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Mexican Sandwich — traditional dish from Mexico City, Mexico
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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Mexican Sandwich

How to order / say it
Say it Torta — [TORT-uh]
Order I'd like a torta, please.
Locally Quisiera una torta, por favor.
Say locally

A traditional Mexican sandwich served on a bread roll filled with various ingredients.

Why try it?

Tortas are a staple in Mexico City's busy street food scene, showcasing the vibrant culinary fusion present in the city. They're versatile and offer a taste of home-cooked comfort to fast-paced urban dwellers.

How it tastes

Tortas have a rich combination of textures from the crusty bread and juicy fillings. The piquant flavor of the often added jalapeños offers a mild heat, while avocados and cheese add creaminess.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Tortas originated in Mexico in the mid-19th century, believed to be inspired by Spanish bolillo rolls. Over the decades, they evolved with various regional ingredients, becoming one of Mexico City's most popular street foods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 2 rolls bolillo roll
  • 🥕 100 g sliced avocado
  • 🥩 100 g grilled meat
  • 🥕 50 g tomato slices
  • 🥛 50 g queso fresco
  • 🥕 20 g pickled jalapeños

Method

  1. 1 Slice the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise.
  2. 2 Grill the meat or heat it as preferred.
  3. 3 Layer avocado, grilled meat, tomato, and queso fresco inside the rolls.
  4. 4 Add pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.
  5. 5 Close the sandwich and press gently before serving.

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