Havana Rumba opened in Middletown in 2010, six years after the original Havana Rumba debuted in St. Matthews. The menu runs through Cuban cuisine's Spanish, African, and French influences: Lechon Asado (roasted pork), Ropa Vieja (Cuban-style shredded beef), and Fricase de Pollo (chicken stew), served alongside steamed rice, black bean soup, and sweet plantains. The Cuban sandwich — roasted pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard — is a fixture, with tropical desserts and Cuban coffee to close the meal.
Yuca, tamales, and sangria come up often in what diners order, and the dining room's live music has helped build a steady base of regulars who keep coming back.
Yuca, tamales, and sangria come up often in what diners order, and the dining room's live music has helped build a steady base of regulars who keep coming back.