Comments on: Authentic Cuban Sandwich Ybor City-Style

By: Eliza

Eliza — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:14:34 +0000

In reply to Dean Gissiner. This is correct. I am 6th generation from Tampa and an authentic Ybor City cuban is made with salami.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 08 May 2019 17:02:05 +0000

In reply to J. Chris Thomas. Hi Chris, I do have a recipe for Cuban Mojo pork but I’d love to see yours! Thanks.

By: J. Chris Thomas

J. Chris Thomas — Wed, 08 May 2019 15:10:04 +0000

Jackie, The Cubano Mixto is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches. This recipe does it justice. We lived in the FL Keys for several years. That’s where I learned how to cook all things Cuban. Do you have a recipe for the pork?
As a chef from Long Island, NY, I have my own variation on the pulled pork. I make about 60 sandwiches for special events at church. My recipe is rather unconventional, but it’s always a big hit. If you’re interested, I’d be more than happy to pass along my recipe. God bless.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:05:02 +0000

Tampa Cubans have Salami. There are several variations of Cubans, sure, but a Tampa Cuban is one variation and that variation has Salami.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:44:54 +0000

In reply to Dean Gissiner. This is an authentic Cuban sandwich from a Cuban family. Several variations exist.

By: Dean Gissiner

Dean Gissiner — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:10:55 +0000

Ybor pressed Cubans include Genoa salami. The recipe is more like a Miami-style Cuban.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:15:37 +0000

In reply to Cathy Dutch.

By: Cathy Dutch

Cathy Dutch — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:15:27 +0000

Columbia Room in Ybor and several mini-marts and Lolo food trucks. Make sure you press your Cuban sandwich to ensure a nice buttery crust with melty swiss cheese. Serve with a nice iced tea or a Cuban coffee espresso.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:02:02 +0000

The Cuban sandwich, along with the Cuban bread, was originally created by Sicilian immigrants in Ybor City, Tampa. They were indeed made for Ybor cigar factory workers.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:20:08 +0000

In reply to Suzanne. What a find for you! The best Cuban in a unexpected place.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 23:27:18 +0000

Here in Safety Harbor, the best place to get a REAL Cuban sandwich is at a convenient store next to the laundromat on Phillipe Parkway! Delicious and they make their sandwiches using just the ingredients you listed. I also had one from The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. The one from our friendly neighborhood convenient store was MUCH better! Yum!