Caribbean Grill
5183 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22207
703-241-8947
CUISINE Caribbean, Latin American
PRICE Under $12
HOURS Open for lunch and dinner daily.
DELIVERY No
TAKEOUT Yes
NVM AWARDS None
NEARBY METRO None
SPECIAL FEATURES
LunchDinner
Takeout
Accepts Credit Cards
NVM Review
Miami Cuban Sandwich - Top Notch
(June/July 2006)By Warren Rojas
This tropical take-out stand takes the time to make each Cuban the old-fashioned way—shaving the pork off the still-sweating roast, pressing the buttered bread flat without cracking the golden-brown exterior—and the extra attention shows. The sandwiches are flavorful, neat and totally satisfying.
Bread: The glistening baguettes are flattened down until they are about eight inches long and four inches wide—a testament to expert grilling
Filling: Picture thick slabs of juicy, white meat pork, hefty slices of fresh ham, a sizzling layer of melted Swiss and a bright mustard base
Bonus: At just $5.15 a pop, this is, by far, the cheapest Cuban around