20 places in Orlando to get amazing Cuban sandwiches

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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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.
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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
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.
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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
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. 
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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.

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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. 
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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
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. 
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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.

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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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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.
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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
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. 
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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
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. 
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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
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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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
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. 
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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.

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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. 
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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. 
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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.

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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. 
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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.

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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. 
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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
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. 
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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.

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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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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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