This Mexican torta is an incredibly popular sandwich that is loaded with carne asada and all of your favorite toppings! It features a telera roll that is filled with meat, avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, and cheese! This easy sandwich is perfect for lunch any day of the week!
Carne Asada Torta Sandwich
A torta is a traditional Mexican sandwich in which the actual toppings can vary. For this tasty recipe, we are using carne asada! However, any type of meat could be used.
It is then loaded with all of your favorite toppings and spreads! If you want to know more about this classic Mexican sandwich then check out my post all about tortas!
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🥘 Mexican Torta Ingredients
I highly recommend trying out my carne asada recipe but, of course, you could use your own! This tasty sandwich is loaded with fresh veggies, too!
- Carne Asada - 1 pound of carne asada. Check out my recipe to make the best carne asada ever!
- Telera Rolls - 2 telera rolls. You can also use bolillo rolls if you like.
- Iceberg Lettuce - 1 cup of shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Avocado - 1 small avocado that has been mashed.
- Tomato - 1 thinly sliced tomato.
- Red Onion - ⅛ of a red onion that has been thinly sliced.
- Cotija - ¼ cup of crumbled cotija cheese. You can also use feta or Parmesan.
- Pickled Jalapenos - 12 slices of pickled jalapenos.
- Refried Beans (optional) - ¼ cup of refried beans. You can use my recipe to make your own or you can use the canned version.
- Hot Sauce (optional) - 4 dashes of hot sauce for some spiciness, if desired.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make A Mexican Torta
This traditional sandwich is super easy to make and has minimal prep work! Just grab a knife and a cutting board and then you are ready to go!
This will make 2 sandwiches, but you can adjust the ingredients to make more (or less)!
- Cut. First slice your 1 pound of prepared carne asada into strips or sandwich-size chunks.
- Spread. Open up your 2 telera rolls and schmear 1 mashed avocado on the inside of both the top and bottom bun.
- Add beans. If using ¼ cup of refried beans, spread it across the top bun alongside the avocado.
- Stack the toppings. Next, stack the bottom bun with the carne asada, 1 thinly sliced tomato, ⅛ sliced red onion, 1 cup of shredded iceberg lettuce, ¼ cup of cotija cheese, 12 slices of pickled jalapenos, and 4 dashes of hot sauce, if using.
- Top with the bun. Press the top bun over the toppings and then serve immediately.
This quick and easy lunch deserves some simple and yummy side dishes! Serve it alongside some Instant Pot cilantro lime rice for a complete meal! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- If you don't have cotija cheese, you can also use crumbled feta or Parmesan cheese.
- For some added heat, use a couple of dashes of your favorite brand of hot sauce!
- To store: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a day or so. However, the bread can easily become soggy so I recommend eating them as soon as they are made.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Nothing, really. A torta is just a kind of Mexican sandwich that is served on a soft roll and loaded with different toppings!
Traditionally, a torta is made on a telera roll. They are a round, soft bread. Additionally, you may find tortas on a bolillo which is similar to a soft baguette. When a torta is made on a bolillo, they are sometimes referred to as lonches!
Tortas are incredibly versatile and customizable. In fact, they truly have an endless combination of different meats and toppings. Furthermore, some are served hot and some are served cold!
😋 More Mexican Dishes
- Mexican Cornbread Casserole - This delicious casserole combines cornbread and ground taco meat for a family-friendly dinner!
- Picadillo Mexicano - This meat and potato dish can be a wonderful addition to tacos, quesadillas, or burritos!
- Caldo De Pollo Mexicano - Mexican chicken soup is warm and flavorful comfort food that is great for any time of year!
- Elotes - This Mexican street corn is so easy to make and completely addicting!
- Mexican Rice - This popular side dish will pair perfectly with any of your favorite Mexican entrees!
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail - For a refreshing appetizer, try out this elegant shrimp cocktail!
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📖 Recipe Card
Mexican Torta
Ingredients
- 1 lb carne asada
- 2 telera rolls (or bolillo rolls)
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 1 small avocado (mashed)
- 1 tomato (thinly sliced)
- ⅛ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup cotija (crumbled, or feta, or Parmesan)
- 12 slices pickled jalapeno
- ¼ cup refried beans (see my recipe or use your own, optional)
- 4 dashes hot sauce (optional)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- To begin, cut your carne asada into strips or sandwich-size pieces.
- Open your telero rolls and spread mashed avocado on the inside of both the top and bottom bun.
- If using refried beans, spread it across the top bun with the mashed avocado.
- Then, stack the bottom bun with the carne asada, tomatoes, red onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, cotija cheese, pickled jalapenos, and hot sauce, if using.
- Gently press the top and bottom buns together, forming a sandwich. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don't have cotija cheese, you can also use crumbled feta or Parmesan cheese.
- For some added heat, use a couple of dashes of hot sauce!
- To store: If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. However, the lettuce and tomatoes could make the bread soggy, so I recommend enjoying it immediately after making it.
Carlos says
Made this Mexican sandwich last night, great flavors and super easy to make!