A pressed Cuban sandwich cut in half, showing ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese and pickles
Restaurants

Black Bean Deli

Cuban sandwich $11 Open 7 a.m. weekdays Winter Park and Mills 50

Black Bean Deli is a Cuban counter with two locations: 1346 N Orange Ave in Winter Park and 1835 E Colonial Dr on the Mills 50 and Colonialtown edge of Orlando. Both open at 7 a.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, and close at 9 p.m. (8 p.m. Sunday).

The menu is short and cheap. The Cuban is $11. Until 3 p.m. the Cuban sandwich special gets you a 6-inch Cuban with a cup of black beans and rice for $10. No food on the everyday menu costs more than $18. If you only eat one Cuban sandwich in Orlando, make it this one.

At a glance

Price
Sandwiches $10 to $14, bowls $15, plates $18, cafecito $2, café con leche $5.50
Hours
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (both locations)
Locations
1346 N Orange Ave, Winter Park, and 1835 E Colonial Dr, Orlando (Mills 50 / Colonialtown)
Ordering
Counter service. Online ordering for pickup, Uber Eats for delivery. No reservations needed
Time needed
30 minutes to eat in; 10 minutes for a coffee and pastelito

In this guide

What to order

  • The Cuban ($11): sweet ham, roast pork, Swiss and pickles, pressed on Cuban bread. No salami, no mayo, no lettuce. Tampa and Miami can argue; this is the Miami build.
  • Pan con lechón ($11): slow-cooked pork, onions and garlic mojo with cilantro aioli. The better sandwich if you do not care about ham.
  • Pan con bistec ($14): palomilla steak with crispy potatoes on the bread.
  • Havana pork plate ($18): rice, black beans, sweet plantains and salad. Enough for two light eaters.
  • Cuban frita burger ($10): Friday to Sunday only.

Add maduros ($4) and a ham croqueta ($1). For dessert, a guava pastelito ($3) or flan ($5).

The coffee counter

All coffee is made Cuban-style with sugar unless you ask otherwise. A cafecito is $2, a double $3, a cortadito $2.50, a café con leche $5.50. A colada ($4) is four shots meant to be poured into small cups and shared; it is for a group, not one person. With the 7 a.m. weekday opening, this is a real breakfast stop on the way to anywhere north of downtown.

Weekday specials and drinks

Two plate specials rotate through the week at $18: ropa vieja on Tuesday and masas de puerco fritas on Wednesday, fried pork chunks with the same rice, beans and plantains. If your schedule is flexible, Tuesday is the day to come.

Latin sodas are $3 and Malta is $2.50. There is a small wine list at $10 a glass and mimosas: $8 for one on weekdays, two for $10 at the weekend. Cuban bread pressed with butter is sold by the quarter loaf ($2) up to a whole loaf ($6) if you want to take some back to a hotel room.

Which location

Both have the same menu and hours. Pick the Winter Park one on Orange Avenue if you are pairing it with Park Avenue or the Morse Museum. Pick Colonial Drive if you are downtown or in Mills 50, where Kaya and Hawkers are nearby for dinner.

Neither is close to the parks; both are a car or rideshare trip from the Disney area. This is a local's lunch, so plan it on a non-park day.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a Cuban sandwich at Black Bean Deli?

$11 for the full Cuban on the current everyday menu. The lunch special, a 6-inch Cuban with a cup of black beans and rice, is $10 until 3 p.m.

Where is Black Bean Deli?

There are two: 1346 N Orange Ave in Winter Park and 1835 E Colonial Dr in Orlando, near Mills 50.

What time does Black Bean Deli open?

7 a.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. It closes at 9 p.m., or 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Does Black Bean Deli serve breakfast?

Yes. It has a separate breakfast menu and a full Cuban coffee counter from opening time.

Is there vegetarian food at Black Bean Deli?

Yes. There is a vegetarian bowl with yellow rice, black beans, plantains and avocado for $15, vegan empanadas, and a salad bowl for $10.

Further reading

Official sources

  1. Black Bean Deli (official) – Both addresses and hours; checked September 22, 2026
  2. Black Bean Deli - everyday menu (official) – All sandwich, plate, side, coffee and dessert prices; checked September 22, 2026
  3. Yelp - Black Bean Deli, 1835 E Colonial Dr – Listing active and updated August 2026