The Cuban sandwich is Tampa’s signature lunch: Cuban bread with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, pressed until crisp. The Tampa Cuban sandwich traditionally adds Genoa salami, a nod to the Italian immigrants who lived and worked alongside Cuban and Spanish families in Ybor City. But what does one cost today?
We checked the online menus of 7 Tampa Bay restaurants that list a Cuban sandwich with a price. The range runs from $8.99 to $18.00, with an average of about $13.85. Below are the prices by restaurant, a comparison with Miami, and what Cuban toast and Cuban coffee cost.
Tampa Cuban sandwich prices at 7 Tampa Bay restaurants
Sorted from cheapest to most expensive. Every price is from the restaurant’s own online menu.
| Restaurant | Menu item | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interbay Meat Market | Cuban (regular) | $8.99 | 6110 Interbay Boulevard, Tampa |
| The Burg Bar & Grill | Cuban | $11.00 | 1752 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg |
| The Flan Factory | El Tampeño Cuban | $13.00 | 1718 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa |
| Blind Tiger | Cuban Sandwich (select locations) | $14.00 | Several locations, Tampa |
| The Galley | T.B. Cuban Sandwich | $15.95 | 27 4th Street North, St. Petersburg |
| 220 East Restaurant and Bar | Cuban Sandwich | $16.00 | 220 East Davis Boulevard, Tampa |
| Watervue Grille | Cuban Sandwich | $18.00 | 700 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa |
- Cheapest: Interbay Meat Market in South Tampa, at $8.99 for its regular Cuban from the deli counter.
- In St. Pete: The Burg Bar & Grill on Central Avenue lists its Cuban at $11.00.
- In Ybor City: The Flan Factory calls its version “El Tampeño Cuban,” at $13.00.
- Most expensive: Watervue Grille on Harbour Island, at $18.00.
The deli counter is the cheapest by a wide margin. The three most expensive spots (The Galley, 220 East and Watervue Grille) charge $15.95 to $18.00.
Where these prices come from
Every price on this page comes from the restaurant’s own online menu, as published on its website when we checked on November 10, 2026. We never copy prices from other menu-price websites. Restaurants change prices without notice, and some online menus are older than others, so call ahead if the exact price matters. Read more in our editorial policy.
This isn’t a ranking of the best Cuban sandwich in Tampa. We haven’t taste-tested these, and price says nothing about quality. It’s a price check, so you know what to expect before you go.
Tampa Cuban vs Miami Cuban: prices compared
Miami makes its own version, usually without salami. Here’s what two Miami restaurants charge:
| Restaurant | Menu item | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manolo & Rene Grill | Classic Cuban Sandwich | $12.00 | 188 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Miami |
| El Cuban Diner | Cuban Sandwich Clásico | $14.95 | 1620 Southwest 8th Street, Miami |
| El Cuban Diner | Cubano Tradicional | $15.95 | 1620 Southwest 8th Street, Miami |
Miami prices are in the same range: $12.00 to $15.95 at the two places we checked, against $8.99 to $18.00 in Tampa Bay.
Cuban toast and Cuban coffee prices
A Cuban sandwich often comes with a cafecito or a buttered Cuban toast. Here’s what those cost at places we checked:
| Restaurant | Menu item | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manolo & Rene Grill | Small Cuban Coffee With Milk | $1.75 | 188 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Miami |
| Interbay Meat Market | Cuban Toast | $1.99 | 6110 Interbay Boulevard, Tampa |
| Manolo & Rene Grill | Cuban Toast | $2.00 | 188 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Miami |
| Manolo & Rene Grill | Large Cuban Coffee With Milk | $2.50 | 188 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Miami |
| Cafe at 1920 | Cuban Coffee | $3.50 | 1920 East 7th Avenue, Tampa |
| Cortadito Coffee House | Classic Cortadito | $3.95 | 800 Brickell Avenue suite 105, Miami |
| Blind Tiger | Cuban Toast (select locations) | $4.00 | Several locations, Tampa |
| Cortadito Coffee House | Café con Leche | $5.95 | 800 Brickell Avenue suite 105, Miami |
Cuban toast costs $1.99 to $4.00. A Cuban coffee runs from $1.75 for a small Cuban coffee with milk at Manolo & Rene Grill in Miami to $3.50 at Cafe at 1920 in Tampa. A café con leche at a specialty coffee house in Brickell is $5.95.
How to save on a Cuban sandwich in Tampa Bay
- Go to a deli or market counter. At $8.99, Interbay Meat Market charges about half of what the priciest restaurants do.
- Look for lunch combos and specials on the restaurant’s own site or social media.
- Order direct. Delivery apps usually add higher menu prices plus fees.
- Bring it home for a group. Some delis sell Cuban sandwich trays. Interbay Meat Market lists one at $37.99.
- Compare more places on our Tampa restaurants page and St. Petersburg page.
What’s in a Tampa Cuban sandwich?
A classic Tampa Cuban has Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard, pressed on a plancha. Some places add lettuce, tomato or mayo, which purists argue about. Menus don’t always list every ingredient, so ask if you want the traditional build.
Calories vary a lot by bread size and fillings, and these local restaurants don’t publish nutrition information. If you need numbers, ask the restaurant, or compare chain sandwiches with our calorie finder.
Allergens and dietary needs
Cuban sandwiches contain wheat (the bread), milk (the cheese and often butter) and pork. Mustard and pickles may contain other allergens. Local restaurants don’t always publish allergen lists, so tell the staff about any allergy before you order.
Tampa Cuban sandwich: frequently asked questions
How much does a Cuban sandwich cost in Tampa?
At the 7 Tampa Bay restaurants we checked in November 2026, a Cuban sandwich cost $8.99 to $18.00, with an average of about $13.85.
Where is the cheapest Cuban sandwich in Tampa?
Of the places we checked, Interbay Meat Market on Interbay Boulevard, at $8.99 for a regular Cuban. In St. Petersburg, The Burg Bar & Grill lists one at $11.00.
What is the difference between a Tampa Cuban and a Miami Cuban?
The Tampa Cuban sandwich traditionally includes Genoa salami along with roast pork, ham and Swiss cheese. The Miami version usually leaves the salami out.
How much is Cuban toast in Tampa?
Interbay Meat Market lists Cuban toast at $1.99. Blind Tiger lists it at $4.00 at select locations.
How much does a Cuban sandwich cost in Miami?
At the two Miami restaurants we checked, $12.00 at Manolo & Rene Grill and $14.95 to $15.95 at El Cuban Diner on Calle Ocho.
The bottom line
A Tampa Cuban sandwich costs about $9 to $18 in 2026, around $14 on average. Deli counters are cheapest and sit-down restaurants priciest. Browse more local menus on our Tampa restaurants page before you go.
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