[FloridaKash]

Originally Posted by THX 1138

To me it's all in the bread. If it's not good fresh bread, then it basically ruins it all. On top of that good fresh ingredients. I had some real bad ones already too.

Very true. I was at a Publix in Orlando and ordered a Cuban from their Deli. I didn;t expect it to be very good, but wanted one anyhow. They made it and didn;t even press it. I asked if they press their Cubans and the lady looked at me like I grew another head and told me no. I didn't accept the sandwich. Supposedly its a Cuban on French Bread.... lol.

[Not_liking_FL]

Originally Posted by FloridaKash

Please - everyone knows the Cuban Sandwich as it is today was born in Tampa. No real Cuban Sandwich has Mayo in it, because back in the days refrigeration was scarce and Mayo spoils quickly.... which is why it has mustard on it instead.

Take a history lesson. Cubans were in Tampa long before they were in Miami.

Cuban sandwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The only Cuban I've ever had with mayo is right here in Tampa. Also, I am sometimes asked if I'd like lettuce and tomato. Every Miami Cuban I've had is mustard only. I like both versions, but prefer Miami style.

[THX 1138]

Originally Posted by FloridaKash

Very true. I was at a Publix in Orlando and ordered a Cuban from their Deli. I didn;t expect it to be very good, but wanted one anyhow. They made it and didn;t even press it. I asked if they press their Cubans and the lady looked at me like I grew another head and told me no. I didn't accept the sandwich. Supposedly its a Cuban on French Bread.... lol.

Publix is notorious for that, I once almost fell victim to the same scenario when I first moved down here, was craving one and saw they had them on, good thing is the woman was Cuban and told me they are were no bueno, and got my fix later. Publix also does not use roasted pork, I think they toss on Turkey from what I remember. The Publix down here have Cuban bread in the bakery, at least as of the past few years.

[SLCPUNK]

Originally Posted by FloridaKash

Very true. I was at a Publix in Orlando and ordered a Cuban from their Deli. I didn;t expect it to be very good, but wanted one anyhow. They made it and didn;t even press it. I asked if they press their Cubans and the lady looked at me like I grew another head and told me no. I didn't accept the sandwich. Supposedly its a Cuban on French Bread.... lol.

It ain't a Cuban if it's not pressed!