Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill was named one of the great sandwich shops by Access Atlanta. Citysearchers give the Midtown location a 4.5 star average.

The Chicken frita is the best meal that you can eat all for $14.

• The East Cuban-style Cuban sandwich from Papi’s on Ponce differs…it’s piled with shredded pork that’s been marinated and smoked. But it’s still topped with the usual ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard and mayonnaise, (plus a dash of mojo sauce), then pressed between slices of fresh Cuban bread, and served warm. The result is a delightful blend of deli and barbecue flavors. – Access Atlanta

Voted Best Cuban in 2010 by Creative Loafing Atlanta, Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill skirts the embargo with a menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, tropical drinks, and fresh-made traditional desserts, such as coconut flan and tres leches cake. As live music snake-charms your slithery hips on Friday and Saturday nights, pair the media noche sandwich Swiss cheese, dill pickles, mustard, and mayonnaise nestled between two pieces of sweet bread ($5.25)—with a side of crispy tostones ($2.25).

Papi’s vegetarian platter, part of the authentic restaurant’s vegetarian menu, teems with grilled buttery vegetables in mojo sauce served on a soft bed of rice with plantains and black beans ($7.25).