Where to get the original Cuban sandwich - and the best in Miami

The Cuban sandwich is just another reason to love South Florida’s Cuban influence. As Cubans took root in Florida ready to start a new life, luckily they didn’t leave this delicious tradition behind!

The Cubano, as many lovingly refer to it, is a tasty toasted sandwich made with Cuban bread blending ham, roasted pork, cheese, mustard and sometimes salami. They are Miami’s favorite snack and can be found in restaurants all over the city.  

Everyone believes their version of the Cubano is the original and the best. It is often the start of many debates between locals, who argue about how to make it. No visit to Miami is complete without getting your hands on the prized snack.

Locals will tell you the key to the Cubano is all in the grilling. The secret is to grill using a sandwich press until the ingredients have warmed and melted to make a fantastic fusion. A light press will see the death of the sandwich. Force is a must! A hard hand on the press pushes the juices and flavors together and masters a crispy crust.

The most important ingredient is the bread. No ordinary bread, it has to be Cuban! What is Cuban bread? I hear you ask. Cuban bread can only be found in Florida and is best eaten on the day it's made. It is known for its split down the middle of its crust and chewy interior.

Where to get Miami’s best Cubano? Versailles of course!

3555 SW 8^th Street

Where can you get the best in Miami? Well, many will tell you that they know the best. But one restaurant that has stood the test of locals and continuously comes out on top is the Versailles Cubano. Versailles is a Cuban cuisine establishment and a gathering place for Cuban-Americans in Miami. Wonder in at 2 am and you will find crowds of locals fisting down Cubanos under the chandeliers that line the roof.

Versailles offers up an unmistakingly traditional Cuban sandwich without a modern twist. The classic Cubano is freshly baked on Cuban bread topped with sweet ham, roasted pork, melted swiss cheese and a helping of pickles and yellow mustard. Delicious! Make sure to add it to your list of musts while in Miami.

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