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Cuban Sandwich — traditional dish from Tampa, United States
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Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Also served in

Miami

Cuban Sandwich

How to order / say it
Say it Sandwich Cubano — [San-dweech koo-bah-noh]
Order I'd like the Cuban sandwich, please.
Say locally

A pressed Cuban-style sandwich with ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.

Why try it?

The Cuban sandwich is a culinary connection between Orlando and its vibrant Cuban communities, offering a delicious taste of Cuban culture and tradition with every bite.

How it tastes

The hot, crusty bread forms a perfect shell for the flavorful and juicy roast pork, paired harmoniously with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese. The tartness of pickles and mustard add bite to this satisfying sandwich.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

The origins of the Cuban sandwich trace back to Cuban workers in Tampa and Key West in the mid-1800s. Its popularity surged among railway workers and cigar makers, solidifying its status as an on-the-go meal for working Floridians.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 1 loaf Cuban bread
  • 🥩 200 g roast pork
  • 🥩 100 g ham
  • 🥛 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 🥕 40 g pickles
  • 🥣 20 g mustard

Method

  1. 1 Slice the loaf of Cuban bread in half lengthwise.
  2. 2 Layer roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles evenly on the bottom half.
  3. 3 Spread mustard on the top half and press together.
  4. 4 Grill the sandwich on a press until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

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