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torta

torta

1 6.5
A sandwich made with a crusty roll and savory fillings
  • noun
  • /ˈtɔrtə/
  • US
translation icon : torta (México)
  • Mexican torta
  • torta sandwich
  • chicken torta

Examples

  • The carne asada torta got queso too.

  • (I have also had the best Reuben in Texas with all ingredients made in-house, the Pork Torta, and Eggplant Parmesan (best I've ever had).

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  • At the local food festival, I enjoyed a delicious torta filled with spicy chorizo and avocado.

  • The chef prepared a traditional torta using fresh bolillo bread and homemade refried beans.

  • During my visit to Mexico City, I savored a famous torta with grilled chicken and jalapenos.

Synonyms

Cuban sandwich
vstorta
1 1.8

A crusty roll filled with ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard pressed and served hot

is a crusty roll meal with varied savory fillings from Mexican cuisine

How Crunchy

taquito
  • US
5 6.5
taco
160 1.0
torta
  • US
1 6.5

Surface Forms

torta singular
tortas plural

Etymology

The Mexican torta (sandwich) gets its name from Spanish torta, which meant a 'cake' or round loaf of bread and is like the English cake word torte, so the sandwich is simply named after the roll that holds the fillings.