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La Mercadito by the post office on US HWY 98.

Matt J

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I would agree with that, went the other day and had some wonderful (cheap) tacos.

Desso

Beach Lover

El Mercadito is a good choice, but let me also add Cocoons and Don Pedros . Each of these sandwiches taste completely different, and some "traditionalists" may frown upon or debate whether any of these are "true" Cubans. The mojo roasted pork is usually the hardest traditional  ingredient to find in areas like ours (NW Florida and I haven't found it yet). If you don't want lettuce, tomato, mayo? on your Cuban, let them know at El Mercadito and they'll gladly leave it off.

El Mercadito is a good choice, but let me also add Cocoons and Don Pedros . Each of these sandwiches taste completely different, and some &quot;traditionalists&quot; may frown upon or debate whether any of these are &quot;true&quot; Cubans. The mojo roasted pork is usually the hardest traditional  ingredient to find in areas like ours (NW Florida and I haven&#039;t found it yet). If you don&#039;t want lettuce, tomato, mayo? on your Cuban, let them know at El Mercadito and they&#039;ll gladly leave it off.

The Window Guy

Beach Fanatic

El marcadito by far! Next to Santa Rosa Beach Post office
Excellent.......................................

El marcadito by far! Next to Santa Rosa Beach Post office 
Excellent.......................................

Andy A

We were at El Mercadito yesteday and my wife had their Puerto which is very similar to their Cuban.  She raved about it.  I had the Burrito and it was great, too.  To me, it is one of the most unique places for lunch in the entire area.

Foodlover

I love Cocoon's (especially their Turkey Reuben), but I have never tried their Cuban. I enjoy the Cubans both from Don Pedro's and from El Mercadito. My favorite Cuban of the two, however, is El Mercadito! It is great! I also love their Tamale's and salsas!

I love Cocoon&#039;s (especially their Turkey Reuben), but I have never tried their Cuban. I enjoy the Cubans both from Don Pedro&#039;s and from El Mercadito. My favorite Cuban of the two, however, is El Mercadito! It is great! I also love their Tamale&#039;s and salsas!

While everyone is heaping praise on probably one of the best ,over-looked places around these parts, do partake of the banana- leaf wrapped tamales at El Mercadito. At $3.00 each, all I can say is "how can you sell them so low?"

While everyone is heaping praise on probably one of the best ,over-looked places around these parts, do partake of the banana- leaf wrapped tamales at El Mercadito. At $3.00 each, all I can say is &quot;how can you sell them so low?&quot;

Beach Runner

beats on hood

I agree. El Mercadito rocks. Warning: it is not a fancy restaurant for those of you who insist on good or clever interior design where you dine. It's just an authentic, down-to-earth Latin grocery store with an snack bar that makes great food.:clap:

I agree. El Mercadito rocks. Warning: it is not a fancy restaurant for those of you who insist on good or clever interior design where you dine. It&#039;s just an authentic, down-to-earth Latin grocery store with an snack bar that makes great food.:clap:

TableFiveChef

Jdarg

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[quote="Desso, post: 592010"]While everyone is heaping praise on probably one of the best ,over-looked places around these parts, do partake of the banana- leaf wrapped tamales at El Mercadito. At $3.00 each, all I can say is "how can you sell them so low?"[/quote]


I love these.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Desso">While everyone is heaping praise on probably one of the best ,over-looked places around these parts, do partake of the banana- leaf wrapped tamales at El Mercadito. At $3.00 each, all I can say is &quot;how can you sell them so low?&quot;</blockquote> 
 
I love these.

WORD OF MOUTH

Beach Crab

[b]Cuban[/b]

[quote="racy-t, post: 591979"]Have guests in town this week and one of them is craving a great Cuban Sandwich.  Any ideas for lunch or dinner?[/quote] fresh roast pork?? I might be bias but The Cuban at Stinky's Fish Camp is right on time!
:welcome:

Cuban 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="racy-t">Have guests in town this week and one of them is craving a great Cuban Sandwich. Any ideas for lunch or dinner?</blockquote> fresh roast pork?? I might be bias but The Cuban at Stinky&#039;s Fish Camp is right on time! 
:welcome:

believer

ElledgeL

Beach Comber

I believe one of the best was a year or two back during the week mornings at the Texaco at Rosemary Beach (30A) and 98.  A little guy was there roasting his pig all night serving Cubans all morning.  The story is that he drank too much and was not too reliable so he got the boot.  Wish I could find him!
 
Please let me know if any of you know.
 
Thanks.

I believe one of the best was a year or two back during the week mornings at the Texaco at Rosemary Beach (30A) and 98. A little guy was there roasting his pig all night serving Cubans all morning. The story is that he drank too much and was not too reliable so he got the boot. Wish I could find him! 
 
Please let me know if any of you know. 
 
Thanks.

Teresa

SoWal Guide

what a terrific thread!  nothing better than a really good cuban!  I know Don Pedro's has them, but did not know about modica or stinky's!  I'll be on the look out!

what a terrific thread!  nothing better than a really good cuban!  I know Don Pedro&#039;s has them, but did not know about modica or stinky&#039;s!  I&#039;ll be on the look out!

butterbean

the guy at the Texaco set the side of the building on fire one day so adios to him, I likes Stinky,s and El Mercadito myself...

Green Knight

Publix has the best Cuban by far cause their Cuban Bread is second to none outside Miami

beachmouse

If you don't mind a bastardized version, the mister has enjoyed Emerald Coast Coffee's cubano pannini at times.

If you don&#039;t mind a bastardized version, the mister has enjoyed Emerald Coast Coffee&#039;s cubano pannini at times.

elgordoboy

[quote="Tootsie, post: 596813"]what a terrific thread!  [B]nothing better than a really good cuban[/B]!  I know Don Pedro's has them, but did not know about modica or stinky's!  I'll be on the look out![/quote]
"We are talking about people right?" - Earl Haffler
[quote="Green Knight, post: 596899"]Publix has the best Cuban by far cause their Cuban Bread is second to none outside Miami[/quote]
Your palate is suspect sir! For everyone of taste and refinement [I]knows[/I] it is the direction in which the pickles are arranged upon the delectable treat that makes for a quality cuban.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Tootsie">what a terrific thread! nothing better than a really good cuban! I know Don Pedro&#039;s has them, but did not know about modica or stinky&#039;s! I&#039;ll be on the look out!</blockquote>&quot;We are talking about people right?&quot; - Earl Haffler 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Green Knight">Publix has the best Cuban by far cause their Cuban Bread is second to none outside Miami</blockquote>Your palate is suspect sir! For everyone of taste and refinement knows it is the direction in which the pickles are arranged upon the delectable treat that makes for a quality cuban.

yippie

[quote="The Window Guy, post: 592005"]El marcadito by far! Next to Santa Rosa Beach Post office
Excellent.......................................[/quote]


Surfside Subs in Destin has a GREAT Cuban sandwich.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="The Window Guy">El marcadito by far! Next to Santa Rosa Beach Post office 
Excellent.......................................</blockquote> 
 
Surfside Subs in Destin has a GREAT Cuban sandwich.

racy_t

Have guests in town this week and one of them is craving a great Cuban Sandwich.  Any ideas for lunch or dinner?

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