While torta is a Spanish culinary term that can refer to cake or flatbread, I’m referring to a Mexican sandwich. I love a torta! They can be very similar to tacos but a little more filling with the added sandwich bread, plus there are endless fillings you can use to make your ideal torta recipe.

Most often, a torta is made with either telera or bolillo bread, but you could use a crusty roll or even baguette if you can find either of those. I like to toast the bread and then fill with meat, lettuce, tomato and melted cheese or guacamole (you could use both though if you wanted). I will share a specific recipe for a carnitas torta in the recipe card at the end of this post, but I’m also going to share a whole bunch of other filling ideas as this truly is one of those super customizable recipes.

Related: While not traditional, you could use homemade focaccia for the bread in this torta recipe.

Meat Fillings

• Carnitas (pork)
• Carne asada (beef)
• Pan fried, breaded chicken – like this chicken parmesan recipe
• Birria – use the meat and consome in this taco recipe for a torta
• Barbacoa
• Shredded (rotisserie) chicken
• Chorizo
• Bacon
• Ham

Other Ingredients

• Shredded lettuce or cabbage
• Tomato
• Onion
• Jicama
• Radish
• Sliced avocado
• Peppers – like jalapeños or serrano for heat
• Cilantro
• Lime juice
• Refried beans

Sauces & Spreads

• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Mango salsa
• Salsa verde
• Pico de gallo
• Chipotle sauce
• Enchilada sauce – to top for an oven baked sandwich option
• Sour cream

Breakfast Tortas

Try a torta for breakfast! Think of this like a sandwich version of breakfast tacos or a breakfast burrito. You could make a similar torta to one described with the ingredients above and add a fried egg, or use your favorite breakfast taco ingredients.

How to make a Torta

If needed slice the bolillo or telera bread in half. Toast the bread in a dry skillet over medium heat.

Add any spreads like guacamole or chipotle sauce. Then layer on the meat filling, like carnitas, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce and any other fillings you want.

Tips and Notes

• If you want to add melted cheese, add a slice or two of cheese to the inside of the bread while toasting the outside to help the cheese melt.
• If I made the meat filling ahead of time, I warm it before adding to my sandwich.
• If you find this torta too messy, or your fillings fall out easily, I would recommend wrapping in aluminum foil, like a burrito, to help keep it warm and mess free as you eat.
• A torta is best the day it is made. However, many of the components can be made or prepped ahead of time and stored separately in the refrigerator. Then toast and assemble the sandwich when you are ready.

More Mexican and Tex Mex Recipes

• Avocado Salsa
• Mango Salsa
• Mole Sauce
• Chimichurri Sauce
• Queso
• Chicken Verde Enchiladas
• Cowboy Caviar
• Taco Dip
• Birria Pizza
• Pozole
• Taco Soup
• Enchiladas

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• ▢ 1 bolillo roll
• ▢ ½ cup carnita meat
• ▢ ¼ cup lettuce
• ▢ ¼ cup guacamole

Instructions

• If needed, slice the bolillo or telera bread in half.
• Toast the bread in a dry skillet over medium heat.
• Add any spreads like guacamole or chipotle sauce.
• Then layer on the meat filling, like carnitas, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce and any other fillings you want.

Notes

• If you want to add melted cheese, add a slice or two of cheese to the inside of the bread while toasting the outside to help the cheese melt.
• If I made the meat filling ahead of time, I warm it before adding to my sandwich.
• If you find this torta too messy, or your fillings fall out easily, I would recommend wrapping in aluminum foil, like a burrito, to help keep it warm and mess free as you eat.
• A torta is best the day it is made. However, many of the components can be made or prepped ahead of time and stored separately in the refrigerator. Then toast and assemble the sandwich when you are ready.

© Author Emma ChapmanCourse Main CourseCuisine MexicanKeywords torta Nutrition .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line {background-color: #333333;} .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient {border-top-color: #333333;} Nutrition FactsTortaAmount per ServingCalories495% Daily Value*Fat 20g31%Saturated Fat 4g25%Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 51mg17%Sodium 1004mg44%Potassium 329mg9%Carbohydrates 60g20%Fiber 5g21%Sugar 22g24%Protein 22g44%Vitamin A 359IU7%Vitamin C 9mg11%Calcium 76mg8%Iron 12mg67%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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