This Miami spot offers Elena Ruz Cuban, a variation that includes turkey, cream cheese, strawberry jam, and medianoche bread. It also offers a more classic lineup.
New York City's Court Street Grocers' exceptional Cuban sandwich is made with pork shoulder cooked in bacon fat, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayo, and mustard.
La Segunda Central Bakery in Tampa offers one of the most authentic Cuban sandwiches in America. It churns out nearly 18,000 loaves of traditional bread per day.
At Café La Trova in Miami, James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein serves modern Cuban cuisine, though you can also occasionally find a traditional Cuban.