Sanguich
Cuban restaurant · West Little Havana
2057 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Highlights
Gourmet Cuban sandwiches & milkshakes made in-house.
Gourmet Cuban sandwiches & milkshakes made in-house.
"We weren’t always this excited about cuban sandwiches, especially after years of eating pretty average versions with cold cheese and pitifully thin ham. But then Sanguich came along and now we think Miami’s official slogan should just be a picture of their cubano. They nail every aspect of the cuban sandwich—from the crunchy bread down to the housemade pickles and mustard. Your first Sanguich experience should happen at the original Little Havana location—and also include a pan con bistec. But if you hate crowds (which can be intense during winter) go to the Coral Gables location for a more seamless sandwich experience." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"At Sanguich De Miami, everything on the menu is made in-house, from the ham to the pork, right down to the mustard and the pickles. Order a classic Cuban sandwich or go bold with a pan con bistec, made with thinly sliced top round steak, mojo rojo, and fried string potatoes, topped with fontina cheese, all on Cuban bread." - Allison Ramirez
"There are some really great sandwiches on this guide. But even after eating them all, we still feel comfortable saying Sanguich makes the best cuban sandwich in Miami. They cure their own ham, make their own mustard, brine their own pickles—and all that effort is gloriously obvious when you eat one. It’s magic from the first crispy bite: an always-perfect ratio of cuban bread, swiss cheese, ham, roast pork, pickles, and mustard. Every Miamian needs to try this sandwich at least once, which is easier to do now that there's a bigger location in Coral Gables." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"If you want to see the hardest working planchita in the city, go to Little Havana and pop your head into Sanguich. They know how to use a sandwich press—always brushing their bread with lard before crushing layers of pork, pickles, mustard, and swiss cheese between them. The result is crunchy bread that sounds like a hollow wall when you tap it. They make an excellent pan con bistec, but there’s a reason why this is our undisputed favorite Cuban sandwich in Miami (and why there’s often a line out the door). To avoid that line, try the larger (and less touristy) location in Coral Gables." - virginia otazo
"What started out as a little shipping container in 2017 has morphed into this brick-and-mortar hot spot in Little Havana. There is almost always a line of diners vying to squeeze into the narrow space, designed with emerald-green walls, vibrant tile and sleek brass trimmings.Everyone comes for the same thing: a superb Cuban sandwich featuring pork butt that's been marinated for a week in garlic and spices, then pressed between expertly grilled slices of house-made bread. A heavier but equally flavorful alternative is the lechon, starring tender shredded pork slathered in garlic-cilantro aïoli. Thick baton-shaped croquetas also impress if you need a pre-sandwich bite." - Michelin Inspector
