INTERNATIONAL CUBAN SANDWICH FOOD & ART FESTIVAL
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8th Annual International
Cuban Sandwich Festival
​World Wide Competition
 



8th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival Big Contest is Sunday, March 31st, 2019!

Meet our Previous BEST Cuban Sandwich in the WORLD Defending Champions !


2017 Best Cuban Sandwiches in Metro Orlando, Florida!

#1 Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Orlando, Florida!

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Representing Orlando, Florida

#2 NON-Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Orlando, Florida!

El Cubanito Subs
Representing Orlando, Florida

#2 Traditional & NON-Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Orlando, Florida!

CubanOZ
Representing Orlando, Florida


2016 Best Cuban Sandwiches in Miami & South Florida

#1 Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Miami/South Florida!

The Cuban Press
Representing Miami, Florida

#1 Non-Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Miami/South Florida!

Sergio's Cuban Restaurant
Representing Miami, Florida


2016 Best Cuban Sandwiches in SW Florida

#1 Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Southwest, Florida!

Fernandez The Bull Cuban Cafe
Representing SW, Florida

#1 NON-Traditional
Cuban Sandwich in
Southwest, Florida!

Sea Salt Cafe
Representing SW, Florida

Representing London, England and the U.K.
Jama Cubana
1st Time Contesant
View Contest Entry! 

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Representing Tennessee
Joy Ride
1st Time Contestant

2015: 1st Place Defending Champions

Representing Largo, FL
Tia's Authentic Latin Food
2015: 1st Place Worlds BEST Cuban Sandwich
Representing Tampa, FL
The Floridian
2015 Tampa Historic Champion
2015: 2nd Place Popular
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2016 Retired Winner! 
Stone Soup Company
2013, 2014 & 2015 Champion
2015: 1st Place Popular
Being inducted into the Cuban Sandwich Hall of Fame! 
Representing Brandon, FL
La Septima 
2015: 1st Place Non-Traditional
2015: 3rd Place Popular Cuban Sandwich

2016: 2nd Place Defending Champions

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Representing Tampa, FL
The Floridian 
2015 Champion
2015: 1st Place Tampa Historic Cuban
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Representing St. Petersburg, FL
DOCHO's Concession
2013, 2014 & 2015 Champion
2015: 2nd Place Popular
Being inducted into the Cuban Sandwich Hall of Fame! 
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Representing Panama City, FL
WheelHouse Deli
2014 Champion
2nd Place Non-Traditional


2015: 3rd Place Defending Champions


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Representing Tampa, FL
Aloha To Go! 
2015 Champion
3rd Place Worlds BEST Cuban Sandwich
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Representin Bay Pines, FL
Pipo's Cuban Cafe
2013, 2015 Champion
3rd Place Non-Traditional
Representing Brandon, FL
La Septima 
2015 Champion
2015: 1st Place Non-Traditional
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Representing Tampa, FL
Papa Joe's
2015 Champion
2015: 3rd Place Tampa Historic Cuban

2017 Registered Contestants

Tampa Sandwich Bar in Seoul, Korea
You will be momentarily under the illusion that you are in the restaurant where the southern states of the US.  

​Two friends sold Cuban sandwiches in a flea market, and this became the beginning of Tampa Sandwich Bar. The restaurant was opened in October 2015 with a concept of Tampa, Florida where is one of popular places for vacation in America. So everyone can relax and enjoy just like they feel at vacation spot in a central urban area of Seoul, Korea. Tampa Sandwich Bar recreates the original taste of sandwich such as Florida-style Cuban sandwich, mac and cheese in New York, pulled pork sandwich in Texas, etc.


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Representing West Tampa, FL
Alessi Bakeries
Returning Contestant
Representing West Tampa, FL
La Teresita 
Returning Contestant since 2012


Representing Tampa, FL
El Guajiro 
Returning Contestant

Representing Tampa, Florida
Empamamas!
1st Time Contestant
​
Empamamas is one of Tampa's newest Food Trucks serving up Not So Basic Empanadas!  Their signature Empamama is The Tampa Girl made with ​Roasted Pork, Honey Ham, Genoa Salami, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, and Tampa Girl Sauce.  All of which is stuffed inside empanada dough, pressed together and fried to perfection.  Other favorites include: Cheeseburger In Paradise Empamama, Buffalo Soldier Empamama, Rosemary Romano Parmesan Fries and Bacon Wrapped Plantains!
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Representing Tampa, Florida
The Smoking Cubans
2nd Time Competing
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Defending Champion
Representing
Metro Orlando, Florida
El Cubanito Subs
2nd Time Competing

Facebook Page

Representing
Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop
​
1st Time Contestant

Representing Tampa
Ichicoro
1st Time Contestant

Representing Tampa, Florida
Selfie Subs
1st Time Contestant
​Not Vending

Representing Tampa
Papi's Cuban Kitchen
1st Time Contestant
​Vending

Expected to Return in 2016

Representing 
Bradenton / Sarasota, FL
SRQ- Curbside Cafe
2015 Contestant
Representing West Tampa, FL
Mr. Empanda 
Returning Contestant since 2012


Representing Spring Hill, FL
La Cucina Internazionale 
New Contestant
11098 Spring Hill 
Spring Hill, Florida
(352) 678-7024
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Representing Tampa, FL
Hugo's Spanish Restaurant
2015 Contestant
Representing 
Apollo Beach 
Waterset Cafe
2015 Contestant

2016 Hall of Fame Induction

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Representing St. Petersburg, FL
DOCHO's Concession
2013, 2014 & 2015 Champion
2015: 2nd Place Popular
Being inducted into the Cuban Sandwich Hall of Fame! 
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2016 Retired Winner! 
Stone Soup Company
2013, 2014 & 2015 Champion
2015: 1st Place Popular
Being inducted into the Cuban Sandwich Hall of Fame! 

