Florida has argued about the Cuban sandwich for more than a century, and the fight usually comes down to two things: the bread and the pork. This list skips the frozen shortcuts and heads straight to seven counters, from Key West to Jacksonville, where the loaves get pressed thin and the roast pork is the real star of the plate.
You will find a Tampa bakery that has been turning out Cuban bread since 1915, a Key West window attached to a laundromat, and a Calle Ocho spot that opened with one goal in mind: making the best Cuban in Miami. Save this one for your next road trip, lunch break, or friendly debate about salami.
1. Sanguich, Miami, FL
A short line on SW 8th Street is usually the first clue you have found the right window. Sanguich opened in Little Havana in 2017 with a simple and very bold goal: build the best Cuban sandwich in Miami.
The spot is small, clean, and built around a walk-up counter. Ordering is quick, but a wait is common, and reservations are not part of the deal…