Cuban sandwich

noun

: a usually grilled and pressed sandwich in Cuban-American cuisine served on a long split roll and typically containing roasted meats, cheese, and pickles

broadly : submarine entry 2 sense 2

Synonyms of Cuban sandwich

• submarine
• hero

Examples of Cuban sandwich in a Sentence

my favorite place to get a Cuban sandwich is in Chicago

Recent Examples on the Web

Most offer mobile apps, making the process as easy as ordering a Cuban sandwich on Uber Eats from your smartphone. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Café Cubano and milky café con leche, as well as sizable espresso coladas, pair well with pastelitos, croquetas, Cuban sandwiches, flan and other traditional foods. — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 18 June 2026

Order a Cuban sandwich, croquetas, a medianoche, and a cafecito before strolling Calle Ocho. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

The new restaurant and beer garden will serve burgers, cheesesteaks and Cuban sandwiches. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above