Restaurants, Deli's Caterers, Chefs, food professionals or Food Trucks 
enter the contest TODAY: (813) 407-6866 or email: [email protected]



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  • Cuban Sandwich Festival
    • 2025: 14th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival
    • 2024 Festivals >
      • SWFL 3rd TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL
      • 6th Annual FORD TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL
      • 3 KINGS DAY: 2025
      • TASTE OF THE CUBAN SANDWICHl
      • YBOR Cuban Sandwich Contest
      • FORD Intl CSF Sponsorship Opportunieis
      • FORD Jacksonville Cuban Sandwich & Taste of Latino Festival >
        • Jacksonville Cuban Sandwich Contest
        • FORD Intl CSF Business Opportunities
        • FORD Jacksonville CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
        • FORD Jacksonville CSF Business Exhibitor Vendor
      • FORD SW Florida Cuban Sandwich & Taste of Latino Festival >
        • SW FLORIDA Cuban Sandwich Contest
        • FORD SW FLORIDA CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
        • FORD SW Florida Cuban Sandwich & Taste of Latino Festival Business Exhibitor Opportunities
      • FORD Kissimmee CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS >
        • FORD Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival >
          • Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Contest
          • FORD Kissimmee CSF Business Opportunities
          • Kissimmee CSS: Store
      • CONTEST OPPORTUNITIES
      • Event Map 2023
      • 2023 Event Promotions
      • 2023 Participation
      • Three Kings / 3 Reyes Festival
      • Ft Myers Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival
    • VIP Tickets
    • Event Tools
    • 2024 YBOR CITY: Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival
    • Cuban Sandwiches in the News
    • About CSF
    • 2022 Cuban Sandwich Festival >
      • 2022 VOTING PAGE
      • 2022 Become a SPONSOR! >
        • Basic Sponsorships
        • Premium Sponsorships
    • Meet the VIP/Celebrity Judges >
      • FORD Intl CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
    • Contestant Smack Talk Videos
    • About The Art
    • Help Make The Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World!
    • Cuban Sandwich Festival Collector's Aprons
  • Taste of Latino
    • 4th FORD Ybor City Taste of Latino Festival & Top Leaders Awards >
      • FORD Kissimmee Taste of Latino Festival & Top Leaders Awards >
        • Contest Reg: KISSIMMEE Taste of Latino
        • FORD KISSIMMEE Taste of Latino Business Vendors
      • Contest Reg: YBOR Taste of Latino
      • Florida Festivals
      • Other Websites >
        • LatinTimesMedia.com
        • Latin-Times.com
        • 11th Annual International Contest Registration >
          • 11th Annual CSF: International Contest Information
          • 2021 Contestant List
        • Previous Years! >
          • 2020 Kissimmee CSF Contest Registration >
            • Kissimmee, Florida Contest & Vendor Registration
          • 2019 CSF Recap >
            • Thank you Sponsors
            • Meet our Previous Contestants - World Contest
            • 4th Annual CSF Kissimmee Pics
          • 2017 Event Promotion >
            • Event Set up Tools
          • 2015 Tampa Bay >
            • 2015 Contestants -Miami & South Florida Smackdown!! >
              • Meet the Previous Miami CSS VIP/Celebrity Judges
              • 2015 Press Coverage >
                • 2015 Pictures
                • 2015 Event Promotions
            • Meet the VIP/Celebrity Judges
            • 2015 Contestants - State Contest!
            • VIP Tickets: Cuban Sandwich Festival - VIP Areas!
          • 2014 Press >
            • 2014 Press Releases
            • 2014 Contestants - National Contest!
          • 2013 Cuban Sandwich Festival >
            • 2013 Press >
              • 2013 Recap Press Release
            • 2013 Contestants
            • 2013 VIP Judges
            • 2013 Celebrity Hosts
            • 2013 Entertainment
          • 2012 Media Coverage Page
        • Latin-Restaurants.com
        • TasteOfLatino
      • Press & Promotions >
        • 2017 Event Promotion
        • 2016 Event Promotions
      • FORD Taste of Latino Business Vendors
  • 2016 Press Coverage
  • 2023 Event Promotions
  • Category
  • Cuban Sandwich Directory
  • 2021 Event Setup
  • 10th Annual YBOR CSF Winners
  • Participate in CSF
  • TASTE OF THE CUBAN SANDWICHl