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A Tale of Three Tortas: Tortas en Mexico

How do tortas stack up when eaten in their country of origin, Mexico?

How do tortas stack up when eaten in their country of origin, Mexico? Between the Bread does a little investigating.

Since I'm mildly obsessed with spicy tortas, I couldn't let my first trip to Mexico end without trying a local sandwich. Though Zihuatanejo is more known for pozole and tacos al pastor, we heard good things about hole-in-the-wall Tortas Ziranda and hit it up for our last meal.

Markedly different from Nopalito, obviously, but far more authentic, Ziranda serves reasonably sized tortas on toasty grilled rolls. I ordered ham and cheese (pictured below), while Andrew got the Ziranda specialty of shredded pork and jam with two kinds of cheese (above)

For more of her thoughts and pictures, keep on reading.

Cuban Sandwich

After Midnight Tortas

What is a torta, and what does it share in common with the popular Cubano sandwich?

What is a torta, and what does it share in common with the popular Cubano sandwich? Between the Bread investigates.

The Cubano sandwich and the Mexican torta have more than a few things in common: both hail from Spanish-speaking cultures, both share characteristics with toasty subs, and both sandwiches make perfect after-midnight sustenance.

Keep reading to learn more Latin sandwich history.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Tortilla Torta

If you love enchiladas, you'll flip for this recipe.

If you love enchiladas, you'll flip for this recipe. It takes all the classic chicken enchilada components and transforms them into layered dish-like lasagna.

Corn tortillas are covered with chicken, salsa, chilies, and cheese. A rotisserie chicken and purchased tomatillo salsa make it uncomplicated and quick to put together.

If you have them on hand, fresh tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapenos are welcome additions to the dish. To look at the recipe — that both feeds and pleases a crowd — read more

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Mexico Whips Up World's Largest Torta

Mexico's had a long love for tortas — 48 yards, to be exact.

Mexico's had a long love for tortas — 48 yards, to be exact.

Earlier this month, Mexico City caterers created Central America's longest-ever sandwich, coming in at 48 yards. With the help of 45 torta outlets, the oversized baguette took only five minutes to make. The 1,320 pounds finished torta was filled with over 30 ingredients, including ham, cheese, avocado, and lettuce.

The baguette — which will go down in history as one of the world's largest food feats — was part of the kickoff for a three-day torta festival in Mexico's capital.

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