transported me straight to the streets of Havana. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere that set the stage for a delightful culinary experience. The star of the show, of course, was the Cuban sandwich itself. Let me tell you, it was a true masterpiece. The bread was perfectly toasted, with just the right amount of crunch on the outside and a soft, airy interior. The generous layers of succulent roasted pork, flavorful ham, Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and zesty mustard created a harmonious medley of flavors that danced on my taste buds. Every bite was a satisfying blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet goodness. read more

Guys, this is the place to have lunch while in South beach. The cubano hot sandwich is the number 1 for me. The orange juice is fresh, they have many lemonade combinations, the coconut lemonade is my lemonade to go to, not pricey at all. Everything is fresh and now they have a yoghurt section in addition so you can have dessert. Well done Qbano, even the name is cool. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Qbano has a sweet addition to the restaurant. Yoghurt! - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The cashier was rude and unprofessional.. I didn't feel comfortable. The food is good and fresh !

Best hot dog on the beach. Super hot and fresh, fries were really fresh also. Big portions

Worst Cuban sandwich I ever had! Consisted of a small piece of Swiss cheese, low grade ham and a terrible slice of processed pork with two pickle slices and a TON of Mayonnaise! Horrible Asked for a couple more pickles and got a hard time for it.... Expensive, poor quality, fast food. Better to go to a Havana 1957 for a Cuban on South Beach. Expensive but quality is far superior! read more

Absolutely fantastic Cuban sandwiches. Will definitely return. Nice and thick and crispy!!

Place was welcoming waited only like 10 minutes for our food when no one was there. overall i got the Hawaiian which was good and the mexican sandwich. read more

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Went to see the sunrise New Year's Day and my car got towed :((( this was one of the only places open and the staff was so kind to let us stay as long as we needed to figure out our car situation. Back to the food, portions were surprisingly big. I had the Philly cheesesteak and it was delicious. The fries were some of the best fries I've ever had. I'm a sucker for frozen lemonade and tried theirs. It was good but not as lemony as I like it. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Philadelphia Sandwich Combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Just like the one back at home (Colombia). I was scared to come because I've heard mixed reviews but wow this did not disappoint. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Walked past this sandwich spot and made a mental note to return to try it out. So I did. It was ok. Nothing to write home about. The attendant was nice. She was from Venezuela and didn't speak English very well. But we managed to exchange a few pleasantries in spite of. The sandwich was a bit bland for my taste. The fries were hot. And the frozen lemonade had hardly any flavor. But I was satisfied. read more

On my recent trip to Miami, I took my boyfriend to have a little piece of my motherland. These sandwiches are absolutely delicious and very well prepared. We had a hawaiian sandwich with fries and a frozen limonada. Perfect for the heat. This is the only location in America so if you ever find yourself in MIA, make this a must have on your list. Do not forget the garlic sauce. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Hawaiian Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This our go-to place for Cuban sandwiches when in SoBe. The ropa vieja is the best! Like, to die for!! With their house sauce is a must. Great portions. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

3.5 stars for a tasty, quick, and affordable sandwich. When you are married to an occasionally homesick Colombian, you seek out places that remind them of home. Sandwich Qbano is one of those spots. Don't be fooled by the name, this is a Colombian chain, not Cuban, and this location may be the only one in the U.S., so other homesick Colombian friends from NYC desperately wanted us to bring them a sandwich and fries even though 1,100 miles and airport security separated us! We had two sandwiches, the 8" small was more than enough for a hearty meal. The Cuban is not a traditional Cuban style sandwich, so the Miamians who are complaining are technically correct, although the pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo was tasty. I had the Hawaiian, with ham, mozzarella, sweet pineapple, and mayo, and it was surprisingly good. The sandwich bread was great, crunchy but not too much so. Fries were decent and apparently the secret recipe garlic sauce is legendary. Overall, this is a good and affordable place for when you are going to the beach or just looking for a cheap eat. Viva Colombia! read more

