Best 9 Mexican Sandwich Recipes

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Savor the tantalizing flavors of Mexico with our carefully curated collection of Mexican sandwich recipes. Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Mexico City, the laid-back beaches of Cancun, and the colonial charm of Puebla, as we reveal the secrets behind authentic Mexican sandwiches. From the classic tortas to the lesser-known cemitas, these savory delights are guaranteed to transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. Prepare to be amazed by the explosion of flavors and textures as you bite into a crispy bolillo roll, filled with succulent meats, tangy salsas, and creamy guacamole.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN TORTA (SANDWICH)



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This recipe is posted for Zaar World Tour 2005/Mexico. Found on Sara's Secrets recipes/Food Network. Times are estimated and do not include marinating chicken.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
4 soft rolls
4 plum tomatoes, cut into 20 thin slices
1 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into 16 thin slices
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, sliced thin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients add chicken breasts 2 to 24 hours.
  • Grill chicken breasts.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the mayonnaise and chipotle chiles in a food processor and blend until smooth. Generously spread the cut sides of the rolls with the chipotle mayonnaise. Cover the bottom half of each roll with 1 thinly sliced chicken breast, overlapping the slices. Top each portion of chicken with 5 slices of tomato and 4 slices of avocado. Cover with 2 slices of cheese.
  • Place assembled sandwiches open faced on a sheet pan and bake until cheese is melted, about 8 minutes. Cover the sandwiches, slice in half and serve immediately.

TORTA ASADA (MEXICAN CARNE ASADA SANDWICH)



Torta Asada (Mexican Carne Asada Sandwich) image

1 star reviewer zmailed me and said: "I really don't think the problem was with your recipe at all, my family are not big on things like avacado, or chilli like me. It was just not for my family." i'm not sure why she tried my recipe if her family doesnt like the ingredients or why she didnt comment in her review, but i have an idea; careful what you say around here, people can leave bad reviews even if they havent tried your recipe..sucks :( if you can, start by going to a carniceria & picking up some pre-marinated carne asada & some bolillos. if thats not available to you then i suggest you marinate the steaks in Recipe #220759 only through step 6 using ingredients vinegar through paprika & you can use any soft roll type bread if you cant find bolillos. these are so tasty you HAVE to try 'em!!

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 bolillos rolls
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks, thinly sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can rosarita zesty fat free refried beans with jalapeno
2 cups lettuce, finely chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
3 medium tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons yellow onions, finely minced
1 1/2 jalapenos, minced
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3 avocados
1 tablespoon yellow onion, finely minced
1/2 a jalapeno, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lime, juice of
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, fresh cracked

Steps:

  • start by making the salsa fresca; combine all salsa ingredients & chill for an hour.
  • about 20 minutes before you're ready to cook the meat combine guacamole ingredients with a electric mixer until smooth. i'd suggest bring out the salsa now & hav some tortilla chips for dipping while waiting for the rest of the meal.
  • turn oven on 250 for toasting.
  • heat beans on med-low until hot.
  • in a large skillet or on a bbq cook steaks until light brown on the outside & still slightly pink in the middle -- carne asada should not be dark brown & charred.
  • once done let sit for 5 minutes.
  • while the meat is resting slice bolillos in half & toast for 4 minutes.
  • cut carne asada into small pieces or strips.
  • spread one half of the bolillos with guacamole.
  • spread the other half with hot beans.
  • sprinkle cheese on beans, if using, & top with carne asada, lettuce, salsa fresca & hot sauce, if using.
  • close sandwich, press down & cut in half.
  • serve with extra salsa & guacamole (if there's any left still!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 172.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 3, Protein 27

