Marc (@Sorryless) loves Cuban sandwiches so much, he’s on infinite quest to find his favorite Cuban. As part of his mission, he is willing to travel miles and miles – and even posts about his ventures.
Whether I suggested or it, he was interested in my thoughts about his beloved sandwich in my area, I decided to jump into the fray. Locating nearby establishments was easy – so was trying them – but getting around to writing a post about them was difficult. With all due respect to Marc, I had to do something!
I present the candidates.
Sharonville Depot Deli
Grilled Cuban – Ham & smoked grilled pork with bread and butter pickles, Muenster cheese, and Dijon mustard on Ciabatta
Lyle’s Trailside
Lyle’s BBQ Cuban – Pulled pork topped with shaved ham, melted provolone, mustard and pickles
Oasis Golf & Conference Center
Cuban Panini – Shaved ham and sliced pork loin with brown mustard, pickles & pepper jack cheese. Served in a grilled panini
Final Word
Each of the Cubans have positives and negatives, so it comes down to personal preferences
- The most-fresh tasting – Depot Deli
- The most hearty – Oasis
- Most BBQ tasting – Lyle’s Trailside
- Best presentation – Depot Deli
- Best accompanying side – Lyle’s Trailside
- Most surprising – Oasis
- If I had to pick just one – Depot Deli
For me, given the range of flavors in a Cuban, it’s about balance. One has to be able to taste all the flavors without one particular flavor being too dominant.
Fabulous link Frank. As a native Miamian who loves Cuban cuisine I would highly recommend Havana Harry’s in Coral Gables for Cuban sandwiches 🥪! Soooo good!
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Holly,
Took a pic at Google Images for Havana Harry’s … Oh my my my my …. good stuff! Thanks for the tip – well – If I’m ever in Coral Gables.
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By all means do stop in. It’s divine!
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They all look good and it’s interesting to see the different ways they were put together. To me, in my limited experience with the sandwich, I don’t think of pulled pork as being right for a Cubano.
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Mark,
Great point. Like any sandwich, there are many variations – and then it comes down to personal tastes (of which all of us are different). Take a look around your area for a Cubano!
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I’ve had a few in town. Some good, some not so good. Unfortunately, nothing that knocked my socks off.
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A call back to your Hamburger days
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Yahooey,
Ha ha ,,,, yes indeed – but the burger reviews were much better than this one!
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I know for a while, Dale was also on a quest. I like how bloggers challenge each other. 🙂
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Merril,
Oh yes – Marc’s intrigue caused Dale to bite the apple. Speaking of her – I haven’t seen her here yet! Hmmmm ….
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I’ll give the Sharonville Depot Deli’s Cuban sandwich a try because (1) the place is just down the street from me, and (2) I’ve got to take seriously the recommend of someone who made their bones on the Cuban sandwiches in Sarasota, FL. As for MY all-time favorite Cuban sandwich, I’m sticking with the Sarasota Magazine’s “Best Classic” pick from 2013, the one at the Columbia Restaurant in St. Armands Circle (which you steered me to back in the day). https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2013/11/1/sarasotas-best-cuban-sandwich
P.S. Let’s hear it for the trumpet players on the Cuban music video!
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Tim,
Thanks for your tip about Sarasota – besides – it has been a long time since my last visit to St. Armand’s Circle. Let me know your thoughts about the Depot’s Cubano!
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Well… not for me these sandwiches [unless they do a vegan version 😉 ] however… excellent music! Happy Monday, my friend! Yamas 🙂
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Marina,
Vegan and Cubano aren’t commonly found in the same sentence, but with the glories of the Internet, stuff is out there … how about this one? https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/veggie-cubano-50084579
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After yesterday’s upset by his beloved Fish, I’m guessing everything tastes like the best Cubano ever.
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Monika,
I think Marc was pounding down extra Bruskies during and after that one!
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And rightfully so.
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Cincy,
That Oasis sammy looks incredibly tasty. They all do, but the looks of that particular one are calling to me, LOL. I’m glad you ventured out in your own Cubano quest, because it’s a lot of fun to see how different places build it. I had a lot of fun with that part of it. One of my favorite Cubano sandwiches that totally veered off the blueprint included lettuce and tomato. It was delicious.