The sandwich was fantastic, it brought me remembrances earring Sandwich Qbano in . The location is nicer and great service. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Super special Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Terrible experience, I made an online order to go for 5 sandwiches 14" each and I was very specific about no lettuce on them, once that we arrived home and we were ready to eat we found out that every single sandwich came with lettuce on it!!! Also I placed the order and arrived to the location 25 mins later and it's was far away to be ready, I had to wait an another 22 more mins to get my order. In addition to that.. while waiting there I told the cashier I want 2 orange juices with NO ice and both of them came with ice!!! When I told him about the mistake he did about the ice on the orange juices his answer was....yes but I served them just with a little bit of ice each, WTF???? This is not for free and I'm not their family member to give me whatever they want i payed and I was clear about the way I wanted my food and beverages. Unbelievable!!! read more

Unique and delicious sandwiches!!! I tried all of there subs and I conclude each one has there own creative twist. I love to come in here cause I never get bored of the food. They use fresh and high quality ingredients. The turkey sub, italian sub and thai chicken wrap are my favorites. The fries are always hot and crispy. Plus they have this unique garlic sauce that is great to dip your fries in. The coffee is always fresh and is only $1.25. The ladies make a great cortadito!! Don't forget to try a smoothie. My favortie was the strawberry and passion fruit, it's not on the menu but the staff recommends it as their favorite smoothie. Qbano is always clean and organized. The staff is so kind and helpful. I recommend this place for a quick and affordable lunch. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Italian wrap - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This is a Colombianized Cuban sandwich shop (since this is Colombia's popular sandwich chain). Do I like it better? Well, if you throw out your preconceived notion of what makes a Cuban sandwich, then you'll definitely be pleased here. The Cuban sandwich was tasty - filled with more veggies (a plus for me), baquette type of bread instead of the soft Cuban, and served with the garlic mayo dipping sauce that is the oh-so-good Colombian twist to it. But really, this place won me over for the other sandwich I tried - the ropa vieja sandwich! I wished I had more of that! And the prices are good, and a steal during happy hour (Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 8 pm where you can get a second 8" sandwich for $1.99). I will definitely return to try the other sandwiches - nothing here is over $6 except for the Thai sandwich ($7) and for the 14 inchers (which are not over $9). read more

I went here for breakfast. The location is great its in South Beach but not the crowded annoying ocean drive. The shop serves a variety of cuban sandwhiches and I got the cuban sandwhich with ham and corn. It wws outstanding, so good I even tried to remake it in my house. The bread was cooked to a delicious crunch. They have great deals on combos on par with pricing the south beach shops. They have a beer and juice selection and fountain sodas. There is plenty of parking around and an outside seating if you want to eat your sandwhich with shades in the sun South Beach style. They hand you a buzzer so you don't have to wait at the counter and can have some conversation with your party. Overall best described as a tasty treat nice and to the point. read more

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It was really good! Sauce it wasn't the same but the rest it's good. People is really nice!

I love the sandwiches here and the hot dogs. The place is good for quick, good and affordable food in the beach which is hard to find in the beach since most food is expensive. You could order in Yelp app so that your food is ready for pick up when you get there. read more

We stumbled upon Qbano, looking for a place for dinner since Joe's Stone Crab was closed this weekend. We are so glad that Joe's was closed so that we could find this place! The Ropa Vieja sandwich is the best! The manager highly recommended it. I was going to just order half a sandwich, but he talked us into a whole sandwich and I'm so glad that he did! I nearly ate both halves and it was huge! But it was so good that I couldn't stop eating it. The grilled onions and peppers in it were so flavorful with the beef, which was nice and tender. It was super cheesy too. Our favorite part was the super light and crispy toasted bread! YUM! We will definitely be back for that sandwich. I'm not sure if we'll ever make it to anything else on the menu since we have to get that sandwich every time and it's big enough for 2 people! The Tropical salad was just okay - tough to compete after that sandwich! The chicken was a bit dry and the dressing tasted kind of plain, like just mayonnaise. We got the pineapple on the side. I think I liked it better with the pineapple. But that Ropa Vieja sandwich.....I can't wait to go back and get that again! Oh and the staff was very friendly. The manager checked on us a few times to make sure that we were happy too! read more

