Searching For The Perfect Cuban Sandwich; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Big Hot Cuban Wrap

     Before leaving leaving the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico to board our ship for the cruise, I wanted to be sure to have some lunch, not being sure how long everything would take.  Near all the little shops at the resort, there is a restaurant named Pina Colada Club at Caribe that we decided try out.  I was pleasantly surprised to see on the menu Big Hot Cuban Wrap, the description included roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard wrapped in a flour tortilla and served hot off the grill.  This is a picture of my sandwich, which I enjoyed thoroughly and washed it down with Coors Light.  They used brown spicy mustard, the flavors blended beautifully together. I have to admit that I enjoyed this sandwich better than Panera Bread's Cuban Chicken Sandwich. The fries were fresh and hot. Mm-mm good!
     This restaurant was larger than it looked from the outside and they were very busy.  Our server was Hector, who couldn't stop running!  I told him I loved this sandwich, was going to blog about it and was going to mention his name. He was so delighted and said, "so I will be famous now!".  If anyone from my audience makes it to the Caribe Hilton, look up Hector and say, "hi" from the blog!
     I was sad to not find anymore Cuban sandwiches when traveling in the Caribbean since we were not eating out locally on the islands, but in the cruise ship.  My search is not over, there is a restaurant nearby owned by a husband and wife team, the man being from Puerto Rico and the woman being local, and I know they have the Cuban Sandwich on the menu.  I have heard of a Cuban restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island that I may venture to.  I also am looking up the recipe, which involves making Cuban bread (or using a hoagie).  I have saved some delicious pork roast from Easter dinner yesterday at my son and daughter-in-law's house; it is frozen for my own attempt at this wonderful sandwich, which I have found out involves squishing it on a grill. Keep reading!