Celebrate National Cuban Sandwich Day on Friday, August 23 with various local offerings. Traditionally made with a combination of ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, the Cubano remains a favorite for many. Find renditions of the classic sandwich as well as cheesesteaks, paninis and beyond at these Valley restaurants.
Classic Cubano
Mitzi’s Table
At Mitzi’s Table, lunch is served all day, and their Classic Cubano is no exception. Featuring pulled pork, oak-smoked ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard and pickles on a pressed roll, diners can enjoy their meal with a side of fries or coleslaw.
Cuban Cheesesteak
Casa Toro
While Casa Toro does offer a classic Cuban Sandwich (actually a Sandwich Cubano), they shake things up with their Cuban Cheesesteak, a Cuban rendition of the Philly cheesesteak. Enjoy shredded steak and melted cheese with grilled peppers, onions and hot chili peppers pressed on Cuban bread. The dish is served with a side of yuca fries.
Cuban Panini
Café the Lodge
Head to Café the Lodge in Bethlehem for their rendition of a Cuban sandwich… on a panini! The Cuban panini combines roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle and—wait for it!— garlic aioli on a Portuguese roll. It’s available as a wrap upon request.
Cubano Sandwich
Don Juan Mex Grill
Owner Juan Martinez calls Don Juan Mex Grill’s Cuban sandwich his personal favorite menu item, so you know it has to be good. The traditional pressed Cuban sandwich includes slow-roasted pulled pork, grilled ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard and pickles. It’s served with a side of chipotle dressing. Find Don Juan in Bethlehem, Emmaus, Fogelsville and Easton!
The Cuban
Diner 248
The Cuban at Diner 248 keeps things simple with tender pulled pork, ham, mustard, mayo, pickles and Swiss cheese on an oven-toasted ciabatta.
Beef “Cubano”
The Shelby
The Shelby’s Beef “Cubano” has quotations around its title for a reason. This Cubano substitutes ham for a combination of prime rib and short rib, and adds horseradish mayo and pickled red onion, on a Portuguese roll.
Funky Cubano
Stuffed to the Grills
What’s funky about Stuffed to the Grills Cubano? Well, to start, Funk Brewing Company’s Citrus IPA braised pork shoulder. Then add ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on a grilled and pressed artisan roll.
