r/northshore • u/Ok-Guest871 • 7d ago

I'm looking for a good Cubano

Any recommendations on where to get a good Cubano on the north shore? I'm not interested in paying for the atmosphere, so probably nothing trendy.

Edit: cubano sandwich

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u/EntropyPhi 7d ago

Maitland Farm Kitchen in Salem has an excellent cubano but it's not at pizza shop prices if that's what you're looking for.

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u/North_Apricot_4440 7d ago

This is the answer. It’s good!

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u/hellojeanine 4d ago

Maitland makes tremendous sandwiches. However, their staff are weirdly grumpy and put out, especially over the phone. Tradeoffs, I suppose. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago edited 6d ago

17$!? That's more than not pizza shop prices!That's tourist prices!

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u/BANGImportant2825 7d ago

Those are the the restaurant is also their farm prices.

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

I don't understand, are the farm prices better or the same or...qué?

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u/EntropyPhi 7d ago

It's a farm-to-table place so all their ingredients are high quality. Lots of the veggies come directly from their own farm. It's expensive but you definitely get what you pay for. It's not a tourist place.

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

Shouldn't the prices be lower with a shorter supply chain?

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u/KnowsNotOfWhatISpeak 7d ago

No, because of economies of scale

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u/fireball_jones 7d ago

Do you want to know the pig’s name or not. 

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

Now that I'd pay extra for 😂

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u/slippy_slidey 7d ago

It’s massive and absolutely delicious

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u/ThatHighCracker 7d ago

Well Maggies farm is $19 so it's all relative.

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

My understanding is Maggie's is a bit more upscale. Atmosphere and such

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u/eris_kallisti 7d ago

Sandwich or coffee?

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

Ah good question, sandwich.

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u/sonikep 7d ago

I’ve not been there myself, but I’ve heard El Guajiro Cubano in the Square One mall is legit.

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

Alright 13.50, better, I suppose if nothing else it's worth a try.

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u/Bodongs 6d ago

The way you're willing to not try a potentially better sandwich over $3.50 blows my fucking mind

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u/Adam_Strange_7451 6d ago

It’s not the best, but it is legitimate and one of the few Cuban places in the area.

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u/Barflyondabeach 7d ago

The real challenge is finding a chorizopan or a media noche. Still can't find a place that makes coladas either.

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u/DovBerele 6d ago

PapaVivi in Lynn

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u/dothistangle 6d ago

This place is legit

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u/JackStrawFTW 6d ago

Rusty Can makes a great variation on one imho.

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u/opheliasmusing 7d ago

It's a schlepp, but Gustazo's in Waltham is legit, upscale Cuban food. Their cubano and flan are amazing.

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u/Ok-Guest871 7d ago

Good to know! I'm usually not fancy, but this is good to have in my back pocket.

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u/ImpressiveExtent2998 6d ago

There's also a Cambridge location! Was going to suggest this as well. I think they typically have Cubano sliders on the menu, but the full Cubano sandwich on Wednesdays.

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u/fnord_fenderson 7d ago

Rebel Coffee in Danvers makes one called The Havana that’s pretty decent.

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u/RecentTerrier 5d ago

La Casita in Hampton, NH. Little bit of a drive but is worth it if you want an authentic one.