The quest for Florida’s perfect Cuban sandwich ends at an unlikely address in Dunnellon, where The Front Porch Restaurant has been quietly perfecting the art of pressed pork paradise.
You might not expect to find Cuban sandwich excellence in this small Marion County town better known for its crystal-clear springs than its Caribbean cuisine, but that’s exactly what makes this discovery so delicious – it’s the kind of place that locals whisper about like they’re sharing state secrets, where the pressed sandwiches emerge from the kitchen with the kind of golden crust that would make a Miami abuela nod in approval.
Step through the doors of this unassuming diner and you’re immediately transported to a world where time moves a little slower, coffee cups never run dry, and the sandwich press works overtime creating what many consider the finest Cuban this side of Calle Ocho.
The atmosphere hits you before the aromas do – though the aromas aren’t far behind – with sky-blue walls that seem to capture the essence of a perfect Florida morning, and a casual comfort that makes you want to settle in for the long haul…