Where to Find Authentic Cuban Food in Hendersonville, TN
If you’re searching for authentic Cuban food in Hendersonville, Tennessee, you might not expect to find Miami flavors rolling through Middle Tennessee in a food truck.
But that’s exactly how Cuban Cracker Family Kitchen got started.
We’re a family-owned Cuban food business based in Hendersonville, bringing the food, coffee, traditions, and energy we grew up with in Miami to our community here in Tennessee.
For us, Cuban food is about more than feeding people. We aren’t just selling food, we’re sharing culture.
Bringing Miami Cuban Food to Middle Tennessee
Our story starts with our Cuban roots and the food we grew up eating.
When we started Cuban Cracker Family Kitchen, we wanted to introduce Middle Tennessee to the dishes we knew while also creating something that felt like us: Cuban culture mixed with the Southern hospitality we’ve come to love in Tennessee.
You can read more about our family and the story behind Cuban Cracker Family Kitchen.
Today, you’ll find us serving throughout Hendersonville, Gallatin, Nashville and other communities across Middle Tennessee.
Start With an Authentic Cuban Sandwich
If it’s your first time trying Cuban food, there’s a pretty good chance we’re going to tell you to start with a Cuban sandwich.
Our Miami-style Cuban is made with roasted pork, sweet ham, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on Cuban bread before being hot pressed.
Simple ingredients. But getting the balance right matters.
In fact, we take Cuban sandwiches seriously enough that we wrote an entire article about what makes a Cuban sandwich truly authentic.
And yes, we know there’s a debate.
Tampa adds salami. Miami doesn't.
Being from Miami, you probably know which side we're on.
If you want to dive into one of Florida's greatest food arguments, check out our breakdown of the Miami vs. Tampa Cuban sandwich.
Then come try ours and decide for yourself.
Cuban Food Goes Way Beyond the Cuban Sandwich
We love a great Cuban sandwich, but Cuban cuisine has a lot more to offer.
Depending on where you catch us and what we're serving that day, our menu can include dishes like lechón, picadillo, mojo chicken, ropa vieja, sweet plantains, black beans, white rice, yuca and other Cuban favorites.
Some are everyday menu items. Others show up as specials.
That's part of the fun.
We want someone who's never experienced Cuban food to find something they love, while also serving dishes that can make someone who grew up around Cuban food say, "I haven't had that in forever."
For some people, we're an introduction to Cuban culture.
For others, we're a little taste of home.
And Then There's the Cafecito
You can't really talk about Cuban culture without talking about coffee.
Cafecito isn't just something you drink because you need caffeine. It's part of the culture.
It's conversation.
It's family.
It's taking five minutes out of the chaos to stand around and talk—although those five minutes have a habit of turning into thirty.
If you've never experienced it, start with our guide to what Cuban coffee is and why it's so strong.
We even created our own coffee line, Cuban Cracker Coffee Co., so you can bring some of that cafecito culture home.
Our ¡DALE! Espresso Roast was built for cafecitos, cortaditos and café con leche, while Buenos Días Medium Roast gives you a smoother everyday cup.
You can shop Cuban Cracker coffee and merchandise here.
Cuban Catering in Hendersonville and Middle Tennessee
You don't have to track down the food truck to bring Cuban Cracker to your office, party or event.
We also provide catering throughout Hendersonville, Gallatin, Nashville, Franklin and other parts of Middle Tennessee.
We've served everything from small gatherings and employee lunches to universities, corporate events and large community celebrations.
Our goal is the same regardless of the size of the event: don't just drop off food.
Create an experience.
If you're planning something for your company, start with our guide to Cuban catering for corporate events in Middle Tennessee.
Where Can You Find Cuban Cracker?
Because we're mobile, our location changes.
We regularly pop up around Hendersonville and Middle Tennessee at neighborhoods, businesses, festivals, universities, breweries and community events.
The easiest way to catch us is to check the Cuban Cracker event calendar for upcoming locations.
And if online ordering is available at the location we're serving, you can place your order ahead of time so your Cuban food is waiting for you.
More Than Cuban Food
Cuban Cracker Family Kitchen started with food, but what we're building has always been bigger than a sandwich.
It's about sharing the culture we grew up with.
The food.
The cafecito.
The music.
The conversations.
The stories.
The feeling of sitting around with family and friends for way longer than you originally planned.
We're proud to call Hendersonville home, and we're grateful that Middle Tennessee has given us the opportunity to share a little piece of our culture with the community.
So whether you're Cuban and looking for a taste of home, you've never tried Cuban food before, or you just really want a good Cuban sandwich, come find us.
Come hungry. We'll take care of the rest.
Find the Cuban Cracker food truck or learn more about Cuban Cracker Family Kitchen.