El Cochinito is a family-owned restaurant in Silver Lake serving the best Cuban sandwich in the world. Seriously.

Tropicana Bakery and Cuban Cafe in Downey is known for their baked goods and Cuban coffee.

El Colmao is a classic Cuban spot in Pico Union.

Havana Sandwich Company is an El Segundo spot putting their spin on the Cuban sandwich in just about every way imaginable.

El Rincon Criollo is a Cuban restaurant in Culver City that really feels plucked out of the Florida Keys.

Cafe Tropical in Silverlake is a Cuban coffee shop serving sandwiches and pastelitos.

Baracoa Cuban Cafe in Atwater Village serves great versions of all the Cuban classics. Make sure to get some ropa vieja.

Gigi’s Cafe Cubano is a Cuban lunch spot and bakery in Historic Filipinotown.

Versailles Cuban Restaurant in Palms is a Cuban spot with some delicious roast garlic chicken.

Mambo’s Cafe in Glendale is a Cuban restaurant (and Latin jazz club) with excellent roast pork.

La Cubana is a casual restaurant in Glendale serving up Cuban classics.

Gigi’s is a Cuban bakery and cafe in Historic Filipinotown with some of the best sandwiches and pastries in town.

Porto’s is a classic family-run Cuban bakery in Burbank with fantastic guava pastries.