Cuban sandwich
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A Cuban sandwich (Spanish: Sándwich cubano) is a variation of a ham and cheese sandwich that likely originated in cafes catering to Cuban workers in Tampa[1][2] or Key West,[3] two early Cuban immigrant communities in Florida centered on the cigar industry. Later on, Cuban exiles and expatriates brought it to Miami,[2] where it is also very popular. The sandwich is made with ham, (mojo) roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and sometimes salami on Cuban bread.[1][4][5][6][7] Salami is included in Tampa, where there is a large Italian population, but is not usually included in South Florida.[8][9][10]
Alternative names | Cuban mix, Cuban pressed sandwich, Cubano, mixto |
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Type | Sandwich |
Place of origin | Florida, US |
Main ingredients | Cuban bread, ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard |
Variations | Salami in Tampa, no salami in South Florida Lettuce, tomatoes, & mayonnaise in Key West |
The Cuban sandwich is at the center of a long-running friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa.[11] As part of that rivalry, the "Historic Tampa Cuban Sandwich" was designated the "signature sandwich of the city of Tampa" by the Tampa City Council in 2012.[10]