Sanguich de Miami

Sanguich de Miami is a Cuban sandwich shop founded by the husband-and-wife team Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero, and its Calle Ocho location at 2057 SW 8th Street is the one most visitors to Little Havana head for. The business has grown to several locations around Miami, and it remains focused on Cuban sandwiches, and the Michelin Guide has given it a Bib Gourmand every year from 2022 to 2026.

The Cuban sandwich is the reason to come, and the shop promotes it with real confidence. The menu also includes other classic Cuban sandwiches and drinks, and the company emphasises real ingredients and bold Cuban flavour. If you are with someone else, ordering two different sandwiches and sharing is a good way to compare styles, and a Cuban coffee is the natural accompaniment.

The Calle Ocho shop is open every day from 10am to 6pm, so it is a lunch and afternoon stop rather than an evening one. It is busiest around the middle of the day, especially at weekends, so arriving close to opening or in the mid-afternoon usually means a shorter wait.

Sanguich suits budget travellers, solo visitors and anyone exploring Little Havana on foot. It is also a useful option for families, as children who are not adventurous eaters usually find something they like on a sandwich menu. A loyalty programme rewards repeat visits with free coffee or sandwiches, and the company also offers catering trays for groups.

If you are planning a full day in Little Havana, Sanguich works well as an early lunch before the afternoon crowds, leaving time for coffee, ice cream and music later on Calle Ocho.

The shop is on Calle Ocho, west of the Walk of Fame and Domino Park, so it slots easily into a walk through the neighbourhood. Azucar Ice Cream Company at 1503 SW 8th Street is a good stop for dessert, and Ball & Chain at 1513 SW 8th Street has live music from the afternoon. Other Sanguich branches are in Little Haiti, Coral Gables, Bayside and Aventura if the Calle Ocho shop does not fit your plans.