Best Latin American Spanish Restaurants in Huntington Beach

As always, Habana did not disappoint. My husband and I dined there last night. We were celebrating our one year wedding anniversary, and the third anniversary of our first date. We met on a blind date at Habana, and make it a tradition to go back every year. They gave us the sweetest postcard, wishing us a happy anniversary, and spread rose petals on the table, it was a very intimate and thoughtful touch. From the hostesses greeting diners with an offer of free champagne, to the amazing waitstaff, it’s always a treat. The food is so reliably good, my husband had the churrasco, and I had the salmon. The ceviche appetizer was to die for. I’m always struck by the energy on the patio, everyone always seems to be having a good time, and it’s just a place to celebrate. People having birthdays, anniversaries, it’s just the most warm and romantic atmosphere. Even on the coldest nights, the heated patio is the place to be. See you next year Habana!

Customer Service was spot on, Food was to die for. The atmosphere was a nice vibe.

Fuego has such a great ambiance, almost impossible to beat if you enjoy waterside dining with breathtaking views and understated elegance. Food is always tasty but service is typically a bit spotty, but the ambience usually makes up for any service glitches. Last night’s prix fixe Christmas dinner, though, was so RUSHED, not enjoyable. There are many examples but the most offensive one was our party of three were still eating our dinners, plates in front of us, when the server brought the desserts and inquired if we were done. Two of us were not, but the server removed our plates (still with dinner on them) and left the ice cream topped desserts in their place. We were not slow diners. Our dinner plates were removed within 20 mins of being served but then replaced with dessert. We were in and out within 65 mins of being seated. My guess is the aim was to turn tables every hour on Christmas. We asked the server why it was so rushed, as it wasn’t crowded. He said the kitchen staff was controlling the pace. We suggested the diners themselves should set the pace, especially if they’re not lingering too long. Expense was expected, including ridiculous validated parking fee, but we didn’t expect to have to be in and out in just under an hour.

The food was delicious. The service was amazing. The ambient was a vibe. Overall, we enjoyed our first visit celebrating a birthday and plan on coming back for more celebrations 🥳