They boast Cuban pork, Spanish ham, Italian salami, German pickles and mustard and Swiss cheese — all cultures that have a historic presence together in Tampa — served on soft, airy Cuban bread.

The eatery was founded by his Spanish-Cuban immigrant great-great-grandfather Casimiro Hernandez Sr. in 1905. Ybor City is best known for its Cuban-Spanish culture and cigar-making history.

CUBA AND SPANISH-AMERICA. Share full article. Nov. 17, 1896. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from November 17, 1896, Page 4 Buy Reprints.