Medianoche, literally “midnight” in Spanish, is a type of Cuban sandwich that originated in Havana, Cuba and is served in many Cuban communities. It is named because of the sandwich’s popularity as a staple served in Havana’s night clubs right around or after midnight.

The sandwich consists of roast pork, ham, mustard, swiss cheese, and dill pickles on slices of an egg bread similar to Challah. The medianoche is a close cousin to the Cuban sandwich, the chief difference being that it is made using a sweeter bread than a Cuban sandwich.