And I love the song, it’s perfect!
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Marc,
Now you see why I asked you about your fav Cuban musical artists!
Glad you saw this post. Sorry the writing was lame, but as I mentioned, I just didn’t get around to it. But I wanted you to know that it was at least in my mind. There was one more place to try, but simply didn’t make it there. Almost went last week just to work it in – but timing didn’t work.
Cheers to your Dolphins ending up with a BIG win and on a streak!!!! At least my Bengals beat the Browns and got their coach fired.
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You sneaky fella, you.
Watchou talking about? I really enjoyed this post, Cincy.
Miami went 5-4 down the stretch while New England went 4-5. Who saw THAT happening?
As for the Bengals, Burrow had more TD passes in the first half of his game against the Sooners than Finley had all year, right? LOL.
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Actually didn’t have to listening to many songs to find one that fit for me … this was the first!
I can see it now … draft Burrow … Dalton traded for a draft pick … sign a vet as a backup … Finley inactive for most (or all) games.
Then again, it’s the Bengals —- Trade the top pick to move down and more picks. … Meet other needs. Take the QB from Bemidji State because of his upside to start the second round.
… and to think the Fins last 9 was also without the top players they traded. Coach may be onto something.
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You done good, Cincy. Really good.
Bengals have weapons, and I’ve a feeling Burrow will be starting sooner than later.
LOL! You never did get over Akili Smith, did you?
Flores should get votes for Coach of the Year, out of principle. He had to deal with a TON of crap from the media as some of the best players on the roster were traded away. But there was a message tucked inside those trades. If you don’t want to be here, that’s fine, we’ll deal without you.
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Akili Smith, Jack Thompson, David Klingler … I think all top 10 picks … Ken Anderson (Round 3) … Boomer (Second rounder) …. Dalton (second round) … and Aliki I think was the third pick overall!
Flores obviously did a good job with want he had. That’s a good upside. Should be interesting to see what they do at QB. I see they fired the OC.
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I forgot Klingler, who I believe was out of Houston and had thrown a thousand TD passes in college.
Flores wants to streamline the offensive game plan, which he brought with him from NE. This move is reminiscent of a BB disciple in that Flores is never comfortable with where he’s at, he never rests.
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Klingler had a fot of tools that didn’t last in the the NFL.
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Love me that music link, Frank. Reminds me of Buena Vista Social Club. What a great movie that was. All your sandwiches look good,
but I’ll have to trust your taste buds as to which was the best. At least you’ve made my mouth water. 😛
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Sylvia,
Glad you enjoyed my musical selection for this post. Gotta love it. If you were here, I think I would take you to the Depot Deli for their version.
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😎👯♀️
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The Pilgrim’s disciple. It looks like you did him proud. The Oasis looked like the most authentic.
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John,
I’m sure he’s proud that I ventured out for a variety of them – then again, I hang my head in shame at the review.
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Hahahaha
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They all look delicious but I would go for the BBQ. Loved the music! I never know what I will find in one of your posts.
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Jo,
Spoken as a true Texan! 🙂
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I’m a veggie, so I invent my own version of these Cubans.
I suppose they aren’t real Cubans, then.
Did you bump into any without meat?
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Resa,
I didn’t see any veggie Cubanos … but hey … the Internet has many. Scroll up to see the link I left Marina … and you get this one https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/jerk-vegetable-cubano
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Thank you, Frank!
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My pleasure.
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A true Cubano MUST have pork and ham, so my dear Resa, you are S.O.L. on this particular sammy..;-)
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Excellent job, Frank. Ya done Marc proud and don’t be hanging your head in shame on account of it wasn’t a long and rambling post. You tried three joints and gave us the what’s what on the three of them. All three had the proper ingredients.
I am with Marc in saying the Oasis is the one that speaks to me and looks the most authentic. A Cubano must be pressed 😉
Fantabulous musical choice!
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Dale,
All three of these were unquestionably different – so the best choice may be the one that fits the mood.
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