The Cuban sandwich (also known as the Cubano) may only have a few ingredients but when done right it’s a masterpiece of bread meat and cheese. A classic Cuban sandwich recipe calls for grilled pork ham Swiss cheese pickles and mustard on pillow-soft Cuban bread. If you’re in Tampa you might also add salami. The sandwich is often pressed in a plancha (Spanish for “hot plate”) to keep the outside warm and crispy and the cheese melted and gooey.
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The Cuban Sandwich That Ruled Miami | Legendary Eats
As the name suggests the Cuban sandwich did indeed originate in Cuba. The “mixto” sandwich came to Florida in the mid-1800s when many Cubans migrated to the state to work in the tobacco industry. Many say that Tampa was where the sandwich really took off while others say that Miami was where it originated. To this day the two cities have an ongoing food feud over who contributed the most to the modern form of the sandwich.
While Tampa and Miami certainly have the lion’s share of Cuban sandwich spots they’re not the only places to get this Caribbean creation. Several restaurants and cafes across the country are consistently voted as having the best Cuban sandwiches in the U.S. Based on reviews these are the sandwiches worth hopping on a plane for.
Located in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina is a lively spot that offers authentic Cuban vibes. Take a seat inside or on the patio and groove to the live music as the kitchen prepares your Cubano aka “El Guapo.” The sandwich is about as classic as you can get with slices of smoked ham mojo-marinated roasted pork pickles Swiss cheese and mustard on Cuban bread. The bread is spread with butter pressed until toasted and served with a side of potato sticks.
