Best Cuban Sandwiches in Naples, Florida
You don’t have to drive to Miami to find an authentic Cuban sandwich. Naples has its own pockets of Cuban flavor, and if you know where to look, you can bite into one of the city’s tastiest pressed sandwiches without leaving Collier County.
For vacationers, a Cuban is the perfect midday meal — salty, tangy, crunchy, and filling enough to fuel an afternoon at the beach. A proper Cuban means roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles pressed together until the bread is crisp and golden. And while plenty of restaurants serve a version, only a few do it right.
Here are the two spots The Naples Florida Review picked as the best Cuban sandwiches in town:
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Winner: Rumba Cuban Café – 1265 Airport-Pulling Rd S
If you’re searching for the most Miami-like Cuban in Naples, this is it. Rumba Cuban Café presses theirs to perfection, with juicy roast pork, crisp pickles, and just the right balance of mustard and cheese. A half sandwich runs about $11, but for $16 you’ll get a hearty portion that’s enough to split — though you probably won’t want to.
Runner-up: Van Van Cuban Café – 2500 Tamiami Trail N #111
Smaller and more casual, Van Van Cuban Café proves you don’t need frills to make a great Cuban. Their version is packed with flavor, served fast, and costs around $10. It’s a perfect grab-and-go option if you want to take your sandwich to the beach or on a day of exploring Naples.
Whether you’re looking for an authentic sit-down experience at Rumba or a quick, affordable bite at Van Van, these two cafés are serving the best Cuban sandwiches Naples has to offer. Both bring serious flavor, proving you don’t have to leave Southwest Florida to enjoy this iconic dish.
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Originally published on The Naples Florida Review.