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND POTATO PRESSED SANDWICH



Mexican Chorizo and Potato Pressed Sandwich image

Inspired by the jam-packed Mexican sandwiches called tortas, this recipe layers on flavors and textures - think sausage, beans, potatoes, lettuce and more. Here, the bread is key: a loaf from the supermarket will be more tender and easier to eat than a crusty one from a bakery.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, skin-on, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra if necessary
1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo, removed from casing
1 large supermarket-style French or Italian loaf (about 16-by4-inches)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup refried pinto beans
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde
1/3 cup pickled jalapeno slices, roughly chopped
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and soft stems, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and soft stems, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups thinly shredded iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large nonstick skillet and cover with water by 1/2 inch. Season with enough salt to taste like seawater. Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Simmer the potatoes until mostly cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and let cool on a plate in a single layer.
  • Rinse and dry the skillet; place over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil. When the skillet is hot, add the chorizo and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until crisp and brown, about 6 minutes,. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. With about 1 tablespoon of fat left in the pan - remove some if there's too much or add more oil if there's too little - add the cooled potatoes and cook, stirring periodically, until golden brown all over, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the chorizo back to the pan and stir for about a minute. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Slice the bread loaf in half horizontally and lay the two halves cut-side up. Pull out some of the bread from both halves (reserve for another use), leaving a 1/4-inch border. Spread mayonnaise on both halves. On the bottom half, layer ingredients in this order: refried beans, chorizo and potato, salsa, pickled jalapenos, Cotija, tomato, cilantro, shredded lettuce, some salt and pepper, and the top half of bread. Wrap tightly in parchment, wax paper or plastic wrap and secure with twine if necessary. Press at least 3 hours with a brick (see Cook's Note) or cast-iron skillet on top to flatten the sandwich, refrigerated. About 45 minutes before serving, bring the sandwich to room temperature.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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A lovely, slightly spicy, change from traditional grilled cheese sandwiches. The roasted jalapenos and taco seasoning in the butter take this over the top. Guaranteed comfort food! I roasted the jalapenos over the gas burner for several minutes until black, then cooled in a closed paper bag for about 15 minutes before scraping off the blackened skin. Then I minced them and froze the surplus for occasions just like this one! You could even dip your sandwich into a nice salsa as well. OH GOD NO! SAY IT ISN'T SO! BE STILL MY BLOOD PRESSURE!! (*ahem*.... sorry) Anyway, this went so incredibly well with Recipe #107281... I almost couldn't get it all in my mouth fast enough. :D Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices French bread
2 slices swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons roasted jalapenos, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine taco seasoning with the butter until fully mixed.
  • Thinly coat 1 side of each bread slice with butter mixture.
  • Heat skillet to medium. When hot, lay down 2 of the four slices of bread, buttered side down.
  • On each slice in the skillet, layer 1 slice of Swiss cheese, 1 teaspoon of the minced roasted jalapenos and 1/2 of the cheddar. Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, buttered side UP. (I actually put a little bit more of the jalapeno pieces into the butter mixture before spreading it.).
  • Cover skillet and turn pan to medium low. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and flip when sandwiches have reached desired brownness. Raise heat to medium or medium-high and continue cooking until other side is to your preferred brownness.
  • Goes perfectly with a good bowl of soup!

MEXICAN LAYERED SANDWICH



Mexican Layered Sandwich image

Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy layered turkey sandwich in a new way - a delightful meal. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
2 large lettuce leaves, shredded (1/2 cup)
1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey
1/2 cup purchased spicy guacamole
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 medium green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
Salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Place 1 tortilla on serving platter. Top with lettuce, half of the turkey and another tortilla.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon guacamole; spread remaining guacamole evenly over second tortilla. Sprinkle with half each of the cheese, olives, bell pepper and green onions.
  • Top with third tortilla and remaining turkey; sprinkle with cilantro. Top with remaining tortilla. Spread sour cream evenly over sandwich. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, olives, bell pepper and green onions. Top with reserved guacamole.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours. To serve, cut into 6 wedges. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GRAHAM CRACKER AND MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SANDWICH



Graham Cracker and Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces Mexican chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup (6 ounces) heavy cream
6 whole graham crackers
1 cup candied walnuts, roughly chopped
1 pint dulce de leche ice cream

Steps:

