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
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my favorite place to get a Cuban sandwich is in Chicago
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Their Country Cuban sandwich starts with a 12-plus-month-aged ham from Benton’s Bacon & Country Ham, which makes some of the best pork products in America.
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Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
From dining on the best regional delicacies (like a Hot Brown in Kentucky or a Cuban sandwich in Florida) to listening to live music in legendary venues that range from beachfront dive bars to historic theaters, these local spots have become classics for a reason.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
There are also Cuban sandwiches, wings, fries, burgers, steaks and pasta.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
Mini Cuban sandwiches made with homemade bread and a ham spread, perfect for lunch gatherings.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Carlos Frías, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
From dining on the best regional delicacies (like a Hot Brown in Kentucky or a Cuban sandwich in Florida) to listening to live music in legendary venues that range from beachfront dive bars to historic theaters, these local spots have become classics for a reason.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
There are also Cuban sandwiches, wings, fries, burgers, steaks and pasta.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2025
Mini Cuban sandwiches made with homemade bread and a ham spread, perfect for lunch gatherings.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Cuban sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cuban%20sandwich. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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