Welcome to Havana 1961, a trusted Cuban restaurant in St Peters, MO, where bold flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 230 reviews, we’re proud to serve authentic Cuban dishes, standout favorites, and a welcoming experience for every guest.
At Havana 1961, our Cuban restaurant in St Peters, MO brings the taste of Cuba to your table with fresh ingredients and classic recipes. Rated 4.50 stars by 230 reviewers, we’re known for our flavorful menu, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere.
Discover Havana 1961, a beloved Cuban restaurant serving St Peters, MO with rich Cuban flavors and a memorable dining experience. Backed by a 4.50-star rating and 230 reviews, we offer Fast service, Serves local specialty, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining and Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet to make every visit enjoyable.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Golden-fried bites of creamy béchamel blended with savory ham, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. A Cuban favorite.
Twice-fried green plantains, golden and crisp, served with garlic mojo sauce for an authentic Cuban bite.
Sweet ripe plantains, fried until golden and caramelized soft, rich, and a true taste of Cuba.
Crispy golden yuca fries with a soft, fluffy center - served with garlic mojo for the perfect Cuban crunch.
Handmade pastry turnovers ed with savory seasoned beef, fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside. flavorful on the inside.
Hand-battered shrimp fried crisp and golden, topped with garlic mayo, fresh lettuce, tomato, and Swiss cheese - all pressed inside warm Cuban bread for a bold Havana-meets-NOLA bite.
Layers of slow-roasted mojo pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, crisp pickles, and secret sauce are stacked inside fresh Cuban bread, then pressed to golden perfection. history.
Slow-roasted mojo pork stacked on fresh Cuban bread with garlic mayo and melted Swiss cheese, then pressed to golden perfection. Simple, juicy, and full of Papu's flavor.
Tender mojo pork layered in 2 warm tortillas with house salsa, shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh chopped tomatoes.
2 Traditional pork tamales served taco-style-topped with shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato for a rich and hearty twist on a classic favorite.
Crispy fried shrimp tucked into 2 warm tortillas with garlic white sauce, shredded cheese, and fresh lettuce - Papu's coastal twist on a taco night favorite.
Hand-battered shrimp tossed in our sweet and spicy Mango Tango sauce, wrapped up with white rice and crisp lettuce a Havana 1961 original with a little magic in every bite.
One giant stuffed with tender pork, salsa, black beans, rice, shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato, all wrapped up warm and pressed.
All the flavors of our famous Cuban sandwich-slow-roasted pork, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles -wrapped up burrito-style for a bold Havana twist.
Crispy fried wings tossed in bold Cuban-inspired flavors • Mango Tango - Orange Garlic - Pineapple Snap
Tender oxtail braised low and slow in a rich tomato-wine sauce with peppers, onions, and spices until it falls off the bone. A soulful Cuban classic full of depth and flavor.
Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in garlic, citrus, and spices, cooked until tender with a crisp golden skin. Juicy, flavorful.
Traditional pork corn tamales cooked Cuban-style and served with a side of black beans and rice. A comforting island classic, straight from Papu's kitchen.
Cuba's national dish-tender shredded beef slowly braised in a rich tomato and sofrito sauce with peppers, onions, and spices. Comforting, flavorful, and straight from the heart of Havana.
Golden yellow rice simmered with tender pork and sweet corn - a comforting Cuban classic inspired by Papu's kitchen.
A traditional Cuban ground beef hash simmered with sofrito, onions, bell peppers, garlic, olives, and sweet raisins - hearty, savory, and full of island flavor.
Silky caramel custard with a golden sugar glaze-rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet.
Creamy Cuban arroz con leche made with love-slow-cooked rice simmered in sweet milk with sugar and cinnamon.
A light, fluffy sponge soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with whipped cream and a touch of cinnamon. Sweet & creamy.
Hear from our valued guests
I am astounded by this restaurant. Truly a mom-and-pop, made with love, family run restaurant. It is incredible, full-stop. The Cuban sandwich was one of the best I've ever had (huge, utterly delicious, authentic.. just perfect), and the black beans and rice was outstanding. Simple but done perfectly. I will be telling everyone I know about this place. RUN, don't walk, to Havana 1961 if you are in the area. I cannot say enough good things about it. Shop local, support family-run places.
The Cuban sandwich is authentic and delicious. Papu’s Burrito is large and delicious. Ropa Vieja is a little pricey but is enough for two meals/two people and is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is authentic Cuban and well done. The plantains as an appetizer were the best I’ve ever had! The staff has always been friendly, personable, and prompt. Kiara was our most recent server and she was great!
Found this place as I was driving back from Kansas City. I was craving Cuban food, I know downtown Stl has a restaurant as well, just didn’t feel like having to drive into downtown for it. Missouri aesthetics mixed with Cuban cuisine Ordered the Ropa Vieja, a roasted beef in tomato and other spices that give it a unique and delicious flavor all its own. Side dishes accompanying the main dish was savory black beans and rice.
