Cuban sandwich
Americannoun
Regionalisms
See hero sandwich.
Etymology
Origin of Cuban sandwich
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Ballpark classics here include hot dogs, soft pretzels and popcorn, but more food-focused fans may prefer Tony O’s Cuban sandwich or the Red Cow burger.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2022
California Cooking With Jessica Holmes In this new episode of the local culinary series, Holmes chats with chef Roy Choi, then grills a Cuban sandwich using Choi’s roast mojo pork recipe.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2020
But I did have a prime-rib dinner one night with some Republicans and enjoy a Cuban sandwich with some Sanders supporters.
From The Guardian • Nov. 16, 2016
Now, with the renovation of the hotel, it is an indoor-outdoor bar and lounge run by In Good Company Hospitality, with the chef Charlie Palmer doing light food like tuna tacos and a Cuban sandwich.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2015
Commissioner García finally came back to the restaurant and was especially pleased when he heard he could eat his favorite Cuban sandwich for dinner also.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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