in search of The real cubano

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Columbia restaurant

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flan factory

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Arco iris

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Trendy spot with a killer patio had our second best Cuban. Pressed flat with all the right flavors.

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but wait, there's more.

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La Segunda

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in search of The real cubano

Columbia restaurant

The oldest restaurant in Florida, this legendary restaurant gets their bread from La Segunda Bakery, the OG in Cuban breadmaking.

flan factory

A cool spot in Ybor City with a solid Cubano, killer breakfast and... flan!

Arco iris

This hidden gem for authentic Cuban food had a crispy, flat Cuban with great flavor, but topped with lettuce and tomato.

Trendy spot with a killer patio had our second best Cuban. Pressed flat with all the right flavors.

Bread On The Bay

but wait, there's more.

La Segunda

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