Where's the best place in Tampa, FL to get a pressed cuban sandwich?

Question

The cuban sandwich originated there. I live somewhat close to Tampa and I'll probably be driving up that way soon, and I'd like to try a pressed cuban from the birthplace of the sandwich.

Answer 1

First off here is the history of the Cuba: http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/CubanSandwich.htm

There are many fine place to get theCuba here are some of the top 10:

1. La Teresita
3246 Columbus Dr., Tampa

2. Cuban Sandwich Shop
10434 North Florida Ave., Tampa

3. El Paraiso Cafe
4112 7th Ave, Tampa

4. Cafe con Trey
2702 W. Kennedy Blvd

5. La Tropicana Cafe
1822 E. 7th Ave

6. Pipo's Latin Cafe
1155 S. Dale Mabry Highway

7. La Segunda Central Bakery
2512 N. 15th St., Tampa

8. Valencia Garden Restaurant
811 W. Kennedy Blvd

9. Silver Ring Café
corner of 14th Street and Seventh Avenue, Ybor

10. Alessi Bakery
2909 West Cypress St Tampa

These are well established places and great standards, but there are small shops (mom and pops) all around that offer the great taset of the original taste of a cuban.

Here are some facts about having the Cuba:
Cuban sandwich

HOW TO MAKE ONE:
Between two pieces of Cuban bread,
layer these ingredients:
baked or smoked ham,
roast pork, salami,
Swiss cheese,
dill pickles,
yellow mustard.
Bake or press on a grill to crisp the bread and bring out flavors in the meats and cheese.

VARIATIONS: Some like to add mayo, lettuce, tomato. Marinating the pork in mojo sauce is a popular practice. The original Cuban included turkey.

HOW TO RUIN ONE: Use bologna or add ketchup.

ESTIMATED CALORIES: 600-700

ACCOMPANIMENTS: Black beans and rice. Spanish bean soup. Any beer. Cup of Cuban coffee.

Answer 2

I've never been to Tampa, but I just wanted to interject. The "CUBAN" sandwich was NOT invented in Tampa, Fl. It was invented in a foreign country. I'll give you one guess what country the "CUBAN" sandwich was invented in. Have you guessed it yet? The country that the "CUBAN" sandwich was invented in?

Oh, and while I like mustard on mine -- and some other variations I've had over the years -- in Cuba, the sandwich never had mustard on it. The bread was just buttered, then pickles, pork, ham, and swiss.

Answer 3

A hidden treasure on Windhorst and Tech Blvd, accross the Sheriff office named Tapas Spanish Cafe. Their Sandwiches are to die for. Cubans are made with fresh mojo pork and serrano ham, with mayo/mustard mix, very sour pickles and swiss, from top to bottom pressed, and every bite with the same amount. FABULOSO.

Answer 4

To announce the spending of more money. Tuesday he talked about spending more money, yesterday he suggested reduced spending (that the CBO thinks is negligible), and then today he announced spending another $8 billion to investigate the feasibility for some high speed rail system in parts of the country.

Answer 5

Brocatos Sandwich Shop at 5021 East Columbus Dr. They have been there since 1948 and have it down pat.

Answer 6

I'm going out on a limb here to say any hole in the wall in "Ybor City".

Answer 7

I needed 2 points.... Thanks :)