Sandwich Qbano - Ropa Vieja - super flavorful, cheesy filling. And the bread was so light and crispy. Loved it! Huge sandwich too! - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Not sure how we ended up here years ago because I typically would not go to something that looked like fast food. I think just hungry and looking for something fast to take to the beach. I'm so glad we did! It has become tradition to get their chicken sandwich and go eat it on the beach. It's just shredded chicken on a baguette. Their house sauce is delicious. We skip the cheese and keep the veggies and you end up with a satisfying sandwich that you don't feel too guilty about. This place is clean and simple, I wish we had one back home! read more

I came to get a juice at 8.30pm. They supposed to close at 10.30pm but they have cleaned the "machine" to make juices and they were unable to do it. I guess they did not want to wash the juicer again so denied service. Also they were cleaning the coffee maker so I was out of choice. No coffee or juice 2 hours before closing! read more

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I have been meaning to write a review for this restaurant for a while now as I have been eating here monthly for over 2 years. Their Ropa Vieja sandwich is great and their Qbano sauce is amazing. I am obsessed with eating it in my sandwich and with my fries, I always have to ask for an extra one. I believe their cooks do make the sandwiches a little different but I do not mind it as it's always a surprise and it's always great. I have no complaints with them. Thank you for always being my go to lunch spot!! read more

Being that I'd eaten at Big Pink before and I like trying new stuff, I decided to grab lunch at Qbano on a Sunday afternoon. I regretted this decision before I even had my food. Let's start with the fact that the menu says a side of fries cost $1.50, and the register rung the up as $2. Not a big deal -- until I alerted the cashier about this discrepancy, and she tried to ease it over in her half-English that it was not what I thought it was. i looked at my receipt and it was still $2. After consulting the manager (really?), the cashier opened the register and refunded me my .50 cents. The sandwich was greasy and cheap -- the type of food I stopped eating a long time ago (I'll take the blame for this by even coming into this place, haha). The staff did not employ a single English-as-first-language person and they were having problems organizing which orders belonged to whom as the food was placed on the front counter. Qbano uses the old food-order-receipt-placed-on-top-of-your-food system, so I watched in bemusement as the front counter women read grease-stained receipts and discussed which customers got each order. Lastly, I asked for the special "house sauce" -- who the hell knows what's in that -- to come on the side, not on the sandwich. The same woman working the register and handling money dipped some sauce into a small cup for me, and her thumb got into the sauce as she handled the small cup. Thinking nothing of it, she matter-of-factly placed this same cup on my tray. Needles to say I still don't know what the house sauce tastes like. Qbano has a great location and looks great from the outside, but the customer service is severely lacking -- not as in them not caring, but not even being aware -- and the food is McDonald's-level to say the most. The manager was on the cooking line preparing orders. And being that this place in in South Pointe which -- is not a heavy Latin area generally -- Qbano could use some workers for whom English is their first language. read more

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Stopped by here to grab a few sandwiches. We tried the Philly cheese steak, Hawaiian, and shredded chicken. All of them come in 8" or 14" and are reasonably priced. We also tried the fries with special sauce and side of sweet corn. Sweet corn was very small and simple though. It was just right! read more

Sandwich Qbano - Hawaiian - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

It's a nice location the food is great and quick service. We ordered prior to going. My only issue is the cleanliness of any business I'm surprised usually Colombian restaurants are very clean. They need cleaners that clean not just to change garbage but to maintain clean. read more

