Ybor City · La Séptima

Cuban
Sandwiches
done right.

Good food. Good people. Good vibes.

Slow-roasted pork, sweet ham and Swiss pressed golden on Cuban bread — plus crispy croquetas and the Havana Freeze. A neighborhood favorite in historic Ybor City.

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The Havana Cafe — authentic Cuban sandwiches, croquetas, and the Havana Freeze
Cuban Sandwiches  ✦  Crispy Croquetas  ✦  Havana Freeze  ✦  Café Cubano  ✦  Cafecito  ✦  Buena Vida  ✦  Cuban Sandwiches  ✦  Crispy Croquetas  ✦  Havana Freeze  ✦  Café Cubano  ✦  Cafecito  ✦  Buena Vida  ✦  
What we're known for

The lineup

The headlinerEl CubanoSlow-roasted pork, sweet ham and Swiss with pickles and yellow mustard on pressed Cuban bread — golden and crisp. The reason most folks walk in.From $9
The signatureCroquetasGolden Cuban croquettes, fried crisp with a creamy center. Ham, chicken, or ham & cheese — by the piece or the dozen.From $5
The wildcardHavana FreezeOur frozen house cooler — ask for today's tropical flavor. Locals come back just for this.From $4
What's inside

Anatomy of
El Cubano

Roast pork · sweet ham · Swiss cheese · pickles · yellow mustard · Cuban bread
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Pressing the Cuban…
Real food, real prices.
$9–$11 done right
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From the neighborhood

What people say

4.8★★★★★
on Google
★★★★★

"Best Cuban in Ybor, hands down. The bread is pressed perfect every time."

MMarcus D.
★★★★★

"The croquetas are dangerous — I grab a dozen every single visit."

TTasha W.
★★★★★

"A real neighborhood gem. The Havana Freeze got my whole family hooked."

IIvan R.
★★★★★

"Friendly faces, quick service, and a sandwich that beats spots twice the price."

DDana L.
★★★★★

"I drive clear across town for this. Worth every minute."

PPriya S.
★★★★★

"Good food, good people, good vibes — they mean every word of it."

CCole B.
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The Havana Cafe — hidden gem of Ybor City
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