Havana's Pilon Brings Cuban Food to Downtown Memphis
Havana's Pilon Brings Cuban Food to Downtown Memphis
Attention, Cuban food lovers: a dedicated Cuban restaurant called Havana's Pilon is now open downtown.
The special today was ropa vieja, and being unfamiliar with Cuban food, that's what I ordered. It's on the regular menu, but as a special, it came with two sides and a drink.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was excited about what I got: a plate of tender shredded beef that had been cooked with bell peppers in a thin, but flavorful, tomato-based sauce. It was meat perfection.
For my sides, I had plantains and yucca. I like plantains, and Havana's Pilon's were better than others that I've had.
The staff is very friendly, the food came out quickly and they sent out a little bowl of soup for me to try before my food was ready.
I'll definitely be back to Havanas Pilon. The food was delicious, it's crazy cheap, and there are other menu items I'd like to try: the arroz con pollo, the mofongo, and the seafood salad, an item whose menu description just says "Taste the secret!".
I can't find a listing of the hours (and it's not printed on their menu), but I can tell you that it's definitely open during the day for lunch. The restaurant is tiny (it seats maybe 12 people) so plan to either go early or get your food to go.
Go there:
Havana's Pilon
143 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-2878
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