It's hard to say that the best part of this sandwich spot is the price combined with the location and the decadent sauces loaded on your order. I'm not a fan of the shredded lettuce quality nor the bland cold meats but it certainly beats waiting forever elsewhere for a fraction of the price. Ordering the larger sub is perfect for sharing if you're not in the mood to go the extra mile for a PubSub two blocks down. They claim to be a Cuban sandwich spot but couldn't deviate further from it in real life. The lulo popsicle is decent to cool you off on a hot day. Not a fan of the hotdog but if you compare it to quick "Cuban" yet really Colombian version Subway then you'll see the outline pretty easily. The roast beef sandwich paired with a Caesar Salad hits the spot on lazy beach days. Improving the quality of the greens used in their sandwiches would assist them in solidifying them in the area once again. Don't leave without loads of that creamy garlic sauce to drench the sun in because it probably needs it. read more

This is one of the best sandwich places ever. They have these in Colombia and when I found out they opened one in Miami I was ecstatic. My favorite sandwich from here is the "super special" and every time I go I always ask for extra garlic sauce because it goes so well with the sandwich and the fries. It's honestly the best garlic sauce I've ever had. Also the frozen lemonade is so good and fresh. read more

Sandwich Qbano - Super special. So good, just like the one in Colombia. - Sandwiches Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I ordered the new 14 inch Turkey bacon sandwich and the picture on the board is misleading the reality of the sandwich. The turkey is thin slices and the lettuce was soggy and dark. I took two bites and told the cashier that I didn't like it she asked why. I told her why. She told me that because I took two bites that she was not going to replace my sandwich with anything else or receive a refund. I was very upset and hurt. She then asked me what else did I want but that she would use the same bread that was used on the sandwich I was returning! PATHETIC customer service! We will never come back!!!! read more

I have been going to this restaraunt for 4 years and have ALWAYS had excellent food and service, until recently. They hired a new cashier that is the most rude employee to customers. She even got an attitude about me asking for an extra sauce for my meal. Hopefully the manager can teach her about customer service so they don't start losing more customers. read more

The guys fixing the sandwiches is so rude... he got no class and I hope he gets fired soon!! I feel bad for the coworkers!!

If you've never been to this fairly new establishment, you should definitely give it a try. Upon first site I thought it was a clever name but only to Spanish speakers (or at least people who knew could recognize that it was from a Spanish word). "Qbano", nice. Now, I'm not a big fan of Cuban sandwiches because the toasted bread usually hurts my gums but we strolled on inside this brightly colored cheerful place and decided to give it a shot. Limited menu, only about six different sandwiches, including chicken, ham & cheese, roast beef, medianoche, etc.. If you're not a fan of sandwiches then this place might not be for you but neither am I so give it a try anyway. They also have salads, from what I remember. I grabbed the roast beef sandwich and I have to say it was really delicious and came nicely presented. In addition, everyone also receives a "Sandwich Qbano" wrapped mint, a cute gesture. When ordering, if you look to your left, you'll see a huge poster of a drink that looks and sounds amazing. Don't be fooled, however, this smoothie drink thing that they had was not delicious at all. When ordering, they ask you what flavor - I chose mango. Then they ask you water or milk. I chose milk. Needless to say, I expected juice and practically got milk. WEUGH. Adversely, my boyfriend loved his because it tasted like the type he makes at home...milky. =/ Pricing: Not expensive...$5 for the small sandwich and $8 for the large. When we walked in it took a little bit of time to place the order but the food came pretty quickly. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area and want to stay clear of South Beach prices. read more