The food was delicious. James and Maria treated us like family. We are so happy we stumbled across this gem. We will be back!
Empanadas, Cuban and shrimp po boy sandwiches were excellent! Very flavorful and generous portions Nicely decorated. Very nice owner, Maria, visited each table
We had the pleasure of eating at Havana 1961 the other day and the food was amazing. We love to support small local businesses and when we walked into the restaurant, we were transorted to another country. It was immediately warm and inviting. The Cuban sandwich and tacos were amazing. The flavors were rich and food was hot. The drinks were poured with a solid hand and unique as well. The owner and cook came out to check on us, and she was a delight. We will definitely be back.
Review update: Went with my wife for a lunch date and this did not disappoint. We got the cuban sandwich, tostones and I had a cuban coffee. The sandwiches are huge. I have eaten one on my own in a single sitting amd while very happy I ended up stuffed. The size makes them ideal for sharing or taking home for a second meal. We enjoyed the tostones though as a personal preference I like the maduros better. One thing to note is that the hours on Google (as of this writing) are not accurate. They are not open on Sunday per their website and the poated hours on the door. Great food, good service. Also the music level has been adjusted to a much more conversation friendly level. Original Review: Went here with my daughter as a way of trying something new. It did not disappoint. First, the restaurant is easy to find so that is a plus and is a charming establishment. Great ambiance. The menu is one page, front side only. Some might say this is limited but I say it is just focused to ensure excellence. Several options to choose from. That said my two points of disappointment were 1. Tamales take 30ish minutes to make and 2. They were out of the crispy shrimp. Given the quantities served this probably saved my gut and it means I have to come back. So it worked out for the best but still... my inner gordy wanted to stuff itself. What I did try was the pernil and my daughter got the small order of toston nachos. Quantities are very generous and the pork was very flavorful. Personal preferences would have had more cilantro sauce for the nachos. That is not to say there wasn't enough just that my daughter is a sauce with food person instead of a food with sauce person. I capped the meal off with a cafe de leche. I love Cuban coffee. The entire reason I first searched for and found this place was my search for Cuban coffee. It did not disappoint. The flavor and sweetness was spot on. I would also point out they have a Taste of Cuba family meal which looks to be very r
Ever have something so good you immediately post a review. This is IT! Wow, what a wonderful treat for the taste buds. Cuban bread was the perfect mix of pressed crunch and soft. Pork was flavorful and tender, ham , cheese and pickles perfection all with some sauce that was just the right favor punch to complement it all. Yuca fries were great and if you love garlic, you are gonna love the dipping sauce. Portions are ample I now have half a sandwich for tomorrow’s lunch as well. Decor is cute and homey honoring the Cuban heritage. Service was attentive. The owners came out to speak with me, and get my feedback. very nice. I can’t wait to come back and try more. Don’t miss out on this new hidden gem.
We had a great experience at Havana 1961 today!! We tried out quite a few items shared between four of us including tostones, papas reinas, empanadas, and the pork sandwich! The sandwich was massive and delicious! The pork was seasoned well and went great with the cheese, garlic aioli, and the perfectly crunchy and soft sourdough bread. The empanadas and papas were filled with picadillo meat, which is a super flavorful beef. Definitely get the papas reinas!! We liked the empanadas too; these had a nice flaky crust. The tostones were crispy and delicious, especially with that garlic aioli! Everything was truly delicious and at a good price point! The owner, Maria, was friendly and works very hard. I also appreciated her heart for the homeless and not letting food go to waste when there are people in need around her. The decor is also adorable inside that cute little brick building! Definitely check it out as it offers a delicious different offering from the typical restaurants in St. Peters.
We went here because they're on Fetch and wanted to try something new. (They're also on Upside) So we got points, cash back and a great meal. It's decorated so cute! The young lady who waited on us was very pleasant and attentive. The food was amazing and very reasonably priced. The burritos we ordered were both below $10 each! Lots of flavor and a great value! Come check it out!
Common questions about Havana 1961
Havana 1961 is located at 100 Main St, St Peters, MO 63376, United States, St Peters, MO, United States.
You can reach Havana 1961 by calling +1 636-387-0780.
Havana 1961 has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 230 customer reviews.
Havana 1961 features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Havana 1961 features the following from the business: Identifies as Latino-owned.
Havana 1961 features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Havana 1961 features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Havana 1961 features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Havana 1961 features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Havana 1961 features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Havana 1961 features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Havana 1961 features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Havana 1961 features the following crowd: Groups, Transgender safe space.
Havana 1961 features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Havana 1961 features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Havana 1961 features the following children: Good for kids.
Havana 1961 features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Havana 1961 features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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