuban food.

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  8. Davis

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted by a very cordial hostess then seated in a lovely outdoor area. Our waiter was patient with all of us as first time guests and he explained the menu in great detail. Pod was outstanding.

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  9. Rebeca

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing!! The staff is friendly! Never a miss here

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  10. Gaetano

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's so noisy. It's a great atmosphere, but the noise level is high. Loud music doesn't is not always required for a fun, lively ambiance, nor does it mean authentic dining. In regard to the food, the Ropa Vieja's portion has seemed to reduce over the years. In the last few years, it would appear that beef and rice are strategically proportioned with measuring cups. Giving the dish a "we're on a budget & tired of serving this dish" appearance. The Ropa Vieja presentation used to look authentic, meaning rice and beef were neatly "thrown" on the plate. Giving the dish a "made from mom's kitchen look with a Martha Stewart touch".

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FAQs

Habana - Costa Mesa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 556-0176.

Habana - Costa Mesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2762 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Habana - Costa Mesa

2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Neighbourhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We are in a outdoor shopping center called The Lab. Our parking lot is shared with all of the other businesses.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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