  • For the Mexican chocolate ganache: Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring the cream just to a boil in a small pan. Pour immediately over the chocolate and let sit for a minute or 2. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the ganache is completely smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • For the ice cream sandwiches: Break the graham crackers in half. Put the candied walnuts on a small plate. Turn the pint of ice cream on its side and use a serrated knife to slice through the carton, creating 6 ice cream discs. Spread some of the Mexican chocolate ganache on each graham cracker half. Add an ice cream disc (remove the carton) to 6 of the graham cracker halves and top with the remaining graham crackers. Roll the edges in the candied walnuts. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN SANDWICH



Mexican Sandwich image

Make and share this Mexican Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nurturing

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 35m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package tortillas
1 (7 5/8 ounce) box Spanish rice
1 (15 ounce) refried beans
1 (15 ounce) turkey chili
1 lb boneless beef cube
3 cups mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Note: can use regular hormell chilli or turkey, but i like to have less fat.
  • First cook your rice.
  • Once the rice is cooked get a plate out.Put the tortilla on the plate.Put refried beans on the tortilla, put another tortilla, put spanish rice, add another tortilla,spread cheese, another tortilla put beef cube put another tortilla and put chili and cheese on top.
  • Put the plate in the oven.
  • heat the oven 450.
  • Good luck -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.5, Fat 60.8, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 1000.2, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 26.6

MEXICAN OPEN FACED SANDWICH



Mexican Open Faced Sandwich image

Make and share this Mexican Open Faced Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bread (rye preferred)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 avocado, ripe and sliced
1 onion, sliced thinly
4 ounces green chilies (chopped or sliced)
1 -2 tomatoes, sliced
8 slices bacon, cooked
6 ounces cheddar cheese (grated or thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • Spread bread with mayo. Cover each bread with avocado, onion, chiles, tomato, and 2 slices each of bacon. Top with cheddar. Broil until cheese is melted.

TORTA AHOGADA (MEXICAN "DROWNED" SANDWICH)



Torta Ahogada (Mexican

Two sauces are offered: salsa dulce and salsa enchilosa. The former is not really sweet, but is´s basically tomato, water and cumin. The latter is flavored mostly with dried chiles de arbol toasted, soaked in vinegar and blended into the sauce.The most unique ingredeinte is the virote, which is a type of sourdough roll, crispy...

Provided by marty olguin

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 oz dried chiles de árbol (about 30), stemmed and seeded
3/4 c cider vinegar2
Tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 clove garlic
1 crusty bolillo or italian roll
1 1/2 c leftover roasted pork shoulder, shredded
1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 radish, thinly sliced
4-6 roma tomates

Steps:

  • 1. Combine roma tomatoes, chiles, vinegar, pumpkin and sesame seeds, oregano, salt, cumin, allspice, cloves, and garlic in a blender, and purée until very smooth. Pour through a medium strainer into a bowl, discard solids, and stir in ¾ cup water.
  • 2. Heat oven to 350°. Split roll and fill bottom half with pork. Place on baking sheet and bake until warmed through and bread is toasted, about 6 minutes. Add onion, radish, and top bun; pour chile de arbol sauce over sandwich, and let sit, so that the sauce soaks in.

Tips for Making a Perfect Mexican Sandwich:

  • Choose the Right Bread: Opt for a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings, such as a bolillo roll, telera roll, or a crusty baguette.
  • Roast Your Own Poblano Peppers: Roasting poblano peppers brings out their smoky flavor. If you don't have time to roast them, use canned or jarred peppers.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make all the difference in the taste of your sandwich. Use ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't Skimp on the Meat: Use high-quality meat for your sandwich, such as carnitas, al pastor, or barbacoa. You can also use shredded chicken or tofu as a vegetarian option.
  • Add Authentic Mexican Sauces: Mexican sauces like salsa roja, salsa verde, or guacamole add a burst of flavor to your sandwich. You can also add a drizzle of crema Mexicana or sour cream.
  • Don't Overstuff Your Sandwich: While it's tempting to pile on the fillings, be careful not to overstuff your sandwich. It should be easy to eat without falling apart.
  • Enjoy it Immediately: Mexican sandwiches are best enjoyed immediately after they are made. The bread will get soggy if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Making a delicious Mexican sandwich is easy when you follow these simple tips. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a sandwich that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a hearty dinner, a Mexican sandwich is a great option. So next time you're craving Mexican food, give one of these recipes a try!

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