National Cuban Sandwich Day is Aug. 23. The Cuban sandwich actually doesn't come from Cuba — it's a Florida thing, invented in Tampa. In about 1890, it started in the Ybor City neighborhood, where ...

Discover historic Florida bakeries where generations of bakers still craft Cuban bread, Greek pastries, and classic treats the old-fashioned way.

Cuba Bar and Restaurante is opening a bakery to offer authentic Cuban baked goods. The restaurant, which opened in 2023 at 70 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, is expanding its services for ...

When you want a classic Cuban sandwich you need to know who's making it the best. While a locally owned shop is almost always the way to go, these chain restaurants do serve some of the best Cuban ...

TAMPA, Florida -- "We have to play defense toward the weather outside," says Bryant Valdez, master baker oven man at La Segunda Bakery in Tampa, Florida He talks Localish through the intricacies of ...

How to Make the PERFECT Cubano Sandwich Craving an authentic Cuban sandwich? This classic Cubano is packed with juicy ...

Miami and Tampa have each claimed to have invented the iconic Cuban sandwich. It's a hotly-debated origin story that belies this beloved Florida-famous sandwich's convoluted history. No matter its ...

Following recent stories featuring the best waterfront restaurants, favorite burgers, and tastiest chicken wings, our USA TODAY Network's Florida Dining and Entertainment Team focused on one of the ...

A great Cuban sandwich is more than the sum of its ingredients. Tucked into the layers of sweet-smoky ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard are dashes of tradition and lingering ...

Rios' Cuban sandwiches are inspired by her grandfather's traditional pig roasts. The Rollin Cuban uses fresh bread from La Segunda bakery in Tampa and sources its meat from Miami. Jackie Rios and her ...