Where to Find the Best Cuban Sandwiches In Miami

Pressed between crusty Cuban bread and layered with mouthwatering roasted pork, sweet ham, melty Swiss cheese, dill pickles and tangy yellow mustard, there’s a reason the classic Cuban sandwich is such a popular dish. Given the influence Cuban culture has on Greater Miami and Miami Beach, you’ll find plenty of spots to savor this humble delicacy – and we happen to consider ourselves experts on the best of them. From modern, creative spins to traditional preparations, the top Cuban sandwiches in Miami will leave you more than satisfied.

Versailles

Since 1971, Versailles in Little Havana has been a local gathering spot for Miami’s Cuban diaspora, and one of Calle Ocho’s most popular restaurants. The décor, featuring golden chandeliers and mirrors, is a reference to the Hall of Mirrors in France’s Versailles Palace. But the sprawling restaurant is actually pretty casual.

You’ll find every staple of Cuban cuisine on the menu here, including the classic Cuban sandwich. The secret at Versailles is the “double press:” before the bread is swept with butter and the whole sandwich is pressed together, it receives an open-faced press for 15 seconds to crisp the ham and bring out the sweetness of its honey glaze.

Sanguich

Following the success of its original location on Calle Ocho, Sanguich has expanded to locations in Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Little Haiti and beyond. The stylish luncheonette is decked out in Spanish-tile floors, bold green walls and brass fixtures as an ode to Cuba's Spanish-influenced design.

Of course, what keeps locals coming back (and what earned it a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for quality and value) are its mouthwatering sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients. Try the classic Cubano made with “city” ham or the eponymous Sanguich de Miami, a Cuban spin on the turkey club with bacon.

Las Olas Café

A longstanding “walk-up window” (or ventanita) in South Beach, Las Olas Café is known for its foot-long Cuban sandwiches sliced long ways in half on the diagonal for super-thin batons stuffed with generous portions of roasted pork.

Another tantalizing option: The Spanish, made with chorizo, prosciutto, Swiss, arugula, tomato and balsamic on a French baguette. These are ideal for beach-day provisioning and large enough to share – depending on your appetite.

Chug’s Diner

From superstar local chef Michael Beltran and the team behind the MICHELIN-starred Ariete, Chug’s Diner in Coconut Grove is the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand counterpart and casual diner dedicated to Cuban cooking with a sun-filled dining room and shaded patio.

The exquisite Cuban-American sandwich is a riff on the Tampa-style Cuban, made with the addition of salami and mustard aioli, along with sweet ham, roasted pork lechón, Swiss and pickles. You can even add crispy ham croquetas to the press.

Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop

With a name like Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop, you know the Cubano is going to be good. The cafeteria-style eatery near Wynwood is a popular spot where locals have been flocking for authentic, hearty Cuban fare since 1964.

From Cuban sandwiches and cortaditos (Cuban coffee) to staples like pan con bistec, lechón asado and filete de cherna, this casual spot promises plates large enough to take home for lunch, dinner and maybe even lunch again the next day.

Franky’s Deli

It might come as a surprise that this unassuming, family-owned deli in a Hialeah industrial park secured the top spot in Yelp’s Top 100 Sandwich Shops in America – that is, unless you’ve sunk your teeth into Franky’s Deli’s delectable Cuban sandwich.

There are over 25 made-to-order sandwiches to choose from, but the Cuban is a classic, made with ham, lean pork, Swiss cheese, dill pickles and mustard pressed extra crispy and crusty on Cuban bread.

Mary’s Café & Coin Laundry

A 24/7 laundromat, Mary’s Café & Coin Laundry offers much more than your typical fluff-and-fold: It’s also home to a top Cuban sandwich in Miami, made with all the fixings, stuffed between pillowy soft Cuban bread and toasted to perfection.

Whether you’re here for a load of wash or simply hungry for a delicious bite near Coconut Grove, this walk-up window with a smattering of tables delivers the goods. The medianoche and croqueta preparada sandwiches are also popular options, along with smoothies and milkshakes blended with fresh fruit.

Tinta y Café

Recognized for its quality and value with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, Tinta y Café is a charming Cuban café and coffee house with locations in Coral Gables and Miami Shores. Get your café con leche fix here and pair it with one of the satisfying Cuban pressed sandwiches, like the Patria, made with ham, pork, mortadella, Swiss, pickles and mustard.

Puerto Sagua

Plenty has changed in Miami Beach since 1962, but one thing that’s remained constant is Puerto Sagua. A no-frills Cuban diner on Collins Avenue, this a bastion for Cuban classics, including the Cuban sandwich made of marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard pressed between flaky Cuban bread. Pair that with a strong, sweet Cuban coffee, get cozy in your booth and savor the classic combination inside this gem that’s stood the test of time.

Sarussi

A Cuban canteen in West Miami, Sarussi is a café and sub shop specializing in crave-worthy sandwiches, wraps, bowls and more. Sarussi’s spin on the classic Cuban sandwich comes in the form of the Sarussi Original, piled high with layers of smoky ham, succulent roasted pork leg and tangy pickles.

Instead of the traditional Swiss cheese and mustard, Sarussi goes with melted mozzarella and a secret house sauce. All of this is sandwiched between toasted homemade bread with a splash of garlic butter. Absolutely delicious.