Cuban Sandwiches
Jul 12, 2007 | 9:24 pm
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The Real Cuban Sandwich
One of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten are the "Cuban" sandwiches. I usually get these in Tampa or Miami (surprise!).
It consists of Cuban bread w/roast pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese (or something similar),mustard and mayo (yes both).
The sandwich is then put in foil and pressed by a two sided hot grill. This makes the bread very flat and crispy. All the stuff inside melts together. AWESOME!!!!
I have never seen these sandwiches anywhere else in the US. I'm hoping I'm wrong because it is a great sandwich.
Anybody have a Cuban sandwich outside of Florida?
It consists of Cuban bread w/roast pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese (or something similar),mustard and mayo (yes both).
The sandwich is then put in foil and pressed by a two sided hot grill. This makes the bread very flat and crispy. All the stuff inside melts together. AWESOME!!!!
I have never seen these sandwiches anywhere else in the US. I'm hoping I'm wrong because it is a great sandwich.
Anybody have a Cuban sandwich outside of Florida?
The Cuban Sandwich that most of you are referring to is known as the "midnight" or "Media Noche" and it consist of Cuban bread w/roast pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese and mustard. Never mayo. There is another version of the same ingredients but made with egg-bread.
Probably the best place to eat a Cuban sandwich is on 8th Street and about62 Ave in Miami, Fl., at a cafeteria known as "La Palma" or the Palm; they been around forever. and yes I know, am Cuban.
Jul 12, 2007 | 10:15 pm
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[QUOTE=cfsnco;8048675]The Cuban Sandwich that most of you are referring to is known as the "midnight" or "Media Noche" and it consist of Cuban bread w/roast pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese and mustard. Never mayo. There is another version of the same ingredients but made with egg-bread.
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Media noche is the one with the "sweet" egg-bread and it is smaller. The Sandwiche Cubano is made with Cuban bread (always with Lard) and it is usually larger. The filling is the same. Pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese, mustard and sometimes a little butter/margarine on top to heat it up. Never Never Nunca Mayo. And Never Never Never (yes, 3 nevers) lettuce or tomato.
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Media noche is the one with the "sweet" egg-bread and it is smaller. The Sandwiche Cubano is made with Cuban bread (always with Lard) and it is usually larger. The filling is the same. Pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese, mustard and sometimes a little butter/margarine on top to heat it up. Never Never Nunca Mayo. And Never Never Never (yes, 3 nevers) lettuce or tomato.
Jul 13, 2007 | 6:48 am
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I've had them in 2 chains that I can recall: Jillians and Garfields. The Jillian sandwich was good and properly made. The Garfield sandwich used shredded pork. 
I have made them at home; although the bread in not authentic, it is close enough, and I use my Forman grill to press and heat. I'd have them more often but finding sliced pork in the deli is a hit or miss thing.
I have made them at home; although the bread in not authentic, it is close enough, and I use my Forman grill to press and heat. I'd have them more often but finding sliced pork in the deli is a hit or miss thing.
Jul 13, 2007 | 6:53 am
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They are of course sold everywhere in South Florida, from the corner 7-Eleven to storefront "cafeterias". For me, the problem isn't the fillings (OK, not great but not that bad) - the problem is the bread. Cardboard that has been laying in a vacant lot for six weeks has better flavor than the dreck they call "Cuban bread" 
Jul 13, 2007 | 7:01 am
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Seattle Cuban Sandwiches & Mojitos
Although not a place one thinks of for Cuban food, the best Cuban sandwiches and mojitos that I've found in Seattle (or even out of a few places I tried in Miami) are at La Casa del Mojito on Lake City Way. http://www.lacasadelmojito.com/
They marinate the limes in their mojitos for over a day. Their service is quite friendly, but can be a bit slow. Still, it's a fun atmosphere with good food and drinks.
They marinate the limes in their mojitos for over a day. Their service is quite friendly, but can be a bit slow. Still, it's a fun atmosphere with good food and drinks.
Jul 13, 2007 | 7:02 am
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They are of course sold everywhere in South Florida, from the corner 7-Eleven to storefront "cafeterias". For me, the problem isn't the fillings (OK, not great but not that bad) - the problem is the bread. Cardboard that has been laying in a vacant lot for six weeks has better flavor than the dreck they call "Cuban bread"
I do like the cuban crackers I could buy when I lived in FL. They were perfect for chili.
Jul 15, 2007 | 8:49 pm
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Media noche is the one with the "sweet" egg-bread and it is smaller. The Sandwiche Cubano is made with Cuban bread (always with Lard) and it is usually larger. The filling is the same. Pork, ham, pickles, swiss cheese, mustard and sometimes a little butter/margarine on top to heat it up. Never Never Nunca Mayo. And Never Never Never (yes, 3 nevers) lettuce or tomato.
Aug 14, 2007 | 10:31 am
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Saw this one in a Seattle paper
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...77_deal10.html
It's a few miles north of Seattle
Don Chuy Latin Cuisine
19725 40th Ave. W., Lynnwood;
425-778-2489, www.donchuylatincuisine.com
It's a few miles north of Seattle
Don Chuy Latin Cuisine
19725 40th Ave. W., Lynnwood;
425-778-2489, www.donchuylatincuisine.com
Aug 14, 2007 | 10:51 am
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Here is a great website for those craving Cuban food outside the South Florida area...
http://cuban-food-usa.com/
http://cuban-food-usa.com/
Aug 14, 2007 | 2:47 pm
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Any one of a number of "walk up - stand and snack" joints along Calle Ocho in Miami are well worth a stop - or several stops. I've never been a fan of the "Medianoche" (smaller and without the crusty bread -like a bollilo baguette at its best) than a real Cuban sandwich. On the other hand, I'm addicted to the coffee and guava empenadas.
There used to be a small lunch counter, likely gone in reconstruction, between terminals at MIA, which could revive the addicted traveler.
Last night we had membrillo (quince) empanadas and Vietnamese iced coffee, bicultural excess excessively good!
There used to be a small lunch counter, likely gone in reconstruction, between terminals at MIA, which could revive the addicted traveler.
Last night we had membrillo (quince) empanadas and Vietnamese iced coffee, bicultural excess excessively good!