8+ Must Try Cuban Sandwiches in Tampa Bay

August 04, 2022
| 17:14 PM

The Cuban sandwich is the official food of Tampa but where can you find the best in the area? This is a sensitive subject because everyone has their favorites, but we’ve put together our own recommendations. Look into our details on the different spins each spot gives this signature sandwich. Check out our list of the best cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay.

📷 La Segunda Bakery

La Segunda Bakery

If you’re looking for a traditional Cuban sandwich, look no further than La Segunda Bakery. This traditional bakery was established in 1915, right here in Tampa, Florida. Being a supplier of Cuban bread for shops around the state, La Segunda produces about 18,000 loaves a day! Their homemade bread makes this sandwich one of our favorites because you can tell that the ingredients are fresh.

Visit their Kennedy or Ybor location and St. Pete location coming soon. We recommend going to Kennedy for a sit-down experience, while Ybor City’s location is for to-go or party orders. Make sure to try their cookies and pastries as well!

Hours

Sunday-Saturday | 6:30AM-3PM

Location

📍 2512 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33605

📍 4015 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

WEBSITE

Wright's Gourmet House

In the heart of South Tampa, you’ll find one of your new favorite sandwich shops, and a Tampa staple. Wright’s Gourmet serves an array of sandwiches (all customizable), salads, soups, and incredible desserts. You can’t go wrong with anything you order. We’ve tried just about everything they have to offer and have yet to be disappointed. If you’re looking to treat yourself to phenomenal Cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay, you’ll realize you hit the jackpot at Wright’s Gourmet.

Hours

Sunday | Closed
Monday-Friday | 9AM-5:30PM
Saturday |. 9AM-4PM

Location

📍 1200 S. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33629

WEBSITE

Bodega

Bodega is a crowd favorite in St. Pete, known for long waits for their amazing food. Their Cuban and Puerto Rican menu is great for those who are new to Latin food and for those who are aficionados!

We love their Cuban sandwich because it includes extra mojo sauce, making it super flavorful. If you’re into cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay being pressed, this is also a great spot for you. We recommend grabbing a juice to go alongside your meal – their most popular being The Greengo with fresh apple and guarapo.

Hours

Sunday-Wednesday | 11AM-9PM
Thursday-Saturday | 11AM-11PM

Location

📍 1120 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

WEBSITE

The Columbia Restaurant

Being the oldest restaurant in Tampa, The Columbia is a perfect representation of Tampa food. Opened in 1905, their Cuban sandwich is one of their original menu items. This longstanding sandwich is one of the most popular orders! Order this as a combo plate with their signature 1905 salad, which is prepared tableside for the freshest taste.

We love their Cuban sandwich because of how the flavors all melt together. Their Cuban is served traditional style, with no lettuce or tomato. Plus, their sandwich press combines the flavors perfectly into one cohesive sandwich.

Hours

Hours vary by location

Location

📍 2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

📍 801 Water Street Tampa, Florida 33602

📍411 St. Armands Circle Sarasota, FL 34236

📍1241 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater, FL 33767

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Empamama's

The Cuban sandwich gets a welcome remix at Empamama’s! If you’re ever hanging out at Armature Works, definitely check out their Tampa Girl empanada. This fried treat is stuffed with roasted pork, honey ham, genoa salami, swiss cheese, pickles and “Tampa Girl” sauce.

We recommend ordering this empanada with a side of their amazing fries and the Bang Bang sauce. It may be a cheat meal on your calendar, but it is completely worth it.

Hours

Sunday – Monday | 11AM-9PM
Tuesday-Thursday | 11AM-10PM
Friday-Saturday | 11AM-11PM

Location

📍 1910 N Ola Ave #13, Tampa, FL 33602

WEBSITE

📷 The Stone Soup Company

The Stone Soup Company

If you’re looking for comfort food, this is the place to check out. The Stone Soup Company serves amazing homemade soups, salads, and an award-winning Cuban Sandwich. This delicious sandwich includes homemade mojo roasted pulled pork, ham, salami, mustard, mayo, pickles, and swiss cheese between delicious Cuban bread that’s brushed with butter and pressed. Try it for yourself and you’ll see why it’s the best.

While you’re at the Stone Soup Company, be sure to check out the bookshelf that will reveal the hidden SpookEasy Kava Lounge on the second floor. The SpookEasy is an alcohol-free speakeasy and known as the most haunted kava bar.

Hours

Sunday – Thursday | 10:30AM-9PM
Friday – Saturday | 10:30AM-11PM

Location

📍1919 E 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605

WEBSITE

📷 Aguila Sandwich Shop

Aguila Sandwich Shop

Located in West Tampa, Aguila Sandwich Shop is a counter-service joint known for their sandwiches and traditional Cuban coffee. If you haven’t ventured into West Tampa, we highly recommend it if you are into Cuban food. Filled with many local Cuban restaurants, cafeterias, and bakeries.

Aguila Sandwich Shop serves great cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay, but also Cuban-style breakfast sandwiches. Get your favorites on Cuban bread and you will never get drive-thru breakfast again.

Hours

Sunday | 7AM-11PM
Monday-Saturday | 6AM-12AM

Location

📍 3200 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

WEBSITE

📷 Kuba Cocina

Kuba Cocina

Cuban food in Tampa is like bagels in Brooklyn—everyone has a favorite and is happy to passionately discuss why their preferred spot is the best. We’re happy to share that Kuba’s Cocina is one of the top favorites of locals. We recommend grabbing a Cuban sandwich after a beach day!

Hours

Monday | 10AM-10PM
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday – Saturday | 8:30AM-11:30PM
Sunday | 9AM-9PM

Location

📍7525 Blind Pass Rd. St Pete Beach, FL

WEBSITE

📷 West Tampa Sandwich Shop

West Tampa Sandwich Shop

This casual cafe has the best Cuban dishes and specialty sandwiches. They serve breakfast if you’re in the mood for some good food in the morning. We highly recommend the West Tampa Breakfast Special served with Cuban toast and a small café con leche. Their sandwiches are definitely something to brag about. You can get a Honey Cuban Sandwich which is a traditional sandwich with honey. It’s been approved by former President Barack Obama so it has to be good.

Hours

Daily | 6AM-3PM

Location

📍3904 N Armenia Ave Tampa, Florida 33607

WEBSITE

📷 Cuban Breezes Restaurant

Cuban Breezes

Located in Oldsmar, Cuban Breezes brings their flavors to the area. We love their spot because they marinate their shredded roast pork, versus using sliced pork. Their Cuban sandwich is also super cheap! We recommend ordering a sandwich and a couple of their ham croquetas. Use hot sauce on both and you’ll have a typical Tampa lunch.

Hours

Sunday-Monday| Closed
Tuesday-Saturday | 11AM-9PM

Location

📍 13980 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635

WEBSITE

Wicked Oak BBQ

Smoked Cuban Sandwich? Say less! When looking for the best cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay, you have to include places that create their own rendition! Wicked Oak is an amazing BBQ spot in Seminole Heights and we love their BBQ take on a Cuban called the Que-Ban! The Que-Ban consists of ham, slow smoked pulled pork, salami, Swiss cheese, pickles & their delicious homemade mustard barbeque really brings it to another level.

Hours

Sunday | 11AM-5PM
Monday| Closed
Tuesday-Thursday | 11AM-7PM
Friday-Saturday-Sunday | 11AM-8PM

Location

📍 6607 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

WEBSITE

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8+ Must Try Cuban Sandwiches in Tampa Bay