America's Best Cuban Sandwich — Restaurant in Lakeland

Lee was the star of my experience at this restaurant. I had recently moved up to the Northside back in August and I always do laundry next door and I always walk by the restaurant so today I finally had the chance to experience it. Some of the previous reviews are very harsh about the interior. Yes it is dated but that is what adds to the experience. It made me feel at home. Lee talked with me the entire time she was making my food and was a breath of fresh air. She has been running the business on her own for a very long time. She's been at this location for 25 years and for the last 3 she's been working there alone. So to those who are complaining about the upkeep and how things are dusty and what not, you have to understand that she is the soul to the business and it's only employee. She does what she can to keep the doors open. What she needs is the support of locals and for us to show love. The food was great and the menu has me excited to see what's next. All bigger chain restaurants around her are taking over her clientele and I understand how harsh that is as a small business owner. I give her food a 10/10 because it gave me nostalgia while I was eating and her service a 10/10 for being so hospitable and kind. The restaurant could use some love but it's nothing that we the people can't handle. I will be recommending everyone I know to eat a Lee's restaurant and I encourage all the prior reviewer to give her a second chance and understand her position. If you were in the same shoes as her your eyes would be wide open. Thank you so much Lee I greatly appreciate the experience you gave me and I will be looking forward to seeing you soon.

P.s. I have included pictures of the food I got and the updated menu they...

I have seen this place many times as I've pulled out of Aldi, so I finally stopped in and asked the lady behind the counter why it was America's Best Cuban Sandwich. She's not Cuban, but rather, Asian, but said she's owned the place and worked there for 25 years. I figured she must be doing something right, so I ordered the small Cuban with Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion. She pressed it well for a couple of minutes and I was on my way home.

This is not a place you probably want to eat in - it's worn out, as many reviews have stated. I can see many things are broken down as well, and frankly, I feel bad for her.

Even so, I was there for the Cuban, so on to that. I brought it home and my wife and I shared it (even the small was 8" long, and cut in 1/2 on the diagonal). I had no idea what to expect, but it was actually really good. The bread was fresh, and from the pressing was crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. The meats were fresh and tasty - it was a really good sandwich. For $10, it was a good deal.

I know many have reviewed this place and had a terrible experience, but I can honestly say that mine was a good one. Based on this review and others, you can take your own chances, and just know that your...

The experience at this restaurant was deeply disappointing. The establishment was neither clean nor organized, which should have been a red flag, but hunger led me to stay. The overpowering smell of used, dirty cooking oil was the first sign of trouble. I ordered a "Cuban" sandwich, only to find it was pre-made and refrigerated, likely due to the lone employee managing the place.

The sandwich was a poor imitation of a Cuban classic, lacking mojo pork, salami, and Swiss cheese. It did contain ham, but it had an unpleasant, vinegary taste. Although the staff member added onions, lettuce, and tomato as I requested, the tomato had an unsettling black spot. The sandwich was pressed for a mere 30 seconds, leaving the bread slightly warm but the interior disappointingly cold. I managed to eat half before the sight of the tomato made me discard the rest.

I didn't initially plan to write this review, but after suffering from stomach ache and diarrhea, I felt compelled to share my experience. To the owner, my aim is not to harm your business but to encourage necessary improvements. Please consider the feedback from my review and others to enhance the quality of your...