Creamy and strong café con leche. Delicious ropa vieja. A properly pressed Cuban sandwich. While Fort Lauderdale doesn’t flaunt quite the same Cuban saturation as Miami or Tampa (the latter’s claim to the Cuban sandwich throne still sparks debate), Broward County’s seaside sister has carved out a flavorful Cuban scene of its own.
From old-school family legacies to humble strip mall cafés, these spots prove that SoFlo’s Cuban roots reach well beyond Calle Ocho. Here are eight of the best Cuban restaurants in and around Fort Lauderdale that deliver big on…..