Cubano Seasoned Wrap

As much as I love Trader Joe’s, I’m not in love with their pre-made foods.

That isn’t to say I dislike everything from the refrigerated case. Their soups are the bomb (especially the seasonal varieties) and I do very much like a lot of their ready-made meals. But while I succumb occasionally (it’s a long drive to TJ’s from my house), their salads and sandwiches don’t usually thrill me.

After that long-winded disclaimer, let me just say that this Cubano Seasoned Wrap is…not bad.

It’s described as roasted pork, uncured ham, Swiss cheese and dill pickles in a flour tortilla with a Cuban-inspired mustard dressing.

Let’s break it down, shall we?

Roasted pork – This was my favorite part. The meat is moist and well-seasoned, and there are decent sized pieces.

Uncured ham – Also very good; much better quality than you’d normally expect in a pre-made sandwich wrap.

Swiss cheese – It’s…Swiss cheese?

Dill pickles – Not sure what these are, but they’re not the dill pickles of my Vlasic dreams. They tasted more like sweet pickles, and since I detest sweet pickles, I was turned off.

Flour tortilla – Pretty standard. Because the dressing was on the side and there were no vegetables, it didn’t get soggy or slimy, which was nice. Speaking of the dressing…

Mustard dressing: I would say a lot of the “seasoning” from the Cubano Seasoned Wrap was actually in here. But it’s not spicy at all. Rather, it’s tangy, sweet and mustardy all at once, and thin enough for dipping. There was enough for the whole wrap, but barely.

Overall, I’d say this is a solid option if you’re stuck at lunchtime.

Price: $4.49
Seasonal: Yes
Buy again: Maybe