Cubano Sandwich at Cafecito

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a grilled sandwich, and the Cubans certainly know what they’re doing when it comes to applying heat to bread. A couple of years ago, you could barely find a properly made Cuban sandwich in Chicago, but today, you’ve got at least half a dozen excellent options. As much as I like the ones at 90 Miles and Señor Pan, I’ve got to hand it to the folks at Cafecito, in the Loop, where the Cubano is as good as anything I’ve had in Miami. Crusty, griddled bread; a tangy, slightly bitter orange and garlicky mojo; thick slices of roasted pork and tart pickles…if you’re craving a taste of Havana, throw some Buena Vista Social Club on the speakers and take home one of these beauties. Fidel would be proud.