Despite the name, this sandwich shop doesn't come your way via Cuba. This is a Colombian staple and it's acquitting itself nicely South of Fifth. I'd passed it many times, looked at it sideways because it just seems so out of place in the neighborhood, but, eventually, the bright colored lured me in like a moth to flame. The music that plays on the website and in store was another lure. It made me start twerking like my name was Miley Cyrus. Loud colors and twerking beats... these are good starts. But, you're not here to get fashion choices from Peg Bundy. Nor are you here to make Billy Ray shake his head and cry in the shower. You're here to get a delicious sandwich that tastes unlike most other sandwiches you're going to find in the vicinity. In this respect, SQD lives up to its name. I was a bit overwhelmed (in a good way) with the selection but the clerk behind the counter never rushed me or yelled at me for taking a long time to decide. If you live in Miami, you'll understand why this is a big deal and a pleasant surprise. Eventually, I decided on the #10: pressed french bread, chicken strips, garlic sauce, cheese, peppers, onions, and sesame seeds. It sounds like a random concoction but, believe me, it's delicioso! As mentioned in other reviews, the fries are cripsy and sop up the sauce that will, inevitably, drip off of your sandwich. Plus, the store is open later than you would assume a SoFi sandwich shop to be so when you're wandering the streets (well, Washington and 1st) later in the evening on a rainy Monday, you're sure to have a good meal. Me gusta mucho, SQD! Ah'll be bahck. read more

I have passed this place for the past year or two and always figured it would not last long. But it is still here, and I know this cause I went last night. Initially, I was hoping to get a Cuban sandwich, but sandwich Q-Bano makes none of that. The staff is enthusiastic about adding pickles and yellow mustard to just about anything on the menu, and though this is encouraging, its no Cuban sandwich. What is on the menu is pretty good, and features many offerings similar to a Cuban sandwich. For instance, one can order a Media Noche which is almost the same, but sweet, and all the sandwiches feature some sort of swine derived product in one form or another -ham, pulled pork, salami, chicken? etc... Lastly, I am under the impression that at least some of the staff/patrons may have been Cubans, but I don't believe that the intended interpretation of the name of this establishment is: Cubans making/eating sandwiches. All this aside, one day I shall return. read more

Every year when I travel to Cali, Colombia to visit the fam, this is one of the places I am most excited about. So you can imagine I flipped my shit when I saw this baby on SoBe. The fucking sandwich qbano gods heard my prayers.... and now I don't have to go to Colombia anymore! :) lol jk. Anywho, I was randomly at the beach (no intention of eating) and I passed this place, I swear I felt my heart drop. Am I in the right country right now? I immediatly parked, and ran inside. Althought I wasn't hungry, I stuffed my mouth either way and forced my friends to eat there as well. I always order the "special" sandwich. It's the main one... Never tried anything else. There is no need to when this one is fantastic just the way it is. What really makes this sandwich is the bread. It's toasted to perfection. The cherry on top would be the garlic sauce. Can we say CRACK? Recently, driving around Kendall, I freakin' see them in a shopping center on kendall drive and 137 ave. Oh my, I am happy forever now :D read more

I love this place. It is a big chain down in Colombia, and this is the first location they open in Miami. I've known them since I lived there 10 years ago, and it was an obligated stop for me every time I went and visited. I was pretty happy to find it in Miami. The garlic sauce they serve with every sandwich is a secret recipe that they won't reveal. The sandwiches are not really straight up cuban. They are more like cuban-style, or cuban with a twist, since they make their own creations (they have a mexican, a hawaiian, ropa vieja, teriyaki). I can't speak for any of those creations, since I always order the super especial, and I have never gone wrong with it. The place is very clean and parking is easy (there's an public parking lot right in front), since it's not in the congested areas of South Beach. read more

I completely adore Sandwich Qbano! The portions are definitely filling and delicious. I used to go the one in Kendall but it closed down :( but nothing can keep me away from this place!! read more

Such a surprise. Nice roastbeef Sandwich and the fries were good too, with the seasoned mayo (a must try!). Plus they give you a free candy!

If you're looking for a real Miami meal, this is your place. The casual scene is perfect for a mid-beach lunch run. Pretty authentic cuisine and lots of choices. The menu has a lot of choices and give a decent-sized serving! The Cuban Sandwich is an A+. I would recommend this to both, tourists and locals. read more