20 places in Orlando to get amazing Cuban sandwiches (2024)

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Orlando might not be the home of Cuban sandwiches, but they've made their way up I-4. You don't have to be from Tampa to appreciate tangy pickles and mustard, a double serving of meat, melted swiss cheese, and soft Cubano bread. So, here are 20 Orlando restaurants where you can find delicious Cubans ready for your enjoyment.

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  • authentic,
  • Cuban sandwiches,
  • Cubans,
  • delicious,
  • lake mary,
  • lunch,
  • Orlando

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Copacabana Cuban Cafe

320 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora
Copacabana’s whole goal is to serve authentic Cuban food to Central Florida alongside an entertaining atmosphere. They are a three time winner of “Best Ethnic Restaurant” by Mount Dora Buzz, according to their website.

Photo via Copacabana Cuban Cafe/Facebook

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Black Bean Deli

1835 E. Colonial Drive
Black Bean Deli has two beautiful restaurants in Orlando: one in Mills 50, the other in Winter Park. Both are serving up beautiful Cubans for lunch - with a side of black beans, of course.

Photo via Black Bean Deli/Facebook1835 E. Colonial Drive
Black Bean Deli has two beautiful restaurants in Orlando, one in Mills 50, the other in Winter Park. Both are serving up beautiful Cubans for lunch - with a side of black beans, of course.

Photo via Black Bean Deli/Facebook

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Sofrito Latin Cafe

8607 Palm Parkway
Sofrito’s aims for all of its customers to feel at home, starting with their home-style Latin recipes and carrying through their hearty sandwiches.

Photo via Sofrito Latin Cafe/Instagram

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Meson Sandwiches

Multiple locations
This restaurant chain is based out of Puerto Rico, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an amazing Cuban sandwich.

Photo via Meson Sandwiches/Website

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Cuba Libre

9101 International Drive, Pointe Orlando
Cuba Libre doesn’t just have good food, they serve up the whole experience. Try their twist on a Cuban sandwich.

Photo via Cuba Libre Restaurant/Instagram9101 International Drive, Pointe Orlando
Cuba libre doesn’t just have good food, they serve up the whole experience. Try their twist on a cuban sandwich.

Photo via Cuba Libre Restaurant/Instagram

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Los Autenticos Cuban Cafe

7339 E. Colonial Drive
Los Autenticos claims to have the best Cuban sandwich in Orlando, and from the looks of it, they might be right!

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Rey’s Cuban Cafe

7800 S. US Highway 17-92, Casselberry
Rey’s offers a large variety of meals steeped in Cuban tradition and flavors and their sandwich is a standout.

Photo via Rey’s Cuban Cafe/Instagram

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Great Harvest Bread Co.

101 Lake Ave.
Great Harvest has taken the classic Cuban and created a twist featuring their own home-made bread. Customers can swap out for their favorite bread of choice.

Photo via Great Harvest Bread Co./Facebook

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Sobik’s Subs

4049 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Sobik’s is another restaurant that features a Cuban sandwich on their menu, amidst a variety of other food. And they certainly turn out a good-looking Cuban.

Photo via Sobik’s Subs/Facebook

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Zaza New Cuban Diner

Multiple locations
Zaza has five shops across Orlando, Lake Mary and Altimonte Springs. The owners are the third generation serving Cuban American cuisine, much to Central Florida’s delight.

Photo via Zaza Cuban Diner/Instagram

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Cubabana’s Cafe

6760 Aloma Ave., Winter Park
A small Ma & Pop shop in Winter Park, Cubabana’s offers Cuban meals to enjoy for any meal- breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Photo via Cubabana’s Cafe/Facebook

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Padrino’s

13586 Village Park Drive
The Padrino family brought their recipes from Cuba and have used them to build a Florida restaurant chain. Their Orlando menu features many Cuban traditional dishes, but makes room for this American-made sandwich.

Photo via Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant/Instagram

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Old Cuban Cafe

1672 N. Goldenrod Road
The Old Cuban Cafe has their main store on Goldenrod, as well as an express café on S. Goldenrod, and another branch on East Colonial. No matter where you are, you’re close to their amazing authentic Cuban sandwiches.

Photo via Old Cuban Cafe/Insta

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Cafe Pinar

730 Sand Lakes Road
Pinar opened in 2014 to serve authentic Cuban cuisine to Orlando, and seven years later they’re still standing. Stop by to try some of their amazing food, including that oh-so-good Cuban.

Photo via Cafe Pinar/Facebook

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Valisa Bakery

1654 N. Semoran Blvd.
Sweet treats, savory meals, and fresh baked bread- there’s not a lot more we can ask from a restaurant, and Valisa has it all covered.

Photo via Valissa Bakery/Website

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Havana Bistro Cafe & Restaurant

7975 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Havana’s has both a café and restaurant, with two separate menus. Guests can find their Cuban sandwich on the café side, for less than $6.

Photo via Havana’s Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Facebook

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903 Mills Market

903 S. Mills Ave.
Mills Market is not marketing Cuban-specific food, but they are marketing delicious, comforting food, and the Cuban sandwich makes that list any day of the week.

Photo via 903 Mills Market/Instagram

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El Cubanito Subs

2301 N. Forsyth Road
Customers can either head over to their brick-and-mortar store, or follow their social media to find out where their food truck is to try their delicious Cubans.

Photo via El Cubanito Subs/Facebook

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Cuban Sandwiches To Go

1605 Lee Road
Cuban Sandwiches To Go have had almost three decades of experience creating their signature sandwich. Head over to Lee Road to check them out.

Photo via Cuban Sandwiches To Go/Facebook

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Cubanela

900 W. Lancaster Road
Talk about a good price- a Cuban sandwich at Cubanela only costs $6. 49. What can beat that?

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