I am a bazillion posts behind, but need to stop and tell you about this sandwich over at El Castillo De Jagua. Shann and I just came back from dinner and we're still floating in a cloud of blissful tastebuds - a direct result of the cubano sandwich.
I've had many an awful cubano in my life, a few good ones, but none that floored me on the spot like this baby. The pressed French roll positively melted, like melted into our mouths with every bite, the crusty top and bottom hugging layers of roast pork, ham, cheese, mustard, pickles and just enough mayo to win you over. We both took a bite at the same time and didn't say anything. And then we took another. And another. And all of a sudden, sounds of "Oooo. Mmmm. Mmmm!" Pause. "Oh my god, this is really good! This is like REALLY good." Pause. Munch, munch, munch. "Holy hell, this is incredible! This is insane!" And indeed it was, deliciously fatty slices of pork, so tenderly roasted, truly savoury and fall apart tender. Every component of the sandwich plays an integral role, from the refreshing crunch of pickles to mustard smears and two slices of ham neatly tucked between pork and melting cheese. Never mind that I wasn't even hungry, I ate so fast that I finished before Shann, which never happens! I didn't even stop to breath between bites, lest the sandwich cool down. It was awesome. Did I mention it's only $4?
Also worth noting is the chicken soup Shann ordered, comforting and well seasoned with plenty of noodles, carrots and chicken, bone and all. Perfect for this cold weather.
But it's really the cubano you should be after!
El Castillo De Jagua
113 Rivington St
NY, NY 10002
(212) 982-6412
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