Elena Ruz

Elena Ruz is a unique Cuban sandwich consisting of a roll topped with turkey, fruit jam, and cream cheese. Its popularity is a result of the unusual contrast between the combined sweet and savory flavors. The sandwich is traditionally served during merienda (afternoon tea) in Cuba, either whole or sliced. It is believed that the sandwich got its name after Elena Ruz Valdez-Fauli, a wealthy socialite from Havana who used to request this specific combination of ingredients during the late 1920s in El Carmelo Restaurant.